Awarding body fee of £200 is payable by the learner to the awarding organisation within 14 days of starting the course.
OTHM is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications confirm to a high standard.
Verify the QualificationThe OTHM Level 7 Certificate in Research Methods is specifically designed to develop a researcher’s ability to prepare for different academic activities based on research through the design and development of their research proposal.
Learners will develop a fundamental understanding of practical, philosophical, and ethical concepts of research within the context of an academic environment. The course is accredited by UK OFQUAL and is delivered 100% online with support.
This level 7 online course is designed to be completed over two months of full-time study. However, we accommodate for completely flexible delivery, so that students can schedule their learning around other commitments such as work or family. The qualification is delivered online through our Virtual Learning Environment. Our online tutor support is there to assist you throughout your studies.
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation.Learners are reasonably expected to spend a minimum of ten weeks completing the listed guided learning hours of the qualification after registering with OTHM.The qualifications are criterion-referenced, based on achieving all the specified learning outcomes. Learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. You will receive support once you are enrolled on our online portal to help you reach your goals.
Upon successful completion of this 100% accredited online course, learners will earn 20 credits at the Master’s degree level. A learner can also use these credits to progress to further studies, including progressing towards an MBA top-up. Moreover, as this qualification is regulated and approved by OFQUAL (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), professional institutes or employers also would usually recognize this qualification for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Learners are expected to have English language proficiency of CEFR Level B2, this can be met in any one the following ways:
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Awarding body fee of £200 is payable by the learner to the awarding organisation within 14 days of starting the course. This will be collected from the learner and passed on to the awarding organisation for registration and certification purposes. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
Instant Access to VLE
You can have instant access to the course; once you enrol on the course, you can start studying immediately.
Expert Tutor Support
Our courses are designed to provide a dedicated online tutor support to learners throughout the course for ongoing assistance.
Flexible Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans to suit your budget; pay fee in easy monthly instalments.
Accredited Certification
You will receive your accredited certificate and transcript at no additional cost from our approved awarding body.
The learner must have a Hons Degree, UK Diploma 6, or equivalent in a related field; mature learners must have prior administrative experience. Also, the learner must be 21 years or older at the start of the programme; Must have achieved IELTS 5.5 or equivalent if not a native English speaker.
If a learner hasn’t done IELTS, they will have the chance to complete an English language assessment as part of your application process, which is free of charge and typically marked within 72 hours. By taking our own test as part of the application process, the majority of our learners would find it very convenient to fulfil the English language requirement.
The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) classifies the OTHM degree 7 Certificate in Research Methods at the same level as master’s degrees, frequently used to establish credits for subsequent study.
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will get a degree equivalent to a master’s degree. You can utilise your credits to go to an MBA top-up programme or conduct more research.
