Unit name | Clinical Practice Dissertation |
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Unit code | PSYCM0057 |
Credit points | 60 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Dr. Ludwig |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Progression to the dissertation is contingent on satisfactory performance in the taught component of the programme. |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Psychological Science |
Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
The aim of this mandatory 60 credit point unit is to apply research techniques to a particular (neuro)psychological question or patient case, under the supervision of a member of academic staff or post-doctoral researcher who is sufficiently senior to supervise a Masters dissertation.
The project is typically conducted during the Summer term but preparation for this important part of your degree should start much earlier, particularly when NHS Ethics or other more complex ethical approval is required. A central aim is to develop competency in research which involves the following logical steps.
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The central learning outcome is that students should understand the principles underlying the design, implementation and communication of a research project or clinical case studies.
The project process begins with students selecting their preferred project topics offered by academic staff and external/clinical staff affiliated with the programmes (with academic status within the School).
Once a student has been allocated a supervisor there will be regular meetings during which they discuss hypotheses and the appropriate design/analysis to test those hypotheses. Supervisors do not read drafts of dissertations; therefore, students should note that discussions with their supervisors play a critical role in preparation for their write-up.
Assessment is based on the submitted research dissertation with a maximum word limit of 6000 words. Examples of good-quality past projects will be posted on Blackboard. Supervisors do not provide comments upon draft versions of projects.
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Key reading and references are peer-reviewed papers in the domain of the research project.