Curricular information is subject to change.
On completion of this module students should be able to: Critically reflect on psychological research and their development as researchers; Apply a range of techniques to the collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of data; Develop an ethical and feasible research proposal;
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 3 |
| Practical | 25 |
| Specified Learning Activities | 37 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
| Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report(s): Continuous Assessment 1 - Preparation and submission of poster | Week 5 | Graded | No | 15 |
Yes |
| Report(s): Continuous Assessment 2 - Preparation of an ethics form | Week 9 | Graded | No | 15 |
Yes |
| Report(s): Research proposal (maximum 2,500 words) | Week 12 | Graded | No | 50 |
No |
| Participation in Learning Activities: Attendance is compulsory and reflects the participatory nature of the learning that takes place in class. | Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 9, Week 11 | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Yes |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Students receive written summative feedback including the grade for their continuous assessments (approx Week 6 and 8). Students will have a one to one session with a demonstrator in advance of the final submission. Written feedback is provided on the final assignment.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ms Tara Conlon | Tutor |
| Calina Drakulic | Tutor |
| Anna Falk | Tutor |
| Sarah Moran | Tutor |
| Colette Murphy | Tutor |
| Nyanada Patil | Tutor |
| Alice Renzini | Tutor |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 29 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 10:00 - 12:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 20 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 29 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 2 | Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 10:00 - 12:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 20 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 29 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 3 | Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 14:00 - 16:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 20 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 29 | Thurs 10:00 - 11:50 |
| Spring | Practical | Offering 4 | Week(s) - 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Thurs 14:00 - 16:50 |