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1 PS7086 dvanced Research Methods in Psychology 1 Seminars 44 6 Guided Independent Study Period: Semester 1 Kevin Paterson 001 Laboratory Report (Final) % attendance at seminars Oral Presentation 20 To be able to employ a range of psychological research methods, both experimental and nonexperimental, to investigate specific topics.to be able to construct and analyse the reliability and validity of a psychometric questionnaire. Student should be able to work effectively in small groups. Seminars, practical classes and private study. ttendance at research seminars; oral presentation; research report. PreRequisites CoRequisites

2 PS7087 dvanced Statistical Methods for Psychology Seminars 40 Guided Independent Study Period: Semester 2 Kevin Paterson 002 Examination (Department) (Final) To effectively use different advanced techniques in psychological research. To demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical basis of a range of statistical methods, including the assumptions underlying the use of particular statistical methods. To be able to choose appropriate statistical tests. To use computer packages, such as SPSS, for advanced data analyses in psychological research. To present data effectively in graphics and diagrams. Seminars and guided independent study. Written examination. PreRequisites CoRequisites

3 PS7088 Managing and Presenting Psychological Research Seminars 20 Guided Independent Study Period: Semester 1 Kevin Paterson 001 Written work (Final) Oral Presentation 20 To effectively search psychological literature and databases. To be able to present research proposals conforming to ethics research guidelines. To generate research ideas and disseminate research outcomes effectively. Students should be able to review literature relevant to their research topic, give verbal and poster presentations and prepare an ethics submission and a research proposal. Seminars and guided independent study. Oral presentation. Research proposal. PreRequisites CoRequisites

4 PS7089 dvanced Research Methods in Psychology 2 Seminars 44 6 Guided Independent Study Period: Semester 2 Kevin Paterson 001 Laboratory Report (Final) Oral Presentation % attendance at seminars 10 To show a detailed understanding of specific research methods employed in contemporary psychological research. To design, conduct, analyse and report results of a psychological experiment. Students should be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of a range of research methods in Psychology. Seminars, practical classes and private study. Oral presentation; attendance at research seminar, research report. PreRequisites CoRequisites

5 PS7090 Evaluating Psychological Research Seminars 10 Guided Independent Study Period: Semester 2 Kevin Paterson word review (Final) 100 To search and critically evaluate psychological research literature in a specific area of Psychology. To write using appropriate conventions for discipline. To show an understanding of the research methods and approach taken to research in a specific area of Psychology, thereby providing grounding for independent research undertaken in the research project. Students should be able to critically review a range of research in their chosen area; and develop a research methodology that is appropriate for a specific research question. Students should be able to describe, critically evaluate and integrate published research and produce a written article that is equivalent to a review paper for publication in a peerreviewed academic journal. and guided independent study. Written literaure review. PreRequisites CoRequisites

6 PS7091 Professional Skills Seminars 30 Guided Independent Study Period: Semester 2 Kevin Paterson 001 Research grant proposal (Final) Portfolio of activities 20 To design research web pages. To disseminate research results using new technologies. To conduct research according to data protection and other current legislation. To effectively publicise research. To demonstrate the ability to prepare academic teaching material and plan teaching activities in a chosen area of interest. Students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of issues related to professional skills and career development. Seminars and guided independent study. Portfolio of professional activities (including preparing a CV, a mock interview for an academic post, preparing a personal academic web page and preparing teaching material), Research grant proposal. PreRequisites CoRequisites

7 PS7092 Research Project Credits: 60 Seminars Guided Independent Study Period: Semester 2 15 Kevin Paterson 001 Written research project (8000 words) Oral exam (dept) To carry out all stages of an original research project, including research design, datacollection and analysis and produce an extensive written report. To be able to use specialised equipment or techniques, as required by the chosen area of research. To manage the ethical conduct of research, using appropriate methods and data analysis techniques. Students should be able to prepare a report that is equivalent to a research article for publication in a peerreviewed academic journal; and competently defend their work under oral examination. Project supevision and guided independent study. Wtitten research project (8000 words max). Viva voce examination (final). PreRequisites CoRequisites

8 PS7200 Legal Psychology 18 Seminars 2 Guided Independent Study 130 Period: utumn Term Heather Flowe 001 Essay 100 On completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. Discuss the principles of evidence based practice relating to the field of legal psychology. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the links between laboratory and field research in testing methods for improving the accuracy of eyewitness/victim testimony. 3. Explain how psychological theory and evidence informs research on and eyewitness/victim testimony investigative interviewing. 4. Critique the literature relating to the effectiveness of interventions for improving the accuracy of eyewitness/victim testimony and investigative interviewing., seminars and guided independent study 4000 word essay PreRequisites CoRequisites

