Module: Research Methodology

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Research Methodology
Module Code	MNA1102 (ITS: MT5116)
Faculty	DCU Business School	School	DCU Business School
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

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
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*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

Section Breakdown
CRN	20746	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale		Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category		Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	John Loonam	Module Teacher

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment 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; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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Indicative Reading List

Books:

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

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None