Research Methods - Dissertation

Quick Programme Summary

Description

Students who successfully complete this module will be competent at selecting and applying appropriate research methods and techniques in the process of formulating a research proposal and conducting research at degree level. The indicative content includes: Formulating a research proposal for a dissertation/thesis at degree level; Incorporating ethical guidelines into the research process; Critique various types of research methodologies; Primary and secondary (desk) research; the literature review; primary research techniques including approach, contact methods, sampling plans and research instruments; Accurate use of referencing techniques; sampling/statistics; Writing  and submitting a research proposal.

Duration

Subject to demand the course will be offered in a flexible format as follows:  one morning, afternoon or evening per week for one semester 24 hours in total.

Entry Requirements

Entrants should be mature students (23 years +). Applicants below this age threshold can apply and will be considered based on their previous industry experience and or their previous accredited certified learning. No previous experience required for entry level modules. Advanced level modules may have pre-requisite modules or/and relevant industry experience requirements. Applications for exemptions will be considered on a case by case basis. Entrants may be required to attend for an interview.

Programme Fee

To be announced.  Please contact the school for further details.

Award

Certificate in Continuing Professional Development of the Dublin Institute of Technology with the appropriate module title. Students who successfully complete the examinations or skills assessment will be considered for exemption from the equivalent subject on the relevant Degree programme.

How to Apply/Enrol

Completed application forms should be returned to the School of Culinary Arts and Food Technology (address below) by Thursday, 1st September 2011. As the number of places is limited, candidates may be short-listed on the basis of information supplied on the application form. Late applications may be considered should vacancies remain. Candidates will be notified of the outcome or of any short listing procedures. 

Further information is available from

Fabiola Hand

School Secretary

School of Culinary Arts & Food Technology

DIT Cathal Brugha Street

Dublin 1

Tel: 01 402 4344

Email: scaft@dit.ie

Fax: 01 402 4499

Please note:  All modules are offered subject to the level of demand and availability of facilities.

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