This module aims to provide postgraduate students with an understanding of the role and application of qualitative methods within social science research. The module will include a focus on the issues that arise in the design, generation, analysis and evaluation of qualitative data within interpretive and reflective philosophical frameworks, as well as experiencing of using computer-assisted methods of qualitative data analysis.
Qualitative Methods II builds upon the material learnt in Qualitative Methods I and addresses a range of specialist qualitative techniques, their underpinning theoretical framework and their practical application.
This module is designed to enable you to develop knowledge and understanding of qualitative methodology, methods, and analysis. The module is suitable for students who are planning to conduct an empirical project for their dissertation, or who work in clinical and health research settings. Learning is shared with the doctoral training programme.
This module will introduce students to the practice of qualitative research in politics and international relations. Students will learn and apply key skills involved in gathering and analysing qualitative data, and reflect on the strengths and limitations of different approaches.
This module aims to give students a strong and in-depth understanding of qualitative research methods in political science. It introduces key qualitative approaches and explains what makes them distinctive, what kinds of research questions they are best suited to address, and what their limitations are. The module does not aim to cover all qualitative methods exhaustively. Instead, it focuses on a selected set of methods that are commonly used in interpretivist research in political science, examining them in greater depth. These include ethnography, interviews, the study of elites, narrative analysis, visual methods, and focus groups. A central aim of the module is to equip students with the skills needed to design and carry out qualitative research for their undergraduate dissertation. Throughout the module, students will learn how to approach research design from a qualitative perspective and will be supported in applying the methods and concepts introduced in the module to their own research interests.
The module is aimed at enabling you to understand the principles of qualitative methods and analysis, and equipping you to apply qualitative research methods in practice. The module assumes no previous knowledge of either NVivo or qualitative analysis software training.
This module provides advanced training in the use of qualitative research methods in the Social Sciences, and particularly in the field of Gerontology. It builds on the introductory module Qualitative Methods 1. Indicative topics include ethnographic methods and discourse analysis.
The module progresses through the key phases of qualitative research design and implementation, emphasising the (often iterative) links between these activities: epistemological concerns, research questions, data collection and analysis techniques, and the interpretation and implications of qualitative findings. This module is delivered in interactive sessions taught over 6 weeks. We cover methodological concepts used in applied psychology and provide formative hands-on opportunities for skills development. Sessions are structured to facilitate both conceptual learning and the development of applied research skills. Students are expected to complete pre-class preparatory work and to take an active role in class. The module is aligned with the Research Development Framework (RDF) in the following ways. 1. Knowledge base. •The methods and techniques appropriate for research design •Literacy and numeracy skills and language abilities appropriate for research •How to identify, apply and develop methods and techniques appropriate for research projects. 2. Cognitive abilities. •How to analyse and evaluate findings using appropriate methods •How to recognise and validate problems; formulate and apply solutions to a range of research problems The module assumes basic prior knowledge of qualitative methods equivalent to that provided during an undergraduate degree in Psychology.
This module builds on year 1 research methods teaching. It aims to give students a rigorous critical understanding of a broad range of qualitative data collection and data analysis methods. It covers traditional methods such as interviews and focus groups and documentary research, as well as more cutting-edge tools such as social media analysis and online ethnography. It features an NVivo masterclass for those who are keen to improve their qualitative data analysis skills using the latest software. The module features real world research examples including studies by staff in order to bring these tools and techniques to life. Teaching is partly focused on practical skills but also about learning to critically evaluate the quality of qualitative research The qualitative research methods and tools, students learn about on the module may well be the ones they go on to use in their dissertation, so the module provides an important building block for the final year. As with other research methods modules in the school, the aim is to provide students with robust research skills they can take with them into the labour market.
This module provides an integrated introduction to the main quantitative and qualitative approaches used in political science It equips you with the conceptual understanding and practical skills needed to design, conduct, and evaluate quantitative and qualitative empirical studies. The module covers core topics including research design, sampling, measurement, data collection, and the logic of inference, as well as qualitative methods such as interviewing, focus groups, discourse analysis, and ethnography. You will learn to select appropriate methods for different types of research questions, to critically assess the strengths and limitations of each approach, and to interpret and communicate empirical findings effectively. The module serves as a bridge between philosophical foundations and applied research practice across the MSc Politics pathways.
The purpose of this module is to refresh and build upon statistics knowledge and skills acquired during undergraduate psychology quantitative research methods training. It is divided into 11 sessions that cover a range of quantitative methodological concepts and analysis techniques used in psychology, and provides hands on experience using the statistical software SPSS. The format of sessions include lectures, step-by-step SPSS demonstrations, and formative quizzes and activities to practice what has been learnt.
This module aims to provide you with an opportunity to develop an appreciation of management research in theory and practice. There are two broad objectives: (1) to enhance your knowledge of the research process and enable you to be aware of the problems associated with research, and (2) to prepare you to carry out your own research, in most cases your dissertation.
