Learning outcomes

At the end of the internship, students will be able to:


  • Apply theoretical knowledge in a professional or research context.
  • Develop domain-specific skills related to their specialization.
  • Work independently and manage a long-term project.
  • Comply with institutional and professional rules and requirements.
  • Communicate results effectively, both in writing and orally.


Goals



  • Provide students with significant hands-on experience in a research or professional context.
  • Support the integration of knowledge acquired during the Master’s program into a real-world environment.
  • Strengthen autonomy, planning, and adaptability.
  • Develop critical thinking and a professional attitude.


Content

The internship is a full-time, unpaid placement in a university, research institute, or professional organization (in Belgium or abroad). Students are responsible for:


  • Identifying and defining their internship project.
  • Meeting administrative deadlines (UCLouvain/UNamur and host institution).
  • Carrying out a complete assignment (design, execution, reporting).


Table of contents

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Exercices

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Teaching methods

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Assessment method

In two stages: the intermediate evaluation is based on a report written by the student and an evaluation using a grid, filled in by the course supervisor; the final evaluation consists of the analysis of the final report, the analysis of the final evaluation grid sent by the course supervisor to the course coordinator, the presentation by the trainee.

Sources, references and any support material

BOE internship guide: https://fdl-courses.unamur.be/MasterBOE-Guidelines.html#4_Le_stage

Language of instruction

French