School of History & Politics

Arts Internship Program

What do students get out of an internship?

Students start to learn about how it feels to work in an industry that they are interested in, and are able to exercise the skills that they have learned while completing their degrees.  They find out about the practical aspects of working in business and whether the business and/or the industry is the place to spend a large amount of their lives.  They get to netowrk with people who may be future employers.  They get to exercise their skills and potentially they build a set of contacts that will help them in the future.

Arts Faculty students can apply their critical sills that employers want including:

  • Research, analysis and evaluation
  • Independent thnking
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills

Students enrolled in the Bachelor of International Studies or Communication and Media Studies can access internship placements that focus on:

  • social media for marketing and journalism
  • the role that media and technological innovation both play at a time of cultural change
  • global perspectives on social, political and cultural issues

There are no insurance issues for the internships as students are covered by UOW. Also, students are not paid for the period of the internship (60 hours).

Enrolment Process

Subject pre-requisites

Students must have successfully completed 96 credit points and be in the third year of their degree.

AND

Prior to any placement into an organisation, all students must undertake an interview with the Faculty's subject coordinator for ARTS301, Chris Gilbey.  Interviews will be held in the weeks leading into the start of each session.  Interview dates and times are cofirmed after initial contact with the Faculty.

Enrolment Steps

  1. Downoad and complete a copy of the Academic Approval - Subject Addition form.
  2. Submit the form to Arts Central in hard copy or email a scanned verion to fac-arts@uow.edu.au.  Ensure that the form is marked for the attention of the ARTS301 subject coordinator.
  3. A faculty staff memeber will contact students to arrange an interview with the ARTS301 subject coordinator, Chris Gilbey.
  4. Before the interview with the ARTS301 subject coordinator, students should consider their potential host organisation.  There are two options, students can either:  opt to find their own host organisation or apply for one of the faculty secured internships listed on this website below.
  5. Successful students will be enrolled into ARTS301 and then referred to Careers Central for the final steps of enrolment.
  6. Careers Central will contact all students and hosts confirming internship placements and provide an ARTS301 checklist (this covers matters relating to insurance and the roles/responsibilities of all parties involved). 
  7. All students must read the ARTS301 subject outline which is available via ELearning and ensure they attend all classes throughout the session.

Please note:
All faculty secured internships involve a competitive process.
In addition to the interview with the ARTS301 subject coordinator, some host organisations will also request an interview with students prior to the placement.

Need help with finding a host organisation?

See internship direction and leadership

Questions?

Contact fac-arts@uow.edu.au and title your email question 'ARTS301 help'.

Faculty secured internships

General internship placements: 

 BCMS internship placements:

  • Academic Registrar's Division (ARD) 1 - UOW
  • ARD 2 - UOW
  • Camp Quality Fundraising Event
  • Careers Central - UOW
  • Centre for Health Initiatives (CHI) - General Marketing - UOW
  • CHI 2 - Marketing CHI programs - UOW
  • CHI 3 - Asthma Social Marketing Intervention - UOW

Politics internships - students should enrol in POL301 for the following internships.  Please contact Stephen Brown for further information on the below internships.

Arts Internship (ARTS301) 

ARTS301 takes the Bachelor of Arts degree and gives it a practical focus, which is integrated into the curriculum through seminars and an individual research project.  Internship placements are generally of the student’s choice and provide significant opportunity to reflect upon and develop strategies for using the knowledge and skills developed through the Bachelor of Arts degree. 

Learn how to prepare for competitive career development and advancement regardless of whether your goal is to work in education, media, government, industry, the Arts or the not for profit sector and how to determine what job is going to be the right entry point for you. 

"This class was an opportunity to take the university experience out of the classroom and into the workplace. It bridges the gap between graduation and employment, and prepares you for the aspects of a working life you do not see in textbooks. The guest speakers offer a fresh approach every week and invaluable networking opportunities." Lewis Isaacs – ARTS301 Student Spring 2011

 For further information please contact Chris Gilbey.

 

Australian Consulate-General New York Internship Program 

The Australian Consulate General in New York offers opportunities to obtain firsthand experience in the field of foreign affairs through our internship program.

