Applied Research Methods
Credit bearing module
Key facts
Course code
CMNR7003
Start dates
January 2025 / September 2025
Application deadline
1 September (for a September start)
1 December (for a January start)
Location
Course length
Part time: Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities: 20 hours. Guided Independent Study: 80 hours.
This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes.
Overview
This Applied Research Methods module primarily aims to prepare advanced health and social care practitioners for practice-based research. It enables you to explore the variety of research methods that are used in health service and practice research.
We will examine both primary and secondary research approaches including qualitative and quantitative methods, clinical audit and service evaluation.
You will be expected to identify a practice or professional dilemma consistent with your programme of study that may be investigated using one of these means. You will take this forward should you continue to the dissertation module.
The module aims to equip you with the understanding and skills to take forward a realistic, small-scale research project of your own using one of the methods studied.
You will be assessed 100% through coursework.
How to apply
Entry requirements
You must be from a respective healthcare background and have support from the clinical manager to undertake this module of study.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
English language requirements
In addition to the academic entry qualifications, if your first language is not English you must demonstrate that your level of English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level. An IELTS overall score of 6.5 is required for this course.
Application process
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply to be a postgraduate associate student using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application.
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year your fees will increase each year.
How and when to pay
Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. Students are not liable for full fees for that semester if they leave before week 4. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable.
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Financial support and scholarships
Additional costs
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