Research Master Class exposes students to the realities of the research process by discussing the merits and problems in their own proposed research designs and provides guidance on the management of their research.

The course comprises 21 hours of seminars and workshops with groups of between 10 and 15 students.

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An individual extended research proposal relating either to the MSc dissertation or the PhD thesis depending on the route the student has chosen to take. This will consist of a formal research proposal of up to 3000 words excluding references and appendices.

The Research Master Class exposes students to the realities of the research process and the module aims to:

1) To alert students to the realities of the research process by discussing the merits and problems in their own proposed research designs;

2) To guide students in the preparation of research proposals, either for their masters dissertations or their doctoral theses;

3) To provide advice on the management of research, including such issues as formal presentation of research results, research ethics, publishing and career planning.

On the completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Critically reflect on the skills and knowledge required in the management of research projects;

2. Identify and situate research within a related body of knowledge;

3. Prepare a high quality, implementable research proposal for a dissertation or doctoral thesis.

The minimum requirement for the award of credits is the submission of at least 75% by weight of the course's summative assessment (including any examinations).