Course Catalogue

Qualitative Project 3 ABROAD PSYCH4094

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Psychology and Neuroscience
  • Credits: 10
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Taught Wholly by Distance Learning: Yes
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

The course will introduce students to the practical aspects of qualitative research methods and data analysis. Students will be given a choice of secondary data options to work on during the course. Students will complete a small scale project using this data, and write up the results in a Research Report. 

Timetable

3 hours recorded lecture session

3 x 1 hour online tutorial sessions

Online support via Teams

Requirements of Entry

Entry to Honours Psychology is guaranteed by a B2 average over Psychology 2A and 2B as well as the fulfilment of College regulations.

Excluded Courses

None

Assessment

An individually submitted Research Report (100%).

Course Aims

To introduce students to the practical aspects of qualitative research

To develop skills in qualitative research methods.

To develop awareness of ethical issues in qualitative research.

To complete a small scale project using qualitative research methods

To write an individual Research Report

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of the course students will be able to:

■ Conduct a research project using qualitative research methods.

■ Analyse research data using qualitative data analysis techniques

■ Compose and write up a research report to an appropriate level.

■ Reflect on development of skills in qualitative methods at key stages of the project.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

No exceptions