PSY1023 Introduction to psychological Inquiry
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY1023 Introduction to psychological Inquiry is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 8 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY1023
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PSY1023
8 units list PSY1023 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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- PSY3214Mental health and wellbeing in diverse communitiesNo reviews yet
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Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in a undergraduate course
Overview
Introduction to Psychological Inquiry will provide you with an introduction to the ways in which psychological knowledge is created. This unit explores the methods employed by psychological scientists to find answers to problems involving human behaviour.
By engaging in the research process, you will develop the reflexivity, critical and ethical thinking, and communication skills that are foundational to all psychological inquiry.
At the conclusion of this unit, you will have developed an understanding of the strengths, weaknesses and applications of a wide range of research methodologies used to produce knowledge in the discipline of psychology.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| October intake teaching period, Malaysia campus | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical reflections (Up to 1,000 words)Written20%
- Peer feedback and positionality statementWritten40%
- Qualitative results report (2,000 words)Written40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply different theories of knowledge and research methods to research questions.
- 2
Appraise your own ontological and epistemological approaches to psychological knowledge.
- 3
Demonstrate self-awareness, reflexivity, ethical and critical thinking skills.
- 4
Engage in effective scientific and interpersonal communication.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Tutorials23 hours
- Seminars24 hours
Two hours of seminars per week.
Two hours of tutorials per week, excluding week 1.
Induction tutorial: 1 hour in Week 1 of semester
Preparation: Eight hours background reading/preparation for lectures, tutorials and assessment tasks per week.
Attendance at tutorials is recommended in order to successfully complete in-class activities and related assessment tasks.
Where it fits
PSY1023 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Safira Abu Bakar
- Katherine Dixon
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Jake Hoskin
- Dr Soon Li Lee
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY1023?
PSY1023 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after PSY1023?
PSY1023 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 8 units, including PSY2041, PSY2042, PSY2112, PSY3032, PSY3190 and PSY3214.
When is PSY1023 offered?
In 2026, PSY1023 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
Does PSY1023 have an exam?
No. PSY1023 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include PSY1023?
PSY1023 is part of Behavioural commerce and Psychology.