Course overview
The aim of Sociological Research Project is to apply students' knowledge and understanding of sociological research, how and why it is done, and to expose students to different theoretical perspectives and methodologies employed by researchers in the conduct of social research. Students will undertake key aspects of a research project from initial design to write-up, including: formulating a research question, designing methods to be used to obtain data, engaging with ethical issues, undertaking pilot fieldwork, and preparing a research application.
Course learning outcomes
- Develop your own sociological research question/s and discuss how they could make a contribution to existing research in the field
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of how to link social theory/concepts to research questions and research designs
- Demonstrate the ability to align your research question with an appropriate research methodology/ies and methods
- Identify relevant ethical considerations for your chosen research question and research design
- Design and conduct a piece of pilot research relevant to your research question
- Analyse research data using appropriate methods, evaluate and explain how this data informs the chosen research design.