MSc Human Communication Sciences Research

Comments about MSc Human Communication Sciences Research - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire

• Objectives
  To give a sound understanding of current research into human communication and how it may be impaired. To give general training in research methods and design in the social sciences. To familiarise students with a range of analytical approaches in clinical linguistics and phonetics. To develop research and communicative skills. To give a sound foundation for PhD research and a career in academia or the NHS.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements A good honours degree in a relevant discipline such as linguistics, psychology or speech and language therapy. English language requirements for EU/Overseas students: IELTS average score of 7 or above, or equivalent.
• Academic title
  MSc Human Communication Sciences Research
• Course description
  Course content
  
  Core modules:
  
  -Current Research in Human Communication Sciences
  -Research Methods and Design
  -Methods in Clinical Linguistics
  -Critical Analysis
  -Professional Research Skills
  -ICT applications in HCS
  -Research Project
  
  Plus option modules to the value of 30 credits.
  
  Teaching
  -Lectures,
  -seminars,
  -workshops,
  -tutorials,
  -computer assisted learning.
  
  Assessment
  Mostly by coursework exercises while the module is in progress, and/or an assignment, such as an essay, short project or oral presentation at the end of the module. Research Project: 15,000-word dissertation.
  

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