Research Apprenticeship in Psychology

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Critically evaluate the benefits and costs of using different research methods and statistical tools
• Understand appropriate methods and techniques for conducting modern psychological research
• Write up the results of psychological research, including appropriate analyses
• Understand the ethical requirements for conducting modern psychological research

The module will comprise work on a research project with a designated supervisor, with meetings and schedules to be determined by agreement between the student and supervisor. The student will then take part in research activities focusing on a specific research project. These activities will be supplemented with targeted training in given piece(s) of research hardware and software.

The coursework for this module will involve a report detailing the results of work on the research project conducted during the module.

Students will be engaged in a range of different research-related activities to enhance their skills when conducting modern psychological research.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.