Qualitative Research Methods

This subject forms an advanced overview of theories, methods and ethical issues in qualitative research. The subject will focus on the techniques of field studies, intensive interviewing, and case studies. Students will carry out small-scale qualitative research exercises and will present them orally and in writing.

• 1Understand the place of qualitative methods within general research strategies of the social sciences
• 2Demonstrate knowledge of specific qualitative techniques such as case study methods, in depth interviewing and participant observation/field research
• 3Design research by selecting appropriate qualitative approaches
• 4Identify ethical considerations and how to minimise risk in qualitative research
• 5Conduct small scale research using qualitative methods for human and digital data
• 6Analyse and report qualitative findings orally and in writing