Work and Research in Applied Psychology (PSYC4221)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2018
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
Psychology School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
3W3P
Restricted
Restricted to students in the BPsySc(Hons), BA(Hons), BSc(Hons) enrolled in PSYC4092 Group Supervised Thesis.
Assessment methods
Pre-placement portfolio, Weekly placement reflections, Post-placement portfolio
Course enquiries
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 | Course Profile |
| 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
The 2018 maximum quota for the course will be 50 students. Enrolment is required by 9 July 2018
The aim of this elective is to enable students to critically apply psychological knowledge to workplace contexts. Participation in this elective 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 elective 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. This elective has a course quota of 50 students and is restricted to students undertaking PSYC4092 Group Supervised Thesis. Enrolment is required 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.
