Psychology in Practice (core module for GBC only)

IMPORTANT
This module is mandatory (core) in order to obtain Gradute Basis for Chartership (GBC), together with a Psychological Research project. If you are unable to attend the residential week or do not require GBC, you will need to select one of the Stage 2 optional modules instead of Psychology in Practice, you will then graduate with a BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies.  

The Psychology in Practice module aims to develop your skills in researching psychological topics by providing practical, laboratory based experience in conducting psychological investigations and by introducing a range of qualitatively based techniques for generating data. The module includes a one week residential school, during which you'll have the opportunity to use specialist equipment, and discuss research and analysis issues.

(NB: The cost of accommodation, travel and sustenance is NOT included as part of the module cost. You are responsible for arranging your own accommodation and travel to attend the residential week).

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to: 

• Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of ways in which psychological phenomena can be investigated
• Demonstrate competence in using the appropriate resources when carrying out psychological investigations
• Demonstrate the ability to report the findings from psychological enquiry according to APA conventions.

Topics covered may include:

• Strategic Literature Searching (e.g. key articles, manuscript citations, date of publication etc.)
• Rationale writing (Writing Scientifically, Understanding & Structuring Content)
• Writing a research proposal (Identifying a research question, Selecting appropriate methodology & physical resources, Considering appropriate analyses)
• Laboratory Experience (Use of Video equipment, Use of psychophysiological equipment, Laboratory techniques for quantitative methodologies);
• Qualitative methodologies (Focus groups, Interviewing skills).         
• Presenting and interpreting results (Understanding analyses, relating results to research question/rationale).