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| 1 | Synthesise advanced psychological theory, research evidence, and research skills relevant to psychology as a science and an applied discipline. | - Depth of disciplinary expertise
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Information and digital literacy
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| 2 | Investigate and critically analyse complex psychological problems by integrating theory and empirical evidence to develop and justify evidence-based interpretations. | - Depth of disciplinary expertise
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Information and digital literacy
- Inventiveness
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| 3 | Communicate advanced psychological knowledge, research methods, research findings, and evidence-based interpretations effectively in written, oral, and digital/multimodal formats to specialist and non-specialist audiences. | - Depth of disciplinary expertise
- Oral and written communication
- Information and digital literacy
- Interdisciplinary effectiveness
- Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity
- Influence
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| 4 | Critically reflect on and apply principles of cultural awareness and cultural safety to ensure culturally responsive, competent, and ethical use of psychological knowledge, particularly in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and histories. | - Depth of disciplinary expertise
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Cultural competence
- Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity
- Influence
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| 5 | Apply advanced psychological research principles and methods to interpret and evaluate existing quantitative and qualitative data. | - Depth of disciplinary expertise
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Information and digital literacy
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| 6 | Plan, formulate, and execute an independent thesis project that investigates a novel psychological question, demonstrating autonomy, ethical research conduct, and constructive engagement with supervision, and present the project and findings to disciplinary standards (including an oral presentation). | - Depth of disciplinary expertise
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Oral and written communication
- Information and digital literacy
- Inventiveness
- Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity
- Influence
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