Comments about MSc-Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Research Methods - At the institution - Leicester - Leicestershire
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Objectives
To provide an introduction to social science research skills, to transferable skills, and their application in educational contexts, together with an introduction to a broad range of educational issues.
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Entry requirements
Normally at least a second class honours degree in the social sciences or education (normally at least an upper second) or its equivalent, where it is demonstrated that, in at least one of the specialist areas of their degree, they have focused on educational studies.
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Academic title
MSc/Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Research Methods
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Course description
Course modules
Core modules:
-An Introduction to Research in Education
-Data Collection and Analysis in Education Research
-Knowledge and Methods in Social Science Research
-Contemporary Issues in Education
-Dissertation
Teaching and assessment methods
Modules will be taught by lectures and seminars, and will be assessed by a mixture of group work, bibliography, statistical assignments and written assignments.
