The Clinical Psychology Research Process (916C8)
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The Clinical Psychology Research Process
Module 916C8
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
This module explores:
• the role of research in the context of clinical psychology
• what kind of questions clinical psychologists are interested in addressing and how they might go about answering them
• how to design and evaluate projects and materials to address specific clinical research questions at different stages of the research process, including discussion of practical, ethical and design issues that clinical psychologists are likely to encounter in the real-world NHS
• the clinical implications of research and what promotes and restricts the implementation of evidence-based practice.
Full Module Description
This module explores:
• the role of research in the context of clinical psychology
• what kind of questions clinical psychologists are interested in addressing and how they might go about answering them
• how to design and evaluate projects and materials to address specific clinical research questions at different stages of the research process, including discussion of practical, ethical and design issues that clinical psychologists are likely to encounter in the real-world NHS
• the clinical implications of research and what promotes and restricts the implementation of evidence-based practice.
Module learning outcomes
Describe and critically evaluate different types of research questions and methods relevant to clinical psychology.
Describe how research contributes to the practice of clinical psychology and what the benefits and challenges are of translating research into clinical practice.
[14:49] Flo Potkins
Describe how research contributes to the practice of clinical psychology and what the benefits and challenges are of translating research into clinical practice
[14:49] Flo Potkins
Describe how research contributes to the practice of clinical psychology and what the benefits and challenges are of translating research into clinical practice
Apply their knowledge of research methods and of ethical issues to develop and design a novel research proposal to address a clinical problem.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 111111111110 |
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Prof Kathryn Greenwood
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