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PSYC71-634: Masters Dissertation - Part 4

Description

In this subject, and under supervision, students complete the write-up and final preparation of their Thesis in the form of a journal article manuscript (5000 to 8000 words) ready for submission to an appropriate journal and submit it for examination. The Thesis must be submitted electronically via iLearn for examination by Friday 4 pm Week 12 of the semester enrolment in this subject.

Subject details

Code: PSYC71-634
Study areas:
  • Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences

Learning outcomes

  1. Critically evaluate contemporary scientific literature to inform practice.
  2. Competence in the evaluation and application of research.
  3. Knowledge of the relevant current theories, principles, approaches, and practices of that domain of professional psychology, informed by a research evidence base.
  4. Investigate a substantive individual research question relevant to the discipline of psychology.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is an accredited 5th and 6th Year pathway towards registration as a Psychologist. Entry into this program is based on a calculated GPA derived from a completed four year sequence of study in Psychology as accredited by APAC as well as invitation into the degree. As such, this subject can only be taken by those students successfully admitted to the degree.

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.