Course Overview

Course Title: Research Project
Credit Points: 12
Nominal Hours:
Course Coordinator: Dr Loretta Vocale
Course Coordinator Phone:
Course Coordinator Email: loretta.vocale@rmit.edu.au
Course Summary

This third-year course aims to develop your skills to conduct, interpret and communicate research that is relevant to psychology-related industries and professional practice. You will contribute to an authentic research project that addresses a real-world issue or question informed by academic, professional, community, or industry contexts. 

 You will apply psychological knowledge and research skills to investigate an applied problem, engage with stakeholder-informed evidence, and translate findings into professional outputs for relevant audiences. Through this process, you will develop research capability, critical thinking, teamwork, communication skills, professional identity, and career readiness. 

 You will be guided by the course coordinator and teaching team to contribute to an applied research project. You will receive structured support throughout the semester to collect, analyse, interpret, and communicate evidence in ways that are relevant to academic, professional, community, or industry audiences. 

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