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 Academic Year: | 2017/8 |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Psychology |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100% |
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| Aims: * To support students, in identifying and investigating their own original research questions in clinical psychology. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit, the students should be able to: * Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of research design and appreciate alternative approaches to research in clinical psychology * Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of alternative epistemological positions that provide the context for theory construction, research design and the selection of appropriate analytical techniques * Show competency in the use of particular research designs and techniques within clinical psychology Skills: Intellectual Skills * To think creatively and analytically (TFA) * To communicate an argument (TFA) * To evaluate others arguments and research (TFA) * To learn independently and to be able to assess own learning needs. (TFA) * To critically evaluate and assess research and evidence as well as a variety of other information. (TFA) * To gather information, data, research and literature from a number of different sources. (TFA) * To synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding. (TFA) * To utilise problem solving skills. (TFA) * To work independently. (TFA) * To communicate an argument to other health professionals (TFA) Professional and Personal Skills * To understand research governance issues in health care settings. (TFA) * To develop the knowledge of the governance, ethical and organisational issues of working in a mental health context. (TFA) Transferable Skills * To be aware of ethical issues in carrying out research. (TFA) * Inter-personal and communication skills. (TFA) * Essay, research, preparation and writing skills. (TFA) * Time management and administration skills. (F) * Presentation skills and verbal communication. (TFA) * Advanced information technology and computing technology (e.g. SPSS) (TF) * To solve problems in a variety of situations. (F) * To prioritise workloads.(F) * Independent and group working skills (F) * Advanced oral communication skills (F) * Advanced numeracy skills (F) Content: The nature of the Clinical Research Apprenticeship unit is that students are 'learn-by-doing', and so they will be expected to demonstrate their ability to define a viable research question within the field of clinical psychology; design an appropriate and coherent methodology to answer the research question. |
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PS50183 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Department of Psychology
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