Major Thesis - Psychology

Subject 512-601 (2009)

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Credit Points:
Level: Research Higher Degree
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: RESEARCH
Total Time Commitment: Total of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Subject Overview: The Master of Arts in Psychology (Thesis only) provides students with the opportunity to carry out independent and sustained research.
Objectives:
Assessment: A thesis of 30,000 words.
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • carry out independent and sustained research under appropriate supervision;
  • develop advanced research skills and techniques;
  • present their findings in documented scholarly form;
  • make an independent contribution to learning, or offer a critical perspective on existing scholarship or methodology.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts in Psychology (Thesis)

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