Qualitative Social Research Methods
Classes
Friday 04 October - Friday 13 December 2024, 6pm-7.30pm
10 sessions - Check class timetable
Overview
On our Qualitative Social Research Methods short course we introduce you to the theory and practice of a range of qualitative research methods and equip you with the skills needed to undertake independent qualitative research. You will learn how to critically reflect on different methods and assess which may be most appropriate for particular research puzzles and questions. You will also learn about performing data collection in a variety of settings in an intelligent and thoughtful manner.
We will cover:
- approaches to social research
- why we do qualitative research
- depth interviews
- focus groups and workshops
- observation and ethnography
- document analysis
- discourse analysis
- case studies
- analysing qualitative data
- using qualitative data analysis software (Nvivo).
This postgraduate-level short course is ideal if you are a professional working in research or a related role in the public sector or a nonprofit organisation. It may also make a valuable contribution to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Assessment is via a 3000-word essay (90%) and two online quizzes (10%).
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
This short course has no prerequisites.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You register directly onto the classes you would like to take. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early. If you wish to take more than one short course, you can select each one separately and then register onto them together via our online application portal. There is usually no formal selection process, although some modules may have prerequisites and/or other requirements, which will be specified where relevant.