Research Methods for Social Science & Health
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
The PGCert in Research Methods for Social Science & Health is a unique study pathway that provides professionals, practitioners and researchers with advanced understanding and skills for the practical application of quantitative and qualitative research methods. It provides an excellent foundation for understanding, conducting and using social science research in policy, medicine and healthcare. In addition, it enables students to develop a critical understanding of research methods, supplying them with the skills to commission or undertake their own original research.
Key benefits:
Taught by an internationally recognised Faculty, providing students with first hand exposure to advanced research methods across a wide range of disciplines in health and the social sciences, covering epidemiology, sociology, demography, anthropology and gerontology.
Interdisciplinary approach covering compulsory and optional modules on applied quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Integrates social science with King’s leadingn health schools and their internationally recognised excellence in biomedical and health research and training.
Situated in the heart of London, providing unrivalled opportunities to engage with the worlds of policymaking, non-governmental agencies and biomedical research.
Provides an open and supportive learning environment, fostering independent and critical learning and research.
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Subjects
- Social Science
- Biomedical
Course programme
Year 1
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 60 credits.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-todate innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this course page for updates.
Required ModulesYou are required to take the following modules:
- Designing Quantitative Research for Social Science & Health (15 credits)
- Designing Qualitative Research for Social Science & Health (15 credits)
- Quantitative Data Analysis (15 credits)
Optional Modules
You are required to take 15 credits from the following optional modules:
- Data Manipulation & Management (Advanced) (15 credits)
- Researching Vulnerable Populations (15 credits)
Part-time students are expected to take Designing Quantitative Research for Social Science & Health and Quantitative Data Analysis in Year 1 with the remainder of modules in Year 2.
Research Methods for Social Science & Health