This module aims to assist students in the formulation of a research question appropriate to their chosen area of counselling study and to develop the skills necessary to plan and execute their research project within the time and resources available. The module aims to foster the practical, generic and personal transferable skills necessary to conduct independent research. Students will also be expected to gain an appreciation of the ethical context of research within counselling.

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (24 hours)
24 hours - Interactive lectures

Guided Independent Study: (126 hours)
126 hours - Identifying, reading and understanding relevant literature, library and internet searching.
and assignment planning and preparation.

Core texts
Classrooms
Computer, projector
Internet access
Library
VLE Moodle

Mcleod, J. (2008) Doing Counselling Research. London: Sage.
Carmichael, J.M. (2013) Challenges in Counselling Research. London: Hodder Education
Long, T. (2007) Research Ethics in the Real world. London: Churchill Livingstone

2,000 word piece of written coursework (100% weighted). LO 1-3

Students are required to complete a Research Ethics Form (0% weighted). LO 3