Postgraduate Course: D.Clin.Psychol. Thesis (CLPS12017)
Course Outline
| School | School of Health in Social Science |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 100 |
ECTS Credits | 50 |
| Summary | A thesis project based upon original research relevant to clinical psychology practice. The thesis comprises a systematic review, a detailed methodology chapter, a journal article, an additional results chapter and a discussion chapter.
¿ Systematic review. In format that would be suitable for publication once completed
¿ Methodology. A detailed description of the methods employed that would enable other researchers to replicate the project in all important respects.
¿ Journal article. Key results presented in the format of a suitable peer reviewed journal and adhering to the author guidelines for that journal. A list of suitable research journals will be made available and the course team will consider adding other journals to this list where suggested.
¿ Additional Results. Additional results which cannot be outlined fully in the journal article will be presented in this chapter.
¿ Discussion. An integration of the study findings into the context of the existing literature, including discussion of strengths and limitations of the study and any implications of the study for clinical practice and / or future research. |
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Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
| Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Learning and Teaching Activities |
| Assessment (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
A thesis project of 25,000-35,000 words submitted for assessment. Examined in viva by internal and external examiners. |
| Feedback |
Formative feedback will be given by supervisors throughout the process.
Summtive feedback will be given once the thesis process is complete. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Develop ability to design, conduct & write up a significant clinical research project.
- Recognise ethical issues & apply for and obtain appropriate ethical approval.
- Prepare a systematic review.
- Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate research.
- Develop ability to present findings in the format of a journal article.
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Suzanne O'Rourke
Tel: (0131) 537 4272
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Course secretary | Miss Kirsty Gardner
Tel: (0131 6)50 3889
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