Research Methods in Media and Communication Course
Gain expertise in media and communication research by designing mixed-methods studies, developing robust surveys and interviews, navigating ethical considerations, and transforming data on students' social media news consumption and trust in journalism into actionable, publishable findings suitable for humanities scholarship. The course emphasises practical skills for rigorous, real-world application in academic and professional settings.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This practical course walks you through developing a mixed-methods research topic on students, social media news, and trust in journalism. You'll learn to formulate precise research questions, create effective surveys and interviews, combine quantitative and qualitative data, address ethics and practicality, and outline a comprehensive research project ready for publication.
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Develop skills
- Mixed-methods design: Develop efficient, robust studies exploring media, students, and trust dynamics.
- Survey research: Design, test, and evaluate student surveys to yield reliable data.
- Qualitative interviewing: Conduct and analyse in-depth student interviews or focus groups.
- Literature synthesis: Locate, evaluate, and synthesise essential studies in media and journalism.
- Research ethics: Create practical, ethical research plans with clear boundaries and protections.
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