RESEARCH METHODS

Course Code

LE 3520

Credit Points

15

Course Coordinator

Dr L Philip

Pre-requisites

Available only to students in Programme Year 3 or above.

Overview

Introduction to land and property research. Traditions of thought in philosophy, science and social science. Research topics and research questions. Research methods and methodology. Project/time management. Reviewing literature, use of bibliographic databases. Collecting primary and secondary data. Interpreting quantitative and qualitative findings. Research ethics. Presentation of results.

Structure

1 one-hour lecture and 1 one-hour workshop per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: in-course assessment (100%).

Resit: in-course assessment (100%).