Module: Research Methodology

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Research Methodology
Module Code	MT5116 (ITS) / MNA1102 (Banner)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
Module Co-ordinator	John Loonam
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

This module gives participants an understanding of the processes in undertaking social science research. The focus of the module will be to review Research methods for the MSc in Health & Safety. The module will begin with an introduction to the research process, and will develop into an exploration of social research and social research methods. Each stage of the research process will be examined, research design, ethics, literature review, research methodologies and data gathering techniques, data analysis, drawing conclusions, making recommendations. By the end of the module participants will have a thorough grasp of the principles and practicalities of social science research.

Learning Outcomes

1. To give students an understanding of the processes in undertaking social science research
2. To provide students with an understanding of how to write a ‘research proposal’.
3. To familiarize students with the literature and methodologies in the research methods field.
4. To provide students with an understanding of how to conduct research investigations using the various methodological tools within the research methods field.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Block Release Lectures
Independent Study	20	Library Study
Independent Study	21	Self Study
Assignment Completion	40	Preparation for individual assignment
Group work	20	Preparing for Presentation
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Research Design
Introduction to Research Methods Writing a Research Proposal

Philosophy of Social Science
Introducing Philosophy of Social Science

Qualitative Approaches
Research Methodologies Data Collection & Analysis

Quantitative Approaches
Questionnaire-Data Collection & Analysis

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	0%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Presentation	Individual presentation on emerging Research Proposal	20%	Every Second Week
Assignment	Written assignment-Research Proposal	80%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Indicative Reading List

Saunders, M, Thornhill, A, & Lewis, P.: 2007, Research Methods for Business Students. Prentice Hall,

Other Resources

None