EDF5553 - Research project in counselling - 2019

In this unit, students undertake a supervised research project. The unit increases students' understanding of theoretical and methodological aspects of research within the area of counselling and their skills to apply these to a research project. Students develop analytic skills and advanced research knowledge in the practice of counselling. The research is communicated to a professional audience.

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. locate a research concern within a relevant body of academic scholarship
2. review a particular field and identify implications for research
3. focus a research project on selected research methodologies
4. use research processes with due regard to ethical procedures and academic conventions
5. demonstrate a capacity to engage in reflective, critical discussion of the relevant research area.

Research Project A (literature review, hypothesis and research method) (4000 words, 50%)

Research Project B (data presentation/results and discussion) (4000 words, 50%)

Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester comprising:

1. Supervision:
   • one-on-one or group supervision activities equivalent to 1-2 hours per week
2. Additional requirements (all students):
   • Independent study to make up the required minimum hours during the semester.

See also Unit timetable information

Counselling