Credit bearing module Research Design
Explore research design and develop knowledge to inform your understanding and professional practice.
Key facts
- Level
- Continuing professional development (CPD)
- Academic level
- 6
- Academic credits
- 15
- School
- School of Psychology, Social Work and Public Health
- Application deadline
- 1 September (for a September start)
About this course
This Research Design module focuses on issues, techniques and skills for data collection and analysis in quantitative, qualitative or mixed mode approaches to research.
You will have the opportunity to explore the research process, methods, data analysis and the ethical considerations associated with health and social care research.
You will be assessed 100% through coursework. You can take this module as a standalone module of 150 hours of study over 12 weeks or as part of a programme of study.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You must normally be from a healthcare background and you will need the support of a manager to apply.
Fees and funding
Fees
| Fee types | 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Home distance learning | £1,000 per single module |
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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Careers
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies include development of core postgraduate attributes. This encourages development of critical self-awareness and personal literacy, digital and information literacy and active citizenship within the context of both academic and research literacy.
Students who have completed similar vocational health and life sciences postgraduate certificate courses have been employed within their speciality both locally and nationally. This course enables you as a practitioner to work through the Agenda for Change grading bands to further your career progression.
How to apply
Apply through our Moodle Portal.
If you wish to take this as a standalone module then you can apply using our online application portal. You will need to register for the portal prior to proceeding with an application.
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