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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Postgrad (School of Social and Political Studies)

Postgraduate Course: Research and Evaluation (Social Work): Theoretical Approaches (PGSP11138)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryIt is essential that practitioners have a good understanding of research and evaluation principles and practice. This is, in part, about creating research-mindedness; about drawing on findings from ?best practice= and also about knowing how to evaluate their own practice. Students on this course will spend some time undertaking general learning but also work in study groups related to their own practice setting.
Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to enhance students= knowledge and understanding of social work research by promoting informed and critical appraisal of the techniques and ethics involved in research, evaluation and social enquiry.

On completion of the course students should be able to:
! Describe and evaluate relevant social science and evaluation methodologies;
! Interpret data and comment on conclusions reached;
! Demonstrate familiarity with ideas and concepts from research literature;
! Evaluate different research strategies and data collection methods with reference to issues such as reliability, validity, feasibility and ethics;
! Demonstrate understanding of the place theoretical perspectives and evidence from international research has in assessment and decision-making processes in social work practice;
! Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of issues in relation to sensitive topics and sensitive populations;
! Contribute to policy and practice review and development:
! Locate, understand and critically evaluate research findings and literature that is relevant to social work practice and;
! Demonstrate familiarity with the range and significance of approaches for evaluating welfare outcomes.
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information Please note that as the course is a distance learning pat-time MSc, teaching is arranged in blocks of seven hour days. There are also study days.
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Contacts
Course organiserDr George Palattiyil
Tel: (0131 6)50 3907
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Course secretaryMrs Jane Marshall
Tel: (0131 6)50 3912
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