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Trainees will identify a core research topic that will form the basis of their research thesis. The thesis will need to include a review relevant theoretical, empirical and professional practice literatures and trainees will be required to generate clearly defined research questions and select appropriate research methods for data collection and analysis. Trainees will engage with the implications of their proposed research for educational psychology science and practice, and associated ethical implications. Trainees will gain experience of managing a research project and research budget.

Towards the end of year 1 trainees will be supported by the Research Director to identify a team of supervisors (one of whom must be a member of Academic Staff in the School Psychology) who will provide research supervision and guidance throughout the thesis. Trainees work with their supervisory team to develop a research proposal that provides a clear rationale for the project, identifies testable research questions and hypotheses (if appropriate) or clear research questions and aims, and specifies the participants, methods of data collection and analysis as well as data storage via a Data Management Plan. The research proposal is submitted in December of Yr 2 for approval by supervisors and with oversight of the module coordinator. Following approval, trainees conduct a risk assessment and submit the final project plans for approval by the University of Southampton Ethics and Research Governance Office (ERGO) (trainees are responsible for also checking whether any external ethics committees and/or R&D departments where appropriate). Data collection and analysis is completed throughout years 2 and 3.
The written thesis takes the form of a two paper thesis – a systematic review and an empirical study written in publishable form, with a substantiative introduction that demonstrates understanding of the broader field in which the research is situated. The thesis is submitted towards the end of Sem 2 Yr 3. Trainees present their thesis findings at the annual Postgraduate Research Conference (June, Yr 3), and for viva in the summer of Yr 3. Trainees subsequently amend their thesis in accordance with the examiner reports and archive the ratified thesis with the Graduate School and on efolio. Where appropraite, trainees are asked to prepare their research for submission to a suitable peer-reviewed journal prior to completing the Programme.

This module forms the final year of their Astrophysics with a Year of Research degree. The student will have completed a significant research project, ideally of publishable quality, under the guidance of a supervisor from the Astronomy Group at the University of Southampton

Trainees will identify a core research topic that will form the basis of their research thesis. The thesis will need to include a review relevant theoretical, empirical and professional practice literatures and trainees will be required to generate clearly defined research questions and select appropriate research methods for data collection and analysis. Trainees will engage with the implications of their proposed research for educational psychology science and practice, and associated ethical implications. Trainees will gain experience of managing a research project and research budget.

Towards the end of year 1 trainees will be supported by the Research Director to identify a team of supervisors (one of whom must be a member of Academic Staff in the School Psychology) who will provide research supervision and guidance throughout the thesis. Trainees work with their supervisory team to develop a research proposal that provides a clear rationale for the project, identifies testable research questions and hypotheses (if appropriate) or clear research questions and aims, and specifies the participants, methods of data collection and analysis as well as data storage via a Data Management Plan. The research proposal is submitted in December of Yr 2 for approval by supervisors and with oversight of the module coordinator. Following approval, trainees conduct a risk assessment and submit the final project plans for approval by the University of Southampton Ethics and Research Governance Office (ERGO) (trainees are responsible for also checking whether any external ethics committees and/or R&D departments where appropriate). Data collection and analysis is completed throughout years 2 and 3.
The written thesis takes the form of a two paper thesis – a systematic review and an empirical study written in publishable form, with a substantiative introduction that demonstrates understanding of the broader field in which the research is situated. The thesis is submitted towards the end of Sem 2 Yr 3. Trainees present their thesis findings at the annual Postgraduate Research Conference (June, Yr 3), and for viva in the summer of Yr 3. Trainees subsequently amend their thesis in accordance with the examiner reports and archive the ratified thesis with the Graduate School and on efolio. Where appropraite, trainees are asked to prepare their research for submission to a suitable peer-reviewed journal prior to completing the Programme.

This module forms the final year of their Astrophysics with a Year of Research degree. The student will have completed a significant research project, ideally of publishable quality, under the guidance of a supervisor from the Astronomy Group at the University of Southampton

This module forms the final year of their Astrophysics with a Year Abroad MPhys degree. The student will have completed a significant research project, ideally of publishable quality, under the guidance of a supervisor from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

This module forms the final year of their Astrophysics with a Year Abroad MPhys degree. The student will have completed a significant research project, ideally of publishable quality, under the guidance of a supervisor from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

In this module you will develop your understanding of the research process and how research and evaluation underpin contemporary marketing. The module is designed to equip you with an understanding of the importance of conducting ethical research and gathering insight which assists organisations in their decision-making. This module introduces you to the broad range of different research methodologies and techniques, exploring problem definition, literature review, methodological justification, ethical considerations, analysis and reporting of findings. It highlights the importance of being able to make a justified choice of methodological practices and the importance of an ethical research perspective. The aim of the module is to prepare you to undertake your own research projects and will be particularly useful for your Final Major Project.

This module explores the science of interaction, a formalisation of how humans, animals and intelligent agents engage with each other through interactive systems. The module extends foundational concepts of HCI and bridges towards advanced research and practices through the study of contemporary theories, frameworks, and applications in interaction design. Students will critically engage with current debates and emerging perspectives in affective computing, activity theory, animal–computer interaction (ACI), human–robot interaction (HRI), digital health, and design for disability. By engaging with current research in the field, students will develop both conceptual depth and practical skills in designing and researching novel forms of interaction. Attention is given to the epistemological and methodological diversity of research in interaction science.

The aims of this module are to (i) engage students in a critical debate on the transformations, challenges and potentials that ageing societies face and (ii) discuss the research methods, data and ethical implications involved in contemporary research of older people. The module will combine critical assessment of contemporary issues relevant to ageing societies with discussion of the application of different research methods, ethical issues and research impact considerations to researching older people.

The aims of this module are to (i) engage students in a critical debate on the transformations, challenges and potentials that ageing societies face and (ii) discuss the research methods, data and ethical implications involved in contemporary research of older people. The module will combine critical assessment of contemporary issues relevant to ageing societies with discussion of the application of different research methods, ethical issues and research impact considerations to researching older people.