Unit name | Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences (GSoE) |
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Unit code | EDUCM0004 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Sharples |
Open unit status | Not open |
Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in the Social Sciences Research Design in the Social Sciences Core Skills Understanding Educational Research Core Skills in Educational Research |
Units you may not take alongside this one | |
School/department | School of Education |
Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Students will apply these methods and techniques in the particular context of their own discipline.
Module specific skills
Discipline specific skills
Personal and key skills
Lectures/presentations, seminars, group work, use of software and virtual learning environment
Formative OR Group presentation 15 mins Personal and key skills Principles of Qualitative Research design Verbal
Formative (alternative) Essay 1500words Principles of Qualitative Research design Written
Summative 100% Essay 4,000 words Module and discipline specific skills Written
Summative (alternative) 100% Essay & Research Design 2,500 words + 1,500 words Module and discipline specific skills Written
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How much time the unit requires
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independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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