Course overview
Where you study
Teesside University campus and online.
* Subject to University approval
Course details
What you study
Topics include:
- Developing research questions, aims and hypotheses
- Primary Research Methods: quantitative and qualitative research approaches, designs, sampling and data collection techniques
- Qualitative data management and analysis
- Quantitative data analysis (selection of appropriate statistical techniques)
- Secondary Research Methods: systematic reviews
- Clinical audit and service evaluation methods
- Research governance and ethical issues and procedures associated with applications for ethical approval and release
- Project management
- Preparing and writing a proposal for audit, evaluation or research (primary and secondary).
How you learn
The learning and teaching strategy is flexible and as a student you can choose to undertake this award by attending lectures, seminars and tutorials; or by distance learning which uses e-learning@tees to provide resource based open learning materials and student/tutor discussion. Those undertaking both attendance and distance learning approaches are encouraged to play an active role in group discussions and learning activities.
How you are assessed
You are required to submit a written research proposal (4000 words) in week 13 of the module.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in a health or social care related subject at 2:2 or above.
Employability
Career opportunities
This award will enhance your research skills and knowledge base