This subject requires you to do a practical placement, please see Additional Requirements for more information.
Industry Internship 1
UndergraduateGRF-LHS3312026
Course information for 2026 intake
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 5 July 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 13 July 2026
- Price from
- $2,226
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Industry Internship 1
About this subject
On completing this subject, students will be able to:
- apply relevant concepts acquired in your degree program, to a professional context.
- demonstrate a range of employability skills in context of professional practice and career development.
- critically appraise your personal and professional skills and values.
- A guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This subject facilitates student involvement in a structured Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement related to their studies under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Students will couple their practical experience with critical reflection on industry practice and standards relevant to their degree and majors.
The assessment for this subject is designed to couple students’ practical experience with critical reflection on industry practice and standards.
- Placement Expression of Interest and resume (20%)
- Professional portfolio presentation and supervisor feedback (project driven) (30%)
- Job application and introspective critique (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- GRF-COM-DEG-2026 - Bachelor of Communication
Additional requirements
- Placement requirements - Face-to-face attendance is required, but a Griffith placement officer will work with the student to find an internship with a local organisation. It's possible this local organisation might enable the student to undertake some, most or even all the internship remotely.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateGRF-COM-DEG