Course Details in 2022/23 Session

Module Title	LM Advanced Qualitative Research
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 37384
Module Lead	Inci Toral
Level	Masters Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	Students taking the Qualitative stream of the MSc must take the Creative Methods for Qualitative Research module OR Students taking the Mixed Methods stream of the MSc must take the Advanced Quantitative Research module
Contact Hours	Lecture-20 hours Seminar-10 hours Practical Classes and workshops-10 hours Guided independent study-160 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module will introduce students to a range of qualitative research approaches commonly used in the fields of marketing and consumer research. These can include interviewing, conducting focus groups, visual research, ethnography, netnography and digital research methods. Data collection and analysis methods will be covered and applied to a range of marketing and consumer research challenges. The module will encourage students to develop creative and analytical approaches to research that can underpin marketing decision making, or academic research. Grounded in the broader social sciences, students will start to develop their ability to apply qualitative research methods and to develop skill in reading and applying qualitative research. This will provide a grounding upon which students can also take the Creative Methods for Qualitative Research module (in semester 2), thus allowing students to develop confidence and competence in developing and applying qualitative research methods. Ethics and responsible use of data will also be considered. The combination of interactive lectures and hands on practical sessions will allow students to engage with a range of cutting-edge approaches used within industry and academia.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Evaluate cutting edge qualitative research methods including an understanding of the ethical implications of such methods. Appraise qualitative research methods to understand contemporary marketing situations, opportunities, effectiveness and understand consumers. Demonstrate the ability to apply and adapt novel methodologies and research tools to investigate complex marketing problems and present this analysis. Critically interpret advanced research and approaches to qualitative data analysis.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: (2500 word equivalent) group report and presentation (30%); (3000 word) individual report assignment (70%). Reassessment: (1000 words) individual critical analysis of the group work report and presentation (30%) AND/OR; (3000 word) individual essay assignment (70%).
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