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PSY811 - Thesis 2

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Psychology

Credit Points

Unit Level

800

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 4 units in (PSY524, PSY525, PSY526, PSY810)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

In this unit you will continue to progress your research project under the direction of your research supervisor/s. In this unit you will be collecting and analysing data based on the research protocol you outlined in PSY810. It is during this time that you might also find you need to make some changes to your planned process. You will engage in various learn-and-share opportunities throughout this unit to participate in collaborative problem-solving with peers and academics. This unit is completed as part of a nested sequence with PSY810 and PSY821.

Important Information

The Sydney offering is only available to students who have been given/achieved 80 credit points for the MCP first year. Online enrolment is not available for the Semester 1 Sydney offering. To enrol, complete the Special Enrolment form accessed via the eForms tile through CDU Portal.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Engage in the research process in a professional and ethical manner, in accordance with relevant guidelines.
2.	Develop knowledge and skills in advanced data collection and analysis techniques that address research question/s, and/or hypothesis/es.
3.	Demonstrate highly developed communication skills appropriate for the intended audience when discussing research.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Reflection (500 words)	10%	1,3
2.	Written Task (1500 - 2000 words)	50%	1,2,3
3.	Pitch & Solve: peer engagement and feedback (10 minutes + 1000 words)	40%	2,3

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR	View
2026	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View

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