Program Overview
This 20-credit continuing professional development course provides a thorough understanding of primary and secondary research methods for addressing real-world dementia-related problems. Students will learn about quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches, ethical considerations, and how to apply these skills to evidence-based practice. Taught by Dr. Federica D'Andrea, the course costs £900 (September 2024 - August 2025) and includes a written assessment.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This credit-bearing continuing professional development course aims to deliver a thorough understanding of major paradigms, concepts, principles, and methods underpinning primary and secondary research of real-world problems affecting individuals living with dementia and other vulnerable populations (e.g. family carers). An appreciation of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research designs, various data collection methods, and ethical considerations will be developed throughout this course. This includes complying with legislation, such as data protection and mental capacity. This course will provide a supportive and intellectually challenging environment within which you will develop a critical understanding of a range of research skills and how to apply them in different dementia research and evidence-based practice contexts.
Course requirements:
See below.
Cost and funding:
This fee covers the full course cost. Sept 24 - Aug 25 fees: £900 Sept 25 - Aug 26 fees: TBC
Credits:
20
Assessment method:
Written assessment.
Objectives:
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Critically examine current knowledge on a defined real-world problem or dementia topic, including relevant ethical issues, and evaluate its status and limitations.
- Identify, conceptualise, and formulate a research question and justify its relevance to dementia and its significance as a potential contribution to existing knowledge on dementia.
- Select and justify their choice of appropriate research methodology (e.g. quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, literature review-based research) to address specified aims and objectives in the context of dementia research.
- Systematically and critically apply ethical knowledge and relevant dementia research skills in developing a research proposal using an appropriate method and one that addresses the ethical issues of a given dementia experience.
Assessment:
- Written assessment
Teaching:
- Taught on day release
- Course leader: Dr Federica D’Andrea
£900
