EDF5742 Psychology thesis part 2
Faculty of Education
EDF5742 Psychology thesis part 2 is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 1 task
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5742
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF5742
No unit lists EDF5742 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Master of Psychology Minor Thesis100%
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 research degree such as 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.
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
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 EDF5742?
EDF5742 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5742 offered?
In 2021, EDF5742 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5742?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5742 have an exam?
No. EDF5742 has 1 assessment task and no exam.