This course has three main strands; research training, subject development and research project. It will develop your skills in a range of techniques and research methods applicable to your subject area and in addition will allow consideration of the full ethical and methodological perspectives used within a range of academic areas. You will also develop skills to disseminate your work in formats appropriate to subject and professional expectations.
The Independent Major Project ensures a journey from research design to dissemination to a wider audience at a post-graduate level. Support for the project will be given in the core modules (Creative Research Skills: Tools and Techniques, Research Design and Application and Independent Major Project). This support will consist of lectures, workshops, online tasks and tutorials to develop research skills and support you to plan, conduct and disseminate your own major piece of research.
In addition to the core modules, you will choose from a range of option modules to develop subject specific knowledge and skills. This includes the opportunity to further develop applied skills through specialised option modules including research assistantships or applied work-related experiences as well as more academic modules. Furthermore, there is the choice to study Negotiated Option Modules which provide an opportunity to develop an individual learning plan and determine assessments in a topic area of interest.
You will be taught using a variety of methods including lectures, group-based tasks and 1-1 tutorials (dissertation supervisor). A blended learning approach will be used throughout as both use of online platforms and the on-campus facilities will be used to support leaning.
This course has three main strands; research training, subject development and research project. It will develop your skills in a range of techniques and research methods applicable to your subject area and in addition will allow consideration of the full ethical and methodological perspectives used within a range of academic areas. You will also develop skills to disseminate your work in formats appropriate to subject and professional expectations.
The Independent Major Project ensures a journey from research design to dissemination to a wider audience at a post-graduate level. Support for the project will be given in the core modules (Creative Research Skills: Tools and Techniques, Research Design and Application and Independent Major Project). This support will consist of lectures, workshops, online tasks and tutorials to develop research skills and support you to plan, conduct and disseminate your own major piece of research.
In addition to the core modules, you will choose from a range of option modules to develop subject specific knowledge and skills. This includes the opportunity to further develop applied skills through specialised option modules including research assistantships or applied work-related experiences as well as more academic modules. Furthermore, there is the choice to study Negotiated Option Modules which provide an opportunity to develop an individual learning plan and determine assessments in a topic area of interest.
You will be taught using a variety of methods including lectures, group-based tasks and 1-1 tutorials (dissertation supervisor). A blended learning approach will be used throughout as both use of online platforms and the on-campus facilities will be used to support leaning.
Teaching
We know that everyone learns differently. So not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.
For this course, you'll:
- Work with others on group work
- Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
- Be expected to study independently
Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.
Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.
We know that everyone learns differently. So not only do we use traditional ways of teaching like lectures, we also use problem-based learning to help you apply your skills.
For this course, you'll:
- Work with others on group work
- Delve deeper into subject areas in workshops
- Be expected to study independently
Our teaching is supported through our Virtual Learning Environment called Blackboard. This means you can access a range of materials to support your lectures wherever you are.
Well also assign you a supervisor to support you throughout your research project.
Assessment
There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).
Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.
Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios.
There are two types of assessments: practice (also called formative) or formal (also called summative).
Practice assessments do not count towards your final mark. These are your chance to test your understanding – and learn how to improve for the real thing.
Youll have formal assessments at the end of each module. These could include essays, exams, or portfolios.
Learning support
Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:
- Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
- Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
- Academic writing (including how to reference)
- Research skills
- Critical thinking
- Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)
Additional support
If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.
Feedback
We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.
We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.
We know that its important for you to be able to gauge your progress. So, your tutor will give you feedback on any practice assessments you do.
We usually give you feedback on formal assessments within 20 working days, but the format will vary for each module.
