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, offered in 2025 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 96 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 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 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in M2018.
Must have passed 96 credit points.
Overview
In this work-integrated learning unit, you will apply psychological knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios encountered over the course of a capstone project.
You will complete a unique project that will be embedded within host settings and jointly defined by the host organisation and unit coordinator(s). From gaining practical experience in host settings you will recognise the broad range of career opportunities in psychology, and the diverse settings in which psychological knowledge may be applied. You will also develop professional and transferable skills to improve preparedness for entry into the workforce.
Your project may be derived from industry, clinical, community and research streams. Subject to the nature of the project, the main component of the unit may involve you completing a placement. This will be in addition to the time spent on reflection, self-directed learning and completion of assessment tasks.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Immersive |
| Second semester | Malaysia | Immersive |
Assessment
- Reflective Portfolio (6 x reflective logs + 500 word summary; total length 3,500 words) - Pass/FailPortfolioCompetency hurdle-
- Oral Presentation (Length: Between 8 to 10 minutes) - Pass/FailPresentationCompetency hurdle-
- Professional Practice Evaluation (3 self evaluations & placement evaluation forms) - Pass/FailWork integratedCompetency 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 project settings.
- 2
Critically evaluate your own actions, leadership skills, and professional development.
- 3
Explore how to effectively apply interpersonal skills to collaborate with others in a project setting.
- 4
Communicate clearly and effectively professional expectations, and the benefits and challenges of working in an interdisciplinary environment.
- 5
Engage in peer discussion regarding appropriate conduct when dealing with core professional issues.
- 6
Apply critical thinking and decision making in real-world scenarios encountered during capstone projects.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops2 hours
- Tutorials10 hours
- Lectures10 hours
- Seminars2 hours
Australian and Malaysian Campus only:
Lectures: 10 x 1 hours self-directed engagement with lectures and associated interactive workbooks.
Workshop/Seminar: 1 x 2 hour workshop and 1 x 2 hour seminar throughout the semester.
Tutorials: 10 x 1 hour per week of online tutorials.
Participation in at least 50% of tutorials is necessary to engage in essential assessment-related activities.
Placement: A total of 96 hours through the semester (standard format is 8 hours a week for 12 weeks).
Remaining time (1-2 hours weekly) spent on self-directed study including assessment preparation.
Additional workload may be applicable subject to the nature of project and placement requirements. Refer to project details for corresponding workload requirements.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yap Wai Meng
- Luis Mascaro
- Unit Coordinators
- Ms Brahmmakumari Balaraman
- Elly Francis-Pester
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3034?
PSY3034 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3034 offered?
In 2025, PSY3034 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is PSY3034?
The handbook expects about 96 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PSY3034 have an exam?
No. PSY3034 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.