PSY3034 Psychological science in practice
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY3034 Psychological science in practice is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. It isn't offered in 2023. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY3034
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PSY3034
No unit lists PSY3034 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M2018.
Must have passed 96 credit points.
Overview
In this work integrated learning unit, you will employ psychological knowledge and skills into the community. You will be embedded within host partner organisations or settings, to demonstrate the broad range of opportunities that are available to psychology graduates, and diverse settings in which psychological knowledge may be applied. The professional and transferable skills that you will develop will improve work readiness.
You will complete a unique research project or work experience-based project jointly defined by the host partner organisation and the unit coordinator. Potential streams include industry, clinical and community, research and global settings.
The main component of the unit may involve you completing a placement. This will be in addition to time spent on reflection, self-directed learning and maintenance of assessments, spread across the unit.
Offerings in 2023
The 2023 handbook lists no offerings for PSY3034.
Assessment
- Written reflective assessment (3,500 words)60%
- Oral presentation (10 mins)40%
- Professional practice evaluation (12 weeks of project work) (PGO)Competency hurdle-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Evaluate how core concepts and theories of Psychology relate to a variety of professional settings.
- 2
Critically evaluate your own actions, leadership skills, and professional development.
- 3
Explore how to effectively collaborate with co-workers and supervisors in a professional setting.
- 4
Communicate clearly and effectively professional expectations, and the benefits and challenges of working in an interdisciplinary professional environment.
- 5
Engage in peer discussion regarding appropriate conduct when dealing with core professional issues.
- 6
Exercise critical thinking and professional judgement related to workplace environments.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Workshops24 hours
One hour of lectures per week.
Two hours of workshops per week.
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.
Some projects may have a work integrated learning component. Please refer to available projects for details on workload requirements within those projects.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3034?
PSY3034 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3034 offered?
PSY3034 has no offerings listed in the 2023 handbook.
Does PSY3034 have an exam?
No. PSY3034 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.