Program Overview

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Research Methods

Course Overview

This module will enable you to select, devise, analyse and synthesise research and evidence-based practice findings. You will develop an advanced understanding of selected research methods and will have opportunities for acquiring appropriate research skills through study and practical experience.

Key Course Details

• Location: Online
• Duration: Part-time, Single Module
• Start date: September, January
• Entry Requirements: Programme specification (PDF)

Graduate Destinations

This module is intended for use across the range of postgraduate courses offered by the Institute of Health and Wellbeing. It has therefore been designed to be adaptable to the specific research interests and skill needs of the various pathways offered.

Course Outline

Course Summary

This module will provide a theoretical, methodological and practical foundation for the typical tasks a researcher would have to undertake.

This includes: sources and the nature of evidence; research theories and approaches; design options; methodologies; project planning; fieldwork preparation; and data analysis. You will cover a range of research methodologies and link this with problem appraisal and appropriate design choices.

Modules

• Programme Specification: Programme specification (PDF)

Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods

Full details are available in the programme specification.

Timetables

The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.

Entry Requirements

• Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

Selection Criteria

Students accessing the module on a standalone basis will be expected to have demonstrated their ability to benefit from the module and their ability to succeed (for example through previous successful study at level 6 or through the demonstration of skills gained in the workplace).

Application Information

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Student Finance

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first-year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Fees

The tuition fees for CPD and short courses vary based on the intensity and length of the course. Visit our finance page for more information.

Resources and Facilities

We are amongst the UK's leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students.

We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Meet the Staff

Our academic staff are passionate about their field and have a wealth of real-world experience to back up their knowledge. Find out more about your tutors.

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