The duration of the internship is four months and is unpaid but applicable for academic credit.

Interns will assist the Consulate General with our work in representing and advancing Australia’s interests in the northeast United States.

Successful candidates will work closely with the Consul General and others at the Australian Consulate General to undertake the following duties:

  • Assist members of the Public Diplomacy team in organising promotional and cultural activities
  • Organising and assisting with meetings including preparing minutes as required
  •  Preparing briefing, reports and correspondence
  • Writing articles for the newsletter and website
  • Assist the Policy Officer with the New York Young Leaders Program
  • Assist with information management including maintenance of website, databases and contact lists
  • Research international or economic issues
  • Undertaking administrative duties and other duties as required

Candidates should be:

  • Australian citizens
  • Willing to undergo a mandatory police check
  • Willing to relocate to New York City for four months, on a self-funded basis, which includes airfare, accommodation, visa and health insurance costs

Qualifications required:

  • Possess background or interest in international relations, public affairs and/or communications
  •  Ideal candidate will either currently be in tertiary studies or have graduated within 18 months
  • Knowledge of Australia
  • Talented, highly motivated and committed to the goals of the Consulate General;
  • Good communicators with excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Strategic thinkers and practical problem-solvers
  • Team players with initiative and good organisational skills
  • Very flexible, adaptable and resourceful
  • Enthusiasm and drive to learn

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume (include references) to nycg.internship@dfat.gov.au 

Interns are responsible for all costs including air travel, accommodation, food, living expenses and local transport.  An overall budget of A$30,000 is recommended depending on the US dollar exchange rate at the time of participation. UOW applicants are eligible to apply for a $500 UOW-funded travel grant to assist with the costs.  All participants are required to obtain a J1 visa prior to departing Australia.

UOW applications are coordinated by the UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Office in conjunction with the School of History and Politics in the Faculty of Arts.  The internship will count towards a UOW degree as participating students must enrol in POL301 (16 cp) and POL340 (8cp).

Whilst the program may be of special interest to UOW Arts, Law and Commerce students, other students are also eligible to apply.

Further Information:

For more information contact Dr Anthony Ashbolt (aashbolt@uow.edu.au) in the School of History and Politics or the Study Abroad Office, Student Central, Building 17, Email studyabroad@uow.edu.au or telephone 42 215404 during office hours.

 

 

 

Illawarra Mercury Winter Internships 

The Program is specifically designed for students wishing to become print journalists.

The Illawarra Mercury selects one intern from students enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies specialising in journalism each year. The intern is selected in May and the internship takes place in the University’s winter vacation. Candidates are selected in a two-tiered process; a selection panel from the Faculties of Arts and Creative Arts nominates four candidates from those who have applied for the internship. The Mercury interviews the four candidates and selects one for placement. 

The placement is for a two-week period. It generally begins with an introduction to the newsroom, a day each in the photographic, features and sports departments and a second day in the general newsroom. The second week involves hands-on interviewing, researching and writing.

Candidates must meet the following selection criteria in order to qualify for the internship:

• Undertaking their final year of the journalism specialisation in the Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies;
• Have a distinction average in their journalism subjects (across all years)
• Submitted a completed application form

The internship gets results. Many of the Faculty’s interns are now working as journalists on local and national newspapers.

Application forms are available from Arts Central or click here to download the application in pdf format. Applications close 31 May.

For further information please contact Karen Illesca, Faculty of Arts. (kareni@uow.edu.au).

Junior Professional Fellows Program, United Nations University, New York Office 

The United Nations University Office at the United Nations, New York (UNU-ONY) recruits Junior Professional Fellows (JPFs) for two sessions each year running from August to January, and February to July. The internship title, "Junior Professional Fellows" reflects the high level of responsibility and opportunity given to those accepted into this program.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.ony.unu.edu/internships

 

The Australian National Internships Program (ANIP) 

The Australian National Internships Program provides senior undergraduates with the opportunity to undertake, for academic credit, a designated research project within the workplace.  Students may be from any Australian or overseas university, from any discipline (former interns have been students of political science or policy studies, communications or information technology, economics or commerce, law, geography, Asian or European studies, development studies, environmental studies, social work, linguistics, sports studies, music).

