SD2S113 - Design-Thinking, Research and Project Management 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD2S113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Design-Thinking, Research and Project Management | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Paul Lewis, Wendy Booth | ||
| Module Team: | David Phillips | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100647 - public policy | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The aim of the module is to encourage students to seek out effective ways of using design thinking and research to investigate societal problems and public services related issues.
The objectives of the module are to:
Extend students’ understanding of basic research methods
Develop an understanding of the role of research both inside and outside academia
Examine case studies in relation to research and project management
Identify problems and situations that can be analysed using design thinking
Develop a research proposal for year 3’s dissertation / social impact project involving design thinking techniques and research methods
Consider the ethical issues related to their research focus
Content Summary
This module will allow students to see the link between research and project management, and recognise the usefulness of design thinking. Students will be given the opportunity to use techniques such as empathy mapping, stakeholder engagement, and accelerating the SDGs to consider societal problems and public services issues. They will be expected to engage with critical social problems and to creatively explore potential, practical solutions. This will provide a basis for developing a research proposal in preparation for year 3. For their proposal, students may choose from a range of traditional research methods (quantitative/qualitative); design thinking approaches, or theoretical research. Students will explore the ethical issues around their topic of choice. Ultimately, this module will clarify learning expectations for year 3, improve organisational skills and motivate students to want to do research, and to recognise the importance of research-based knowledge/data gathering. The goal is to maximise civic impact and to relate academic requirements to real-life scenarios.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 40 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study (Including online independent learning) | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Seek out effective ways of using design thinking and research to investigate societal problems and public services related issues. |
| LO2 | Develop a research proposal for a dissertation / social impact project. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | A portfolio on techniques and methods used in class | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | A dissertation proposal/social impact project that prepares students for year 3 | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Research Plan / Proposal / Project/ Log 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |