TS4T005 - Research Methods & Dissertation 21 Sep 2020 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: TS4T005
Module Title: Research Methods & Dissertation
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Therapeutic Studies
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Learning in Education
Module Leader: Nicky Lewis
Module Team: Andrew Dale, Katy Tozer, Nandi Kriwaczek, Mason Neely, Anna Playle, Kirsty Richards
First Intended Intake: SEP 2020 Final Year of Intake: 2025
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 1
Valid From 21 Sep 2020
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

To enable the development and enhancement of knowledge, understanding and skills to initiate, develop, sustain and report a substantial academic research thesis in a clearly defined topic area relevant to the specific course of study and sector area.

Content Summary

Critical thinking, review and appraisal of research, policy and evidence based practice
Ethically research practice
Research paradigms and methodological approaches to academic research
Research methods, tools and analysis strategies for academic research projects.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 21
Tutorial 1
Project supervision 9
Practical classes and workshops 15
Independent Study 500
Directed Study 38
Formative Assessment - Scheduled 6
Formative Assessment - Independent 10
Total Hours Selected 600

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 To develop critical understanding of a range of research paradigms, strategies and methods used for data collection, analysis, reporting and evaluating within academic research.
LO2 To critically appraise and synthesise the academic, policy and applied evidence-base within a defined, specialist research area – relevant to the course of study.
LO3 Demonstrate the critical and ethical application of in-depth knowledge, and advanced research and communication skills through the medium of a research dissertation relevant to the course of study.

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 the course of study. 0 17000 100 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2 LO3
Dissertation ✔ ✔ ✔

Reading List

Bastow, S., Dunleavy, P., & Tinkler, J. (2014). The Impact of the Social Sciences: How Academics and their Research Make a Difference. Los Angeles: SAGE.

Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2013). Successful Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for Beginners. Los Angeles: SAGE.

Israel, M. (2015). Research Ethics and Integrity for Social Scientists: Beyond Regulatory Compliance (2nd ed.). London: SAGE.

McLeod, J. (2014) Doing Research in Counselling and Psychotherapy . 3rd edn. London, SAGE.

Midgley, N., Hayes, J., & Cooper, M. (2017). Essential Research Findings in Child and Adolescent Counselling and Psychotherapy. London: SAGE

Ridley, D. (2012) The Literature Review (2nd edn). London: SAGE.

Vossler, A., & Moller, N. (2015). The Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Handbook: A Guide for Counsellors and Psychotherapists. London: SAGE.