PgCert Research Methods

University of the Highlands and Islands

Postgraduate

Online

£ 3001-4000

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Methodology

    Online

Do you want to develop your expertise in a range of both qualitative and quantitative research and apply this to real-world issues? If so, then the PgCert in Research Methods could be the course for you.

This fully online programme is designed for students who wish to develop their research skills and will equip successful students with excellent skills to carry out research of a professional standard. The choices offered in the programme enable students to examine quantitative and qualitative methods in depth and also become competent practitioners in mixed methods and action research.

Research methods training is a cornerstone for success at doctoral study and successful completion of this programme will enable you to take the necessary steps towards this. You will be encouraged to think critically about the selection of appropriate approach to your research and select the most appropriate strategy for collecting and analysing data.

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Start date

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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open
FebruaryEnrolment now open

About this course

+ 2:2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in any subject
+ A third or an ordinary degree will be considered with appropriate professional experience
+ Candidates with no formal qualifications, who can demonstrate a capability and engagement in appropriate CPD, will be considered under the university's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedures, and may need to complete an appropriate bridging module before undertaking the PgCert.

+ You can study fully online through the university’s virtual learning environment (VLE), which means you can fit your studies around your personal and professional commitments
+ You will develop an in-depth and reflective understanding of the research process
+ This course will help research students to understand the professional, regulatory and related contexts of research, and to do so in such a way as to facilitate the development of career planning skills
+ There is a face-to-face induction, (though not compulsory, is strongly recommended) which is designed to introduce you to the use of learning technologies and to help individuals to network with others on the course and to think about their own development needs in relation to it.

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Subjects

  • Research
  • Qualitative inquiry
  • Research methods
  • Quantitative research
  • Data analysis
  • Mixed methods
  • Action Research

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Course programme

PgCert

The core module is:

  • Research methods and techniques

You will also choose two of the following option modules:

  • Action research and mixed methods: rising to today’s research challenges
  • Qualitative inquiry
  • Quantitative research and data analysis

How will I study my course?

  • Part-time
  • You will study this course fully online
  • There are no regularly scheduled sessions or tutorials, however you will meet online with your tutors at agreed times to develop bespoke research designs
  • You will also take part in a mandatory induction, either in-person at Stornoway or online, at the beginning of each semester
  • Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors

How long will my course last?

  • Part-time: 2 semesters @ 6-8 hours per module per week (1 or 2 modules per semester)*

Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.

*One semester will have 2 modules in it, requiring 12-16 hours study per week; one semester will have 1 module in it, requiring 6-8 hours study per week

Where can I study my course?

  • North, West and Hebrides

Start date

  • September
  • February

Additional information

https://uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/pgcert-research-methods/

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PgCert Research Methods

£ 3001-4000

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