QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOSOCIAL STUDIES (PS2203
Module Leader: Dr Darren Ellis
Main aims:
- To appreciate the importance of research in a general and psychosocial context
- To identify and understand qualitative research processes
- To familiarise students with various methods of qualitative research
- To encourage critical engagement with research methods
- To provide knowledge and skills to prepare students for dissertations
Main Topics
- Philosophy and history of research,
- Purpose and application of research
- research terms,
- understanding and applying methodology,
- critical analysis, planning a research project
