Short Learning Programme / Research Methodology Online
Short Learning Programme

Research Methodology Online

Instructor
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Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management

Last updated

15 May, 2025

About Course

Description:

The purpose of this short-learning programme is to provide research methodology knowledge and skills to students applying for an advanced diploma, postgraduate diploma (or) a postgraduate degree so that they are equipped with the necessary fundamental research methodology knowledge and skills to successfully embark on a postgraduate research project.

Admission Requirements:

Prospective Master’s, PhD and students who need a refresher Research Methodology module are typical of the students who are expected to enrol for this programme.

However, any student who is in possession of an NQF 7 qualification can apply.

Access to the Internet is a prerequisite for enrolment in the programme.

This SLP will only be offered if there is sufficient interest.

Course Curriculum

At the end of this short-learning programme, you should be able to:

  • explain the research process used in research; 
  • identify and describe the appropriate research paradigm for a study;
  • choose a research method that is appropriate for a research project;
  • write a literature review for a research project;  
  • write a research proposal for a research project;
  • collect and conduct basic analysis of qualitative data;
  • collect and conduct basic descriptive statistics on quantitative data; and
  • collect basic inferential statistics on quantitative data.

Your Instructors

Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management

Department of Industrial Psychology and People Management

Instructor

Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Sunday, 01 Jun 2025
  • Enrollment Closes: Monday, 30 Jun 2025
  • Course Starts: Tuesday, 01 Jul 2025
  • Course Ends: Tuesday, 30 Sep 2025
Research Methodology Online
R 15590
This course includes:
Duration 12 weeks
Focus Area Sustainable and just economies
Accredited Yes
NQF Level 8
Mode of Delivery Scheduled delivery — asynchronous only
Skill Level Intermediate
Start Date 7/1/2025