Research Methodology Online
Description:
The purpose of this short-learning programme is to provide research methodology knowledge and skills to students applying for an advanced diploma, postgraduate diploma (or) a postgraduate degree so that they are equipped with the necessary fundamental research methodology knowledge and skills to successfully embark on a postgraduate research project.
Admission Requirements:
Prospective Master’s, PhD and students who need a refresher Research Methodology module are typical of the students who are expected to enrol for this programme.
However, any student who is in possession of an NQF 7 qualification can apply.
Access to the Internet is a prerequisite for enrolment in the programme.
This SLP will only be offered if there is sufficient interest.
Curriculum:
At the end of this short-learning programme, you should be able to:
- explain the research process used in research;
- identify and describe the appropriate research paradigm for a study;
- choose a research method that is appropriate for a research project;
- write a literature review for a research project;
- write a research proposal for a research project;
- collect and conduct basic analysis of qualitative data;
- collect and conduct basic descriptive statistics on quantitative data; and
- collect basic inferential statistics on quantitative data.
Course Instructors:
Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management
InstructorDates
- Enrollment Opens: Sunday, 01 Jun 2025
- Enrollment Closes: Monday, 30 Jun 2025
- Course Starts: Tuesday, 01 Jul 2025
- Course Ends: Tuesday, 30 Sep 2025
