Module Code - Title:
PS4408
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FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2 (PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY)
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
PS4045
PS4047
PS4033
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module allows psychology students to demonstrate key research competencies which include the independent design, execution and interpretation of a research study under the supervision of a member of academic staff.
Syllabus:
Psychology is a living science and research forms a crucial part of the development of knowledge. Students are encouraged to select a research area of interest and develop their own research questions. Students will be assisted in the development of research questions and encouraged to keep the project to manageable proportions.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
to develop competence and impendence as researchers and psychologists
to develop a critical understanding of the research process in psychology
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
to develop a critical awareness of the benefits and limitations of research and the research process
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
data analysis literature searching and writing skills
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Students will be encouraged to work independently under the supervision of a member of staff. Weekly tutorials with staff and lab work are the basis of this module.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Yes
Prime Texts:
Foreshaw (2003)
Your undergraduate psychology project
, x
Other Relevant Texts:
sternberg (2003)
the psychologists companion
, Cambridge
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Module Leader:
lorena.arnal@ul.ie