Modules
Core module
Research methods
Dissertation
Specified modules
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Research
This is a 20 credit module aims to enable you to critically evaluate strategies for implementing programmes of research using legal and ethical principles. You will study introduction to law and ethics; Ethical rules and principles; Ethical theories and models of ethical analysis; The law relating to professional accountability and negligence, ‘duty of care’, and the Bolam test; and a range of professional and legal regulations for conducting research.
PG 4S033 – Quantitative Data analysis
This is a 20 credit level 7 module which aims to provide you with advanced skills in relation to the use of SPSS in the analysis of quantitative data. The module content includes utilising SPSS for the input and analysis of quantitative data, descriptive and inferential statistical analysis; the utilisation of spreadsheets for data input and the use of appropriate software to summarise and present research data.
PG 4S034 -Qualitative data analysis
This is a 20 credit level 7 module which aims to provide you with advanced skills in relation to qualitative data analysis and data presentation using Nvivo data analysis software. The module content includes: Exposure to a range of qualitative analysis techniques so that the student understands the use of a variety of research perspectives; managing qualitative data, field notes, thematic analysis and logs; Computer assisted data analysis (NVivo); assigning codes to data; Interpreting results and data display.
Learning and teaching methods
In order to gain the MSc Professional Practice (Research) degree you will need to study at least 80 credits (including your dissertation) relating to research. This means that you must choose to study at least one of the modules highlighted above.
These modules run yearly depending on demand and are usually delivered weekly, via two to three hour sessions, throughout the academic year. University based sessions include lectures, presentations, facilitated discussions, and hands-on use of computer software.
You will also use our e-learning portal Blackboard and undertake your own background reading to develop a broad knowledge base.