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This University of West London continuing professional development course aims to deliver a thorough understanding of major paradigms, concepts, principles, and methods underpinning primary and secondary research of real-world problems affecting individuals living with dementia and other vulnerable populations (e.g. family carers).
An appreciation of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research designs, various data collection methods, and ethical considerations will be developed throughout this course. This includes complying with legislation, such as data protection and mental capacity.
This course will provide a supportive and intellectually challenging environment within which you will develop a critical understanding of a range of research skills and how to apply them in different dementia research and evidence-based practice contexts.
Course requirements: See below.
Cost and funding: This fee covers the full course cost.
- Sept 24 – Aug 25 fees: £900
- Sept 25 – Aug 26 fees: £925
This course is taught on day release, select a start date to see the study days:
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Critically examine current knowledge on a defined real-world problem or dementia topic, including relevant ethical issues, and evaluate its status and limitations.
- Identify, conceptualise, and formulate a research question and justify its relevance to dementia and its significance as a potential contribution to existing knowledge on dementia.
- Select and justify their choice of appropriate research methodology (e.g. quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, literature review-based research) to address specified aims and objectives in the context of dementia research.
- Systematically and critically apply ethical knowledge and relevant dementia research skills in developing a research proposal using an appropriate method and one that addresses the ethical issues of a given dementia experience.
Entry requirements
We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience.
You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent in a related subject (such as nursing, occupational therapy, social work, psychology, or similar) and relevant work experience (such as health, social, independent, or voluntary sector care). Or you may be planning a career working in or leading dementia care services.
If you do not have a 2.2 Honours degree or international equivalent in a related subject, then we may offer you a place based on relevant work experience and training in dementia care.
All applications are considered individually.
If you have any questions about the relevance of your qualifications or experience please contact the course leader shown in the teaching staff.
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Hannah Hussain
National Centre for Research Methods
Dr Kamar Ameen-Ali
Nathan Stephens