This course is not offered in 2018.
Students in this course carry out and write up an advanced piece of research on a question of their choice. The research topic is agreed with their project supervisor and approved by the program convener. In this context, students execute a project to answer their research question, to place the answer in the context of an intellectual framework and to communicate it clearly to others. At the very minimum the project must be 12 units but can be up to 24 units. Students working towards progressing to a research degree or the Master of Clinical Psychology will need to take the 24 unit option.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Pose a significant research question relating to their discipline;
- Investigate this question creatively, critically, ethically, and independently, including through sophisticated use of appropriate theory and methodology as appropriate to the discipline
- Place these investigations in the context of the relevant intellectual framework and
- Communicate their research and its findings through an appropriate medium.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:The project is the sole piece of assessment for this course; to successfully complete this course, it must demonstrate all learning outcomes for the course (LO 1-4).
The length of the report is a maximum of 10,000 words exclusive of footnotes, tables, figures, reference list and appendices. Its format may be suitable for publication as a research project.
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Workload
A total of 130 hours student learning time per 6-unit load, including a minimum of 12 hours contact with the supervisor. It is the joint responsibility of the student and supervisor to arrange times for face-to-face contact.Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Research School of Psychology to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 to 18 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
| 13.00 | 0.27083 |
| 14.00 | 0.29167 |
| 15.00 | 0.31250 |
| 16.00 | 0.33333 |
| 17.00 | 0.35417 |
| 18.00 | 0.37500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $630 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $900 per unit |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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