PEP40640 Research Design & Methods

Academic Year 2017/2018

This module introduces students to the key concepts and principles of research design and methods. The module is divided into two parts. The first part introduces research design in the social sciences and focuses on the different approaches to research design both in terms of the underlying philosophy and practice. The second part of the module introduces the basic approach to research methods and will provide an introduction to both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The module consists of both formal lectures and practical workshops, and requires that students read critical practical and theoretical literature on research methodology. The module prepares students for undertaking a range of research related projects and, in particular, the course will prepare students to undertake a significant piece of individual research in the form of their Master’s thesis.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion, students should:

1. Understand the key principles of good research design
2. Be able to identify the appropriate design approach for a social science project
3. Understand a number of key research methods: Qualitative and Quantitative
4. Be able to decide on an appropriate research method approach in the social sciences

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Computer Aided Lab

6
Autonomous Student Learning

78
Total

108
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.



 
Description % of Final Grade Timing
Continuous Assessment: Assessment

60

 Week 11
Assignment: Assignment

40

 Week 5

Compensation

This module is not passable by compensation

Resit Opportunities

In-semester assessment

Remediation

If you fail this module you may repeat, resit or substitute where permissible