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Youth Mental Health Research Project (PSYT90109)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Students will complete a research project related to the youth mental health field. With the ongoing support and guidance of a supervisor, students will build on the literature review and research proposal they completed in PSYT90120 Youth Mental Health Research Methods by conducting a research project. The project may include a systematic review, meta-analysis, a narrative review, a quantitative analysis of secondary data, a program evaluation, or a qualitative research study. Students will produce a final 8000 word research report of between 46000 to 8,000 words that is suitable for submission for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, which is intended to equip them with a viable pathway to a PhD in the youth mental health field.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this subject students should be able to:
- Conduct a literature review of relevant research to develop an evidence-based rationale for a research project
- Develop and apply appropriate research methods to address a research question related to youth mental health
- Synthesise research findings and relevant literature to draw critically reflective, evidence-based conclusions and highlight implications for further research and/or practice
- Communicate research methods and findings in an oral presentation and written research report
- Collaborate with an academic supervisor on a research project
Generic skills
Participation in this subject will enhance students’:
- Independent research skills
- Critical and analytical thinking skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to find, evaluate and use relevant information
- Capacity for logical and independent thought
- Written communication skills
- Planning and time management skills
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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PSYT90120 | Youth Mental Health Research Methods | Semester 1 (Extended) (Online) |
25 |
with a minimum grade of H2A (75%) or equivalent
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Undergraduate qualification in a health-related discipline.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Draft research report – introduction and methods sections
| Week 8 | N/A |
Audio-visual presentation, with written abstract of approximately 250 words
| Week 12 | 30% |
Written research report
| End of the assessment period | 70% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Caitlin McDowell Coordinator Paul Badcock Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Approximately 20 hours of regular meetings with supervisor Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Time commitment details
Students are expected to engage in reading and preparatory work, reflection, private study, and preparation for assessment in the remaining estimated time commitment
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Type Name Course Master of Youth Mental Health
Last updated: 31 January 2024