Module Code - Title:

SO5042 - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS 2

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

1

Tutorial

0

Other

3

Private

9

Credits

9

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

SO5031

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

The aim of this course is to build on students understanding of Qualitative Research Methods 1 and provide students with a comprehensive training in Qualitative data management, analysis, interpretation and presentation. A strong emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of professional research skills and techniques of computer aided data analysis.

Syllabus:

The module builds on students understanding of Qualitative Research Methods 1 and provides students with a comprehensive training in Qualitative data management, analysis, interpretation and presentation. A strong emphasis will be placed on the acquisition of professional research skills and techniques of computer aided data analysis.

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

On successful completion of this module, students will have: - Acquired professional research skills and techniques of computer aided data analysis. Students will be able to: - Analyse qualitative data. - Use computer software (NVivo) to develop a formal structure for coding and storing data, develop the analysis and assist them in conducting a more abstract and theoretical interrogation of the data. - Compile and present the results of qualitative data analysis.

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

N/A

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

This module will be taught through a combination of lecturers, labs, tutorials and self directed learning. The latest techniques of data analysis will be taught, underpinned by the most recent research in the area. Graduate attributes of critical thinking and collaboration will be enhanced.

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Patricia Bazeley & Kristi Jackson (2019) Qualitative Data Analysis with NVivo , Sage

Matthew B. Miles, A. Michael Huberman & Johnny M. Saldana (2018) Qualitative Data Analysis : Practical Strategies (4th ed.) : A Methods Sourcebook , Sage

Claire Largan & Theresa Morris (2019) Qualitative Secondary Research A Step-By-Step Guide , Sage

Patricia Bazeley (2013) Qualitative Data Analysis , Sage

Other Relevant Texts:

Johnny Saldana (2013) The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers , Sage

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

MASYCSTFA - SOCIOLOGY (YOUTH, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL REGENERATIO

MASYCSTPA - SOCIOLOGY (YOUTH, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL REGENERATION)

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Spring

Module Leader:

Mary.ODonoghue@ul.ie