Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology - Part 1
School	School of Education
Department	Education & Social Justice
Module Code	11 32997
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	N/A
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-14 hours Practical Classes and workshops-6 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will introduce students to qualitative research methods. It will cover all aspects of qualitative research methods, namely: Generating research questions, common research approaches (e.g. case studies, grounded theory), development of research instruments (e.g. selection of appropriate interview questions), data collection (e.g. interviews, observations, journals), issues of trustworthiness, basic data analysis using qualitative methods (e.g. thematic analysis and grounded theory using computer software such as Nvivo), and writing research reports. Students will be made aware of the importance of conducting research in line with ethical principles, such as the BPS Code of Ethics. Research examples will focus on developmental and/or cognitive psychology in Education settings.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Evaluate different research designs used in qualitative research Evaluate different data collection methods used in qualitative research Use basic data analysis techniques to perform qualitative data analysis, and be able to interpret findings Write research reports in line with qualitative research conventions Design studies that adhere to established ethical principles
Assessment	32997-01 : Poster Presentation & 1000 word Script : Coursework (50%) 32997-02 : Research Report 1500 words : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1500 word research report (50%); Poster presentation with a 1000 word accompanying script (50%) Reassessment: Resubmission of the failed component where the overall module mark is less than the pass mark
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