Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 6
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Psychology School
Develops skills in research design, implementation and reporting for students completing postgraduate coursework degrees. Topic must be approved by Director of MPsychClin program and may be field or laboratory based.
Develops skills in research design, implementation and reporting for students completing postgraduate coursework degrees. Topic must be approved by Director of MPsychClin Program and may use a range of research methods including experimental or applied, using quantitative or qualitative methods of analysis, a systematic review or a feasibility study. Students enrol in PSYC7021 for two semesters, Part A in their first semester and Part B for the final semester.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Thesis course for Master of Clinical Psychology (MCP) students only.
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
PSYC7011
Restrictions
MPsychClin
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Students commencing in sem 1 enrol in PSYC7021 for 2 semesters. Students can only change their enrolment status in exceptional circumstances and with the approval of both the Program Director and the Associate Dean (Academic).
Aims and outcomes
Develops skills in research design, implementation & reporting for students completing postgraduate coursework degrees.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of a particular topic in clinical psychology.
LO2.
Conduct a literature search, identify gaps in the literature, design an experiment/develop a research plan, and successfully write up the results into a thesis. (Note that a range of methods are acceptable - see course handbook)
LO3.
Design, conduct, and report research in a manner consistent with relevant ethical guidelines.
LO4.
Recognise and demonstrate interprofessional practice skills including role clarification, team functioning, interprofessional communication, conflict management, collaborative leadership and client-centred care.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis | Master of Clinical Psychology Thesis | 100% |
24/10/2025 4:00 pm |
| Participation/ Student contribution, Reflection |
GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment
|
Pass/Fail, must Pass |
Friday 21/2/25 or 28/2/25 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assessment details
Master of Clinical Psychology Thesis
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Thesis
- Weight
- 100%
- Due date
24/10/2025 4:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
Students produce a thesis in the style of a manuscript for publication of between 5,500 and 7,000 words (including references but excluding words in tables, figures and appendices). Students are encouraged to use the APA style paper template in Word. In accordance with APA style, the thesis should have sections corresponding to the Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, and References. Separate Results and Discussion sections are required. The precise organisation in terms of sections and headings should mirror that of a publication but can be tailored to the project, and accommodate the number of experiments, pilot and validation tests, and so on. Do provide additional (informative) headings within the Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion sections where they assist the reader. The manuscript should be typed in Times New Roman or similarly readable font in minimum 11 point, double-spaced, and with standard page margins.
Student are required to upload an electronic copy of their thesis and any attached appendices via Turnitin. The thesis will be marked by two internal markers within the School. If the thesis is submitted after the due date, the supervisor will be required to approach and seek agreement from suitable markers.
THE THESIS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE DUE DATE; AIM TO HAVE A COMPLETE THESIS DRAFT TO YOUR SUPERVISOR ONE MONTH BEFORE THE DUE DATE.
Submission guidelines
Submit electronically via Turnitin
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
ALL requests for extensions MUST be submitted to the Course Coordinator prior to the due date. Students are required to email the coordinator, have the support of their supervisor for the request and include any additional information or documentation (ie medical certificates) to support their request.
If the thesis is not submitted by the due date above then a grade of Incomplete can be entered by the Director of Clinical Programs, at the request of the candidate and supervisor. The Incomplete grade can only be approved for a limited period as outlined in the University General Award Rules. For example, if you are enrolled in Part B in Semester 1 the maximun extension possible to be granted is for the thesis to be submitted three weeks before classes recommence after the mid-semester break in Semester 2. If you are enrolled in Part B in Semester 2, the maximun extension possible is for the thesis to be submitted by the Friday three weeks before the first day of teaching in Semester 1 of the following year. A further extension can only be granted on approval of the Associate Dean (Academic) in exceptional circumstances and an application must include demonstration of progress towards completion. If a further extension is approved the thesis must be submitted before the release of results in the following semester (or earlier as determined by the Associate Dean). No further extensions can be granted and students who fail to submit will be awarded a failing grade and required to undertake a new dissertation to meet program requirements.
