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PSY5100 - Research Project in Psychology

36 points, SCA Band 1, 0.750 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Organisational Unit

School of Psychological Sciences

Coordinator(s)

Professor Mibel Aguilar

Offered

Caulfield

Full year 2016 (Day)
Full year 2016 (External Candidature)
Second semester to First semester 2016 (Day)
Second semester to First semester 2016 (External Candidature)

Clayton

Full year 2016 (Day)
Full year 2016 (External Candidature)
Second semester to First semester 2016 (Day)
Second semester to First semester 2016 (External Candidature)

Synopsis

This unit comprises a major research program including submission of a thesis. The thesis should embody the results of the candidate's investigation, which demonstrates independence of thought and the candidate's ability to carry out research in that discipline. Minor coursework such as a literature review and oral presentation is specified by the enrolling department.

Outcomes

On completion of the unit, students will be able to understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a research project; show communication skills in both oral and written presentations to both a specialist and non-specialist audience; have demonstrated the potential to pursue higher studies and learning in the relevant area of study.

Assessment

Minor thesis, literature review and allied work. Assessment will be advised to the student by the department/school honours coordinator.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Mibel Aguilar

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Psychology