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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Colum Foley
Semester 2: Colum Foley
Autumn: Colum Foley
Module TeachersAisling Deignan
Colum Foley
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
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Description

This module consists of three elements with one assignment per element. Research Methods II develops the concepts covered in Research Methods 1 by describing the specific research methods in more detail. This is followed by Case Study Analysis with dedicated case studies based on each specialty. The final element of this module is a choice of Entrepreneurship or Legal Frameworks

Learning Outcomes




Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Directed learning40Study the course notes and core text book
Independent Study190Source and read the additional material referenced in the course notes
Online activity25Use the online discussino forum to discuss the questions related to the assignment and course material
Assignment Completion120Prepare three assignments according to criteria provided
Total Workload: 375

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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Indicative Reading List

  • Robson, C: 2016, Real World Research:a resource for users of social research methods in applied settings, 4th Edition,, Wiley, Hoboken, 9781118745236
  • Field, A.: 2013, Discovering Statistics Using IBM SPSS., 4, Sage, 97814462491
  • Bryman A.: 2015, Social Research Methods, 5, 9780199689453
  • Martin, E. and Law, J.: 2014, A Dictionary of Law, 7th, Oxford University Press, 9780191726729
  • Strong, S.I., Kenny,P.,Wilson,S.,Law,J., Martin,E.: 2011, the Essential Legal Skill Set, 2nd, Oxford University Press, 9780199644032
  • Burns P.: 2016, Entrepreneurship and Small Business: Start-up, Growth and Maturity, 4th, Palgrave,Macmillan, New York, 9781137430359
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