Students experiencing significant issues that will affect their progress and/or submission of the thesis should seek advice from their Supervisor and/or the Course Coordinator as soon as possible.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
GEMS IPCP Curriculum Assessment
- Hurdle
- Team or group-based
- In-person
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution, Reflection
- Weight
- Pass/Fail, must Pass
- Due date
Friday 21/2/25 or 28/2/25
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L04
Task description
The assessment will be completed in the tutorial class. The due date is determined by the class allocation.
This is a team assessment, and all team members are expected to contribute equally to the team’s assessment items during the tutorial. Teams will be assigned prior to the tutorial. There are two (2) parts to this assessment both based upon a client case conference role play that your team will complete during the tutorial class.
Part one requires you to complete a worksheet and will draw on your case conference role play, focusing on role-clarification, team functioning and client-centred care.
Length: There is no word limit for the worksheet.
Part two requires you to complete a team reflection on the processes adopted during your case conference role play specifically focusing on interprofessional communication, team functioning, conflict management and collaborative leadership.
Length: The team reflection will be limited to 500 words.
Teams will need to submit both assessment pieces in the Assessment tab on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site prior to the end of the tutorial class. Additional information regarding submission will be provided on the IPCP Learn.UQ course site.
Please refer to the assessment information on Learn.UQ for further details and requirements for the assessment.
Hurdle requirements
Students must pass this assessment to pass the courseSubmission guidelines
Submission:
Online submission via Blackboard.
The IPCP module is a Pass/Fail assessment task. Students who pass the module will receive a course grade based on the remaining assessment in the course.
· Students who are unable to attend the module because they are away from Brisbane or ill on the day of the tutorial class, will be given an opportunity to complete the assessment individually. Successful completion of the assessment will enable a PASS grade for the module.
· For students who engage with the module, participate in the group work and submit a genuine attempt but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work, will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this is task is successfully completed, a grade will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.
· Students who do not engage with the module, fail to participate in the group work, or do not submit a genuine attempt, will be given an opportunity to complete a 5,000 word assignment on teamwork. Successful completion of this assignment will enable to be eligible to achieve a Pass grade for the course.
· Students who fail the module who do not complete either the reflective essay nor the teamwork assignment will be awarded a Fail grade for the course (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a Pass, a Fail grade will be awarded).
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
· Students who are unable to attend the module because they are away from Brisbane or ill on the day of the tutorial class, will be given an opportunity to complete the assessment individually. Successful completion of the assessment will enable a PASS grade for the module.
· For students who engage with the module, participate in the group work and submit a genuine attempt but do not achieve a pass grade for their submitted work, will be given a second opportunity to pass the module by completing a reflective essay. If this is task is successfully completed, a grade will be awarded based on the remaining assessment in the course.
· Students who do not engage with the module, fail to participate in the group work, or do not submit a genuine attempt, will be given an opportunity to complete a 5,000 word assignment on teamwork. Successful completion of this assignment will enable to be eligible to achieve a Pass grade for the course.
· Students who fail the module who do not complete either the reflective essay nor the teamwork assignment will be awarded a Fail grade for the course (if the remaining assessment in the course would result in a Pass, a Fail grade will be awarded).
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29.99 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 44.99 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84.99 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 25 |
Case-based learning |
Masters Thesis in Clinical Psychology. Please note these dates refer to the standard teaching weeks between Semester 1 and Semester 2. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 2 |
Tutorial |
GEMS Interprofessional Collaborative Practice Module (Friday week one or week two) (Tutorials) You will work in small teams in a single 3-hour tutorial with students from; Audiology, Dentistry, Dietetics, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work and Speech Pathology. This is one module consisting of on-line preparation and a face-to-face tutorial class. You will be allocated to a small team of students from different discipline backgrounds to engage in a range of learning activities, including a case conference role play, to develop your knowledge and skills to help prepare you for working in interprofessional collaborative teams when caring for clients. Learning outcomes: L01, L04 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: