PSYC20044 - Applied Wellbeing Project A

General Information

Unit Synopsis

Applied Wellbeing Project A is the first of two integrated units. In these units, you will plan and design a research project - a research study, a systematic review, or a scoping review - in an applied positive psychology/wellbeing-related field. For students in the Master of Workplace Wellbeing, the project must be situated within a workplace context. Under the supervision of a qualified Academic supervisor, you will develop a research project proposal. This will involve undertaking (i) a preliminary literature review to identify and support your proposal; and (ii) developing a project plan, including proposed Methods, Data Collection and Analysis sections. As part of the unit, you will also complete a relevant ethics application for a proposed project. In the unit Applied Wellbeing Project B (PSYC20045), which is Stage 2 of the process, following proposal approval, you will undertake your research study, systematic review, or scoping review.

Details

Level Postgraduate
Unit Level 9
Credit Points
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 4
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Pre-requisites: 48 Credit Points in CL41 or CM64.

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Attendance Requirements

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Assessment Overview

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Previous Feedback

Term 1 - 2025 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 100.00% (`Agree` and `Strongly Agree` responses), based on a 33.33% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: Student feedback (emails and in tutorials).
Feedback
Students felt that the support provided by the Unit Coordinator and project supervisors provided solid research training.
Recommendation
Maintain the support provided to students by the Unit Coordinator and their project supervisor.
Action Taken
Support was maintained as recommended.
Source: Student feedback (emails and in tutorials).
Feedback
Students would have liked more examples to assist their learning to write a research proposal.
Recommendation
Include more examples to assist students in the writing of the research proposal.
Action Taken
Additional example thesis proposals were provided.
Source: Student Unit Evaluations and student correspondence.
Feedback
Students reported an exceptional learning experience with warm and friendly educators.
Recommendation
Continue to deliver this unit in a warm and friendly manner.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: Teaching team reflections.
Feedback
The unit may benefit from some updated content.
Recommendation
Update resources on research methodologies, tips on developing academic writing, and proactive referencing practices.
Action Taken
In Progress
Source: In class observation.
Feedback
Students expressed that they valued peer support and discussion during live tutorials. They shared their experiences adapting to academic writing, referencing, and research methodologies.
Recommendation
Enhance tutorial activities that encourage peer discussion, collaborative problem-solving, and mutual support.
Action Taken
In Progress
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