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PSYC72-421: Honours Thesis

Description

This subject is a continuation of Research Skills and Ethics. Students continue to work on their research thesis under the supervision of an academic staff member. Students present their research in the form of a poster and presentation at the 4th Year poster session and submit a copy of the completed thesis for examination.

Subject details

Type: Honours Subject
Code: PSYC72-421
EFTSL: 0.250
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:
  • January 2026 [Standard Offering]
  • May 2026 [Standard Offering]
  • September 2026 [Standard Offering]
Credit: 20
Study areas:
  • Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2025: $5,520.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $5,630.00
  • Commencing in 2027: $5,830.00
  • Commencing in 2025: $6,340.00
  • Commencing in 2026: $6,630.00
  • Commencing in 2027: $6,930.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Plan and execute a substantial independent research project that investigates a research question relevant to the discipline of psychology.
  2. Critically evaluate psychological theory and research to design and defend an independent research project.
  3. Apply ethical principles and research-integrity standards throughout the conduct of an independent research project.
  4. Communicate the findings of an independent research project in a written thesis using APA conventions.
  5. Communicate research findings through an academic poster and presentation.

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 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science are accredited Fourth Year pathways for provisional registration and further studies in Psychology. Entry into these programs is based on a calculated GPA derived from a completed three year sequence of study in Psychology as accredited by APAC and subjects can only be taken by those students successfully admitted to either 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.

Subject dates

January 2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025
Semester start: 19/01/2026
Subject start: 19/01/2026
Last enrolment: 01/02/2026
Teaching census: 13/02/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026
May 2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 22/03/2026
Semester start: 18/05/2026
Subject start: 18/05/2026
Last enrolment: 31/05/2026
Teaching census: 12/06/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 13/06/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 04/07/2026
September 2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 19/07/2026
Semester start: 14/09/2026
Subject start: 14/09/2026
Last enrolment: 27/09/2026
Teaching census: 09/10/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 10/10/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 31/10/2026
Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 16/11/2025
Semester start: 19/01/2026
Subject start: 19/01/2026
Last enrolment: 01/02/2026
Teaching census: 13/02/2026
Withdraw - Financial: 14/02/2026
Withdraw - Academic: 07/03/2026