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PY4115 - Psychology: Now and the Future
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | College of Healthcare Sciences |
The aim of this subject is to gain critical insight into current and future directions of psychology as a discipline and a career pathway. The areas in which psychology knowledge and graduate skills were traditionally applied is rapidly changing and diversifying. This subject will teach students to reflect on their skills and knowledge base and how these apply to future pathways in psychology.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically evaluate research in psychology;
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of various areas of psychology;
- Evaluate and integrate psychological knowledge;
- Identify and communicate transferrable skills for future career opportunities.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Critical appraisal/review - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Reflection/reflective task 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Oral presentation 20%; Written component 20% - (40%) - Individual.
Special Assessment Requirements
Passing requirements: achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties.
| Prerequisites: | Must complete 72 credit points of level 1, 2, and 3 subjects from an undergraduate Psychology course, and be accepted into the 4th year psychology stream before enrolling in any level 4 PY subjects. |
Availabilities |
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal | |
| Census Date 03-Aug-2023 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census Date 30-Nov-2023 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census Date 24-Aug-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Lauren Shaw |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Study Period 2, External | |
| Census Date 24-Aug-2023 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Lauren Shaw |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.