Module overview
Aims and Objectives
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.
Syllabus
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.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Teaching methods include:
Online delivery only
Online lectures including trigger-questions.
Learning activities include:
Online lectures and independent study.
Type | Hours |
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Lecture | 18 |
Independent Study | 132 |
Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Lewis-Beck, M.S., Bryman, A. & Futing Liao, T. (eds) (2004). The Sage Encyclopedia of Social Science Research Methods. Thousand Oaks, California: Sage.
Silverman, D. (2013). Doing Qualitative Research. London: Sage.
Clark et al. (eds) (2021). Bryman's Social Research Methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Essay | 100% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Essay | 100% |