Research Skills & Meth (Pol Sci) (M1045)
Research Skills and Methods in Political Science
Module M1045
Module details for 2026/27.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module learning outcomes
To provide an effective introduction to the concepts and principles that underpin the discipline of political science.
To enable students to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of particular forms of research design in the study of political affairs.
To understand basic theories of qualitative research and to interpret their value in understanding political behaviour.
To provide an effective introduction to some of the basic techniques of quantitative analysis.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 50.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T2 Week 7 | 100.00% |
| Report (1500 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 50.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111100000 |
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 1 hour | 00000011111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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