Research project 1: foundation
This module aims to provide students with an opportunity to properly plan and prepare for their project, including the understanding of the practical and professional requirements of the research. This includes the demonstration of the required ethical research standards, and the appropriate approval of the research by a Research Ethics Committee.
All areas of professional research conduct in psychology, in particular the evaluation of research design and the ensuring of ethical standards
Students will be given a choice of research themes, and (with suitable support and resources from the researcher leading the theme), will develop and demonstrate understanding of the proposed research by completing a detailed research plan for their chosen theme.
The plan will include detailed explanation of:
- how professional standards will be met (including ethical approval, consent and data storage)
- how the research will proceed (including research and sampling design, research materials, data collection and analysis plans).
On successful completion of this module, you will be expected to be able to:
- Understand the issues relating to professional and ethical conduct in psychological research.
- Be fully prepared to undertake a research project.
Discover more about our students’ research projects
From September to January, students dedicate themselves to researching and designing their independent research projects, adhering meticulously to practical and professional requirements as well as ethical standards. They also secure approval from the UoL-KCL Research Ethics Committee.
