This capstone unit provides you with the opportunity to reflect upon what you have learned from your undergraduate psychology degree, and to apply your discipline-specific knowledge within a professional context. There will be a focus on the transition into the workforce or further study, including the opportunity to review and finalise your professional ePortfolio, and to reflect on your values and current competencies as a future professional in the field of psychology. You will work in a small team to complete an applied major group project to address a real-world problem faced by an external organisation. Working as scientist-practitioners, your project (such as a research proposal, grant application, literature review, intervention, or evaluation), will be based on contemporary research evidence and consideration of cultural and ethical issues, and will highlight your discipline-specific and professional knowledge and skills.

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.

Feedback from Unit Coordinator reflection.

Several students failed the unit because they did not satisfy the minimum mark for Assessment 2 (portfolio). It was not possible to offer a reattempt because this option was not stipulated in the unit profile.

Unit Coordinator to discuss with the Deputy Dean (Learning and Teaching) about adding a statement to the Unit Profile, allowing students to resubmit Assessment 2. Any changes will be made in line with the university's policy on assessments.

Feedback from Student end of term evaluation

Several students commented on technical issues with Portfolium, and questioned whether it was the most effective tool for showcasing their skills, knowledge and experience.

Maintain the portfolio assessment, but consider alternatives to the Portfolium platform.

Feedback from Student Personal Reflections (Assessment 1, Part D)

The group contract (part of Assessment 1), was extremely beneficial in setting up the groups during the capstone unit, and has real application beyond university.

Keep the group contract as part of Assessment 1A, and continue to offer resources and tools to allow groups to develop group contracts effectively.