Module Overview

Qualitative Research Methods

This module aims to enable the student carry out qualitative research in a variety of marketing contexts.

Module Code

REMT H3002

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Introduction

World views, paradigms and the practice of qualitative research

The Theoretical Foundations

Post-positivist and critical research perspectives

Methods of qualitative research

Description of data collection methods: grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology, interview research, action research, netnography and online/social media applications

Coding and analysing qualitative data

Methods of data analysis: hermeneutics, narrative analysis, grounded coding, analytic induction

The ethics of qualitative research

Ethical issues and considerations

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Other Assessment(s)100