Department of Social & Policy Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2015/16 |
THXX-AFM31: MRes Social Work |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF RESEARCH IN SOCIAL WORK |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations: assessment regulations for students commencing study from 2011/12 onwards (students who commenced prior to 2011/12 should consult their programme handbook for their assessment regulations):- This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
- Programme progression requirement: not applicable
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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SP50158 | Research for social work: values, methods and contexts | 6 Credits |
Designated Essential Units : |
XX50133 | Short research apprenticeship project (MRes) | 6 Credits |
XX50134 | Quantitative methods 1: introduction to quantitative methods | 6 Credits |
XX50136 | Qualitative methods 1 | 6 Credits |
XX50170 | Principles & skills of social research | 6 Credits |
SP50144 | Research for policy: concepts, methods and values | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 1 units from the following list: |
You may not select a unit already chosen from the list above. |
XX50135 | Quantitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
XX50138 | Qualitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
XX50207 | Independent research essay | 6 Credits |
ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
Designated Essential Units : |
Students may find it beneficial to audit an additional unit from this list to help develop XX50137 (Long research apprenticeship project). Please discuss this with your Director of Studies. |
XX50137 | Long research apprenticeship project (MRes) | 12 Credits |
Designated Essential Units : Select 1 units from the following list: |
XX50135 | Quantitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
XX50138 | Qualitative methods 2 | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
XX50140 | MRes dissertation | 30 Credits |