Research Synthesis for Policy and Practice

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.

• 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:
  • the history, theory and purpose of systematic reviews;
  • systematic maps and synthesis;
  • involving users of research in the research process;
  • enabling evidence to be relevant for policy and practice;
  • primary research methods, via the synthesis of primary studies.

"If you want to carry out a successful systematic review, this is the course for you!"
H Noble, City University  

This module is also available as a fully online course

Entry requirements:

• 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.
• 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