Research Methods for Applied Psych (930C8)
Research Methods for Applied Psychologists
Module 930C8
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Design and evaluate empirical approaches to specific applied psychological research questions.
Critically analyse and evaluate research design used in published applied psychological research.
Understand research methodology from a range of theoretical and applied perspectives.
Identify and review published research in a prescribed manner.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 5 | 24.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 10 | 26.00% |
| Report | T1 Week 11 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
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