Development of Master’s Thesis (VPUPK_250)
About Study Course
Objective
To enhance master's students' understanding and ability to independently implement their developed research project, which demonstrates the acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge, as well as methodological and organizational skills in the field of psychology.
Prerequisites
Research methodology.
Learning outcomes
1.Students understand, compare and critically evaluate different theoretical approaches and research results related to the research topic; they understand and can describe the requirements for the Master’s Thesis and assessment criteria.
1.First part of the study course: Students shall formulate research issues, select and critically evaluate the sources of literature, justify the current and problem of the research, formulate the purpose and question (s)/hypothesis (EU) of the research, select the research methodology appropriate to the purpose of the research, describe the planned methods of data analysis.
Part two of the study course: part two of the study course is based on the developed theoretical framework and methodological description of the study, ensuring continuity of the research process. Depending on the chosen research design, students perform targeted acquisition, synthesis and interpretation of data or sources. In conclusion, there is a critical interpretation of the results and the formulation of conclusions in strict compliance with the standards of academic ethics and scientific quality.
1.Students, independently implementing the full study cycle according to the chosen design, demonstrate the ability to synthesize theoretical findings with data analysis and critical interpretation thereof. The results of the study shall be drawn up and presented publicly in accordance with academic requirements, ensuring compliance with the principles of research ethics and data protection at all stages.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology | 3 | Master's | Required | Sanita Šuriņa, Jeļena Koļesņikova, Sanita Šuriņa, Jeļena Koļesņikova |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health psychology | 3 | Master's | Required | Sanita Šuriņa, Jeļena Koļesņikova, Sanita Šuriņa, Jeļena Koļesņikova |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Psychology | 4 | Master's | Required | Sanita Šuriņa, Jeļena Koļesņikova, Sanita Šuriņa, Jeļena Koļesņikova |
