Overview

What you will study

The Introduction to Social Research course offered by University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) 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

Full-time
- 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Start dates to be announced

Language

English

Credits

20 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Social Policy View 6 other Short Courses in Social Policy in United Kingdom

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.

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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 Fee

Living costs for Preston

751 - 1425 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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