The course offers a broad training in social science research methods and their application to substantive topics of family lives. The research-based dissertation may be regarded as an entity in its own right or be used further as a basis for constructing a PhD proposal. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Teaching methods are student-centred, with a variety of workshops, seminars and lectures. Average teaching time is five hours per week for the full-time course. Most taught components are conducted as evening or weekend classes.
Daytime classes are available depending on demand.
The range of assessment methods used includes examinations, coursework, dissertation and a workshop presentation and group exercise. Entry Requirements Candidates should normally hold or be about to obtain a good honours degree or equivalent in the social sciences, although candidates with non-traditional qualifications or substantial relevant experience will also be considered. Students whose main language is not English will be required to submit evidence of competence in English with their applications.