Westminster International University in Tashkent
MSc in Research Methods
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The MSc in Research Methods at Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT) gives students UK-style training. It develops skills in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods, research ethics, data analysis, publication, dissertation work, plus a team-based community project. The programme combines hard research techniques, transferable skills, applied practice so you can design, conduct and communicate research to academic and non-academic audiences.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles as research analysts, research specialists, senior researchers, data analysts in private, public, nonprofit sectors or progress to PhD. Core skills include research design, statistical and qualitative analysis, project management, policy outreach and academic publishing.
The MSc Research Methods is designed to provide a viable academic platform for building research skills based on international standards and academic rigour. The course will help you build research skills should you wish to improve relevant competencies in social sciences. As a leading higher educational institution in Central Asia, WIUT is a pioneer in introducing the most advanced teaching and learning experience to a diverse student population. The MSc Research Methods course is based on a unique combination of learning and practice in three dimensions important for research: training on hard skills in research, soft and transferable skills and applied research practices envisaged by developing individual dissertation work and a team-based community project that will provide research-based solutions to a real-life problem.
Why study this course?
- Unique course “design”. The course design aims to facilitate simultaneous learning progress on three pillars. Training on hard skills for research, developing soft and transferable skills, and mastering acquired in-class knowledge through practice.
- International standards of research. Research ethics and best practices; quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methods; publication of research findings, all based on international best-in-class standards.
- Research outreach. Ability to conduct and disseminate research for both academic and non-academic (practitioners, public decision-makers) audiences.
The course consists of seven core modules and its structure is validated by the University of Westminster (UK) every five years. This may change, if necessary, in order to adapt to feedback received from a variety of sources.
Core modules
- Fundamental of social science research design
- Research methods and data analysis
- Developing research and academic writing
- Transferable skills and applied research practice
- Advanced topics in research methods: quantitative
- Advanced topics in research methods: qualitative
- Dissertation
How you will study
MSc Research Methods is offered in full-time and part-time modes. Your study activity will break down into the following elements:
- Scheduled contact/activity time (lectures, seminars, tutorials, supervision, and other similar activities);
- Workplace learning;
- Structured independent study, such as preparing for scheduled learning activity;
- Case studies that are frequently used to provide context and to demonstrate the application of theory;
- Workshops/practical classes;
- Group/teamwork as class preparation assignment;
- Student presentations and student-led seminars; and
- “Clinic” type of sessions where you will be able to raise any issues related to the module in the discussion.
Given the rigorous training in research during the MSc Research Methods course, graduates will represent strong, highly experienced and sought-after employees in local and international markets. Graduates may be employed as research analysts, research specialists, senior researchers or data analysts in various industries, in private and public companies. Graduates motivated to pursue an academic career will be well prepared to advance to a Ph.D. locally and abroad.
Thursday, June 22 - Monday, July 3, 2023 @ 18 : 30
