POLS30001 Parliamentary Internship
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 25 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is POLS30001 hard?
POLS30001: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
A placement with a member of the Victorian Parliament, doing a research project on an issue they care about.
After it you can
- Research a policy question for a member of parliament
- Explain how parliament and members do their work
- Work professionally in a political office
What you need first
“Students are required to apply for permission to enrol into this subject prior to commencement of the internship, there is a quota of up to or around 15 students. Criteria for applying: Selection of one of the following: Politics and International Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts, Politics and International Studies specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts” and 12.5 points from INTS10001, POLS10001, POLS10003 and 25 points from POLS20006, POLS20008, POLS20011, POLS20023, POLS20025, POLS20026, POLS20031, POLS20035, POLS20033, MULT20008 and (POLS20034 and MULT20003)
- INTS10001 International Politics
- POLS10001 Australian Politics
- POLS10003 Introduction to Political Ideas
- POLS20006 Contemporary Political Theory
- POLS20008 Public Policy Making
- POLS20011 The Politics of Sex
- POLS20023 Comparative Politics
- POLS20025 International Relations: Key Concepts
- POLS20026 Politics and the Media
- POLS20031 Political Economy
- POLS20035 Australian Indigenous Politics
- POLS20033 Authoritarian Politics
- POLS20034 The Craft of Political Research
Can’t be taken together with
- MULT20014 Community Volunteering - Global
- MULT30021 Community Volunteering - Global
- POLS30003 Public Affairs Internship
- SOCI30005 Sociology Internship
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 100%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is POLS30001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking POLS30001?
- Needs “Students are required to apply for permission to enrol into this subject prior to commencement of the internship, there is a quota of up to or around 15 students. Criteria for applying: Selection of one of the following: Politics and International Studies major in the B-ARTS Bachelor of Arts, Politics and International Studies specialisation (formal) in the GD-ARTS Graduate Diploma in Arts” and 12.5 points from INTS10001, POLS10001, POLS10003 and 25 points from POLS20006, POLS20008, POLS20011, POLS20023, POLS20025, POLS20026, POLS20031, POLS20035, POLS20033, MULT20008 and (POLS20034 and MULT20003).
- Does POLS30001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 100%.
- Can I take POLS30001 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate POLS30001?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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