PGCARESM - PG Cert Research Methods - Programme Specification

This programme specification contains details on the learning outcomes and teaching assessment strategies for the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods award.

PG Certificate in Research Methods graduates will have expanded their knowledge and understanding of the research process and will be able to design research frameworks which provide valid and reliable solutions to research problems. They will have developed skills in critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation. They will also be able to apply the research and critical skills they have developed to advance new ideas and evaluate current processes and practices in theoretical and practical situations. Graduates will be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals using a variety of means. They will be able to manage their own time, prioritise workloads and evaluate their own academic, vocational and professional performance.