The application deadline for this module has now passed. If you would like to join the waiting list in case of withdrawals, please complete the Waiting List form

*Applications are open to staff from across SWAST, however please be mindful that delivery of this module may be face-to-face, so some travel may be required.
Travel costs are not supported as part of this module funding. Please contact the university directly if you have any queries about this.*
Prior to applying or expressing an interest in a module place please ensure you have checked that you meet the entry requirements. Please note application deadline.

*Completion of Health & Social Care Research Methods & Methodology is a pre-requisite.*

 

The Dissertation will comprise individual learning contracts in order to facilitate self directed learning with a supportive facilitator. You will also be supported by workshops, which will put emphasis on your participation.

 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this 40 credit module, you will be able to:

  • Select and develop a research method appropriate to particular research questions.
  • Critically analyse ethical issues within the research process.
  • Critically evaluate research and current issues in a selected area of practice.
  • Demonstrate analysis and interpretation of data collected.
  • Critically evaluate the findings and their applicability and implications for the development and improvement of practice.
  • Articulate a coherent argument and an ability to defend that line of reasoning.
  • Evaluate and reflect upon your own performance in applying the research process to your professional role.

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You need to have already completed the health and social care module to be eligible to complete the dissertation.

 

For further information:

Times: All dates will run from 10:00-12:00

Locations: Hybrid – UWE Glenside Campus and online

 

Cohort 1
18/09/24 02/10/24 16/10/24 30/10/24

 

Cohort 2
26/02/25 12/03/25 26/03/25 30/04/25

 

**Dates, format & timings correct at time of publishing (May 2024). Cohort capacity is managed by UWE, so it is not possible to guarantee run until successfully enrolled. Most up to date information on dates can either be found here or will be available the UWE Dashboard (if you are a successfully enrolled applicant).**

 

Please fill in the expression of interest form below and click submit.

Expression of interest deadline: Monday 15th July 2024, 9am.

You will be contacted up to 2 weeks after this to let you know if you have been successful as the CPD scoring process

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The protected characteristics monitoring form is separate to the main application form; completion is optional & anonymous. We ask for information on your ‘protected characteristics’ in order to help us monitor our performance on equality.

If you have already completed this form since April 2024 & nothing has changed, there is no need to complete again.

For further information about the module, please click here. If you have any queries specifically regarding the module, please contact UWE Admissions Office on pd@uwe.ac.uk or call 0117 328 1158.

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The deadline for applications for this module has now passed. Please do not apply for funding via the UWE website, as your funding application will be rejected. Occasionally spaces open up closer to the date. If this happens we will either re-open applications again or offer these places on a first come first come basis via SWAST CPD and CPD mailing lists. Or contact us to enquire.