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Qualitative Research Methods (SOCS0034)

Key information

Faculty
IOE
Teaching department
Social Research Institute
Credit value
15
Restrictions
This module is only available to students on BSc Social Sciences, BSc Social Sciences with Data Science and BSc Sociology/
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

ThisÌýsecond yearÌýmodule builds on methods teaching in year 1, and consolidates students’ skills and knowledge of qualitative research. The module will provide students with the ability to apply different approaches to data collection, generation and analysis. Through the module the students will learn about interpretation and presentation of qualitative data. They will learn to exercise reflexivity, develop an ability to interrogate the research process and findings, and to critically appraise rigour in qualitative research. Topics covered include interviewing, ethnography, visual methods, narrative research, ethical challenges in research, and presentation of research insights. The module also introduces students to different approaches to the analysis of qualitative data includingÌýcontent, thematic, discourse and narrative approaches.ÌýÌý

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 ÌýÌýÌý Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 5)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
100% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
104
Module leader
Dr Clare Stovell
Who to contact for more information
bsc-socsciences@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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