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SCQF = Scottish Credit Qualifications Network . For more information see www . scqf . org . uk
SCOTCAT = Scottish Credit Accumulation Transfer
• the core specialist subject ;
• research ;
• practical teaching ( placement ) and
• a dissertation based on your chosen topic of applied research in the area of secondary home economics teaching and learning .
Postgraduate Certificate ( PgCert )
For a postgraduate certificate you will normally complete modules equivalent to 60 credits at SCQF level 11 . Modules will be chosen in consultation with the course leader .
Research degrees
Our level of research activity , matched by success in gaining external research funds , allows QMU to provide a wide range of areas in which students can register for research programmes leading to MRes , Prof Doc and PhD . Part-time research degrees , as well as taught postgraduate courses , offer you flexible ways to continue your professional development . However , you may simply want to challenge yourself and work towards researching an area of personal or professional
interest . More information on research degrees can be found on pages 70-73 .
Master of Research ( MRes )
For a Master of Research you will take taught modules ( 60 credits ) and a research project ( 120 credits ).
Professional Doctorates
Professional doctorates are higher degrees that aim to offer an academic experience to students through which they can demonstrate high-level knowledge and professional skills . These degrees comprise both research and work-based learning modules which currently include : Theory and Context of Professional Practice ; Development and Evaluation of Professional Practice ; and Doctoral Research ( a thesis that completes the doctoral studies , at SCQF level 12 ). Unlike a PhD , which requires the submission of a single thesis , a professional doctorate is awarded for a portfolio of professional work , which would include evidence of accomplishment in each module taken , as well as submission of the thesis .
PhDs
Doctor of Philosophy ( PhD ) degrees are programmes of academic research through which students can study a topic of interest at great depth . These higher degrees are aimed at students wishing to pursue a range of professional career routes , in particular academia and research .
Our PhD programme is structured to train you as a researcher with general knowledge of your discipline and in-depth knowledge of your specialist area . Throughout the programme you will participate predominately in your independent research , but you will also participate in research training sessions and pass competently through key progression stages .
Successful completion of a research programme includes the submission of a single thesis supported by a successful defence of your research during an oral examination . We offer both part-time and full-time opportunities within our School of Health Sciences and School of Arts , Social Science and Management . More information can be found on our Graduate School website at www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / postgraduateresearch-study / graduate-school-anddoctoral-research /
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