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This course is suitable for professionals who are currently undertaking research, or intending to undertake research, as part of their job or further study (e.g. postgraduate research). Research can be in any applied setting, for example transport, housing, sustainability, public health, social prescribing.
This course focuses on the tools for planning a research project and the different approaches to data generation and analysis.
Research Design and Methodology will provide you with the foundations for taking forward your own research.
On successful completion of this module, you will achieve the following learning outcomes:
You are expected to have a first degree at 2.1 level or above (or equivalent), or alternatively have relevant work experience .
If you are a non-UK student, you will need to show your valid passport on entry to the UK. Please check your eligibility to visit and study in the UK. If you are a non-Irish EU national currently resident in Ireland, please contact us for further advice.
If English is not your country's first language, you will be required to provide evidence to show you meet the UK Border Agency and the University's minimum English Language requirements.
We strongly recommend that you speak to the course tutor prior to the course if you are unsure about your suitability to complete the assessment.
If the assessment is successfully completed this module counts towards a MRes Award in Social Research (Sustainable Futures) or Social Research (Health and Wellbeing).
This module will cover the main approaches to research design, data collection and data analysis; including:
Qualitative methods:
Quantitative methods:
The courses are taught through a mixture of face-to-face and independent learning, comprising weekly lectures, workshops and group discussion.
The pattern of contact sessions (see dates and times below) is highly accessible for those who wish to study part-time.
This is a highly participative course. Delivery methods are primarily experiential and participant centred, engaging you in practical exercises, personal study, and critical reflection upon the relationship between theory and practice.
The course is structured around 32 hours of in class workshops, 2 x 1:1 tutorials, 12 hours pre workshop recorded material, and around 252 hours of self-guided study, including assessment preparation.
You will undertake a significant amount of directed and independent study between and after the contact sessions. To complete the course and assessment (if taken), we recommend you allocate approximately 300 hours including taught sessions and personal study time. This is only a guideline and will depend on your motivation and learning abilities.
Assessment for this module will take the form of two written assignments and an individual presentation.
UWE Bristol is superbly equipped with libraries and computer labs, and an excellent campus environment. Our online learning environments deliver an integrated learning experience to you and you also have access to a vast number of professional and academic journals and databases online through the UWE Bristol library.
Find out more about the facilities and resources UWE Bristol has to offer.
| Cohort September 2024 | Time | Location |
| TBC | TBC | Frenchay Campus |
All prices are VAT exempt.
| Cohort | As a guide the previous year's fees are below - there may be a small increase for 2024 |
| UK participants | £1,583 |
| International participants | £2,666 |
For information on fees, managing your money and determining your fee status, please go to our fees and funding pages.
Course location
UWE Bristol, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY
As this module carries university accreditation, please note that once you have submitted your booking form, you will be required to provide the following supporting information for the Programme Leader to review and formally accept your application as required by the university:
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