Module Descriptors
PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH (EDUCATION)
EDUC80229
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 8
300 credits
Contact
Leader: Gillian Forrester
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 2980
Total Learning Hours: 3000
Assessment
- UNSPECIFIED weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Approval by the School¿s Research Degree Committee to register
Module Learning Strategies
Supervisory meetings. Oral/Written formative feedback.
Use of award Blackboard VLE.
Use of award Blackboard VLE.
Module Resources
Course handbook with bibliographical guidance Library electronic access with guidance and bibliographical search guidance. Quantitative and qualitative software as appropriate to the research.
Module Texts
Texts will be specific to the area of investigation. In addition these general texts may be useful:
Madsen, D. (1992). Successful dissertations and theses: A guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Phillips, E., Pugh, D. (1996). How to get a Ph.D: A handbook for students and their supervisors. Buckingham: Open University Press.
Madsen, D. (1992). Successful dissertations and theses: A guide to graduate student research from proposal to completion. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Phillips, E., Pugh, D. (1996). How to get a Ph.D: A handbook for students and their supervisors. Buckingham: Open University Press.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Thesis (maximum length 50,000 words)
Viva voce examination.
Viva voce examination.
Module Indicative Content
In this module you will carry out an investigation that adds to knowledge in your chosen area. You will implement the agreed project design, but also, in consultation with your supervisors, be prepared to extend and adjust this.