45 credit level 7 module
Page last updated 24 September 2024
On successful completion of this 45 credit Dissertation in Psychology module, you should be able to:
For those undertaking the MSc in Health Psychology and MSc in Sports and Exercise Psychology, at least a lower second class Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant discipline.
This level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:
The module syllabus typically covers:
You will be expected to attend around 8 hours of dissertation workshops, and spend around one day per week completing your research and dissertation portfolio.
Scheduled learning: You will be allocated a dissertation supervisor. Supervision will be on an individual basis. A programme of regular supervision sessions (minimum of eight) will be planned with you. Once the research question and protocol are established a research timetable will be agreed with you.
A programme of dissertation workshops will be offered in particular aspects of the research process, including applying for University Ethics approval, approaches, data analysis and research communication, as appropriate.
Independent learning: You will be expected to carry out a literature review in your chosen research area, to read widely in this area, to plan and design an appropriate research project, to obtain ethical approval for your research, to undertake your research (in keeping with relevant ethical codes of conduct) and to communicate your research in the form of a presentation and a written dissertation.
Dissertation portfolio including a 6,000 to 8,000 word report of an original piece of research (word count excludes reference list and appendices).
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