Explore the Journalism Internship subject at UniMelb for students in the Master of Journalism and Master of International Journalism. Learn how to apply and prepare.
Complete an internship as part of your studies
Journalism Internship (JOUR90003) is available to students that are enrolled in The Master of Journalism or The Master of International Journalism. This page contains the information you need about enrolling and finding an eligible internship.
About the Subject
In this subject, you'll undertake a 20-day (or full-time equivalent) internship with a media organisation matched to your interests and skills. The internship offers a chance to apply your coursework in real-world contexts, build strong communication and collaboration skills, and grow your industry knowledge and networks. You'll also reflect on your experience to identify strengths and areas for further development.
The subject is available through the Capstone Stream 2 option and students can check the relevant handbook entry for further details.
Attend an Information Session
During the information session, you will learn about the subject in more detail and review the application and approval process. There will also be a time for questions at the end.
You can view the latest information session through the link below. Details for the next information session for Semester 2 2026 will be posted here and emailed to journalism students.
| Information Session Semester 2 2026 | |
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| Date and time | Wednesday, May 27th at 11:00 am |
| Link | Semester 2 Information Session Registration |
Enrolment and Prerequisites
To be eligible for this subject students need to be in the second half of their course and maintain a grade point average of at least 70.
Students can submit an application form to register their interest in the subject and an outcome will be provided in line with the key dates listed on this page. You cannot self-enrol in this subject and we advise that you add the subject as 'planned' on your study plan to ensure you have space.
Timeline: Semester 1 2026
- September
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Applications open
- October 31
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Applications close
- November 3
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Enrolments commence. Students can't be enrolled in Semester 1 before this date and the process can take 7-10 days.
- December 1
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Earliest date that internships can begin
- March 2
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Semester 1 starts
- May 31
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Semester 1 ends. Internship hours need to be completed by this date.
Timeline: Semester 2 2026
- April
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Applications open
- May 31
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Applications close
- June 3
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Enrolments commence. Students can't be enrolled in Semester 2 before this date and the process can take 7-10 days.
- June 15
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Earliest date that internships can begin
- July 27
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Semester 1 starts
- October 23
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Semester 2 ends. Internship hours need to be completed by this date.
Internship Process
Students need to complete all steps in the process to ensure that they are enrolled and their internship is approved.
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Apply
Apply for the subject before the deadline.
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Enrol
Once you receive your approval email you can complete the enrolment modules on canvas. After 7-10 days, you will be automatically enrolled in the subject.
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Submit
When you have secured an internship you need to submit the details of your internship by completing a 'Risk Assessment Form'. This form and instructions will be provided to students after they are enrolled.
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Sign
Once your internship has been approved by the subject coordinator you will receive a copy of the internship agreement. This needs to be completed and signed before you start your internship.
Finding an Internship
Students are responsible for securing their own 20-day internship and will be supported by the Subject Coordinator. Once enrolled, you can submit the details of your internship to be approved by the subject coordinator and complete an internship agreement. Consider the following when selecting an internship:
- Must be a new opportunity (not your current role).
- Internship must start and end within approved dates.
- Must have clearly defined roles and a qualified supervisor.
- The organisation needs to have at least 5 full-time employees.
Please be aware that due to the complexity of assessing the appropriateness of an internship we cannot list all criteria that may apply to obtain approval.
Preparing for your Internship Search
Careers Team
We recommend students access The University resources to discover their career readiness. At a minimum, students should update their CV and Cover Letters to prepare for internship applications.
Read moreLMS and Opportunities.
Once enrolled you will be added to an internship community on Canvas with additional resources. The LMS will also contain a list of available internship opportunities that you can apply for.
Start your Internship Search Early
Finding an internship can take time and will often require multiple applications. We recommend starting your search as early as possible to give yourself the best chance of finding a good opportunity.
Contact and support
The Experiential Learning Team manages the enrolment and application process and can also offer guidance with your internship search. If you have any questions not addressed on this page, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.