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PSY4000/APY4000/GPY4000

Psychology honours

Dr Greg Yelland (Clayton)/Dr Max Jory (Caulfield/Peninsula)/Dr Barry Richardson (Gippsland)

48 points * Full-year subject * Prerequisites: Completion of a three-year accredited major study in psychology with at least a credit average in psychology at the third-year level

Objectives On the completion of this subject students will demonstrate an ability to research, plan, execute, and report the outcome of an approved supervised project; understand the ethical, legal, and practical issues in research on humans and animals; have learnt how to critically evaluate a major theoretical issue in psychology; understand the range and applications of basic and complex methods used in behavioural research; appreciate the scope and variety of psychological endeavours through a range of elective seminars; be qualified for Associate membership of the Australian Psychological Society.

Synopsis The psychology honours program includes a research project under supervision in an approved area, a major theoretical essay reviewing the current standing of an issue in psychology and participation in seminars. Intending students should contact the department for information and application forms before the end of October.

Assessment Thesis: 60% * Essay: 20% * Seminar presentation and participation: 20%


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