UnitLevel 4Undergraduate

PSY4413 Psychology manuscript: Data collection and processing

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

PSY4413 Psychology manuscript: Data collection and processing is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences. It isn't offered in 2026. It needs PSY4401 and PSY4412 and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2026
Other periods
Monash Online
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

After PSY4413

1 unit list PSY4413 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Must have completed Bachelor’s Degree and a major sequence in psychology approved by the Australian Psychological Society or qualification assessed as equivalent by the Australian Psychological Society, with a distinction average (70%) for third year psychology units.

Must be enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (M5003).

Overview

The GDPA research project is completed over the course of three units, where you will undertake a supervised psychology research project that aims to provide training in both discipline-specific and transferable research skills.
PSY4413 is the second unit of the research project sequence where you will commence data collection for your research project. Additionally, you will continue to build your research portfolio and the programmatic development of your research skills through a suite of engaging, authentic assessment tasks.
In PSY4413, this involves the pre-registration of your data analysis plan, providing a comprehensive overview of the coordinated steps required to conduct an independent data analysis.
You will also engage in self-reflection of the graduate attributes required for effective and ethical research and practice in the discipline of psychology. This unit will additionally provide you with an opportunity for formative feedback on a draft of your Journal Manuscript method, supporting you in the development of a high-quality Journal Manuscript as the capstone assessment of the GDPA.
Throughout PSY4413, emphasis will be placed on professionalism and fitness for practice, implementing research methodologies and planning analyses, ensuring a robust foundation for your future academic and professional endeavours.

Offerings in 2026

Teaching periodCampusMode
Teaching period 1Monash OnlineMo
Teaching period 3Monash OnlineMo
Teaching period 5Monash OnlineMo

Assessment

  • Project management: MUHREC ethics approval (pass/fail)ArtefactCompetency hurdle
    -
  • Journal manuscript milestone 2: Method (1,000-1,500 words) (pass/fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle
    -
  • Pre-registration: Data analysis plan (1,500-2,000 words) (pass/fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle
    -
  • Graduate attributes: Interactive oral assessment (10 mins) & reflection (400-500 words) (pass/fail)ProjectCompetency 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. 1

    Defend the methodological processes involved in the design and implementation of the proposed psychology research project.

  2. 2

    Plan the steps required to conduct an appropriate and independent data analysis for the proposed research project.

  3. 3

    Justify the selection of appropriate data analysis methods.

  4. 4

    Exhibit critical self-reflection on the professional competencies and graduate attributes required in the context of psychology and the transferability of these skills to related fields.

  5. 5

    Exemplify professionalism through communication and behaviour according to relevant university and profession-specific standards.

Workload and teaching

You should expect to spend an average of 20-25 hours per week per unit.
This time will cover:

  • One-on-one research supervision (30 minutes per week).
  • Group supervision (1 hour per Teaching Period).
  • Independent research (10-12 hours).
  • Knowledge-based assessment (8-10 hours, including revision).

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Paul Kremer
Chief Examiners
Dr Jacqui Riddiford

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PSY4413?

You need PSY4401 and PSY4412 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.

What can I take after PSY4413?

PSY4413 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PSY4414.

When is PSY4413 offered?

PSY4413 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.

Does PSY4413 have an exam?

No. PSY4413 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Organisational unit
Psychology
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
202520262027