Applied Research Project
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PSTY4004 | Psychiatry and Applied Psychology | 4 | 60 | Summer UK |
- Code
- PSTY4004
- School
- Psychiatry and Applied Psychology
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Summer UK
Summary
Empirical research project in applied psychology.
Target Students
Postgraduate students in the Divisions of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology and Rehabilitation and Ageing.
Classes
- One 1-hour lecture each week for 2 weeks
Group-based and individual supervision as determined by supervisors (maximum 10 hours supervision).Total contact time: 10 hours supervision (maximum); self study: about 440 hours.
Assessment
- 100% Project 1: 8,000 word Research portfolioStudents are assessed through a Research Portfolio, which includes a research paper, project management report, executive summary and other elements. The course mark will be based on assessment of the research paper alone, but all other non-marked parts of the research portfolio must also be submitted and are assessed on a pass/fail basis. Details of the lateness penalties relating to submission of the ARP Research Portfolio are described in the ARP Handbook.
Assessed by end of summer vacation
Educational Aims
The project is designed to provide students with the opportunity to engage in, and learn from, supervised project work in applied psychology. The emphasis is on applied research and associated methods in an organisational context.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding of:
A1 the theoretical basis of work/occupational psychology
A7 Sound knowledge and understanding of the consultancy process and consultancy cycle
A8 competency in the problem solving cycle to address applied problems, i.e identifying needs; designing and implementing interventions; evaluating outcomes; critical reflection and review
A10 knowledge and appreciation of the need for theory and evidence driven interventions in occupational and organisational settings and contexts
Intellectual Skills:
B1 analyse and interpret evidence
B2 display the skills of problem-solving and reasoning
B3 demonstrate independence of thought
B4 appraise critically and evaluate
B5 apply psychological research methods
B6 problem-solve in relation to psychological, social and organisational issues in work and organisational psychology
Practical and Professional Skills:
Cl oral and written communication and presentation
C2 time management
C4 professional and ethical conduct
C5 dissemination of research
C6 reflective practice