PN5002 Psychology Master's Research Project

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Full Year

Further information on which modules are specific to your programme.

Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

60

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be arranged with the supervisor.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Prof J Harris

Prof J Harris
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Various

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

The student will carry out a major piece of original and independent research under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Under normal circumstances the research will be planned during the academic semesters and then conducted during the summer after successful completion of the other MSc modules. Supervision will be regular and will normally average approximately one hour every two weeks. The aim of the module is to give the student an opportunity to develop expertise in designing, conducting and analysing psychological research, and also to learn how to present such work in writing.

Assessment pattern

15,000 word (maximum) research report = 100%

Re-assessment

No Re-Assessment Available

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Personal tutorials at approximately 2-weekly intervals.

Intended learning outcomes

  • demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the existing literature relating to their research thesis
  • demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the existing literature relating to their research thesis
  • independently design, carry out and analyse empirical research using the methods chosen for their research project
  • independently draw appropriate conclusions from the results of an empirical project
  • identify and discuss the legal and ethical issues that arise from the research project
  • write a research report to a professional standard