PSY4000

Psychology honours

(SCI)

Dr Max Jory (Caulfield/Peninsula), Dr Kristina Macrae (Clayton) and Dr Barry Richardson (Gippsland)

48 points + Full-year + Four hours of seminars per week in first semester at both Clayton and Caulfield + Prerequisites: A degree and completion of a three-year Australian Psychological Society accredited major study in psychology with studies in research methods at third-year level; 70% minimum average in psychology units at the third-year level

Synopsis: The psychology honours program comprises a research project conducted under supervision in an approved area, including the preparation of an ethics application submitted for approval to the relevant university ethics committee (human or animal); a major essay reviewing the current standing of an issue in psychology; participation in a core seminar on research methods; participation in a core seminar on legal, ethical and professional issues; and participation in an elective seminar.

Assessment: Thesis: 50% + Essay: 30% + Seminar presentation, papers and tests: 20%