| Unit name | Dissertation (Conversion) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | PSYCM0071 |
| Credit points | 60 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Fielding |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Psychological Science |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The aim of this mandatory unit is to apply research techniques to a particular psychological question, under the supervision of a member of academic staff. The project is typically conducted during the Summer term but preparation should start earlier, when NHS Ethics or other more complex ethical approval is required
The central learning outcome is that students should understand the principles underlying design, implementation and communication of a research project.
The project process begins with a presentation of the topic areas UoB members of academic staff are able to supervise.
Once a student is allocated a supervisor there will be regular meetings with the supervisor during which there will be discussion of hypotheses and appropriate design/analysis to test those hypotheses. During the course of the dissertation process, there will be timetabled meetings to ensure that projects are on track. Supervisors do not read drafts of dissertations; therefore, students should note that discussions with their supervisors play a critical role.
Research dissertation in APA style with a maximum of 8,000 words (100%).
Key reading and references are peer-reviewed papers in the domain of the research project.
