Psychology Research Experience

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
PSYC 3023
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Course ID
204609
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Campus
Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Psychology
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Ina Bornkessel-Schlesewsky
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will provide students experience in aspects of psychological research related to the cognitive neurosciences with the aim of developing research skills relevant to activity in the field. In this course students will further develop skills in a research setting under the supervision of academic staff or members of professional industry on research-related activities, which may include literature searches, data collection and entry, and statistical analyses. Students will develop their career management skills and work readiness, and apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout their degree through participation in a 50 hour research experience.

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply psychological knowledge and research skills to workplace contexts
  • Evaluate the professional context and generate personal learning objectives and reflection relevant to a workplace setting
  • Utilise professional communication skills and behaviours in a workplace setting
  • Synthesize and present acquired skills and knowledge in a professional manner appropriate to a research context.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 54596
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 40
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
14 Aug - 18 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building B, B2-52A/B
16 Oct - 30 Oct Friday 9:10am - 12pm Magill Building B, B2-52A/B

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed PSYC2012 Introductory Research Methods

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed BEHL3028 Psychology Research Experience at the University of South Australia

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