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PSYC4888: Advanced Psychology Project
2024 unit information
Psychology is a science which relies on empirical research to back up its claims. This unit will provide you with the opportunity to plan, design and analyse your own research project within a small group of students. You will be supervised by an academic from the School of Psychology. In this unit, you will continue to understand and explore disciplinary knowledge, while also meeting and collaborating with students through project-based learning. You will identify and solve problems, collect and analyse data and communicate your findings to a diverse audience during a final symposium. All of these skills are highly valued by employers. This unit will foster the ability to work in teams, and this is essential for both professional and research pathways in the future.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Psychology Academic Operations
| Code | PSYC4888 |
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| Academic unit | Psychology Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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PSYC2012 and [(18cp of PSYC3XXX) or (12cp of PSYC3XXX and SCPU3001) or (6cp of PSYC3XXX and SCPU3001 and HPSC3023)] |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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Have sound knowledge of the main discipline areas of psychological science as well as training in empirical research methods and statistics, and should have the ability to apply this knowledge, training and methodology in a collaborative project setting |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Apply disciplinary knowledge to solve problem
- LO2. Find, define and delimit authentic problems in order to address them.
- LO3. Create an investigation strategy, explore solutions, discuss approaches and predict outcomes.
- LO4. Analyse data using modern information technology and digital skills.
- LO5. Demonstrate integrity, confidence, personal resilience and the capacity to manage challenges, both individually and in teams.
- LO6. Collaborate with diverse groups and across cultural and disciplinary boundaries to develop solution(s) to the project problems.
- LO7. Communicate project outcomes effectively to a broad audience.
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Departmental permission requirements
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Additional advice
This unit is for 4th year students who want to complete a research project in a small group. Student numbers in this unit are limited due to project availability. Admission will be based on a "first come, first served" basis. Students will not be admitted after week 2 of semester as project groups will have already been formed.
