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Academic Research Methodology for Master Students

14 days
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69 USD/full
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About

Understand the academic research process at master’s level and build the skills to define research questions for a written project. The Academic Research Methodology for Master Students programme is offered by Coventry University by FutureLearn.

Overview

This course offers master’s students the chance to develop a variety of key academic research skills for producing a great written project at a university master’s level. The Academic Research Methodology for Master Students programme is offered by Coventry University by FutureLearn.

Examine the cyclical research process and inductive research

Alongside leading academics at Coventry University, you’ll identify how to define topics worthy of research and the main issues to solve using the cyclical research process.

You’ll discover how to apply inductive reasoning to your research process and collect data that informs your work.

Explore how to develop and define research questions

As you come to understand the importance of the initial choices and plans made when developing a project, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to define research problems and create a research plan outlining the actions needed to reach your goals.

Through an exploration of research questions examples, you’ll develop a research question for a real-life proposed piece of research.

Programme Structure

What topics will you cover?

  • The cyclical research process

  • Defining the problem

  • Inductive research

  • Action planning

  • Defining research questions

  • Rationale

  • Hypotheses

  • Example Research Question of studying change

  • Linking questions to Sustainable Development Goals

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 14 days
    • 3 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 any students looking to improve their academic research skills for university at master’s level.

Technological requirements

  • No specific software is required.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    69 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 69 USD for the full programme during 14 days.
  • National

    69 USD/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 69 USD for the full programme during 14 days.
  • $189.99 for one year

  • Limited access:free

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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