Qualitative Methods (SECU0007)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Sciences
Teaching department: Security and Crime Science
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: This module is restricted to students of the Department of Security and Crime Science.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

This module introduces students to the principles of qualitative methods used in social sciences. It will give them an insight into a variety of data collection methods (e.g. designing questionnaires, conducting interviews, and participant observation) and analytic techniques routinely used by social science researchers and practitioners. On completion, students should be able to appreciate and evaluate the quality of qualitative research they will encounter and begin to understand the principles of creating and implementing effective project plans involving qualitative data collection and analysis.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 4)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 40% Coursework

60% In-class activity
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 64
Module leader: Dr Amy Thornton
Who to contact for more information: scs-teaching@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.

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Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed timed assessments and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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