Guide to Structure / Content - Semester A

Modes of teaching  

We like to keep things interactive and therefore sessions often involve your contribution. Lecturers often ask students to engage with set reading materials or pre-recorded lectures that then shape and guide the discussions that follow in class.  

Presentation slides are typically provided and available prior to the taught session as well as supplementary reading on the topics.

Modules - Semester A  

In semester A (starting in September) there are two taught research methods modules.

See a brief outline of these modules below. A full overview of the course will be provided during the induction. 

Further to the taught modules you will have the opportunity from the onset to develop a relationship with a research active supervisor with subject specialist expertise. This relationship will be key for contextualising lecture content, developing ideas for your thesis and academic development.  

-Critical perspectives of the research process

The module revolves around a series of workshops that critically explore:

Characteristics of the research process
Contending research paradigms
Methodological considerations
Research design and selection of research methods
Data analysis
Key considerations relating to validity and reliability
Ethical dimensions of research

-Interdisciplinary Qualitative and Quantitative research methods

The module critically explores the key principles and characteristics of qualitative and quantitative research methods and their relationship to contending research paradigms.

The module will consider these methods in relation to research design, data collection and data analysis. 