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2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
HECS5237M Introduction to Qualitative Research
15 creditsClass Size: 28
If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.
Module manager: Rebecca Randell
Email: r.randell@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Jan (Adv pre 2223), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Pre-requisite qualifications
Registration on to Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Care; OR a first degree (minimum 2.1)This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module is an introduction to the principles of theory and practice of approaches to qualitative research inquiry and methodology.Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate:
1. critical awareness of differing approaches to qualitative research;
2. critical insight into ways of investigating human behaviour, interaction and associated phenomena;
3. critical awareness of structuring models of qualitative inquiry.
Skills outcomes
- Critical observation, interviewing and focus group management
- Critical appraisal of qualitative research papers and associated data.
Syllabus
- principles and practicalities of 'doing' qualitative research
- observation and interviewing in qualitative research
- the use of case studies and focus groups
- critical appraisal of qualitative research papers
- analysis of qualitative data
- ethical issues
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Fieldwork | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Group learning | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Seminar | 6 | 3.00 | 18.00 |
| Tutorial | 1 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Private study hours | 126.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 24.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Students will undertake prepared reading prior to seminars and will prepare appropriate material from module-based workshop activities for discussion in seminars.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Small group and plenary discussions- Reflections in seminars
- Critique presentations.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 3,000 Words | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 12/12/2018 16:33:09
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