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PSY-40101 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

For academic year: 2024/25 Last Updated: 29 June 2024

PSY-40101 - Applications and Research Methods in Child Psychology
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733736

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25


Aims
This module aims to equip students with knowledge of advanced research methods plus ethical and practical considerations when conducting research with children and young people. It also provides insights into how to leverage psychological theories in authentic settings when working with children and young people (e.g., in schools).

Intended Learning Outcomes

evaluate ethical and practical concerns when conducting research with children and young people: 1
design research using data collection methods appropriate for use with children and young people: 1
identify appropriate analyses for complex data when working with children and young people: 1
design pathways to impact for research with children and young people: 1

Study hours

Teaching sessions - 22 hours
Asynchronous learning - 10 hours
Reading for, preparing and writing extended pre-registration - 118 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

The University undertakes a continuous review of its teaching and research provision to ensure programmes are of a high quality and changes may be made to modules where it is necessary and reasonable to do so. Please be aware that minor changes to modules, such as a change to an individual assessment, can occur up until enrolment, although we endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes. Details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/legalgovernancecompliance/governance/actcharterstatutesordinancesandregulations/studenttermsconditions/

Last Updated: 29 June 2024