Empirical Research Project by Distance Learning
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSGY4073 | Psychology | 4 | 40 | Summer UK |
- Code
- PSGY4073
- School
- Psychology
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 40
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
Empirical research project.
Target Students
Students on the MSc Psychology Conversion by distance learning only
Classes
- One 1-hour tutorial each week for 7 weeks
Assessment
- 100% Project 1: Research report portfolio including a write-up of 6000-8000 words along with supplementary materials.
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
The Empirical Research Project is designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage in, and learn from, supervised project work in their chosen field of study. On completion of this project/module, students should be able to design, manage, analyse, and write a report on an empirical study; appreciate the ethical implications of such a study; understand the social, psychological and research management skills necessary for the successful completion of such a study.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
i. Demonstrate understanding of the major theories related to the topic area,
ii. Demonstrate knowledge of research methods and paradigms used when studying the topic area,
iii. Demonstrate understanding of the application of research findings in the topic area.
Intellectual Skills
i. Reason scientifically and demonstrate the relationship between theory and evidence
ii. Can adopt multiple perspectives
iii. Can pose and operationalise research questions
iv. Provide evidence-based reasoning to establish the merits of competing psychological explanation
v. Produce written argument which shows critical appraisal and good understanding of the main issues central to the topics
vi. Develop a broader knowledge base of the subject’s studies via independent and appropriate reading
vii. Integrate the theoretical and applied nature of the topics where appropriate
viii. Provide evidence and support to argue the merits of the various approaches to personality in psychology
ix. Appropriately interpret findings from studies of personality within health, occupational, criminological, and abnormal psychology in relation to hypothesis testing, methods, and analysis
Transferable (key) Skills
i. Can communicate ideas and research findings both effectively and fluently
ii. Can solve problems by clarifying questions, considering alternative solutions, and evaluating outcomes
iii. Can undertake self-directed study and project management to meet desired objectives
iv. Development of professional skills including teamwork, project design and management, time management, professional and ethical conduct, and academic reporting
v. Evidence of academic skills (essay writing, library research, independent study)
• Demonstrate evidence-based analysis and critical appraisal
• Supply formal presentation and argument in analysis of evidence
• Produce well-organised and structured written work
• Work independently
• Perform effective literature searches
• Present written argument in concise and time-restricted manner