Jacquie Ridge
Senior Lecturer - Adult Nursing
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Research Methods: Philosophy and Study Design
Key Facts
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Duration
12 weeks part time
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Level
PostgraduatePG
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Starting
January
JAN
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£945 per 20 credit module
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Waterside
Updated 05/11/2025
Updated 05/11/2025
Overview
Through autonomous learning, students on this module will build critical analysis skills to synthesise research philosophy and methods to design a research project that addresses the needs of current or emerging Health and Social care populations.
During the module you will investigate the purpose and philosophy of research to inform evidence based practice. This is alongside exploring ethical principles, the practice of qualitative and quantitative research design, and literature review methodologies.
Research Methods: Philosophy and Study Design can be taken as a stand-alone module, or as a package of modules, to build towards an MSc Public Health
Highlights
- To work with a research active team sharing new ways of thinking, knowing and problem solving of contemporary issues in health and social care.
- Can build towards MSc Public Health.
- Supportive and dedicated teaching staff with practice experience.
Entry Requirements
The University’s general entry requirements apply. Applicants would normally hold an undergraduate degree and work within a health and social care environment.
What You'll Learn
Teaching approaches are varied, using an active-blended-learning approach that includes lectures, interactive group work, online learning activities and enquiry based learning.
The assessment strategies for this module are in the form of coursework with a critical review of primary peer reviewed research and a proposal of contemporary research.
For further information on this module please contact Dr Jacquie Ridge, module lead at Jacquie.Ridge@northampton.ac.uk
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- Module costs: £945 per 20 credit module
For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- Module costs: £920 per 20 credit module
Staff
