Program Overview

CPD Research Methods

Level 7 (postgraduate), 20 Credits

Start dates

• July
• October
• January
• April

Course length

• 15 weeks PartTime

Location

• City campus

Course cost

• Home fee: £1,000
• International fee: £1,900

Course aim

Completing this course will develop your skills as a potential producer of research, along with your ability to systematically evaluate research outcomes from a variety of sources. You will also engage in a variety of data analysis techniques.

Course content

This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the University’s approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy.

Once the review is completed, this course website page will be updated to reflect any approved changes to the advertised course. These approved changes will also be communicated to those who apply for the course to ensure they wish to proceed with their application.

During the course, you will study:

• research paradigms
• quantitative methods, data collection and analysis
• qualitative methods, data collection and analysis
• mixed methods
• critical appraisal and systematic reviews
• developing research proposals
• ethics in public health research

Teaching and learning

The course is delivered over one semester (approximately 12 weeks) for one half day per week. Research Methods normally runs from September to January. Sessions will include lectures, seminars and workshops.

Classroom based half day release at LJMU. Classroom based activity is supported with additional online Canvas (VLE) based activity and learning.

Entry requirements

How to apply

To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme.

Assessment

You will be assessed via a data analysis test and a research proposal.

CPD award

This Continuing Professional Development can be studied within the MSc Public Health/Public Health (Addictions) award framework or as a single CPD.