Introduction to Research Methods and Applied Data Analysis

The aim of this module is to enable you to develop your theoretical, methodological and research skills to enhance your ability to conduct rigorous research and reach to sound analytical conclusions, which can form the basis for the development of effective service delivery in health and social care organisations.You will develop a thorough understanding of the principles, theory and epistemology of research and data analysis methods. Equal emphasis is given to the teaching of qualitative and quantitative research methods and study designs.More importantly, you will be guided and supported to conduct research in practice by developing a pragmatic research proposal for an applied research project. Course Information Start DateCostCourse CodeApply Monday 26 September 2016 Home / EU - £2,000 HRM001 Apply Now For additional dates please register your interest Home / EU - £2,000 HRM001 Register Interest Eligibility Non EEA students can only apply as part of a programme, not as a stand-alone module.A first degree in a medical/health or social sciences discipline is required (minimum 2:1 honours degree, 3.0 GPA or an equivalent international degree).Applicants with equivalent qualifications or substantial experience in health services will also be considered on an individual basis. English Requirements For those students whose first language is not English one of the following qualifications is also required:IELTS: 7.0Please note that due to changes in the UKVI's list of SELTs we are no longer able to accept TOEFL as evidence of English language for students who require a CAS as of April 2014.