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Research Training PGCert

Newcastle University

Postgraduate

In Newcastle Upon Tyne ()

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

Profile This course equips you with the knowledge, understanding, skills and aptitudes to undertake advanced research. This includes doctoral research in the social sciences, arts and humanities, or in either the public or private sector. The qualification meets the learning outcomes at Certificate level in the national higher education qualifications framework. This Research Training PGCert is delivered at faculty level in an interdisciplinary environment and is relevant to students from a wide range of disciplines. It is also open to international students in the second or third year of PhD courses in their own country who want to study abroad for a minimum of six months.      

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Humanities
  • Skills and Training
  • International

Course programme

Modules Compulsory modules
  • HSS8002 Information Skills
  • HSS8007 The Nature of Explanation and Enquiry
Optional modules

You will take optional modules to a value of 40 credits from the following:

  • HSS8004 Qualitative Methodology in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

    • AND

  • HSS8005 Introduction to Quantitative Methods

    • OR

  • HSS8104 Qualitative Methodology in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (extended module)

Social Science PhD students take the first option, whereas PhD students from the arts and humanities may choose either option.

Modules might change for your year of entry.


Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in any social science or arts and humanities discipline.

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower qualifications and relevant experience.

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