This course aims to develop your core research knowledge about the what, why and how of research, while developing and refining a research proposal in preparation for Confirmation of Candidature (CoC). The course includes an introduction to the ethos of research for impact.

The course incorporates both cross-disciplinary and disciplinary specific content.

Topics to be covered include:

What is Research? For example, the roles and purposes of research in society and how knowledges are developed and contested in the research process.

Why do Research? For example, the role of research in addressing pressing, real-world problems.

Being a Researcher. For example, your values and responsibilities as a researcher.