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School:

School of Human and Health Sciences

Credit Rating:

40

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Susanna Kola-Palmer

Version Number

2023.01

Learning Methods

Seminar
Guided Independent Study
Tutorial and Project Supervision

Synopsis

Research skills are important in many contexts from gathering management data to understanding individual performance in work or education.  In this module you will develop the extensive range of research skills acquired in your previous three years of study in psychology and explore how they might be used in academic … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The learning strategy for this module emerges from the principles of inquiry based learning.  Weekly seminars will be facilitated by both staff and students.  Students will work together, with the support of staff, to explore problems and ideas around research methods to enable the acquisition of critical research skills.  Staff … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Ontology and epistemology and their role in academic and work based researchAdvanced analysis and its use in academic and work based contextsResearch design and planning for academic research and work based researchResearch presentation skills for academic and lay audiences.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Other

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Presentation
Assessment 2: Written Assignment

My Reading

Reading List