Research Methods in Media and Communication Course
Gain expertise in media and communication research by designing mixed-methods studies focused on students, social media news, and trust in journalism. Master survey and interview techniques, data integration, ethical considerations, and producing publishable insights suitable for humanities scholarship. This hands-on course equips you to conduct rigorous, feasible research from inception to completion.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This practical course teaches you to develop mixed-methods research on students, social media news, and trust in journalism. You will learn to create clear research questions, design effective surveys and interviews, combine quantitative and qualitative data, address ethics and practicality, and structure a complete research project ready for publication.
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Develop skills
- Mixed-methods design: Develop efficient, robust studies on media effects, student behaviours, and trust issues.
- Survey research: Construct, test, and evaluate surveys targeting students for reliable data collection.
- Qualitative interviewing: Conduct and analyse in-depth interviews or focus groups with students.
- Literature synthesis: Identify, evaluate, and synthesise essential studies in media and journalism.
- Research ethics: Ensure projects are practical, ethical, with clear boundaries and protections.
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