| Semester 1, 2022 Ipswich On-campus | |
| Units : | 2 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Psychology and Wellbeing |
| Grading basis : | Pass/Not Pass |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
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Overview
This course is part of a supervised research project which provides opportunities for motivated and highly qualified students to undertake advanced study and to produce a research-based thesis. Students develop the appropriate research skills and specialist knowledge which will enhance their career prospects or allow them to undertake further studies. The emphasis of the programme is on developing the appropriate knowledge and skills to undertake independent research and professional practice.
Full-time candidates in the Master of Science (Research) Psychology Stream (MSCR) should enrol in this course in the first semester of their program. The subject of their Research Project will be decided in consultation with their Project Supervisors. The Research Proposal is developed in this course as part of the confirmation of candidature in the MSCR program. This course contains a recommended residential school.
Course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course students should be able to:
- deliver a detailed seminar and written confirmation proposal for their project
- if appropriate, gain ethical clearance for their project
- identify suitable research topics
- undertake independent research
- demonstrate appropriate communication skills
- report research outcomes.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Project topic and workshop research stream focus to be determined by the Supervisor in consultation with the student | 100.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Planning document | No | 6 |
| Report | No | 1,2,3,4,5 |