Social Policy (Integrated PhD)
Academic Year 2021/22
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Programme Title |
Social Policy (Integrated PhD) |
Final Award |
Doctor of Philosophy |
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Programme Code |
SPY-PHD-IT |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
100502 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
Interview Required |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Research |
Length of Programme |
Full Time - 4 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
540 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Social Sciences, Education and Social Work |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 8 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Education Studies (2015) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
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Programme Specific Regulations Year 1: Comprises 4 taught modules (30 CAT Points each) and a Mini Research Project worth 60 CAT points. These modules will be Doctoral level modules. |
Students with protected characteristics
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The purpose of the Integrated PhD is to allow students to gain entry to a PhD programme through an additional year of structured support; create a sound basis for development of research skills, detailed comprehension of the demands of doctoral level study and work towards further development of their and feasible research proposals.
On successful completion of the programme students will have gained competence at doctoral level in the following:
• critical evaluation of relevant literature;
• ability to apply a range of research methods;
• skills in communicating research findings and identifying the practical implications of such findings for a range of professional groups. These competencies will be demonstrated through the successful completion of assignments and an Internal Pilot Research Project on a topic which will be in the student’s area of professional expertise and integral to their overall doctoral theses.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Understand the doctoral research process by distinguishing prior learning experience/professional background from the academic rigour required at doctoral level |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules and Internal Pilot Research Project. Liaising with supervisory team. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s) and research project (15,000 words) as per module outline. |
Understand how to write and think critically at doctoral level including understanding of sophisticated conceptual frameworks and research paradigms |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules and Internal Pilot Research Project. Students required to complete appropriate training courses through QUB Graduate School and the SSESW internal training programme. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s) and research project (15,000 words) as per module outline. |
Apply a sophisticated search strategy incorporating a comprehensive and targeted critique of literature related to their research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, Internal Pilot Research Project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. To ensure a novel contribution to the knowledge base in their chosen area. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Understand research methods, analysis, interpretation and translation of research evidence and its application |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, Internal Pilot Research Project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Apply critical responses to existing theoretical discourses, methodologies and practices, and suggest new concepts or approaches. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, Internal Pilot Research Project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Demonstrate an ability to design and undertake substantial investigations to address areas of theory and/or practice autonomously. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules Internal Pilot Research Project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Demonstrate the ability to identify advanced methodological approaches and critically evaluate their appropriateness. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, Internal Pilot Research Project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Analyse and evaluate complex theory and practice |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, Internal Pilot Research Project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Sophisticated application of accrued knowledge throughout the taught modules to enhance understanding of policy, theoretical frameworks and practice developments relevant their area of expertise |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, Internal Pilot Research Project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Application of understanding the paradigms of interdisciplinary research |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, Internal Pilot Research Project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Apply knowledge and understanding of evidence-informed practice and multi-disciplinary work in the student’s own professional field |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, mini research project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Undertake sophisticated search strategies of relevant literature relevant for study at doctoral level |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, Internal Pilot Research Project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Write at doctoral level in subject specific areas and where applicable, apply such insights to their professional and/or research practice; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, mini research project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Use critically reflective practice and evidence-based approaches to examine and develop their professional and/ research activities; |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, mini research project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate an ability to construct and represent their ideas in oral and written formats commensurate with the learning outcomes at doctoral level. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, mini research project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
Demonstrate an ability to communicate and apply complex theoretical perspectives |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Completion of four core modules, mini research project and continued development throughout completion of PhD. Methods of Assessment Successful completion of module coursework (written assignment/s), research project (15,000 words) and PhD. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Programme Requirements
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
Introduction to Doctoral Research: The research process |
EDU8101 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
2 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Principles of Research Design |
EDU8103 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Applied Data Analysis |
EDU8104 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Theories, frameworks and concepts |
EDU8102 |
9 |
30 |
YES |
10 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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Mini Research Project |
EDU8105 |
9 |
60 |
YES |
YES |
24 weeks |
N |
YES |
100% |
0% |
0% |
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NotesFull-Time 4 year study is Year 1 180 CATS points, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4 normal PhD route. Total of 540 CATS points for programme. |