Qualitative Research Methods 2 (DL)

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of different qualitative techniques, and understand when it is appropriate to apply them.
• Understand more advanced theoretical and methodological concepts in qualitative research and be able to recognise their relevance to your own research and that of others in the Social Sciences and in particular, within the field of Gerontology.

Advanced topics in the study of qualitative research methods. Indicative content may include data collection methods such as ethnography or focus group discussions, and analysis types such as discourse analysis or case study analysis. Advanced skills in NVivo software will be taught.

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include:

Online delivery only

Online lectures including trigger-questions.

Learning activities include:

Online lectures and independent study.

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Silverman, D. (2013). Doing Qualitative Research. London: Sage.

Clark et al. (eds) (2021). Bryman's Social Research Methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Lewis-Beck, M.S., Bryman, A. & Futing Liao, T. (eds) (2004). The Sage Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.