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Research Project (PSYC90106)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Dr Cassie Govan
Semester 2
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Overview
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The group research project is a capstone option in the Master of Applied Psychology. This subject enables participants to draw on the expertise developed throughout the MAP program and apply it to a topic relevant to their coursework topics. The project is team-based to mirror the practical experience of those working in a range of fields such as marketing, public policy, consumer/social research, communications/advertising, business consulting, and many others. The project will be developed and overseen by both a professional and academic mentor. The syndicate group will work in consultation with their practice and academic mentors to develop a project brief, undertake analysis, and prepare a professional report.
Intended learning outcomes
- Research a real-world application of an industry related to the MAP course.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Completion of the following subjects prior to undertaking the Group Research Project or Internship:
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90100 | Applied Research Methods | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PSYC40005 | Advanced Design and Data Analysis | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYC90107 | Internship |
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A group research project summary and plan, due end of week 3. Depending on the nature of the project, ethics approval may be required as part of this plan.
| Week 3 | 10% |
Following a group research project conducted throughout the semester, a group research project report describing the research project process and results, due at the end of week 12
| Week 12 | 70% |
A presentation conducted by the group, due at the end of week 12
| Week 12 | 20% |
Additional details
All group members are required to contribute equally to each of the assessment items listed above.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Groups will be required to meet and communicate weekly throughout the semester. In addition, groups will be required to meet/skype regularly with the course coordinator to report on progress. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
Dr Cassie Govan
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Isla Carboon Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Groups will be required to meet and communicate weekly throughout the semester. In addition, groups will be required to meet/skype regularly with the course coordinator to report on progress. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022