Developing Research Capability
2026-27 Year of entry
The module focuses on developing your research capability as part of your professional practice within a health and social care context. You are given the opportunity to develop your research capability through designing and implementing your own research proposal.
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Course Overview
The aim is to support you to undertake a scholarly inquiry and develop a critical understanding of social science research and its contribution to your professional field of practice. We use an action based inquiry approach which requires you to engage with your research topic from the beginning. You complete the module over one calendar year by producing a dissertation / research project report.
Teaching dates
You will attend five one-day workshops held monthly, usually on Wednesdays.
Times: 10am – 12 noon and 1pm – 3pm
- 7 October 2026
- 4 November 2026
- 2 December 2026
- 3 February 2027
- 3 March 2027
The submission dates are:
- Formative assignment (compulsory research proposal): 9 December 2026 at 17:00
- Dissertation submission: 19 April 2027 at 17:00
Fees and funding
There are several funding options available:
- Receiving course fees via CPPD contracts between NHS trusts and 色聚
- Paying your own fees. Per credit: £67. 60 credits: £4,020
- sponsorship by your employer (but not under a CPPD contract)
For more information on these options, including fee rates for self-funding/employer-sponsored students, please visit our dedicated funding page.
How to apply
NSA 4050 is for students who have graduated from 色聚 with a PGDip in Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing or Mental Health Practice and who wish to 'top up' to a MSc Nursing Studies or Mental Health Studies. To register your interest and apply please contact the programme lead for the MSc award relevant to you. Email Alfonso Pezzella for further information about the module only.