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PS52039: Applied clinical psychology dissertation

[Page last updated: 15 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Psychology
Credits: 30 [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 600
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Dissertation Period
Assessment Summary: CWDI 80%, CWVI 20%
Assessment Detail:
  • Dissertation (CWDI 80%)
  • Poster presentation (CWVI 20%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit, you will:
  • Demonstrate a good knowledge of the literature on a chosen research question in the field of clinical psychology.
  • Show competency in the use of particular research designs and techniques within the field of clinical psychology.
  • Present independent analysis, argument and/or application of theory in a coherent fashion.
  • Produce a dissertation of academic and professional merit that defines a research question/questions, identifies an appropriate methodology and engages with relevant theory and data.
You will carry out a substantial research project in clinical psychology, and prepare a written and visual presentation of the findings.


Synopsis: Carry out an independent research project using the methods, theories and skills that you have learnt during the taught units.

Content: You will carry out a substantial research project in clinical psychology, and prepare a written and visual presentation of the findings.

Course availability:

PS52039 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Psychology

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