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BSc Project - PSY00073H

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  • Department: Psychology
  • Credit value: 40 credits
  • Credit level: H
  • Academic year of delivery: 2023-24
    • See module specification for other years: 2024-25

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Semester 1 2023-24 to Semester 2 2023-24

Module aims

The aim of this module is for students to carry out and write up an original piece of research working closely under the supervision of a member of academic staff.

Module learning outcomes

  • Show the ability to develop an idea in psychology that is interesting and capable of study experimentally.
  • Demonstrate an ability to design and carry out the study in a scientifically satisfactory manner
  • Use appropriate statistical and analytical techniques
  • Be able to write a concise scientific report of the study

Indicative assessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 90
Essay/coursework 10

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task % of module mark
Essay/coursework 100

Module feedback

As this is the final part of the degree programme, no feedback is given.

Students do have the opportunity to provide a draft prior to submission which their supervisor will provide feedback.

Indicative reading

There are no key texts for this module.


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