PSY4414 Psychology manuscript
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
PSY4414 Psychology manuscript 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, PSY4412 and PSY4413 .
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Monash Online
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PSY4414
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- PSY4401Advanced psychological inquiryNo reviews yet
- PSY4412 Psychology manuscript: Project pre-registration and planning
- PSY4413 Psychology manuscript: Data collection and processing
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After PSY4414
No unit lists PSY4414 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
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 research project in psychology that aims to provide training in both discipline-specific and transferable research skills.
PSY4414 is the third and final unit of the research project sequence where you will submit your Journal Manuscript, the capstone assessment of the GDPA research project units.
This unit will additionally provide you with an opportunity for formative feedback on a draft of your Journal Manuscript results. In this unit you will also complete your research portfolio, representing the culmination of your research skills developed through assessment tasks undertaken across PSY4412 and PSY4413.
Finally, this unit also awards the overall research project grade, including your Journal Manuscript assessment and Research Portfolio assessments completed across PSY4412, PSY4413 and PSY4414. Throughout PSY4414, emphasis will be placed on professionalism and fitness for practice, critical thinking and synthesis, time management and effective communication, ensuring a robust foundation for your future academic and professional endeavours.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching period 1 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 3 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 5 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- Research portfolio (pass/fail)PortfolioCompetency hurdle30%
- Journal manuscript milestone 3: Results (1,500-2,000 words) (pass/fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle-
- Journal manuscript (7,000-8,000 words) (pass/fail)WrittenCompetency hurdle70%
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
Exhibit data analysis skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving and sound judgement, as appropriate to the proposed psychology research project.
- 2
Articulate research results in appropriate written and visual formats.
- 3
Interpret research results in the context of research questions and/or hypotheses and existing research literature.
- 4
Identify logical avenues for further research, exploring both theoretical advancements and practical applications.
- 5
Synthesise relevant research components into a comprehensive and cohesive research project, contributing original insights and applications.
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
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Jacqui Riddiford
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Paul Kremer
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PSY4414?
You need PSY4401, PSY4412 and PSY4413 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is PSY4414 offered?
PSY4414 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does PSY4414 have an exam?
No. PSY4414 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.