Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Institute of the Americas
- Credit value
- 30
- Restrictions
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Only open to year 2 students on the BA History and Politics of the Americas and the BA History and Politics of the Americas with a Year Abroad.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
This intermediate-level module introduces students to the basic principles of social and historical research and the principles of good research design. The module seeks to develop students’ critical awareness of different types of research approaches, both qualitative and quantitative. In addition, it also provides them with essential research skills, covering all the steps of the process of research, from conceptualisation, data collection and analysis, to writing up, fieldwork, and research ethics.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Terms 1 and 2 ÌýÌýÌý
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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100%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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59
- Module leader
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Dr Enrique Castanon Ballivian
- Who to contact for more information
- ia-programmes@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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