ObjectivesThis programme provides comprehensive grounding in the necessary skills, understanding and knowledge that will enable you to evaluate, design, justify, conduct and analyse a research project of your choice relevant to education and social purpose. It also provides excellent preparation for PhD study.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements
Normally a first degree or equivalent.
Academic titleMRes Education & Social Purpose
Course descriptionContent
Core courses
* Theories of educational research
* Methods of educational research and social purpose.
Specified courses (three courses from a choice of four)
* Advanced quantitative methods
* Advanced qualitative methods
* Seminars on communicating educational research
* Issues in educational research.
Optional courses (one choice)
Any not previously chosen from the specified courses list or:
* African perspectives in educational research
* Science education research
* Language and reflection
* Sustainability and social justice
* Advanced quantitative methods ll.