Practical application of course content
and gain valuable experience.
During the course of studies, a 6-week work placement is planned, in which theoretical knowledge is to be combined with professional practice.
When? The internship is completed during the lecture period or during the lecture-free period. A prerequisite for admission is attendance of the first-year courses in the B. Sc. in Humans and Environment. It can therefore be completed in the lecture-free period before the 3rd semester at the earliest.
Where? In general, it is possible to search independently for suitable companies and organizations and can be discussed at any time with the internship advisor of the degree program(muu-praktikum(at)rptu.de). You can find a list with some inspiration and possible internship providers in the download area.
How? Information on the internship certificate, internship report and inspiration on internship providers can be found in the download area.
Recognition
Information on prerequisites and recognition in the module handbook and the examination regulations
Detailed information & frequently asked questions
Further information on the content and objectives of the internship can be found in the module handbook.
If you have any questions, you can contact the Internship Advisory Serviceat any time(muu-praktikum(at)rptu.de). The Examinations Office(pruefungsamt-ld(at)rptu.de) can also answer questions about the internship.
No, not formally, but you are welcome to ask if you are unsure about the fit. It is important that you can clearly demonstrate the relevance to the Human and Environment degree program (see information sheet in the download area).
Yes, please send your request by e-mail to muu-praktikum(at)rptu.de
No, the professional internship can only be completed after the first year of study in the B. Sc. Man and Environment, i.e. at the earliest in the lecture-free period before the 3rd semester. Internships completed before the start of the degree course are not recognized.
No, the internship lasts 6 weeks and must be completed in one internship unit.
Yes, as a rule, the internship must be completed full-time (35 - 40 hours per week). If an internship is completed part-time, the number of hours worked must be converted into the full-time equivalent and certified.
We can recognize online internships if the internship location can confirm the period (6 weeks) and number of hours (full-time or conversion from part-time to full-time equivalent) required according to the examination regulations and the activity meets the content requirements.
Yes, the internship can be completed not only in Germany, but also abroad. In both cases, it is important that all requirements for recognition are met. Tip: Funding is possible, for example through the Erasmus+ program.
If the internship is arranged through an organization against payment of a fee, this fee must be paid by the student.
Whether or not payment is made during the internship is not relevant for recognition.
- Certificate from the institution (letterhead etc.)
- Confirmation of full-time or full-time equivalent / scope
- Confirmation of the exact period
- Signature of the supervisor(s)
Details in the information sheet
The internship report is a short report of 3 pages and includes
- Description of the overall institution with the name of the supervisor and his/her function in the institution
- Description of the relevant activities related to the degree program or the selected profile lines
- Personal assessments and experiences related to the degree program or the selected profile lines
- Signature of the intern
Details in the information sheet
No, the internship is not graded.
After completing an internship, electronic copies (PDFs) of the internship report and the internship certificate must besent to the examination office at the Landau location(pruefungsamt- ld@rptu.de)AND to the internship advisory service(muu-praktikum(at)rptu.de).
No, there is no deadline.
The internship is worth 8 ECTS. The clipping is carried out by the examination office.