People Studying People - Research Ethics in Society, Certificate | Part time online | FutureLearn | United Kingdom
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Explore the value of ethical thinking for research, using an ethical appraisal framework to develop and evaluate studies. The People Studying People - Research Ethics in Society programme is offered by University of Leicester by FutureLearn.

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Overview

If we consider data collection and its reporting to make up research, then we will all have been exposed to being participants in some form of social research. Data collection from people in society is now part of everyday life. 

Ethical research demands that respect is afforded to the rights and dignity of human participants. 

Studies need to be designed to be worthwhile and any potential harm anticipated and minimised. Ethical research requires thinking carefully about what constitutes participation in research and the responsibilities of researchers not only to participants, but also to all those affected by a study.

Use an ethical appraisal framework to develop and assess research proposals

On this free online People Studying People - Research Ethics in Society course from the University of Leicester by FutureLearn  you will be supported in reflecting on the value of ethical thinking for research and discover an ethical appraisal framework that you can apply to empirical research projects in social science, arts, education and the humanities. The course is designed to offer insights for both researchers and potential participants.

Programme Structure

What topics will you cover?
  • The importance of ethical thinking to studying society

  • What constitutes unethical research

  • What makes research worthwhile

  • What a researcher can do to maximise the benefits of a study

  • What is responsible research

  • Which legislation and regulations researchers should consider

  • What is respectful research

  • Showing sensitivity, empathy and protecting vulnerable groups in research

  • Ethical issues associated with ‘insider’ and ‘outsider’ researcher roles

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 21 days
    • 2 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is designed for current or aspiring researchers in Social Science, Arts or the Humanities.

  • You may have a research project in mind or one that is underway. It would also suit those with broader interests in evaluating research involving human participants, including those as potential participants.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    104 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 104 USD for the full programme during 21 days.
  • National

    104 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 104 USD for the full programme during 21 days.

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