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Course overview
This course gives you the skills to plan and carry out research that makes a difference. You build practical skills in communication, ethical decision-making, time and project management, and academic practices such as writing, pre-registration, peer review and publication.
You explore how to shape research questions, compare methodologies, scope literature, manage the research process and share your findings. Whether you're new to research or looking to sharpen your skills, this course gives you the confidence and tools to take the next step.
Top reasons to study this course
- Learn in your own way: study in your own time over a semester with fully asynchronous learning.
- Career-ready training: boost your employability with targeted development in project planning, funding bids, presentation skills and publication strategies.
- From questions to publication: learn the full research cycle from identifying meaningful questions to publishing and peer review.
- Digital and AI-enhanced learning: learn to harness cutting-edge digital and AI tools for literature review, data analysis and project writing.
Course details
What you study
You build your expertise across key areas of research and enquiry including:
- the history of knowledge generation and enquiry
- the research process and how to generate meaningful questions
- research design and methodology
- literature reviewing and evidence scoping
- project planning, time management and working independently
- ethics, social responsibility and data management
- research pre-registration and information security
- using digital and AI tools to support research
- academic writing and presenting your work
- oral defence of research and peer review
- writing for publication, funding bids and tenders
- reflective practice and career development in research
- academic presentation and communication techniques.
How you learn
This course is delivered 100% online and designed for flexible, independent study. All learning is asynchronous, so you can access materials at a time and pace that suits you.
Content is organised thematically and includes videos, interactive exercises and downloadable workbooks. You’ll also be signposted to open-access software and tools to support your learning. Discussion boards give you space to connect with peers, share ideas and reflect on your progress. Our online tutors are available to answer questions and provide guidance throughout the course.
How you are assessed
You’re assessed through two practical tasks that help you apply what you’ve learned. First, you create a 2,500-word research plan that outlines your approach to a topic of your choice. Then, you record a 10-minute presentation to share and explain your research idea.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You’ll need a minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in psychology or a social sciences subject.
We welcome applications from those with non-standard qualifications or relevant experience. If you're unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, please contact our admissions team for advice and support.
Employability
Career opportunities
This course helps you build the core skills and attributes needed for a career in research, project management or related roles across sectors. It’s also ideal for postgraduate students who want to plan and carry out their own research with confidence.
You develop transferable skills that support progression into academic, public, private or third-sector research environments, and strengthen your readiness for funding bids, tenders and publication.
Learning platform
Our virtual learning environment (VLE) is the platform you use to access your online course
Teesside University online learning courses are delivered through the Brightspace Learning Environment.
Here are some of the benefits.
- You can use it on your smartphone, tablet and computer.
- And you can use it anytime, so that you can plan your learning to fit your own schedule.
- It's easy to use and navigate.
- Modules are set out by topics and themes. You can use the progress bar to understand where you are in your modules, and appreciate your achievements.
- We support you to become familiar with your VLE, helping you to start learning quickly.
- You get feedback, help and guidance from tutors throughout your course through the VLE, and you can ask questions at any time.
- Our tutors use a live activity feed to keep you updated about your course.
- You can create a student profile, collaborate with other students and take part in online discussion forums.
