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Research Methodology and Methods

Award

Individual Modules

Study option

Location

Centre for Health Innovation Stafford

Start dates available

September 2026
April 2027

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Join the experts at Staffordshire University and develop an in-depth understanding of research methodology and methods.

Academic research often favours a polysyllabic terminology, but often what is behind the long words is entirely compatible with our everyday understanding of the world.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: Individual Modules Research Methodology and Methods

Duration

Delivered on a Tuesday over 11 weeks. Some sessions will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams.

Course content

You will already have many skills required for research from your employment and prior education. This module will provide you the opportunity to sharpen these skills in the pursuit of an advanced understanding of research methodology and methods.

Entry requirements

Working in an area where the provision health or social care is part of the professional role. Students at level 7 will need to provide evidence that they can work at this level.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

Independent directed learning will be presented on the theoretical perspectives of research that is closely linked to your work in preparation for the assessed elements of the module. The general mode of delivering this module is through three face to face sessions directed reading and structured learning on Blackboard. The aim is to ensure that the experiences of the group are shared and that students receive individual feedback on their thinking as it develops.

Particular emphasis will be placed on a strategy to integrate the whole process of knowledge delivery, application to research. It is designed to ensure that all strands of the educational experience contribute to learning and to giving you the confidence to enter research and debate. In addition, students may, if they wish, complete a formative assessment: Presentation to peers of a critique of a research paper for 'cafe bar' debate on blackboard.

Learning support

Your course tutors will provide lots of support. But you can also take advantage of our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

Study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills)
Written English (including punctuation, grammar)
Academic writing (including how to reference)
Research skills
Critical thinking
Revision, assessment and exam skills (including time management)

Additional support

If you have additional needs like dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Student Inclusion Services are here to help make sure nothing stands in your way.

Staff

Please note, teaching team staff members may change during your studies.

Dr Jessica Runacres

Senior Lecturer

Senior Lecturer in Research Practice in the school of Health, Science, and Wellbeing. Mixed methods researcher, PGR Lead, and PhD Course Lead.

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Dr Edward Tolhurst

Associate Professor

I am a Senior Lecturer and qualitative researcher in the field of dementia, ageing and care. I am based in the Postgraduate team and course leader for the MSc in Medical Education. I am also a member of the University Research Ethics Committee.

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Fees

For the course starting on 29 September 2026 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for Individual Modules-Part-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands
Part-time	£1,045 per course

For the course starting on 15 April 2027 the tuition fees are:

Tuition fees for Individual Modules-Part-time
Study option	UK / Channel Islands
Part-time	£1,045 per course

Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs
Accommodation and living costs are not included in our fees. For more information on accommodation and living costs, please see: Accommodation

Sources of financial support

Providing you are studying towards a full Masters qualification you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan to help with tuition fees, maintenance and other associated costs. Student loans are available for many of our postgraduate degrees and are provided by the Student Loans Company (SLC). The loan can cover a wide range of postgraduate study options; part-time, full-time and distance learning.

For more information and how to apply visit masters loan.

Apply now to Research Methodology and Methods

Location	Award	Study option	Start date	Apply Link
Centre for Health Innovation Stafford	Individual Modules	Part-time	29 September 2026	Apply now
Centre for Health Innovation Stafford	Individual Modules	Part-time	15 April 2027	Apply now

Rules and regulations

If you are offered a place at University of Staffordshire, your offer will be subject to our rules, regulations and enrolment conditions, which may vary from time to time.

Students of University of Staffordshire enter into a contract with us and are bound by these rules and regulations, which are subject to change. For more information, please see: University Policies and Regulations.