Research methods courses from the EPPI-Centre (UCL Institute of Education) will provide you with highly sought-after skills and knowledge, supporting career development in those academic, policy or practice settings where systematic reviews are used and produced.

1. Methods for Research Synthesis: from meta-analysis to meta-ethnography

Fully online course runs from 20 April to 13 July 2015. Deadline for booking: 6 April 2015

This course is designed for experienced researchers who wish to gain an advanced, working knowledge of synthesis methods for systematic reviews. You will learn about, and use, both established and emerging methods (including statistical meta-analysis, thematic synthesis, realist synthesis, and mixed methods synthesis) that you can then employ in your own research. This course will provide you with highly sought after skills and knowledge, supporting career development in those academic, policy or practice settings where systematic reviews are used and produced.

See http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/MSc/mrs for further details and to make bookings. Participation includes free access to our specialised systematic review software EPPI-Reviewer. (http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Default.aspx?alias=eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/er4)

2. Masters programmes from the EPPI-Centre

Enrolment for September 2015 is now open. Further details from: http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/MSc, or, for an informal discussion, please contact the programme leaders Rebecca Rees and Jan Tripney: r.rees@ioe.ac.uk; j.tripney@ioe.ac.uk.

MSc in Research for public policy and practice - Reviewing and using research

This MSc will equip you with conceptual and practical skills for conducting and appraising systematic reviews and evaluating the potential for and implementation of evidence-informed policy. Students can learn at a distance using a combination of online group and individual activities. You will receive support from experienced course tutors at mutually arranged times and written feedback on draft work. Students carry out activities at their own pace and at times of their own choosing, but are asked to complete specified tasks to set deadlines.

MSc Social Policy and Social Research

This MSc provides research-led teaching on contemporary substantive issues in social policy development and delivery, and social science research methods relevant to people working in an academic or policy context. The role of research in policy processes is a key programme theme. Further details from: http://www.ioe.ac.uk/study/PMS9_SPR9IM.html

Our MSc students come from a wide range of sectors, including health care, but also social work and education. To take part you will usually need a second-class degree in health, education or another area of social science or policy, or have another professional qualification e.g. for teaching, police force, health care, social work. If you have other kinds of qualifications we may ask you to take a qualifying test. You will need to be able to communicate in English and have online access (see webpages below for full detail).

A number of the MSc modules are taught using face-to-face sessions for students who prefer this style of learning. All the modules can also be taken as stand-alone courses with or without credit at Masters level. All are quality assured by the UCL Institute of Education.

For more information on all courses and to register online visit:

http://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/Default.aspx?tabid=686 or email d.fowkes@ioe.ac.uk. Our course documents are available in a range of alternative formats, contact the Institute of Education Disabilities Support Office for assistance (telephone +44(0)20 7612 6641).