Research Methods

Research methodology is an integral part of any Masters course. The aim of this module is to ensure that students will be fully competent to devise, run and present research in a professional manner.

In full-time delivery, this module runs via 3hrs of lectures/wk in the second semester of first year. In part-time delivery, this module runs via 3hrs of lectures/wk in the second semester of first year.

1. Systematically review and evaluate current literature, using appropriate tools and techniques.

2. Identify, analyse and evaluate appropriate research methods for research project proposal development.

3. Demonstrate the synthesis and integration of knowledge.

4. Communicate research in various formats including written and oral presentation methods.