Research Methods and Biological Psychology

Masterclass

Outline

We will work with you to deliver this activity in a COVID compliant way

Students will be given the opportunity to be involved in biological psychology research. With the help of keynote sessions from academic staff, students will work in small groups in order to collaborate on an experiment investigating the effects of nature on our stress responses. Students will use research standard laboratory equipment and experience the research process first-hand. Towards the end of the visit, students will interpret and evaluate the outcomes of the research, considering how this might lead to future work.

Throughout the day, students will engage with a variety of specialist psychology resources and equipment. They will develop their research skills, including analytical thinking and critical evaluation, as well as furthering their knowledge of research methods and psychology equipment.

In the summary, discussions will evolve around how psychology underpins everyday life and students will be introduced to the wide range of roles and career options that are available to psychology graduates.

Key facts

Location
On campus
Online
Duration
Full day
Capacity
60
Key Stage
Key Stage 5
Gatsby benchmarks
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
7. Encounters with further and higher education

Example programme

9:30 to 10.30 – Welcome and keynote talks 

Welcome, introduction, and keynote talks from academics 

10.30 to 11.45 – Conducting research, and exploring the psychology equipment.  

11.45 to 12.30 – Lunch (Students and Staff to bring own lunch) 

12.30 to 1.00 – Interpreting the results 

Students will look through the results of the morning’s research, and consider the outcomes 

1.00 to 2.00 – Considerations for future research, and careers in psychology  

in the UK for Quality Education

Sustainable Development Goal 4, Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023

for Career Prospects

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Facilities

Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023

for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

of Research Impact is ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Very Considerable’

Research Excellence Framework 2021

of Research is “Internationally Excellent” or “World Leading”

Research Excellence Framework 2021

Four Star Rating

QS Star Ratings 2021