ObjectivesOn completion of this course, students will be able to:- read educational research with an understanding of the methodologies underlying the particular study;- define an issue in education as an investigable research project;- understand the range of research methodologies available, and their appropriateness to particular projects;- undertake a significant research project in Education;- write up the results of the research project in an appropriate way.
Entry requirementsThose with a Coursework Masters but who are currently ineligible for the Ph.D.
Academic titlePostgraduate Certificate in Educational Research
Course descriptionSubject Semester Credit Points
460-557 Education Research Methodology
This subject will guide the student through the structure and design of an education research study including; critical evaluation of the literature; the purposes and characteristics of qualitative and quantitative methodologies and descriptive and s... Semester 1, Semester 2 12.50
460-558 Research Project
Students negotiate an individual project relating to education with an individual supervisor. The project includes a critical review of relevant academic and research literature and a research project relating to educational practice. Semester 1, Semester 2 37.50