Part-time students may take two years to complete the taught component of this programme.
| Unit name | Unit code | Credit points | Status | Teaching Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Skills in Educational Research | EDUCM5501 | 0 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Understanding Educational Research | EDUCM5502 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Philosophy and Research Design in the Social Sciences (SoE) | EDUCM0005 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-2 |
| Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (GSoE) | EDUCM0003 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (GSoE) | EDUCM0004 | 20 | Mandatory | TB-1 |
| 80 |
The assessment of the taught component of a doctoral degree is governed by the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and is assessed separately from the research project. Progression to the research project may be dependent on the successful completion of the taught component - please refer to the relevant handbook for the structure of the particular programme.
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
It may be possible to exit the programme with a taught award. For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Research Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
