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Overview
In an age in which various kinds of knowledge and research can be instantly available via the internet it is essential for health and social care students to learn discernment, and critical appreciation of the best knowledge and research available.
You will learn
By studying this Investigating Health and Social Care module at The Open University UK you will learn to:
- understand and recognise how a literature review of current knowledge and research can contribute to the investigation of any topic in health and social care in the context of issues connected with an ageing society and older people or public health.
- understand and recognise the role of critical appraisal in literature reviews.
- construct and synthesise a literature review which will critically appraise current knowledge and research and thus help to illuminate personal or professional interest in aspect of health and social care.
- critically appraise the findings and viewpoints of a variety of authors on a given subject matter in current literature in health and social care.
Programme Structure
What you will study- The focus of this module will be the analysis of secondary research and providing recommendations that could improve the lives of health and social care service users in any social context.
- In doing so, you’ll be introduced to the appropriate databases that will enable you to complete literature searches and gain an appropriate awareness of the definitions of a range of empirical research terminologies.
- As you progress through the module you’ll critically appraise the findings and viewpoints of a variety of authors on a given subject matter in current literature in health and social care.
- The module culminates with you producing your own literature review on a subject area of your choice.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Social Work Health Sciences View 20 other Short Courses in Social Work in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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 is an OU level 3 module and you need to have the study skills needed for both higher education and distance learning, obtained either through OU level 2 study, or from equivalent study elsewhere. Any OU level 2 module, particularly in health and social care would be ideal preparation. However, you don’t need any prior knowledge as the study material for this module is designed to be accessible if you are new to this subject.
Tuition Fee
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International
3736 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3736 GBP for the full programme during 8 months. -
National
3736 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3736 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.
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