Postgraduate training in social research

The courses offer:

• 3 research modules - Survey and Quantitative Research Methods; Qualitative Research Methods; Research, Public Policy and Evaluation
• Specialist modules - Researching Social Inequality and Exclusion; Voluntary Action Studies; Peace and Conflict Research in Divided Societies
• The option to do a Masters project in one of these specialist areas
• Flexible student enrolment that takes place twice a year
• 3 possible exit levels – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters level
• All your learning and teaching takes place via your computer at home or at work provided that you have Internet access
• Classes are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week
• A course director and module coordinator to help you when you have queries
• A technical help desk (through Campus One, our virtual campus)

We have developed this distance learning programme because we understand that you have to fit your study around your life and not vice versa. All of your lectures, class discussions and projects take place online so you never have to worry about lecture times or travelling to attend classes. As long as you meet your assignment.

Interested?

Then call this number +44 (0) 28 7137 5244 to talk to Helena about the course or email your details to: h.devine@ulster.ac.uk and we will get straight back to you.

Visit the websites for application details and fees:

Application details - http://campusone.ulster.ac.uk/potential/postgraduate.php?ppid=23
Fees - www.ulster.ac.uk/finance/fees/

Here is your change to make a difference to your life - don't miss out.

The information provided in this leaflet is correct at the time of going to press but the programmes are subject to continuing development and the University reserves the right to make changes at any time, before or after a candidate’s admission. As much notice as possible will be given of such changes.

Postgraduate Certificate options available. These options may be particulary suited to people with an interest in developing either their survey and quantitative research skills or qualitative research skills but not both.

Postgraduate Certificate options available from 2008-09 onwards:

1. Postgraduate Certificate in Social Research (DL) based on successful completion of two of the three core research and evaluation modules two additional options available:

2. Postgraduate Certificate in Quantitative Research Methods with Specialism (DL) is based on successful completion of the Survey and Quantitative Research Skills module and one specialism module.

3. Postgraduate Certificate in Qualitative Research Methods with Specialism (DL)is based on successful completion of the Qualitative Research Methods module and one specialism module.

http://campusone.ulster.ac.uk/potential/postgraduate.php?ppid=23

email: h.devine@ulster.ac.uk