SOC20320 Qualitative Research Methods

Academic Year 2023/2024

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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Curricular information is subject to change

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
Examination: Online exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam Yes 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.

Name Role
Halyna Herasym Tutor
Samuel Scanlon Tutor
Claudia Vlad Tutor
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Fri 15:00 - 16:50
Seminar Offering 1 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Wed 09:00 - 09:50
Seminar Offering 2 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Tues 10:00 - 10:50
Seminar Offering 3 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Tues 11:00 - 11:50
Seminar Offering 4 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Seminar Offering 5 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Wed 13:00 - 13:50
Seminar Offering 6 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Wed 14:00 - 14:50
Seminar Offering 7 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Thurs 15:00 - 15:50
Seminar Offering 8 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Tues 16:00 - 16:50
Seminar Offering 9 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Tues 13:00 - 13:50
Seminar Offering 10 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Thurs 14:00 - 14:50
Seminar Offering 11 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Wed 11:00 - 11:50
Seminar Offering 12 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Thurs 16:00 - 16:50
Seminar Offering 13 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Tues 15:00 - 15:50
Seminar Offering 14 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Thurs 16:00 - 16:50
Seminar Offering 15 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Tues 15:00 - 15:50
Seminar Offering 17 Week(s) - 22, 24, 26, 33 Tues 13:00 - 13:50
Spring