Research is an important aspect of psychology as it is an evidence-based field. Both on-campus psychology honours and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) online involve an element of academic research. Students typically complete research throughout their entire honours studies and produce a thesis. During an online GDPA, you will complete a research project over the last two teaching periods of the program. The skills you will need to complete this research project will be covered in the earlier courses in the program to help you feel fully prepared. The final research project gives you an opportunity to showcase your new research skills and prepare you for further psychology studies.