MQF/EQF Level 5
Award in Research Methods
Knights College
Malta
TBA
Mode
Part Time
Delivery
Class-Based Learning
Duration
2 Months
Location
Malta
Credits
10 ECTS/ECVET
Language
English
Price Early Submission (EU Students)
Price Full (EU Students)
€995
Up to €697 refunded via the Get Qualified Scheme.
Price International (Non-EU Students)
The Award in Research Methods focuses on equipping learners with the skills and knowledge to conduct effective research and develop research proposals. Learners will get a better understanding of the most effective approaches for transforming collected data into usable information, ready to be incorporated and presented in their individual projects.
Learners will learn how to:
- Describe the role of research in business and management.
- Define ways of identifying interested research topics.
- List steps that need to be undertaken when reviewing literature and how such literature is to be presented.
- List and differentiate between different research philosophies and approaches.
- Define the importance of ethics and ethical considerations when conducting research.
- List different sampling methods and differentiate between them.
Mode of Assessment
This award shall be assessed through the use of a research proposal.
Target Audience
The Award in Research Methods is intended for those who are aged 21+ and aspire to work or are already working in the HR field.
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Research Methods
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Total Credits
Core Module
10
Credits to graduate
10 ECTS/ECVET
Awarding &
Accrediting Bodies
Awarding Body
Validating Body
Knights College
This qualification is awarded by Knights College.
Accrediting Body
Malta Further and Higher Education Authority
This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.
Entry Requirements
The below are the requested entry requirements
To be eligible for the programme, candidates must hold any one of the following requirements:
- Diploma pegged at MQF Level 4 or equivalent in a relevant field
- Matriculation certificate with at least 2 A-levels and 3 Intermediates
- Matsec certificates with 4 passes at Grade 5 or better
- Relevant work experience
Non-native English speakers must also have an English qualification such as CEFR or IELTS 5.5.
To determine your eligibility, at Knights, we assess many factors including your education, career progression, and leadership and entrepreneurship qualities. If you do not meet the standard entry requirements and are adequately prepared to succeed in this programme, we welcome and encourage you to contact us for an interview.
Funding Schemes
Scholarships & Facilitations
Get Qualified Scheme
Governed by the Malta Enterprise, this scheme gives the student up to 70% of the total fees paid for the course in tax credits. Get Qualified is an initiative that supports the personal development of individuals for the achievement of qualifications and certifications required by industry.
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