Overview
What you will study
The Introduction to Social Research course offered by The University of Lancashire will equally consider qualitative and quantitative approaches. Students will consolidate and extend their knowledge and understanding of the research process whilst developing their capacity to act as independent and critical thinkers.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Research: paradigms, key issues; including ethical and political debates
- Critical writing, reading and appraisal
- Project Design including consideration of quantitative and qualitative approaches
- Evidence based practice and ‘making research count’
- Research and evaluation, and new directions for social research
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Start dates to be announced
Language
Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Preston, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Social Policy View 8 other Short Courses in Social Policy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This module is aimed at anyone with a professional interest in research.
- All candidates need to ensure that they have a relevant undergraduate degree at 2:2 or above or evidence of their ability to study at postgraduate level.
Tuition Fees
Living costs
Preston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.