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Programme code | 9SPOL004R |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Research Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Angeliki Papadaki
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Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
School/department | School for Policy Studies |
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Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This section sets out why studying this programme is important, both in terms of inspiring you as an individual and in considering the challenges we face. It describes how this degree programme contributes to:
The three aforementioned mandatory units are offered as part of the taught component of the MSc in Policy
Research, which aims to develop the student’s interest in and knowledge and understanding of:
The learning outcome statements shown below for your programme have been developed with reference to relevant national subject benchmarks (where they exist), national qualification descriptors (see the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) and professional body requirements.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies are listed to show how you will be able to achieve and demonstrate the learning outcomes.
This programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
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This section describes what is expected from you at each level of your programme. This illustrates increasing intellectual standards as you progress through the programme. These levels are mapped against the national level descriptors published by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
This research training is part of a 4-year PhD programme and designed to provide core research skills. All Certificate, Diploma and Masters students on the MSc, as well as PhD students, take three 20 credit point units, which develop: core skills in social science research, including the ability to manage their own research, perform effective information searches, retrieve and evaluate information for the purposes of research and organise on-line data and bibliographic search strategies; a foundational knowledge and understanding of general social science research methods, both quantitative (statistics, data analysis and computing) and qualitative (interviewing, ethnography, data collection by questionnaire); and a foundational knowledge and understanding of the philosophy of the social sciences. They are also expected to develop a wide range of practical, professional and transferable skills. The PG Certificate is only available as an exit award, in the event that the student has completed the 60 credits of research training but does not complete the PhD. |
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For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
Part-time students may take two years to complete the taught component of this programme.
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (SPS) | SPOLM0015 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (SPS) | SPOLM0014 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences (SPS) | SPOLM0013 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
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The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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