The program of this minor consists of research methods (both quantitative and qualitative), statistics, scientific reasoning, and ethics. The theoretical knowledge is put into practice during an individually performed research project. Students who have successfully finished this minor are fully equipped to participate in applied, scientific research in their field of expertise. In addition, this minor offers a solid foundation for graduates who are interested in a Master’s program following their Bachelor’s degree.  

Entry requirements and selection procedure

As this minor is part of the Honours programme, several entry requirements and a selection procedure are in place.

Entry requirements

• You have completed the propaedeutic phase of your degree programme.

• You have obtained 45 ECTS credits from the main phase of your degree programme before the start of the minor.

The selection procedure consists of three steps:

1. Write an application letter outlining your motivation and suitability for taking the Honours minor Research Skills. You should also add:

• your curriculum vitae;

• a recommendation from your mentor;

• an attachment demonstrating your affinity with academic research (e.g. the products of relevant courses (poster, fact sheet, etc.) and/or marks for those courses).

2. The deadline for the first registration round for the Dutch version (semester 1) is at the end of April and for the English version (semester 2) the end of November. Submit your application letter to Ruurd Visser, ru.visser@pl.hanze.nl. Registration after the deadline is possible if the maximum number of participants has not been reached during the first registration round.

3. Following selection on the basis of the letters, another selection round will be held, where necessary, on the basis of an application interview. The outcome of the selection procedure will be sent to you by mail.

Selection criteria

The selection procedure will be based on the criteria given below: 

• Students demonstrate that they are aware of what the minor entails. 

• Students are able to establish a relevant relationship between this minor and their ambitions for the future (further education/future job). 

• Students demonstrate that they have immersed themselves in scientific research.

• Students have completed the propaedeutic phase of the degree programme.

• Students have obtained 60 ECTS credits during the bachelor's phase before the start of the minor. 

The minor falls under the responsibility of the MIRT Examination Board.

Will be published in January on the intranet (blackboard).

Will be published in January on the intranet (blackboard).

• Assignment
• Presentation
• Paper
• Knowledge exam
• Report
• Practical exam

You will need to work in an international interprofessional multidisciplinary team and master the English language (graduation level secondary school). Useful additional personal characteristics for participation in such a team are: an open mind, the ability to listen actively, tolerance, flexibility, transparency in motives, interests and values.

 Language requirements for international students

·       Academic IELTS 6.0 overall

The class has a capacity of 24. The programme is subject to cancellation if the minimum number of registered students has not been reached.