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GSBL50050

Academic Year 2024/2025

Approaches & Techniques in Qualitative Research (GSBL50050)

Subject:
Grad Studies Business
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
5 (Doctoral)
Credits:
7.5
Module Coordinator:
Professor Susi Geiger
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Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
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Curricular information is subject to change.

Invalid Option This is a course in approaches and methodologies in qualitative research. It considers the practical issues of how a student might move from the formulation of a research question to an articulation of their ontological and epistemological position to choosing an appropriate methodology and research methods. The course argues for a question-led approach to research: that is, the framing of a research question or problem should precede and point towards an appropriate methodological framework, rather than a method seeking a research question. A variety of research methods, data sources and methods of data analysis are explored. The module is geared towards students who wish to acquire knowledge of, and/or who intend to use, ‘qualitative’ methods in the broadest sense.

About this Module

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.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Specified Learning Activities

36
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Total

126

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This is a literature and discussion based module with practical elements and assignments. A high level of class interactivity is required.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
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Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

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Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Reflective Assignment: Each week you are asked to submit a learning journal entry/reflective blog. While these will not be graded indivdually, they will be compiled and submitted for assessment after the module ends. Week 14 Graded Yes
80
 Yes
Individual Project: In the final week you will be asked to give a presentation on your PhD research project, with a particular focus on its methodology and the learnings you have taken from the course to improve it. Week 12 Graded Yes
20
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Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Professor Susi Geiger Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Olga Loza Lecturer / Co-Lecturer

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Wed 11:00 - 12:50
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