Program Overview
Research Project (PALS0024)
Key Information
The Research Project (PALS0024) is offered by the Faculty of Brain Sciences, specifically through the Division of Psychology and Language Sciences. This module carries a credit value of 30. It is restricted to students in Year 3 who are enrolled in either the BSc Psychology and Language Sciences or the MSci Psychology and Language Sciences.
Alternative Credit Options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
Description
This module provides students with the opportunity to work on a research project that addresses a specific research question. Students are required to submit a written report on their project and present their research among peers and project supervisors. The teaching delivery includes two lectures: one towards the end of term 1 and the other at the beginning of term 2. The majority of the project work is planned and conducted in liaison with a supervisor, with patterns tailored to different research topics and methods.
Indicative Topics
- One lecture focuses on writing a research paper.
- The other lecture aims at checking students' progress.
Module Aims
The module aims to provide students with the ability to:
- Engage in scientific inquiry through a research project.
- Conduct a critical review of the literature.
- Collect and analyse research data.
- Share their research project with peers through individual presentations.
- Write a full research report.
Module Deliveries for 2026/27 Academic Year
The intended teaching term for this module is Terms 1 and 2, and it is classified as an Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6) module.
Teaching and Assessment
- Mode of study: In person.
- Methods of assessment: 100% Dissertations, extended projects, and reports.
- Mark scheme: Numeric Marks.
Other Information
- Number of students on the module in the previous year: 61.
- Module leader: Dr. Michael Dean.
Last Updated
This module description was last updated on 10th March 2026.