EDF5741 Psychology thesis part 1
Faculty of Education
EDF5741 Psychology thesis part 1 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5720, EDF5721, EDF5722 and EDF5723.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5741
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- EDF5720Developmental psychology and counselling and research
- EDF5721Clinical interventions in educational and developmental psychology
- EDF5722Cognitive, personality and educational assessmentNo reviews yet
- EDF5723Exceptionality: Assessment and interventionNo reviews yet
After EDF5741
No unit lists EDF5741 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: EDF6535
Prerequisite: Or the written agreement of the student adviser
Overview
This is a unit of research study focusing on a particular theory, issue, challenge, dilemma, concern or problem in the field of psychology, undertaken with a supervisor. While you are expected to demonstrate initiative and independence, your supervisor will offer guidance, support and feedback over the course of the research. The thesis is especially important for you if you are intending to undertake further higher degree studies. If you successfully complete the psychology thesis (both part 1 and part 2) you will be able to use this 12,000- to 16,000-word study as evidence of an independent research experience in an application for entry into the PhD course.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Part A and Part B100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Produce a thesis that displays competence in understanding and carrying out research in the field of psychology, but with less emphasis on comprehensive knowledge and originality as required in a PhD
- 2
Devise a research topic to investigate that is feasible within the two-unit time frame
- 3
Identify key research questions that are not too general and ambitious
- 4
Select and review relevant theory and literature
- 5
Design a study and choose appropriate methods to investigate research questions
- 6
Select appropriate modes of analysis
- 7
Consider ethical issues involved in research
- 8
Implement, critically appraise or apply research in a particular field
- 9
Prepare a comprehensive written report that is professionally presented and contains all the required components including a bibliography.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester.
Research supervision arrangements vary depending on the stage of the project and the individual supervisor. In addition to providing individual feedback meetings, small tutorial type sessions, email or video conference sessions, supervisors may also recommend attendance at workshops, conferences or the viewing of online videos. The diversity of methods adopted by supervisors assists students in achieving the learning outcome of competence in the understanding and conduct of research in the field of psychology.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Louise McLean
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Louise McLean
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5741?
You need EDF5720, EDF5721, EDF5722 and EDF5723 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF5741 offered?
In 2020, EDF5741 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5741?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5741 have an exam?
No. EDF5741 has 1 assessment task and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.250
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021