5B020E - Research Methods and Ethics for Real-World Enquiry 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B020E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Methods and Ethics for Real-World Enquiry | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Victoria Markham | ||
| Module Team: | Emily Groves, Klara Price | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100497 - psychology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
To deepen students’ understanding of innovative and ethical research methods used in studying children and young people, with a focus on real-world applications.
To offer practical research experience through engagement with real-world challenges set by our partner organisations.
To develop students’ ability to become thoughtful, reflective, and ethically-minded researchers.
Content Summary
This module offers an exciting opportunity to explore and critically engage with cutting-edge research involving children and adolescents. You will delve into the importance of the voice of the child and active participation in the research process, gaining a deeper understanding of how to conduct meaningful and ethical studies with children and young people.
Building on your research knowledge from Level 4, you’ll explore both qualitative and quantitative research methods—examining their strengths, limitations, and practical applications. Throughout the module, you’ll revisit and expand on key ethical and practical debates, applying these to real-world research contexts.
Through active, collaborative, and interdisciplinary learning, you’ll also have the chance to tackle a real-world research challenge in partnership with external organisations—putting theory into practice while developing valuable professional and academic skills.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 56 |
| Guided Study | 10.5 |
| Summative Assessment and preparation | 60 |
| Independent self-directed learning | 173.5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 116 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse and apply a range of research methods appropriate to the study of children and young people, demonstrating awareness of key ethical, practical, and methodological issues. |
| LO2 | Work collaboratively to design and carry out a research activity informed by real-world challenges set by an external partner, showing developing understanding and reflection on the research process. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Written Work/ Asynchronous Assessment/ Report | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |