Postgraduate Structured Program 2011

Welcome to the School of Psychology. The Postgraduate Structured Program has two components

• The Core Component involves mandatory attendance by all incoming students at a weekly series of seminars throughout Semester I and beyond if necessary. The aims of these sessions are as set out in your Information Handbook; essentially to induct students into the School and to ensure that administrative issues relevant to your candidature are understood and that you are assisted with the preparation of your research proposals in a timely fashion. Please note that University policy requires attendance at Core Component sessions. If you are unable to attend because of sickness or other personal reasons, please advise the postgraduate coordinator. These seminars are scheduled for Friday afternoons in Room 526 from 12 noon-1pm unless otherwise advised, commencing on 11 March.


• Please note also that the Core Component includes mandatory attendance at School Research Seminars, generally fortnightly on Thursdays within semesters from 12.10-1 pm in Lecture Room 322. Further information about this program will be circulated shortly.

If you are an international student it is likely that you will also be expected to participate in the Integrated Bridging Program-Research (see the Research Student Handbook).


• The Development Component, which extends for the duration of candidature. It may include continuing training beyond the initial Semester 1 series of seminars, for example additional work for individual students to prepare them for their research. It may also include opportunities to undertake additional training relevant to future professional development. It continues to include attendance at School Research Seminars; and students in their third year are expected to contribute to this program by making a presentation.

Core Component Program  

For enquiries, please contact Professor Ted Nettelbeck, Postgraduate Coordinator on 8303 3764.