This course will enable you to involve policy makers, practitioners and service users in doing and using research. You will critically engage with the latest theories and debates about the relevance and application of research findings for policy, practice and personal decisions.
This module explores methods for evidence-informed decision-making and how research findings can be applied to policy-making and practice. It will be of interest to policy makers, practitioners and personal decision makers wanting to critically analyse research-based evidence in their field.
The module aims to:
- appraise the research literature about bridging the gaps between research and policy, practice or personal decisions
- consider the research needs of policy makers, practitioners and personal decision-makers
- explore mechanisms for encouraging research based policy, practice and personal decisions
- explore mechanisms for supporting policy maker, practitioner and public service user involvement in research
On successful completion of this course you will be able to conduct and use research collaboratively in order to promote change for better health, education or well-being.
This course complements the introductory course Systematic Reviews for Policy and Practice and the advanced Methods for Research Synthesis
'This course has been well organised and well thought through. I would not hesitate in recomending this to anyone working or interested in policy and research.'
R Smith, Biochemical Society
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.
Module title: Participative Research and Policy (RMSEVI_02)
Master’s programme: MSc in Research for Public Policy and Practice
Name of module tutor: Professor Sandy Oliver
Assessment method (for those taking the module as an MSc course): Coursework
Credits (for those taking the module as an MSc course): 30