Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module, the student should
* have a critical and informed understanding of 'qualitative' approaches to social science inquiry.
* understand the strengths, weaknesses and contextual suitability of different 'qualitative' methods of inquiry.
* understand the different ontological and philosophical debates on which 'qualitative' approaches are justified
* be able to match a research question, theory, and method in a coherent way.
* understand the challenges and techniques associated with analysing qualitative data
* be able to communicate the findings of a qualitative research project effectively
* have a deep knowledge of one or two qualitative research methods.