Research Research Methods (IRDR0005)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Teaching department: Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module provides an introduction to research methods through lectures, tutorials and, class discussions. This module aims to equip students with the requisite skills and methods 听required to plan, design and implement, present and evaluate research relating to risk, disaster reduction.

As a student on this module, you will learn about the research project process including understanding the practice and philosophy of research, the generation of research ideas, developing a research aim, objectives and questions, reviewing the literature, and understanding the ethical considerations of research and the role of ethics approval. The module will also introduce and discuss different research designs, deciding on the most appropriate data collection methods and sampling strategy and ,presenting your own findings and placing them in context by being able to critique the work of other scholars.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Terms 1 and 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 90
Module leader: Dr Yasmine Sabri
Who to contact for more information: irdr-education@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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