Work and Research in Applied Psychology (PSYC4221)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Practical 3 Hours/ Week
Workshop 3 Hours/ Week
3W3P
Restricted
Restricted to students in the BPsySc(Hons), BA(Hons), BSc(Hons) enrolled in PSYC4091 Team Research Thesis.
Assessment methods
Pre-placement portfolio, Weekly placement reflections, Post-placement portfolio
Course enquiries
Doctor Natasha Matthews (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)
Associate Professor Nik Steffens (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Dr Natasha Matthews (sem 1), A/Prof Nik Steffens
Work Integrated Learning
Industry Placements
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Enrolment Note:This course has a delayed enrolment date and will open following the allocation of Honours streams. Students will be advised of the specific date each year when their Honours stream is confirmed and should contact the School of Psychology for further information. This course is restricted to fourth year students enrolled in PSYC4091 Team Research Thesis. There is an enrolment quota in place each year. The quota for each semester is half of the total number of students enrolled in PSYC4091. The aim of this course is to enable students to critically apply psychological knowledge to workplace contexts. Participation requires the completion of a period of approved work-integrated learning, in the form of work placement, to be conducted in an organisation that deals with issues relevant to psychology. This course also aims to promote the translation of psychological knowledge into effective practice through on-campus workshops and assessment designed to help students critically reflect on their learning and workplace performance. Enrolment is required two weeks prior to the start of semester to ensure that a suitable placement can be arranged. Enrolment after this date will only be allowed with approval, please contact honours.psychology@enquire.uq.edu.au for further information.
