G108495 - Masters Research and Dissertation 01 Sep 2015 - 31 Aug 2019 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | G108495 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Masters Research and Dissertation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Module Leader: | Nicola Blunden | ||
| Module Team: | Sheila Spong, Diane Workman | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 60 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100495 - counselling | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2015 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2019 |
Module Aims
To develop critical understanding of a range of research paradigms, strategies and methods used for data collection, analysis, reporting and evaluating within research, relevant to their subject area.
To develop an in-depth critical understanding of one approach to research, to be demonstrated in the completion of a research study relevant to the subject area.
To provide the student with the appropriate skills to initiate, develop, sustain and report a substantial research project in a selected topic area related to their degree subject area.
To facilitate the writing of a dissertation.
To build the theoretical, interpersonal and practical skills required to complete the dissertation from initiation to completion.
Content Summary
1) The significance of research for counselling, psychotherapy and consultative supervision
2) Academic skills for research
3) Understanding and critiquing research paradigms
a) quantitative and positivist paradigms
b) qualitative research paradigms
c) case study research
d) theory based research
4) Ethical issues of research and practice
5) Methods of data collection and analysis
6) Presentation and dissemination of research findings
Students will work independently on the development of a substantial project supported by an allocated supervisor/s. Students are expected to negotiate specialist resources from outside partners where appropriate.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 15 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Project supervision | 9 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 5 |
| Independent Study | 555 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 600 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To specify and independently undertake a research project on a relevant topic, identifying and using appropriate resources and demonstrating ethical awareness. |
| LO2 | To identify, collate, interpret, contextualise and critically analyse current literature and methodological approaches in a specialised field. |
| LO3 | To write up the research undertaken as a dissertation, according to the requirements specified. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | Dissertation | Research dissertation on a topic relevant to Degree subject. | 0 | 20000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Dissertation | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |