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 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 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 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Overview
This capstone unit provides a structured and equitable opportunity for you to apply psychological knowledge within real-world organisational, community, or workplace contexts through either a hosted placement pathway or a project-based pathway, with both options designed to offer rich, authentic, and professionally meaningful learning experiences.
Across the semester, you will engage with an applied context, such as an organisation, service, initiative, or defined population group, to analyse real-world challenges and develop psychologically informed responses. Students undertaking a hosted placement will work directly with a partner organisation, while students in the project-based pathway will complete a scaffolded and carefully structured project grounded in an equivalent real-world context, ensuring consistency of scope, expectations, and learning outcomes across both pathways.
The unit emphasises foundational professional competencies, including self-awareness, ethical practice, collaboration, and evidence-informed reasoning. By integrating psychological knowledge with applied problem-solving and professional development, the unit provides an engaging and meaningful learning experience that strengthens your readiness to contribute effectively within diverse workplace and community settings.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | Immersive |
| Second semester | Malaysia | Immersive |
Assessment
- Portfolio Plan (3x templated activities) - Pass/FailWrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Mid-placement review (1-page form submitted by student and host and/or tutor) - Pass/FailWork integratedCompetency hurdle-
- Capstone portfolio (each unit learning outcome supported by minimum 1 artefact) - Pass/FailPortfolioCompetency hurdle-
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 psychological knowledge and evidence to analyse real-world problems, and propose contextually appropriate responses within organisational, community, or workplace settings.
- 2
Demonstrate ethical reasoning, cultural responsiveness, and professional judgement when engaging with stakeholders, workplace practices, or applied activities.
- 3
Communicate psychological knowledge and collaborate effectively within organisational, interdisciplinary, or community contexts using professional and contextually appropriate approaches.
- 4
Demonstrate reflexive practice to evaluate personal competence, values, limitations, and/or career development goals, and to identify strategies that support self-regulation or professional growth.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars2 hours
- Workshops10 hours
- Workshops5 hours
- Tutorials7 hours
- Lectures6 hours
Clayton Campus offering:
Lectures: 6 hours of self-directed engagement with online lectures and associated interactive workbooks across the semester.
Workshops: 5x 2-hour workshops throughout the semester.
Tutorials: 7x 1-hour tutorials throughout the semester.
Placement: A total of 96-hours dedicated to hosted placement attendance or engagement in a project-based pathway. Students will have the opportunity to apply for either the hosted placement or project-based pathway.
Self-directed study: A total of 25-hours across the semester, including assessment preparation.
Total workload per week = 12 hours (made up of 8-hours of placement, 1 or 2 hours of workshop or tutorial attendance, and the remaining time for self-directed study).
Malaysia Campus offering:
Lectures: 6 hours of self-directed engagement with online lectures and associated interactive workbooks across the semester.
Workshops: 5x 1-hour workshops throughout the semester.
Tutorials: 7x 1-hour tutorials throughout the semester.
Placement: A total of 96-hours dedicated to hosted placement attendance.
Self-directed study: A total of 30-hours across the semester, including assessment preparation.
Total workload per week = 12 hours (made up of 8-hours of placement, 1 hour of workshop or tutorial attendance, and the remaining time for self-directed study).
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Elly Francis-Pester
- Dr Yap Wai Meng
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Yap Wai Meng
- Luis Mascaro
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY3034?
PSY3034 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PSY3034 offered?
In 2026, PSY3034 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is PSY3034?
The handbook expects about 12 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.