Online Masters in Educational and Social Research (OMRes)
Structure and Syllabus
The MRes consists of six modules and a dissertation (180 credits):
| 30 credit modules: |
|---|
| Approaches to educational research |
| Research methods |
| Research and the theoretical field |
| 20 credit modules: |
| Qualitative data analysis |
| Quantitative data analysis |
| 10 credit module: |
| Writing and presenting educational research |
| 40 credit module (MRes only): |
| Dissertation |
"The Online MRes course in Educational and Social Research offers a synergy of theory and practice. It has greatly contributed to my performance at work and areas of expertise."
Svetlana Belic Malinic,
EFL teacher, Serbia
Please note: this structure is subject to confirmation in the Programme Regulations.
The Postgraduate Diploma consists of up to five modules selected from the above list (excluding the dissertation) and must total a minimum of 120 credits.
The Postgraduate Certificate consists of up to three modules selected from the above list (excluding the dissertation) and must total a minimum of 60 credits.
While the modules may be attempted in any order, the Programme Director has put together a listing of suggested routes [PDF: 1pg, 100KB] through the Postgraduate Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate.
Module dates for 2011-2012
Approaches to educational research: 19 September 2011-11 December 2011
Research and the theoretical field: 19 September 2011-11 December 2011
Dissertation (September): 19 September 2011-31 August 2012
Research methods: 9 January 2012-13 May 2012
Qualitative data analysis: 9 January 2012-4 March 2012
Quantitative data analysis: 23 January 2012-27 May 2012
Dissertation (March): 1 March 2012-28 February 2013
The Spring Break runs from 2-15 April 2012.
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