In this course you will investigate a substantive research question relevant to the discipline of psychology that is agreed with your project supervisor and approved by the program convener.
You will develop and write up the research individually and will collect data collaboratively and participate in group supervision. You will be required to conceptualise the project within an intellectual framework and to communicate it clearly to others, using standard psychological style and presentation.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Plan and execute a substantive research project, drawing on relevant theory and research
- Demonstrate sufficient mastery to investigate the question critically and ethically, using appropriate methods
- Analyse and interpret the findings using statistics or other evaluative processes
- Communicate the research and its findings clearly and appropriately
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:- Research Proposal and Presentation 30% LO 1,4
- Research Project 70% (LO 1-4). The length of the report is a maximum of 5,000 words
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Workload
PSYC8412 must be taken in two consecutive semesters encompassing a single project. Students will enrol in 6 units in the first semester which will require a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week. Students will enrol in 12 units in the second semester which will require a commitment of approximately 20 hours per week.Requisite and Incompatibility
Assumed Knowledge
undergraduate psychology research skillsFees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $670 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $950 per unit |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4096 | 24 Feb 2020 | 02 Mar 2020 | 08 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9100 | 27 Jul 2020 | 03 Aug 2020 | 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Oct 2020 | In Person | N/A |