Year
2017
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 13-week project work per semester
Prerequisites
^ = may be enrolled concurrently
^ PSYC9101A - Research Project (4.5/13.5 units)
Course context
This topic is a component of a 13.5 unit topic. Students must enrol in other components and complete the full number of units for the topic.
Topic description
The aim of the research project is to enable students to obtain experience in conducting research in an applied setting. The research should be an empirical study relating to the area of clinical psychology. The research project will be reported in the form of a journal article. A separate literature review, which involves a critical analysis of the research and conceptual literature relevant to the research project, will also be required.
Educational aims
The main aim of the course is to help students develop a complete thesis proposal for their research project.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:

  • Succinctly describe their chosen postgraduate research project

  • Succinctly present their chosen postgraduate research project in writing