Between counselling and research 2: Qualitative Research Design and Methods (P02131)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HEA-P-QRDM

This course examines key issues in the design and methods of qualitative research projects undertaken in counselling studies. The topics covered will vary from year to year to accommodate the particular interests of students but will usually include at least some of the following: conceptualising qualitative research; conducting and analysing research interviews, using and analysing personal narratives, conducting and analysing participatory and observational methods, using and and analysing documentary sources.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Counselling Studies, (School of Health in Social Science, Schedule D)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Wednesday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should be able to
- identify and conceptualise the processes involved in designing and undertaking research in counselling studies
- critically assess the relevance of different methods of data collection and data analysis to specific research topics in counselling studies
- synthesise discussions about research methods relevant to specific research topics in counselling studies
- critically assess methods of conducting and analysing research interviews
- critically assess the use of personal narratives in counselling research
- appreciate the relevance of documentary sources for research in counselling studies