Project oriented work (Academic internship, 30 ECTS)
Course content
A project oriented work (also referred to as an academic internship) can be part of the academic activities at the third semester. The academic internship can take up 15, 22.5 or 30 ECTS corresponding to a total workload of 412½, 619 or 825 hours.
The purpose of the internship is to give the student competences, skills and knowledge relevant for the job market. The internship may also serve as preparation for the thesis (this is however not a prerequisite).
An academic internship involves a contractual arrangement between a student, a company/organization at which the internship is to take place and the head of studies at Global Development. The head of studies must pre-approve the relevance of the internship and it is a prerequisite that the company/organization where the internship is to take place provides a supervisor for the intern.
A relevant internship is one which allows the student to do meaningful and mostly academic work in an organization/company. Furthermore the content of this work should be within the scope of the global development programme. This means that internships based primarily within a field that is not covered by the global development programme will not be accepted. An example could be if the internship is primarily based around communication or fundraising.
At the end of the internship the student must submit a project report. Due to the fact that the student receives ECTS for the internship it is important that the report reflects relevant academic work. The student will work out the content of the report with the supervisor.
The allocation of hours for the internship is as follows:
|
Number of ECTS |
15 |
22½ |
30 |
|
Total hours |
412½ |
619 |
825 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Teaching, reading, GD meetings |
50 |
75 |
100 |
|
Internship work |
287½ |
437½ |
605 |
|
Project report |
75 |
97½ |
120 |
Note that this course is only available for students enrolled at the MSC in Global Development.
Knowledge:
- Demonstrate knowledge of and analytic insight into the structure, purpose and operation of the selected corporation, company or institution at which the internship is conducted.
Skills:
- Critically reflect on the use and relevance of Global Development curriculum in relation to the selected corporation, company or institution at which the internship is conducted.
Competences:
- Communicate information and interpretations in a succinct and effective manner targeted at specific audiences.
Internship Work + Supervision.
In addition to the supervisor at the place of the internship, the
student will also be appointed an internship supervisor at Global
Development (the student is responsible for contacting potential
supervisors). Students are given 5x45 min. of supervision (for 30
ECTS), 4x45 min. (for 22.5 ECTS) or 3x45 min. of supervision (for
15 ECTS).
- ECTS
- 30 ECTS
- Type of assessment
-
Home assignment
- Type of assessment details
- Individual internship report.
The report should be maximum 20 pages (for 30 ECTS), 15 pages (for 22.5 ECTS) or 10 pages (for 15 ECTS). The report is assessed passed/not-passed. Internal assessment.
Formal requirements for written assignments and exams are described in in Curricula’s Common Part. - Aid
- All aids allowed
Use of Generative AI in Written Examinations at Global Development
At the MSc in Global Development, the use of generative AI software and Large Language Models (AI/LLMs), such as ChatGPT, is permitted in all written examinations categorized as ‘All Aids Allowed’. The use of generative AI/LLMs must, however, comply with the conditions outlined below:
- Generative AI/LLMs must never be used to generate new and original content, as written examinations are expected to reflect the student’s own knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
- However, students are allowed to use generative AI/LLMs as an exam aid to enhance the presentation of their own original work, for example, for text editing, argument validation, or improving statistical code.
Regardless of how AI/LLMs are used, students must clearly disclose their use in an appendix, which will not count towards the overall length of the examination submission. This appendix must specify how the AI/LLMs were used and for what purpose(s).
Please note the specific requirements for quotations marks and source referencing when using GAI as an exam aid. Failure to provide proper attribution will be considered plagiarism.
- Marking scale
- passed/not passed
- Censorship form
- No external censorship
Criteria for exam assessment
Students are assessed to the extent to which they master the learning outcome for the course.
- Category
- Hours
- Preparation
- 100
- Practical Training
- 605
- Project work
- 120
- English
- 825
Kursusinformation
- Language
- English
- Course number
- AGDK14010U
- ECTS
- 30 ECTS
- Programme level
- Full Degree Master
- Duration
-
1 semester
- Placement
- Autumn And Spring
- Studyboard
- Study Board for Global Development
Contracting department
- Department of Anthropology
Contracting faculty
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Course Coordinator
- John Rand (9-6c716a7030746370664267657170306d7730666d)
Er du BA- eller KA-studerende?
Kursusinformation for indskrevne studerende