Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences
The career-ready placement requirements for students in our humanities, creative industries, and social science programs are as follows:
| Program | Commencement | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Media and Communication, Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts, Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Visual Communication Design | 2023 or later |
Complete either: - 140 hours of placement with an approved employer through HASS3010 Professional Career Ready Placement, or -140 hours of studio work placement through ARTS3020 Professional Career Ready Studio |
| Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Media and Communication, Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts, Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Visual Communication Design | Prior to 2023 | It is not compulsory for students to complete a career-ready placement course. However, if you have elective space in your program, you may be eligible to enrol in either of the courses named above. Refer to your program handbook and Program Planner for more information or contact Program Advice. |
| Master of Social Change and Development, Master of Translation Studies | All years | N/A |
To meet the career-ready placement requirements of your undergraduate program, you will need to complete one of the following courses:
- HASS3010 Professional Career Ready Placement
- ARTS3020 Professional Career Ready Studio
Within HASS3010, you will complete a 140-hour placement in a field related to your studies. To enrol, you are expected to have completed a minimum 80 units within your program.
There are numerous opportunities to acquire a placement in your desired career field. These include public service, non-government organisations (NGOs), higher education, media and communications, arts and cultural organisations, museums, libraries, galleries, and the private sector.
There are two ways to organise your placement: by sourcing an experience yourself, or through preferencing.
Please note that, if you are unsuccessful in obtaining a placement for HASS3010 through either of the below methods by census date for the Semester, you may need to unenrol from HASS3010 and enrol in ARTS3020 instead or take the course in a future term.
Student-sourced placements
Tailor your placement to fit your career plans and interests by sourcing your own placement host. Placements are to be developed with and approved by the Course Coordinator.
- Begin looking for opportunities a few months before you plan to start your placement and aim to find a host organisation related to your field of interest. Finding a host can take time. Remember, the employer must agree to host you for at least 140 hours. The Careers Service can help you with finding and applying for placement opportunities. Some organisations will require you to apply for opportunities. You may be asked to submit a resume, cover letter, and possibly attend an interview.
- Once you’ve found a placement host, you’ll need to submit details of the experience to the Course Coordinator for approval before proceeding.
If you have not secured a suitable placement by the start of Week 2, please take part in the preferencing process.
Preferencing
The University has negotiated some placement opportunities with organisations in the region for which you may be considered.
- Enrol in HASS3010.
- You will be asked to select up to five placement opportunities in the order of your preference by the end of Week 2 of Semester. You will complete an application form and upload a copy of your resume/CV.
- The University will review all student preferences and allocate students to placements in Week 3/4.
Within ARTS3020, you will apply your learning to complete a real-world brief for a client through 140 hours of studio work placement. To enrol, you are expected to have completed a minimum 40 units within your program.
You will work either individually or as part of a group of students in a multi-disciplinary team. You will take responsibility for all aspects of project delivery, applying the skills and knowledge you have learnt within your studies in a professional context. You will be mentored by an industry representative during the experience.
You may be able to complete your placement overseas. Check out the opportunities available for your program below.
The Professional Experience Unit (PEU) for the College of Human and Social Futures can provide advice and support regarding Sonia Online, the placement management system, as well as processes and documentation requirements.
Email: CHSFWIL@newcastle.edu.au
Phone: (02) 4055 5504
The Careers Service can support you with finding placement opportunities. Visit Sourcing your experience for more information.
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