Research Methods

Key information

Application opening date: July 27, 2026
Next application deadline: September 25, 2026
Next course starts: October 1, 2026
Format: Fully online, asynchronous and synchronous
Course duration: 12 weeks
Language: English

Awarding Institution: German University of Digital Science
Delivered by: University of Koblenz
Certified by: ASIIN
EQF Level: 7
ECTS: 5 ECTS (~125 hours of study workload, including course activities and self-directed learning)
Fees: €350

Microcredential Information

After taking this module, you will be able to fully understand the range of research approaches, methodologies and strategies used in research within Cyber Security.

You will have the tools and knowledge by which you can design a research proposal in Cyber Security applying relevant research strategies to collect and test data.

You will know the evaluation methods in Cyber Security for qualitative and quantitative data.

You are able to carry out appropriate research in Cyber Security ensuring an ethical research methodology is employed.

Key details
Subjects covered
Learning objectives

Key Details

Time commitment

(Estimated) Total workload: 125 hours

The module is designed to fit around professional and personal commitments. All core content is available asynchronously for self-paced study, complemented by optional live sessions offered throughout the module.

Exams and assessment formats:

Cyber Security Miniproject presentation (100%)

Subjects covered

Module content

Introduction to Research
Theoretical foundations of Research Methods;
Ethical Concerns (including wrt. the use of Generative AI)
Qualitative Research Methods
Quantitative Research Methods
Other Research Methods, in particular use of Generative AI
Different Research strategies
Research Design and Process
Data Collection Techniques
Interview Design and Analysis
Statistical Data Analysis (incl. Statistical tests)
Research Data Presentation
Cyber Security Miniproject Presentations

Learning objectives

LOs (according to Bloom’s taxonomy):

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:

LO1 (Knowledge): know the range of research approaches, methodologies and strategies used in research within Cyber Security

LO2 (Comprehension): comprehend the tools or knowledge by which they can design a research proposal in Cyber Security applying relevant research strategies to collect and test data;

LO3 (Application): apply evaluation methods in Cyber Security for qualitative and quantitative data;

LO4 (Analysis): carry out appropriate research analysis in Cyber Security ensuring an ethical research methodology is employed;

LO5 (Synthesis): develop capacity for analysis and synthesis of data instances in Cyber Security

LO6 (Evaluation): develop research skills on exploring real-world issues in Cyber Security