"If you want to carry out a successful systematic review, this is the course for you!"
H Noble, City University
This course will enable you to conduct and appraise systematic reviews. On successful completion, you will be familiar with the strengths and limitations of systematic reviews and have a critical appreciation of evidence-informed policy and practice.
Module title:
Research synthesis for policy and practice (RMSEVI_01)
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Master’s programme:
MSc in Evidence for Public Policy and Practice
Name of module tutor:
Rebecca Rees
Module description:
The course is aimed at experienced policy-makers, practitioners, managers and researchers who wish to:
- become familiar with the principles of systematic reviews
- read and critique systematic reviews
- learn how to conduct a systematic review
The module aims to develop an understanding of:
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the history, theory and purpose of systematic reviews;
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systematic maps and synthesis;
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involving users of research in the research process;
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enabling evidence to be relevant for policy and practice;
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primary research methods, via the synthesis of primary studies.
Entry requirements:
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Direct entry requirements - Second-class degree in health, education or another area of social science or social policy, or other professional qualification e.g. for teaching, police force, health care, social work.
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Qualifying tests/papers for applicants not meeting direct entry requirements - If you have qualifications other than those specified above you may be eligible but we may ask you to take a qualifying test.
Assessment method (for those taking the module as an MSc course):
Coursework
Credits (for those taking the module as an MSc course):
30