9 PS7210 Research Methods 2 Seminars 20 Guided Independent Study 128 Period: Spring Term Emma Palmer 001 Qualitative exercise Open book statistics assessment (Dept) On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Effectively use advanced statistical techniques in psychological research. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical basis of a range of statistical methods, including the assumptions underlying the use of particular statistical methods. 3. Choose appropriate statistical tests. 4. Use computer packages, such as SPSS, for advanced data analysis in psychological research. 5. Present data effectively in graphs and diagrams. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of qualitative research methods., computer practical classes, workshops and guided independent study. Qualitative exercise and openbook statistics examination. PreRequisites CoRequisites

10 PS7220 Psychology & the Courts 14 Seminars 4 10 Guided Independent Study 122 Period: Spring Term Emma Palmer 001 Oral presentation (pass/fail formative) Psychological report (final) 100 On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. rticulate verbally and in writing key issues in the domain of psychology and the courts: impact of suggestibility, compliance and acquiescence; stress in jurors; victims of sexual offending in the court system; models of memory for everyday events and eyewitness reliabilty; theory and research in juror decisionmaking; the status of psychological evidence in the criminal justice system; 'Courtcraft' the art of giving high utility evidence in court. 2. Demonstrate learning of (i) reallife court room evaluations of all the roles of people therein and (ii) the provision of a psychological report for advising the court or parole board. Interactive lectures, seminars, practical work in the courts and private study. Oral presentations of feedback of courtroom evaulations and a written psychological court report of 3,000 words. The students will prepare a report on an offender. They will be provided with a fictional case overview. They will then via Blackboard be able to ask the offender questions in open forum, with the offender being played by the module coordinator. On the basis of the overview and the information gained in the group interviewing, students will be required to individually and independently produce their court report. PreRequisites CoRequisites

11 PS7221 Psychology of Criminal Behaviour 18 Seminars 2 Guided Independent Study 130 Period: utumn Term Emma Palmer 001 Oral group presentation (pass/fail formative) Essay 100 On completion of this module students should be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of how psychological theory can be applied to understand criminal behaviour, including violent and sexual offending. 2. Demonstrate an understanding that theories provide explanations of criminal behaviour at different levels and are often complementary in providing a coherent account of why people commit offences. 3. Explain the role of biological, social, cognitive and individual factors in the development of offending. 4. Critically evaluate research findings in terms of their contribution to theoretical knowledge and with regard to establishing causality., seminar and guided independent study word essay and oral presentation. PreRequisites CoRequisites

12 PS7222 Forensic Psychology Practice 18 Seminars 2 Guided Independent Study 130 Period: utumn Term Ruth Hatcher 001 ssignment (Case Formulation) 100 On completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. Identify the professional competencies required in the applied forensic psychologist. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of tasks undertaken by forensic psychologists within different settings. 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the key theoretical and practical considerations relating to practical forensic psychology. 4. Describe the importance of evidence based practice in the domain of forensic psychology. 5. pply psychological theories in the assessment of criminal behaviour., seminars and guided independent study word case formulation assignment. The case formulation requires students to draw on relevant theory and research evidence to formulate a mechanism hypothesis in relation to a hypothetical offender. case study is provided for students. The aim is to describe the offender's background, analyse their offences with reference to theory and evidence, highlight their criminogenic needs, and outline ways in which these needs can be targeted by evidence based intervention. PreRequisites CoRequisites

13 PS7230 ssessment & Treatment of Criminal Behaviour 18 Seminars 2 Guided Independent Study 130 Period: Spring Term Ruth Hatcher 001 Essay 100 On completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. Discuss the principles of evidence based practice relating to the field of offender assessment and treatment. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the links between assessment and treatment in the field of offender management. 3. Explain how psychological theory and evidence informs the practical assessment and treatment of a range of different types of offenders (e.g. violent, sexual, women, mentally disordered). 4. Critique the literature relating to the effectiveness of interventions for offenders., seminar and guided independent study word essay PreRequisites CoRequisites

14 PS7270 Dissertation Credits: 60 Seminars 4 Guided Independent Study 446 Period: cademic Year 15 Ruth Hatcher 001 Empirical Dissertation Report Reflective Report On completion of this module, students should be able to: 1. Critically review theory and research within an approved area of forensic psychology. 2. Plan and design an empirical dissertation taking into consideration methodological and practice issues. 3. Clearly communicate research hypotheses, design, methodology, and ethical considerations to relevant bodies (e.g. research supervisors, ethical review panels). 4. Implement research plans whilst ensuring that the research is undertaken in line with the relevant British Psychological Society's codes and guidance. 5. nalyse and interpret data collected as part of a research project. 6. Communicate the findings and implications of their research within a psychological report. 7. Reflectively appraise their own research, identifying the strengths and limitations of their own work and how these may impact on the conclusions that can be drawn, and, if appropriate, how the research process affected them. Seminars, project supervision and guided independent study. Empirical Dissertation Report ( words) and a Reflective Report (1500 words). PreRequisites CoRequisites