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Research Methods: Philosophy and Study Design

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Key Facts

  • Level

    PostgraduatePG

  • Duration

    12 weeks part time

  • Starting

    January

    JAN

Updated 09/04/2025

Open Days

Updated 09/04/2025

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For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

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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.

Course Content

  • 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

Jacquie Ridge, Senior Lecturer - Adult Nursing

Senior Lecturer - Adult Nursing
Faculty of Health, Education and Society

Jacquie Ridge

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