James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

PY6213 - Doctoral Thesis C

Available to students admitted to the Doctor of Psychology program.

Subject Description

This subject is the first of two for the stages of data collection and analysis and the preparation of the final thesis. The length of the thesis is normally between 30,000 and 50,000 words. The thesis should provide a contribution to knowledge in the field of applied psychology.

Learning Outcomes

• conduct applied research at an advanced level and provide detailed evidence of their skill in testing hypotheses and command of the relevant research literature

Subject Assessment

• Written > Thesis/dissertation

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  PY6101

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