SOC20320 Qualitative Research Methods

Academic Year 2022/2023

Introduction to qualitative research methods.
Learning outcomes:
1. To get an understanding of different research methods in social sciences (learning the methods)
2. To understand advantages and limitations of qualitative research methods (developing an analytical skill)
3. To be able to apply the knowledge to small scale research studies (learning to apply the method)

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Learning Outcomes:

Get an understanding of qualitative research methods.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

22

Seminar (or Webinar)

7

Autonomous Student Learning

99

Total

128

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and four thematic moderated discussion groups 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: Final essay Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

50

Multiple Choice Questionnaire: One MCQ, 20 questions Week 11 n/a Graded No

20

Portfolio: Individual portfolio: each student needs to submit three smaller assignments. All the instructions will be provided in class. Each assignment is followed by a tutorial. Week 8 n/a Graded No

30


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided on assessed coursework as individual comments published in the VLE, in group sessions at lectures/seminars, and/or in person during office hours as appropriate.