Online
1 year
SEP-24
Postgraduate Certificate
Social Research Methods
Taught
What is special about this course?
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.
Special features
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of the PgCert Research Methods you may choose to apply your learning and skills to practical research or progress to further study.
For this course (per year)
£1,752
For this course (per year)
£3,330
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.