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PS4019: PSYCHOLOGY THESIS (2017-2018)

Last modified: 25 May 2018 11:16


Course Overview

This course constitutes the final year thesis for the single honours Psychology degree. The thesis is an empirical based one, where the student collects and analyse a body of data in answer to a research question. The thesis itself begins in September and the final draft of the thesis is handed in for assessment the end of the second term. The Schools has an International Level research culture and the final year projects offer the students an opportunity to be involved in that culture. A number of the student projects have contributed towards research publications.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Paul Bishop

Qualification Prerequisites

  • Programme Level 4

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either PS3009 Methodology A (Passed) or PS3015 Methodology A (Passed)
  • Either PS3513 Methodology B (Passed) or PS3522 Methodology B (Passed)
  • Psychology (PS) (Studied)
  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

  • PS4034 Library-Based Thesis Project (Studied)
  • PS4038 Psychology Joint Honours Thesis (Studied)
  • PS4039 Library-Based Thesis Project (Studied)
  • PS4507 Research Project Joint Honours (Studied)
  • PS4509 Library-Based Thesis Project (Studied)

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course will impart and develop the skills and knowledge required to conduct psychological research.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: Submission of an honours Thesis. Resit: Resubmission of Thesis.

Formative Assessment

Students receive formative feedback from their supervisor for the duration of the project.

Feedback

Feedback is provided to students from the supervisor and also from other members of staff at a poster session arranged at the start of the second half-session.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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