Aims and Learning Outcomes

This module aims to provide students with advanced knowledge and understanding of research-based practice (analysis, formulation, implementation, evaluation) in accordance with all eight Level 1 British Psychological Society competencies that are prerequisite for Chartered Status.

Learning outcomes
By the end of this modules students are expected

• to be trained in the informed and systematic application of the research-practitioner model involving the development of skills for the in-depth analysis [using quantitative and qualitative methods, techniques & tools] and conceptualisation of practical issues taking into consideration
  (a) the wider social, economic and political context
  (b) legal imperatives [e.g. Equal Opportunities] and
  (c) micro-political and ethical sensitivities.
• to have developed skills in the formulation of research questions and design of research to be conducted in organisational settings, taking into consideration issues of sampling, securing the co-operation of employees.
• to have developed the basic interpersonal, technical and communication skills required for the effective design of strategies, methods and techniques for purposes of individual and organisational analysis and intervention.
• to have developed skills in writing proposals for organisational analysis and intervention and skills in report writing and verbal presentation for business and organisational audiences.
• to have developed skills in planning, running and analysing data derived from focus groups, critical incident interviews, diaries, observation, repertory grid exercises and employee surveys.

Course Convenor

Dr Lynne Millward Purvis

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