Researching for Practice (Distance Learning)

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Researching for Practice (Distance Learning)

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Introduction

This module will allow you to develop a critical understanding of a range of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and apply their use to specific health care scenarios. You will be encouraged to critically appraise the appropriateness of a range of study designs and data collection and analysis methods, in relation to a specific research question(s). This knowledge will further enhance your ability to critique the value and quality of research evidence underpinning clinical practice and you will also be able to apply this knowledge in later dissertation work, or other research you plan and undertake.

Who the module is aimed at

All health and social care professionals.

Benefits of taking the module to the individual, the organisation and the patient

This knowledge will further enhance your ability to critique the value and quality of research evidence underpinning clinical practice and you will also be able to apply this knowledge in later dissertation work, or other research you plan and undertake.

What you learn 

You will gain a basic but essential understanding of a range of research methods and how to apply them to a chosen area of research in your practice.

General areas covered 

  • Developing a research question
  • Building a search strategy
  • Critiquing the literature
  • Introduction to quantitative and qualitative approaches to research
  • Ethical considerations
  • Methods of data collection and analysis
  • Introduction to use of statistics in research

Unique or interesting features 

This is a multi-professional module and the opportunity to work with and learn with others is a positive aspect of the module.

To Study this distance learning module you will require access to a computer with:

  • a reliable internet connection
  • Microsoft or Apple Mac Supported Office Software
  • the current version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox

 

Please contact Robin Lewis r.p.lewis@shu.ac.uk and he will put you in touch with the module leader for this module.

Fees and Funding for 2024/25

Indicative price for stand-alone module

Home student: £860

EU / International students: £860 - this is part-time study and therefore cannot provide sponsorship for Tier 4.

How to apply

To apply for a self-funded place, please complete and return the application form below:


To apply for a Workforce Development / Workforce Transformation funding WDF/WTF funded place, please complete and return the relevant application form below

Further information and Workforce Development Funding / CPD Funding online application form

  • Entry requirements

    • Relevant professional qualification
    • Relevant work experience
    • Relevant workplace opportunities and organisational support

    This module is a pre requisite module to the Dissertation module. It can also be taken as a stand-alone module.

    (The above must be evidenced in the applicants application form)

    International students must have reliable internet access and supply IELTS scores.

  • Attendance

    Delivery Method:

    This module is delivered via distance learning

    View our statement on notional study hours »

    Provisional timetable

    The module runs 3 times in the academic year -

    Semester 1 September 25th 2023

    Semester 2 - January 22nd 2024

    Semester 3 - May 20th 2024

    View our statement on timetable changes »

  • Assessment

    Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:

    • Written Assignment

    Successful completion of this module will earn you 15 level 7 credits

Further details

For further information please contact the module leader Dr Rob Appleyard - r.m.appleyard@shu.ac.uk


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