TS4S020 - Advanced Research Methods in Counselling Psychology 05 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 | Version 4
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | TS4S020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Research Methods in Counselling Psychology | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Module Leader: | Annie Beyer | ||
| Module Team: | Shelley Gait, Rachel Davies, Anna Playle, Kirsty Richards | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2018 | Final Year of Intake: | 2023 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 05 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2025 |
Module Aims
To critically introduce students to the advanced principles of research and research methods in Counselling Psychology.
To support the development of students as critical users of evidence through the development of skills in critical evaluations of research and research methods.
To prepare students for undertaking research in the field of Counselling Psychology, with an emphasis on applied research methods.
Content Summary
Introduction to scientific methods utilised in Counselling Psychology research with an aim to develop advanced skills in research methods and practice.
Introduction to epistemology & ontology, scientific and naturalistic paradigms.
Quantitative methods – e.g. identifying scientific variables, Introduction to statistics, correlational designs, single-case designs, group designs.
Qualitative methods - e.g. interview and observational methods, thematic, narrative and discourse analysis, Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, introduction to grounded theory approaches.
Considerations of reliability, validity & rigour, strengths & weaknesses of quantitative & qualitative research design & methods.
Evaluating research evidence which informs professional practice, including evidence based practice, practice based evidence and outcome research.
Developing skills in conducting research including completing, writing, and presenting research proposals in counselling psychology
Research governance & ethical considerations in research
The ability to critique research papers with respect to counselling psychology practice.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes and workshops | 30 |
| Independent Study | 110 |
| Directed Study | 54 |
| Groupwork | 6 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Review and critically appraise the research methods and designs used in counselling psychology research |
| LO2 | Demonstrate the critical application of the in- depth knowlegde, advanced research knowledge, and ethical awareness through the development and independent undertaking of a systematic literature review doctoral research proposal on a relevant topic to Counselling Psychology. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Project 1 | Doctoral Thesis Research proposal | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 50 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Critique 1 | A critical appraisal of research articles relevant to profession of Counselling Psychology | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 50 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Project 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Critique 1 | ✔ | ✘ | |