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On successful completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate the following:
• Has developed a general knowledge and critical understanding of research methods appropriate to the humanitarian sector.
• Has developed the capacity to independently develop a research proposal for a research project;
• Has developed an understanding of what is required in a literature review and to establish a study framework;
• Has demonstrated the capacity to identify and justify research methods that are appropriate for research in the humanitarian sector;
• Has demonstrated the capacity to implement quantitative and qualitative research methods for humanitarian research in a controlled setting;
• Has demonstrated the capacity to analyse and present quantitative and qualitative data;
• Has demonstrated the capacity to apply best practice in programme/ project monitoring and evaluation.
• Has developed the capacity to reflect on the use of methods, their limitations and the knowledge gained therefrom in terms of ethical aspects and the researcher’s position;
• Has studied a research topic with an application of relevant methodology, and learns from past experiences in order to be prepared for conducting a larger-scale research project within the humanitarian sector.
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 43 |
| Tutorial | 24 |
| Seminar (or Webinar) | 18 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 140 |
| Total | 225 |
Not applicable to this module.
| Description | % of Final Grade | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Examination: Exam | 34 |
Week 12 |
| Assignment: Research Proposal | 33 |
Coursework (End of Trimester) |
| Assignment: Literature Review and Methodology | 33 |
Week 10 |
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