Centre for Postgraduate Studies
The Postgraduate Certificate in Research Studies is a qualifying program as ‘front-on’ for research degrees for graduates from any discipline who do not have the appropriate research experience to undertake higher research degrees. It is designed for applicants who need additional skills in research in order to progress on to their research master’s or doctoral program. The applicants will learn about research methodology, and the course will also provide the required knowledge, skills and confidence to understand, evaluate and carry out research in any social setting. The Postgraduate Certificate in Research Studies is awarded upon successful completion of the first semester of the Master of Research Studies programme the students complete three compulsory modules to prepare themselves with the necessary skills to understand the practices used in research.
Completion of a MQA approved level 7 Bachelor Degree or equivalent.
MVR 4,499 per month x 15 months
Read educational and social research with an understanding of a range of research methodologies;
Define an issue in their discipline as an investigable research project;
Design a research project demonstrating understanding of the range of research methodologies available, and their relevance to the project;
Undertake a significant research project in their respective discipline;
Write up the results of the research project to demonstrate the capacity to adhere to the conventions of research;
Critically review impact of social research on professional policies and practices;
Confidently engage in academic and professional presentation and communication with others about the new ideas from the research findings;
Evaluate the relevance of research in advancing the discipline/field;
Take independent and self-critical responsibility for own work, guiding the learning of others and managing their own requirements for continuing professional development;
Demonstrate understanding of a range of ontological and epistemological issues in relation to social research; and
Demonstrate understanding of ethical standards of conduct in the collection and evaluation of data in social research.
Accredited by the Maldives Qualifications Authority ( MQA )