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Qualitative Research Methods (5 cr)

Code: MS00CI76-3001

General information


Enrollment

03.12.2024 - 14.02.2025

Timing

28.02.2025 - 25.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

4 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning

Unit

Master School

Campus

Location-independent

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

10 - 30

Teachers

  • Minna Salakari

Scheduling groups

  • Avoimen AMK:n kiintiöpaikat. Ilmoittaudu ilman tätä pienryhmää. (Size: 5. Open UAS: 5.)

Small groups

  • Open UAS quota. Please enroll without selecting this group.

Materials

The learning materials will be published on the ItsLearning platform.

Teaching methods

The aim is that students understand the basics of qualitative research and data collection, know the basic types of interview and its analysis methods and their use in different situations, are able to plan the interview research themselves, conduct the interview and analyze the interview material.

Teaching and learning methods utilize expert lectures as well as individual and group assignments and independent study.

Completion alternatives

There is no optional method of completion for the course.

Content scheduling

The course (5 ECTS) focuses on qualitative research methods through expert lectures and various practical exercises. The lectures and exercises form a comprehensive whole that provides basic knowledge and skills in qualitative methods, their application areas, practices, and concrete tools for conducting research.

The course will be conducted entirely via Zoom.

Schedule for 2025:

28.2. 12:30–15:30 Introduction to Qualitative Research
14.3. 12:30–15:30 Qualitative Research Data and Data Collection
28.3. 12:30–15:30 Methods for Analyzing Qualitative Data
4.4. 12:30–15:30 Ethics and Reliability in Qualitative Research
25.4. 12:30–15:30 Publication of Qualitative Research

The course is intended for Master’s degree students in universities of applied sciences, and students from all fields are welcome to participate.

The first 30 registrants will be accepted.

Evaluation scale

H-5