Research in Practice Placement (Psychology) - PSY00001D

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Module summary

This module provides the framework for a mandatory placement experience for ESRC WRDTP funded PGRs.

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Semester 1 2025-26

Module aims

PGRs in receipt of an ESRC/WRDTP 2.0 scholarship are required to complete a 3.0 month FTE Research in Practice experience. 

The ESRC states that Research in Practice is ‘a core component of the doctoral experience for all ESRC funded students’. 

Research in Practice will give PGRs the practical opportunity to develop their transferrable skills and apply their research skills in different contexts. Placements are an opportunity to build public engagement skills and develop networks. Placements may also have the potential for PGRs to make an impact early in their career and help to address real world challenges. The placements will also provide added value for both the host organisation and the DTP.

Module learning outcomes

• Apply their research skills in different research contexts.
• Collaborate across sectoral and disciplinary boundaries.
• Proactively engage in their own personal development and career direction.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the breadth of career opportunities available to them.
• Demonstrate key transferable skills such as communicating with impact, networking, entrepreneurship, leadership.

Module content

For further information about the placement please contact the WRDTP coordinator

Indicative assessment

None

Special assessment rules

Pass/fail

Indicative reassessment

None

Module feedback

Supervisor will provide oral comments on the placement output

Indicative reading

Speak to your supervisor for indicative reading