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SOC41020

Academic Year 2024/2025

Internship (SOC41020)

Subject:
Sociology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Sociology
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
15
Module Coordinator:
Dr David Anzola
Trimester:
Summer
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
Yes
Module Type:
Professional/Work Placement Module
How will I be graded?
Distinction/Pass/Fail (GPA Neutral)

Curricular information is subject to change.

The UCD School of Sociology will allow students on its masters programmes to find and complete an internship for course credit. Students of the MSc in Social Data Analytics are required to complete either a Masters Dissertation (30 credits) OR a Capstone Research Project (15 credits) and Internship (15 credits) as part completion of the degree programme.

Students will source their own internship, and may wish to take advice from the UCD Careers Development Centre on possible opportunities. The school will facilitate preparation in the first and second trimesters, and the student will undertake the internship during the summer months (from mid/late May - August). Students must do a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 10 weeks. However this period may be extended where the student is completing the capstone research project as part of and as an extension of their internship training.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

1. Research and secure a suitable internship.
2. CV preparation and communications with potential hosts.
3. Complete a placement involving an extended period of work with a suitable host organisation.
4. Gain first-hand experience of a workplace.
5. Report and reflect on your progress.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

4
Placement/Work Experience

356
Total

360

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
(1) inquiry-driven / task-based case studies;
(2) stimulation of curiosity and learning independence;
(3) development of topic-specific critical thinking;

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Reflective Assignment: Reflection essay on the purpose and use of your internship opportunity in relation to the MSc Social Data Science program at the UCD School of Sociology Week 1 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

20

 No
Practical Skills Assessment: Host Evaluation Week 8 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

30

 No
Portfolio: In-depth documentation of and reflection on the chronological activities listed in the Development Plan. Week 8 Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

50

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
Repeat (CFP) Within Three Semesters
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Self-assessment activities

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