Course overview
This course provides students with an introduction to a range of qualitative research methods and clarifies these in relation to qualitative methodologies, theoretical perspectives and philosophical debates. The course also addresses data analysis and complex questions of validity and reliability in qualitative approaches.
Course learning outcomes
- Knowledge and understanding of qualitative approaches to research.
- An understanding of the relationship between qualitative research, methodology, methods, and theory.
- An understanding of qualitative research processes.
- A critical understanding of thebenefits and challengesof qualitative research.