OTHM Level 7 Certificate in Research Methods

The objective of the OTHM Level 7 Certificate in Research Methods qualification is to develop learners’ ability to prepare for various types of academically based research through the development and design of a research proposal.

Learners will develop a critical understanding of the philosophical, practical and ethical concepts of research within the context of any environment.

COURSE DETAILS

Qualification Number: 603/5746/0

Equivalences

The OTHM Level 7 Certificate in Research Methods is on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at the same level as master’s degrees which can be used to build up credits towards further study.

Qualification Structure

The OTHM Level 7 Certificate in Research Methods consists of 1 mandatory unit of 20 credits, 200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 100 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Mandatory units

Research Methods (20 credits)

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over 2 – 3 months to accommodate learners’ needs.

The qualification is delivered via blended learning (i.e., mainly online and face-to-face when required).

Entry requirements

Assessment

Progressions

Entry requirements

Assessment

Progressions