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PSY2900 - In-Depth Research in Psychology

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Bachelor's thesis
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Bachelor's thesis 100/100

Course content

The bachelor’s thesis consists of an empirical or theoretical scientific study based on a topic from the field of psychology. The students shall explore a current theme and prepare a research question that allows them to carry out research in line with methods used within the social sciences. The chosen topic and the project’s research question must be approved by the department. The project for the bachelor’s thesis comprises of a scholarly assignment that must set out the research question, discuss theory, methodology, the results, and include a concluding discussion, in accordance with the APA.

The dissertation should consist of a total of 15-25 pages, font size 12, with double spacing. (c. 5,600-9,300 words) Students must choose one of the projects that the department offers

Learning outcome

Learning outcomes

After having completed their bachelor’s thesis in Psychology, the student will have acquired the following knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge The student has acquired a knowledge of

  • how to perform a limited, scientific study within the field of psychology.
  • current theories and research methods from the field of psychology.
  • how to write a scholarly thesis within the field of psychology.

Skills

The student can:

  • source and critically evaluate existing research within the field of psychology.
  • design and answer a research question for research within the field of psychology.
  • apply research methods used within the social sciences while under supervision.
  • give an academic presentation about the research they have conducted.

General competence

The student can:

  • plan and carry out long-term projects under supervision, both individually and as part of a group, in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines.
  • communicate about research-based theoretical and empirical data, both orally and in writing.

Learning methods and activities

The learning methods will vary depending on the nature of the project. The taught components may be delivered through lectures, seminars, and workshops, including both group and individual supervision. The students will have the option to analyse either secondary data or primary data, the latter of which they can collect through interviews, experiments, questionnaires and/or an extended literature search. The students are encouraged to work together, but each student shall write their own individual bachelor’s thesis.

Compulsory assignments

  • A presentation of the bachelor’s thesis, including the research question, the background for the pro

Further on evaluation

Previously approved mandatory assignments are approved for repeat of exam.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Clinical Psychology Programme, 6 years (CPSY6)
Psychology (BPSY) - some programmes

Required previous knowledge

PSY1120, PSY1122, PSY1123, PSY1124, PSY1125 og PSY1126, or eqivalent.

PSY1010,PSY1011, PSY1012, PSY1013, PSY1014, PSY1015 and PSY1016, or eqivalent.

Course materials

Announced at the beginning of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
PSY2004 15.0 AUTUMN 2012
PSY2001 15.0 AUTUMN 2012
PSY2901 22.5 SPRING 2016
PSY2902 22.5 SPRING 2016
PSY2903 22.5 SPRING 2016
PSY2904 22.5 SPRING 2016
PSY2905 22.5 SPRING 2016
PSY2906 22.5 SPRING 2016
PSY2910 22.5 AUTUMN 2021
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  22.5 SP
Study level: Third-year courses, level III

Coursework

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Psychology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Psychology

Examination

Examination arrangement: Bachelor's thesis

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Bachelor's thesis 100/100

Release
2023-11-17

Submission
2023-12-01


14:00


14:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Bachelor's thesis 100/100

Release
2024-05-01

Submission
2024-05-15


14:00


14:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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