PSY-40129 - Module Specification
School of Psychology
Faculty of Natural Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

How do we experience the world? Why do we behave the way we do? Qualitative research has a focus on developing explanations of the human world, for example how we feel or behave in certain situations. Understanding human experience and behaviour is at the core of psychology and helps us interpret and explain both individual and social phenomena. In this introductory module to qualitative research design and data collection you will learn how you can research human experiences and behaviour using a variety of qualitative data such as interviews and social media. Stepping into the world of qualitative research you will also explore the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of methods as well as reflect on the ethics of various qualitative research designs.

This module aims to introduce students to and develop students¿ understanding of qualitative research design covering research philosophy, ethical foundations, qualitative research questions and data collection strategies. The module will also prepare students for analysing data using qualitative research methods.

Intended Learning Outcomes

describe the main philosophical and conceptual approaches underpinning qualitative research and knowledge;: 1,2
design a qualitative project with an appropriate data collection strategy accounting for ethical considerations for the developed research question;: 1,2
conduct a qualitative analysis and report the results in an academic report;: 2
describe and discuss ethical issues related to various qualitative designs and data collection strategies;: 1,2
demonstrate critical evaluation in methods, part literature and the role of the researcher in qualitative methods.: 2

Study hours

Scheduled teaching:
Lab classes 12 x 1 hours = 12 hours
Independent study time:
Asynchronous materials 12 x 2 hours = 24 hours
Asynchronous learning (e.g. lab prep) = 12 hours
Research proposal writing = 31 hours
Qualitative report writing = 71 hours

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment