Research Methods for Applied Psychologists (930C8)

15 credits, Level 7 (Masters)

Autumn teaching

This module gives an in-depth look at key research methods and strategies used in applied psychology fields like clinical and educational psychology. It’s designed for students from all academic backgrounds, including those with limited experience in research methods.

You’ll explore a wide range of data analysis techniques, including traditional frequentist methods, with a focus on approaches commonly used in applied psychology. These may include:

  • analysing data from longitudinal studies
  • working with survey-style data
  • using and interpreting large open-access datasets
  • understanding and analysing randomized control trials
  • single-case study designs
  • qualitative data analysis
  • meta-analysis techniques
  • conducting systematic reviews.

The module covers the theory behind these methods, the research designs they support, and how to apply them in practice. Real-world examples and analysis tools will help bring these concepts to life.

Teaching

40%: Lecture
60%: Practical (Workshop)

Assessment

100%: Coursework (Problem set, Report)

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 55 hours of contact time and about 95 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2025/26. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.

We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.