All placements are in Canberra, for eleven weeks with:

  • the Commonwealth Parliament (with a Senator, Member, Parliamentary Committee);
  • the Australian Public Service (with Government Departments or Statutory Authorities);
  • the ACT Legislative Assembly and ACT Public Service; or non-government peak and community organisations (these have ranged from industry associations such as the National Farmers Association or the Motor Trades Association of Australia, to organisations such as the Australian Council for Overseas Aid or Greening Australia).

Students are admitted by a Selection Committee which meets twice a year (November and May).  Minimum requirements are that students are in their third year of academic study and that the internship will be officially credited to their degree by their home university.  Students at Wollongong must enrol in POL 301 Politics Internship.

The coursework component is a weekly seminar on current issues in public policy. The Internship placement is for approximately two and a half days a week over an eleven week period, and is backed by a one hour weekly workshop.  Students are assessed on the basis of a research report to a maximum of 8000 words, an oral presentation and a reflective essay.

Here is the link to ANIP’s home page: http://www.anu.edu.au/anip/

For further information please contact Dr Anthony Ashbolt (aashbolt@uow.edu.au).

Uni- Capitol Washington Internship Program 

The Uni-Capitol Washington Internship Program (UCWIP) offers opportunities for 12 Australian students to undertake a full-time, unpaid, 8 week internship on Capitol Hill each January/February. Internship opportunities may vary each year but will normally include placements in Democratic and Republican offices, personal and committee offices, the House and the Senate and at least one congressional committee office. Participating students are drawn from many academic disciplines including international relations, politics, commerce, law, economics, science and American studies.

UCWIP interns gain a unique perspective of the US political system and institutions over the two-month placement. In-office experiences will vary widely according to the needs of the congressional hosts but will typically include administrative functions, constituent liaison and legislative research and support. Interns are encouraged to attend hearings, briefings and press conferences both on and off Capitol Hill in addition to the UCWIP-organized briefings at the US State Department and the Australian Embassy.

The University of Wollongong is one of nine Australian universities participating in the UCWIP. The program was set up in 1999 and is directed and managed by a former US congressional adviser residing in Washington DC. As well as managing the selection/matching process and liaising with the host offices and home universities, the Resident Director provides in-country support to participants.

There are no quotas for particular universities or discipline areas so the selection process for the UCWIP is highly competitive. Academic performance is just one many factors considered during the selection process. Applicants must be mature, engaging, articulate and willing to serve as ambassadors for their university and Australia. They should aspire to benefit from the experience academically, professionally, culturally and personally. Paid and voluntary work experiences are important and applicants should also be able to demonstrate sophisticated interpersonal skills, resourcefulness and knowledge.

Interns are responsible for all costs including air travel, accommodation, food, living expenses and local transport.  An overall budget of A$13,000-$15,000 is recommended depending on the US dollar exchange rate at the time of participation. UOW applicants are eligible to apply for a $1,000 UOW-funded travel grant to assist with the costs.  All participants are required to obtain a J1 visa prior to departing Australia. Accommodation is reserved for interns in share rooms in furnished, self-catering, serviced apartments in nearby, northern Virginia.

UOW applications are coordinated by the UOW Study Abroad & Exchange Office in conjunction with the School of History and Politics in the Faculty of Arts.  The internship will count towards a UOW degree as participating students must enrol in POL 301 during Summer Session. Whilst the program may be of special interest to UOW Arts, Law and Commerce students, other students are also eligible to apply.

Final information about the program for the next year is normally available by March each year. Interested UOW students are expected to attend a teleconference information session in April and applications are normally finalised in early May.

For more information contact Dr Anthony Ashbolt (aashbolt@uow.edu.au) in the School of History and Politics or the Study Abroad Office, Student Central, Building 17.

Email studyabroad@uow.edu.au or telephone 42 215404 during office hours.

Further information can be found at the » Study Abroad website

 

Last reviewed: 25 October, 2011

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