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In this dynamic and immersive course, students will engage in problem-based learning within a Work-Integrated Learning context, collaborating with an industry partner to address a complex problem. The course combines academic knowledge with practical application to enhance students' problem-solving and critical thinking abilities while addressing industry-relevant issues. Throughout the course, students will work in teams to develop innovative solutions to a problem defined by the industry partner. Students will gain insights into current industry practices, challenges, and trends. They will learn to navigate real-world constraints while honing their teamwork, communication, project management, and self-reflection skills. The course will culminate in a presentation of the proposed solutions to the industry partner, fostering professional networking opportunities and potential implementation of the proposed solutions. Students will complete a written summary of their project for the industry partner and individual reports for their course submissions. Throughout the course, students will develop their bicultural competence and confidence and their capacity to work with diverse communities. By participating in this course, students will develop their employability and prepare for successful careers in psychology. They will develop their capacity to thrive in complex environments where their expertise and problem-solving abilities can make a tangible difference.
Enrolment in this course is available to students in the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
1 Apply psychological knowledge to industry-relevant contexts: Through collaboration with an industry partner, students will gain practical experience in applying psychological concepts, theories, and methodologies to industry-specific problems, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and professional application. CE 3: Application: Understanding and articulating how the content and/or skills of the subject/programme enhance the community. BICC 7: Application of bicultural competence and confidence in a chosen discipline and career. 2 Develop problem-solving skills in the field of psychology: Students will enhance their ability to analyse complex problems, apply psychological theories and research, and propose innovative solutions in real-world contexts. EEI 3: Analytical, critical thinking and problem solving in diverse contexts. EEI 4: Digital literacy. EEI 5: Innovation, enterprising and creativity. 3 Engage professionally with the community: Students develop their professional behaviour, including professional verbal and written communication, throughout their interactions with an industry partner. EEI 1: Working effectively and professionally with diverse communities. EEI 2: Communication. CE 1: Engagement: Gaining knowledge and understanding of a community by interacting with a community. 4 Develop work-readiness skills through experience and guided self-reflection: Students gain an understanding of the latest psychological research and key models related to work-readiness skills (e.g., teamwork, conflict management, wellbeing at work). They put their learning into practice during the group project work. Students reflect on the development of their work-readiness skills to increase their practical skills and their capacity for accurate self-reflection. GA 1: Self-reflection on the nature of one’s culture, language, and beliefs on one’s systems of knowledge. GA 2: Understanding the global nature of one’s discipline. BICC 1: A process of self-reflection on the nature of ‘knowledge’ and ‘norms’. CE 2: Reflection: Gaining knowledge and understanding of a community through reflection on one’s experiences with that community. 5 Grow cultural competence: Students develop their bicultural competence and confidence during their project work and in their interactions with the community. They increase their capability to work with diverse communities. BICC 1: A process of self-reflection on the nature of ‘knowledge’ and ‘norms’. BICC 2: The nature of contemporary Māori organisational structures e.g. rūnanga, hapū, iwi, iwi corporations. BICC 3: Traditional and contemporary realities of Māori society e.g., tikanga and kawa, Te Reo Māori. BICC4: The Treaty of Waitangi and Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural history. BICC 5: The processes of colonisation and globalisation. BICC 6: Other indigenous models of development, knowledge, and behaviours. BICC 7: Application of bicultural competence and confidence in a chosen discipline and career.
60 points at 200-level from Schedule C to the Regulations for the Bachelor of Psychological Science.
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Workshop attendance is a requirement for the course
Carmen Weaver
There are no required textbooks for this course. Assigned readings for lectures/labs will be provided online via AKO | LEARN.
Domestic fee $1,099.00
International fee $5,388.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing .