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Department of Psychology, Unit Catalogue 2007/08


XX50128 Project 1

Credits: 12
Level: Masters
Semester: 2
Assessment: CW 100%
Requisites:
Before taking this unit you must take CM50147 and take CM50148 and take PS50067 and take XX50125 and while taking this unit you must take CM50149 and take CM50150 and take XX50126 and take XX50127

Aims & Learning Objectives:
To acquire the skills of planning independent research. Students will be able to complete a literature review and write a research proposal.
Content:
Students will undertake an original piece of work, which would normally bridge the disciplines involved in the programme. The first stage of the Project will comprise a literature/conceptual review and research proposal which may comprise theoretical, empirical or design components. Students completing the Diploma will be assessed on this report. Students progressing to the masters degree will be assessed and will use this work as the basis for the study that forms the second stage of the Project.