PSYC4804B
30 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
PSYC4804B (together with PSYC4804A) forms a fourth year honours research project in psychological science. This course is part of the multi-sequence research component of honours which requires students to develop and conduct a piece of original empirical research under supervision of a member of academic staff of the School of Psychological Sciences. This course forms part of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited sequence.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Multi-term sequence
This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Consider the ethical implications of the research
2. Search for relevant and suitable reading material
3. Critically analyse and evaluate published research material
4. Demonstrate psychological research skills such as appropriate use of research instruments and appropriate data analysis
5. Demonstrate scientific writing skills
6. Critically evaluate research data
7. Present information in written format in an interesting and comprehensible manner with appropriate interpretation and evaluation
8. Present information in verbal format in an interesting and comprehensible manner with appropriate interpretation and evaluation
Content
Details of research topics will be available at the commencement of the academic year.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) [40100],
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) [12362],
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (pre 2020) [10214], or
Bachelor of Science (Honours) [10496].
Assessment items
Proposal / Plan: Part A Written Proposal and Presentation
Literature Review: Part A Literature Review
Presentation: Part B Thesis Conference Presentation
Thesis: Part B Thesis
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Individual supervision hours will be arranged with the supervisor. The student research project will require extensive work outside of scheduled supervised meetings.
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 9 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
- Conference Callaghan Campus
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s)
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
- Individual supervision hours will be arranged with the supervisor. The student research project will require extensive work outside of scheduled supervised meetings.
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 9 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
- Conference Callaghan Campus
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.