Research Methods for Applied Psych (930C8)
Note to prospective students: this content is drawn from our database of current courses and modules. The detail does vary from year to year as our courses are constantly under review and continuously improving, but this information should give you a real flavour of what it is like to study at Sussex.
Research Methods for Applied Psychologists
Module 930C8
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The module "Research Methods in Applied Psychology" offers a comprehensive survey of the principal research methodologies and strategies prevalent in specialized applied branches of psychology, such as clinical and educational psychology. The module is crafted to accommodate students hailing from a diversity of academic backgrounds, including students with more limited prior exposure to research-focused methods. The module encompasses a broad spectrum of research methodologies, while placing a concentrated emphasis on methods tailored to research designs and approaches that are commonly used in applied psychology areas. These methods may include longitudinal design, use and analysis of large open-access datasets, understanding, analysing, and interpreting randomized control trials, single-case designs, meta-analytical techniques and systematic reviews, and so forth.
Crucially, the course delves into the theoretical and research design underpinning of the data analytical approaches, as well as the practical application of these approaches, utilizing real-world. Pedagogically, the module mixes lectures-based delivery and smaller, in-person group practical sessions.
Full Module Description
The module "Research Methods in Applied Psychology" offers a comprehensive survey of the principal research methodologies and strategies prevalent in specialized applied branches of psychology, such as clinical and educational psychology. The module is crafted to accommodate students hailing from a diversity of academic backgrounds, including students with more limited prior exposure to research-focused methods. The module encompasses a broad spectrum of research methodologies, while placing a concentrated emphasis on methods tailored to research designs and approaches that are commonly used in applied psychology areas. These methods may include longitudinal design, use and analysis of large open-access datasets, understanding, analysing, and interpreting randomized control trials, single-case designs, meta-analytical techniques and systematic reviews, and so forth.
Crucially, the course delves into the theoretical and research design underpinning of the data analytical approaches, as well as the practical application of these approaches, utilizing real-world. Pedagogically, the module mixes lectures-based delivery and smaller, in-person group practical sessions.
Module learning outcomes
Design and evaluate empirical approaches to specific applied psychological research questions.
Critically analyse and evaluate research design used in published applied psychological research.
Understand research methodology from a range of theoretical and applied perspectives.
Identify and review published research in a prescribed manner.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Problem Set | T1 Week 6 | 48.00% |
| Problem Set | T1 Week 10 | 52.00% |
| Report (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 50.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Henry Hogh
Convenor, Assess convenor
/profiles/130707
Please note that the University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver courses and modules in accordance with the descriptions set out here. However, the University keeps its courses and modules under review with the aim of enhancing quality. Some changes may therefore be made to the form or content of courses or modules shown as part of the normal process of curriculum management.
The University reserves the right to make changes to the contents or methods of delivery of, or to discontinue, merge or combine modules, if such action is reasonably considered necessary by the University. If there are not sufficient student numbers to make a module viable, the University reserves the right to cancel such a module. If the University withdraws or discontinues a module, it will use its reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative module.