6B020E - Applied Research: Designing Projects that Matter 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B020E | ||
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| Module Title: | Applied Research: Designing Projects that Matter | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Psychology | ||
| Module Leader: | Emily Groves, Klara Price | ||
| Module Team: | Victoria Markham | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | 2031 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| 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:
1. To enable students to apply and extend their research knowledge and skills by designing a creative, ethically sound, and methodologically robust research proposal that addresses a real-world issue affecting children and young people.
2. To foster students’ ability to think critically and collaboratively by engaging with current challenges in children’s lives and communicating their ideas effectively through a professional research proposal presentation.
Content Summary
This module gives you the opportunity to bring your research skills to life by designing a meaningful project that addresses a real-world issue affecting children and young people today. Building on your knowledge of research methods, you’ll take the lead in exploring topics that matter - from parenting and education to social media, identity, and wellbeing.
Working closely with your supervisor and collaborating in small peer groups, you will:
1. Develop and refine a focused research question that tackles a pressing, practical challenge faced by children and young people.
2. Engage critically with ethics, identifying both the broader ethical considerations of working with young populations and the specific issues relevant to your chosen topic.
3. Design high-quality research methods, selecting methods that best capture participants voices and experiences.
By the end of the module, you’ll present your research proposal in a professional format, demonstrating how your ideas could drive change and deepen our understanding of children’s development and wellbeing.
This module gives you the opportunity to be curious, think creatively, work collaboratively, and make a meaningful contribution to improving the lives of children and young people.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 21 |
| Guided Study | 10.5 |
| Summative Assessment and preparation | 60 |
| Independent self-directed learning | 209.5 |
| Total Hours Selected | 81 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To critically evaluate and address key ethical considerations when conducting research with children and young people. |
| LO2 | To design a methodologically robust research proposal that addresses a real-world issue affecting children and young people. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Student Choice 1 | Student choice: Asynchronous; Student choice. | 30 | 4500 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Student Choice 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |