This is the second of three modules which focus on research methods. This module is designed to develop students’ qualitative research methods skills and complements the quantitative research methods module. It introduces students to qualitative methods and develops their skills. It sets the foundations for the empirical project at the end of the programme. These skills are fundamental to psychologists.
Students develop an awareness of and are able to critically discuss conceptual issues in qualitative inquiry, qualitative designs and data collection as well as the analysis methods, interpretation and reporting of qualitative research. Students will be able to practically apply this knowledge and there is also a practical focus on the development of necessary skills to conduct qualitative studies.
There will be 20 hours of lectures, 20 hours of practical classes, and 5 hours of unscheduled online classroom.
The module will be assessed through (1) an interview topic guide (30% of the final mark), and (2) a qualitative research report (70% of the final mark).