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Educational Psychology Courses - M.Sc in Educational Research

Director: Dr G Hutcheson

Content: The focus of this course is on research methods and methodology as
they apply to educational contexts. The modules are designed to introduce you to key concepts in research and to provide opportunities for you to apply your understandings. The dissertation element gives students experience in empirical educational research. All modules are led by experts in their field.

Key aims and objectives: The course is designed to provide prospective educational researchers with a broad introduction to research methodology and guided opportunities to explore the application of research methods in educational contexts.

Structure: The programme is modular. Each module is normally a course of
twelve weekly 2.5 hour sessions. Candidates are required to complete all modules listed below and earn 15 credits from other course units. The teaching is organised during two days per week. Students also have to complete a 15,000-20,000 word research dissertation.

Compulsory Modules in:

• Planning of Research
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods
• Data Generation - Qualitative Methods (led by Jo Frankham)
• Quantitative Methods and Analysis 1 and 2 (double module)
• Qualitative Data Analysis (led by Jo Frankham)

Registration date: September annually

Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time

Participants: The course is suitable for anyone beginning a research career or for
professionals interested in developing the expertise to research their own practice.

Entry requirements: A first degree or graduate equivalent qualification.

Teaching staff: Julian Williams, Jo Frankham, Graeme Hutcheson.

Teaching Methods: A combination of lectures, seminars and participatory methods, as appropriate.

Forms of assessment: A combination of essays, in-class assessments and examinations. Dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words.