Module manager: Prof L Buckner (sem 1) & Dr A Hollomotz (sem 2)
Email: l.j.buckner@leeds.ac.uk/a.hollomotz@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
At least 20 credits at Level 1 from a social science related discipline or the appropriate discovery theme.
This module is approved as a discovery module
The module takes a practical approach to research methods and approaches to social research. In this module, students develop their understanding of research design, the methodologies and methods used in social research and the ethical issues related to this. In addition, students learn the skills needed to develop their own research ideas.
The module will:
• Develop an understanding of the main research designs, methodologies and methods used in social research
• Develop and awareness of the ethical issues arising in social research
• Support students to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to develop their own research ideas
• Develop skills to critically analyse research methodology
On completion of the module students will be able to
1. Explain principles of key methodological approaches to social research
2. Demonstrate an understanding of research strategy and design through production of feasible research proposal
3. Apply knowledge of a range of quantitative and qualitative approaches
4. Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues arising from social research
5. Critically analyse research methodology
6. Apply skills in data analysis
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
1. Analytical and critical thinking skills
2. Effective decision–making skills across a range of different research approaches and methods.
3. Effective information searching skills across a range of different methodological, policy and social science literature
4. Critical consideration of ethical issues related to different research approaches and methods.
5. Reflection and evaluation of their proposed research plan
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 18 | 1 | 18 |
| Practical | 10 | 1.5 | 15 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Independent online learning hours | 44 | ||
| Private study hours | 113 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 43 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Students will receive feedback during computer workshops and seminar discussions and at tutor’s open-door hours.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Coursework | 50 |
| Assignment | Courseowrk | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 10/10/2024
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