PS4299
Psychology Project (60)
2018-2019
60
30
SCQF level 10
Full Year
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 60
ECTS credits : 30
Level : SCQF level 10
Semester: Full Year
Availability restrictions: Available only to students in the second year of the Honours programme
Planned timetable:
This project will involve extensive laboratory or field research to investigate a defined problem broadly within psychology. The project will involve diligence, initiative and independence in pursuing the literature, good experimental design, good experimental and/or analytical technique either in the field or the laboratory, and excellent record keeping. The project will culminate in the production of a high-quality report that demonstrates a deep understanding of the chosen area of research. Students will be allocated to a member of staff within the School of Psychology and Neuroscience who will guide and advise them in research activities throughout the academic year.
Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass PS3021 and pass PS3022 and pass PS4040
Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you take PS4050 or take PS4060 or take PN4299 or take BL4200 or take PS4796 or take PS4797
Weekly contact: 1-hour individual supervision sessions.
Scheduled learning hours: 20
Guided independent study hours: 563
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%
Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%, Re-assessment may include collecting further data