Research Methods and Professional Skills (890H1A)
Research Methods and Professional Skills
Module 890H1A
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module learning outcomes
Select and critically analyse appropriate sources of information and data
Advance their personal and professional knowledge and understanding of
research and professional skills in order to act autonomously in planning
and implementing tasks
Develop advanced analytical competence at PG level of study to propose
new hypotheses
Evidence their own personal knowledge through the development and
presentation of a coherent research and experimentation proposal that will
address open ended questions associated with new and advancing
theory/practice
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 11 | 40.00% |
| Report | A1 Week 1 | 50.00% |
| Presentation | T1 Week 11 (10 hours) | 10.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 50000000000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 01111111110 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 51111111110 |
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