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School of Medicine and Psychology · ANU College of Science and Medicine
Admission to Psyc Hons is competitive. Main intake is Sem 1. Supervisor availability for Sem 2 intake is limited. Contact school by end May for advice The psychology Honours specialisation is intended for students who have successfully completed an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited undergraduate sequence in psychology, and are interested in undertaking independent psychological research. The honours specialisation is usually taken full time for two consecutive semesters and includes research training, in-depth analysis of current concepts in psychology as well as a substantial research project culminating in the production of a thesis. Honours is a solid foundation in the basics of research and can be an entry into many careers both within and outside of psychology, and a pathway to the profession of clinical psychology.
Theory & Practice in Psychology: Concepts Paper; Final Examination
Learning outcomes 2, 4, 5
Psychological Research Methods & Statistics: Quizzes; Statistics Assignment; Final Examination
Learning outcomes 3, 5
Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention: Weekly Quizzes; Tutorial Activity Portfolio; Written Report
Learning outcomes 2, 4, 5, 6
8,000 to 10,000 Word Research Thesis
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester per 6 units of enrolment. Full-time students will enrol in this course for 24 units across two consecutive semesters (total 48 units). This course is comprised of submodules. The face-to-face/contact hours for each submodule may vary, but are expected to consist of: - Theory and Practice in Psychology: In-person 3-hour workshop for 8 weeks of the semester (3 x 8 = 24 hours of face-to-face contact) - Psychological Research Methods and Statistics : In-person 2-hour workshop for 10 weeks of the semester (2 x 10 = 20 hours of face-to-face contact); Completion of 12 - online modules (combinations of video lectures and problem sets) that will take a total of 2 to -3 hours each (roughly 60-90 minutes of video content and 60-90 minutes of practice problems) - Evidence-Based Assessment and Intervention : In-person 3-hour workshop or tutorial each week (with the workshops and tutorials alternating each week across the 12-weeks = 3 x 12 = 36 hours of face-to-face contact) - Research Thesis: Weekly meetings with the Honours Supervisor, 2-hour monthly workshop on thesis writing skills Plus a minimum of 850 hours of self-directed study across the Honours year, which will include preparation for lectures, presentations, the research thesis and other assessment tasks. All of the PSYC4011 components require additional weekly readings.
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