PSY3033 - Researching and Applying Psychology

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
describe the roles and issues involved in the delivery of a variety of applied areas of professional practice.
describe and discuss research and ethical issues relevant to a variety of applied areas of professional practice.
Demonstrate an understanding of research concepts and methods in psychology and devise a plan for a basic piece of research.

Content:

The research content will provide students with a foundation in quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in psychology. Lectures will focus on research terminology, research design, collection of data, handling of data and introduction to analysis.

The applied content considers the application of psychology in a professional context. Lectures will consider the roles, research, ethics and professional issues in each of the BPS professional areas which are; Academic, Research and Teaching, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, Occupational Psychology and Sport and Exercise Psychology.

Learning and Teaching Information:

A blended approach to learning will be adopted incorporating the principles of pre-live lecture-post adopted. This module will be delivered through a combination of lectures, discussions and group work. Key studies in research, professional and applied areas of psychology will be used to illustrate key concepts and to help students to familiarity with reading and evaluating primary sources. The timetabled sessions will make flexible use of time, including a mixture of lectures and student-led activities such as discussions, workshops, presentations and other activities.

Learning will be supported with materials on MoodleLecture/workshops

Hours: 80
Intended Group Size: 25

Guided independent study
Hours: 220

Further details relating to assessment
Semester 1: The group poster presentation will allow students to apply their knowledge of approaches to research by asking them to present a research proposal comprising a rationale, proposed methodology, ethical implications and a plan for dissemination.

Semester 2:
The portfolio will collate the outcomes of formative learning activities from across the second semester.

Assessment:

001 Group poster presentation; 15 minutes; end of semester 1 50%
002 Portfolio; 2,000 words; end of semester 2 50%

Fact File

Module Coordinator - Fayme Yeates
Level - 0
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 3YL

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