This qualification develops advanced research skills for academically based management research, enabling learners to design a robust research proposal and critically apply philosophical, practical...
This Ofqual-regulated Level 7 qualification is designed around one mandatory unit and focuses on developing academically based research capability through structured coursework assessment.
Ofqual regulated qualification on the RQF
Level 7 qualification equivalent in level to master's study
20 credits on successful completion
100 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
200 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
Assessed by coursework with Pass/Fail grading
The OTHM Level 7 Certificate in Research Methods is designed to develop learners' ability to prepare for academically based management research through the development and design of a research proposal. It builds critical understanding of the philosophical, practical and ethical concepts of research within a relevant environment.
Develops the ability to prepare for academically based management research
Focuses on the development and design of a research proposal
Builds critical understanding of philosophical research concepts
Strengthens practical and ethical understanding of research
Supports progression to further study at master's level
May be recognised by employers or professional institutes for CPD
Learners will gain the knowledge and skills required to scope, justify, review and design research effectively, culminating in a structured research proposal aligned to appropriate methodological and ethical expectations.
Develop research approaches in a suitable context
Appraise research problems for investigation
Develop and justify appropriate research aims and objectives within a defined scope and timeframe
Critically review literature on a business research topic
Design and justify business research methodologies within agreed ethical guidelines
Develop a research proposal using appropriate qualitative and quantitative data techniques
This qualification is intended for learners preparing for advanced academic or applied management research and for those seeking progression to further postgraduate study or recognised professional development.
Graduates holding a related honours degree
Learners with a UK Level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification
Mature learners with relevant management experience
Learners preparing for master's-level study
Professionals seeking formal research methods development
Individuals needing a structured foundation for research proposal writing
Entry is intended for appropriately qualified or experienced adult learners who can study at Level 7 and, where relevant, demonstrate English language competence.
An honours degree in a related subject, a UK Level 6 diploma, or an equivalent overseas qualification
Mature learners with management experience may be accepted; learners must be 21 or older and non-majority English-speaking applicants must provide evidence of English language competency
Assessment is coursework-based and designed to confirm achievement of all learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the mandatory unit.
All units are internally assessed by the centre
Assessment is externally verified by OTHM
Learners must achieve all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to pass
The mandatory unit is assessed through a Research Proposal of approximately 2500 words
Successful completion provides master's-level credit and supports academic and professional progression in research-focused study and development pathways.
Gain 20 credits at Level 7
Use credits towards further study
Progress towards an MBA top-up at London Graduate School
Support Continuing Professional Development and professional recognition
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