6B024E - Research Skills for Arts, Health and Wellbeing 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 6B024E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Research Skills for Arts, Health and Wellbeing | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Psychology and Therapeutic Interventions | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Therapeutic Studies | ||
| Module Leader: | Heloise Godfrey-Talbot | ||
| Module Team: | Emily Bull, Becky Davies | ||
| 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: | 100476 - health and social care | 100493 - applied psychology | 101361 - creative arts and design |
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 30 | 30 | 40 |
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
The main aims of the module are:
Develop advanced academic research and writing skills by critically engaging with scholarly literature, fostering confidence in creating structured, evidence-based work that supports applied and work-based learning.
Explore and evaluate theoretical frameworks and participant-focused research within arts, health and wellbeing, positioning your artistic identity as a means of care, connection, and transformation through informed, ethical practice.
Critically examine innovative research approaches, including creative methods and the use of AI tools, to understand their benefits and challenges, while developing values and principles that underpin responsible, ethical research practice.
Content Summary
Ready to take your research skills to the next level? This module is your chance to explore and question contemporary debates in the creative health fields through the development of a Literature Review. A Literature Review isn’t just a summary; it is a critical conversation with existing scholarship. You’ll dive into the latest research, analyse and evaluate ideas, and uncover insights that matter to your area of interest within creative and therapeutic arts. This is your opportunity to:
Deepen your expertise on your chosen participant group ready for your workshops in the next module
Examine and critique your chosen psychological theories in more depth
Build the evidence base for your next module, ensuring your community work is grounded in cutting-edge research.
Connect creativity, art, and wellbeing through rigorous, critical analysis.
Whilst this module is about developing writing skills, the teaching employs innovative creative methods to help you visualise the building blocks of any good literature review. This module also critically engages with the use of AI as research tool, exploring both the challenges and the benefits.
You’ll learn to structure and craft a compelling review, refine your academic writing style, and position yourself confidently for further study or research in the field. This isn’t just about writing - it’s about shaping your voice, your practice, and your impact.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided Study | 10.5 |
| Independent self-directed learning | 173.5 |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 56 |
| Summative Assessment and preparation | 60 |
| Total Hours Selected | 116 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically analyse and synthesise relevant literature to produce an evidence-based review in the context of creative and therapeutic arts demonstrating advanced academic and research skills, including the use of generative AI tools. |
| LO2 | Critically reflect on how engagement with theory and research has shaped artistic identity and goals for future professional practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Literature/book/paper review 1 | The Assessment for this module is a Literature Review of 4000 words. | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Literature/book/paper review 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |