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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Research Thesis | |||
| Reference | HSD014 | Version | 1 |
| Created | May 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 12 |
| Approved | September 2017 | SCQF Points | 330 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 165 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to undertake pure and/or applied research and development at an advanced level, contributing substantially to the development of new techniques, ideas and approaches, by applying their subject knowledge and their knowledge of research methods to an independent investigation of a topic within the field of psychoanalytic psychotherapy. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Conceptualise, design and implement an approved research project in the chosen field. |
| 2 | Evaluate a range of research skills and methods. |
| 3 | Critically analyse and evaluate literature, theories, data and evidence in a consistently integrated manner as appropriate to the agreed research topic in a relevant field. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate findings and conclusions and present as a piece of independent research that contributes to and advances the body of knowledge in their chosen specialist area. |
| 5 | Develop and apply, in the chosen field, at an advanced level, the skills of written communication and presentation required to appropriately address relevant theory and concepts, and/or current debates. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| A research proposal developed in HDS and the placement, followed by a significant period of data collection, will form the basis for development of the Thesis. Students will work independently but under supervision from a University, HDS supervisor and a service based supervisor. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Students are expected to take full responsibility for their own learning, and will receive guidance and support from their Principal Supervisor, and others as appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 90 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 3210 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 3300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
| Description: | The assessment will normally consist of a 24,000 word dissertation with an oral defence of the thesis | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The thesis will be assessed in accordance with Regulation A6: Research Degrees. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| Pass | Pass |
| Fail | Fail |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | HSM201 Clinical Practice 1 HSD011 Clinical Practice 2 HSD012 Research methods and systematic review HSD013 Audit, Evaluation ansd Research proposal HSD015 Clinical Practice 3 |
| Corequisites for module | HSD017 Clinical Practice 4 |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Current and historical journal articles and texts which vary according to the personal needs of each student and their particular area of study. |