Arcadia University: Australian Parliamentary Internship

  Australia

• New South Wales: 
Canberra

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Dates: Inquire for specific dates.

Description: The Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad can help you achieve an incomparable overseas study experience through an internship in the Australian Parliament, or in an Australian public service agency, industry or community organization, or lobby group. You'll also undertake academic course work in Australian politics and government at The Australian National University.

Credits
Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Fall, spring and summer semester: 16 credits.
* Academic year: 32 credits.

Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Highlights: As Australia's capital city, Canberra is an ideal place to learn about the Australian Parliament and policy making. It's the home of Australia's federal government and serves as the headquarters for all federal departments as well as for many national associations and lobby groups. Through the Australian National Internship Program (ANIP) you'll enjoy an exceptional opportunity to complete research for a member or senator of the Australian Parliament, or for a public service agency, industry or community organization, or lobby group.

You'll spend four days per week for eleven weeks on your internship, and be enrolled in a semester-long course that will introduce you to Australian politics, and public policy. Best of all, you won't be in the program with just Americans. Australians from all around the country participate on the program as well. You'll also have access to all of the facilities and social activities of Australian National University.

Qualifications: GPA Requirements: 3.2 or better on a 4.0 scale. You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation.

Cost in US$: Inquire for more information.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application