Courses & Units
Qualitative Research Methods KGA520
For Honours and coursework Masters students and HDR candidates.
Introduction
Qualitative Research Methods provides Honours, Masters and HDR candidates with grounding in qualitative research methodologies and associated methods. Students will develop abilities in framing research questions; developing, critiquing and applying qualitative research methodologies; defending method choice; and the practicalities of method use such as interviewing. The unit is based on an expectation that students will engage in close and critical reading of key texts; participate in class discussion and group work; and position their own research in relation to historic and current trends in qualitative research. Students’ own research will be central to class-based discussion, and students are expected to demonstrate a developing research methodology specific to their own research.
Summary
| Unit name | Qualitative Research Methods |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGA520 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Andrew Harwood |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Winter school | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Winter school | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter school | 3/6/2024 | 11/6/2024 | 24/6/2024 | 14/7/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate qualitative research methodologies relevant to your research
- Justify the selection and application of qualitative research methods to your research
- Analyse your qualitative research taking into account ethics, representation, legitimacy, validity, and trustworthiness
- Frame your research in relation to historic and current trends in qualitative research
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Self-directed reading prior to 5-day face-to-face intensive (10am to 4pm each day consisting of seminars, tutorials and forums). |
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| Assessment | Methodology outline/plan (20%)|Methodology seminar and peer review (30%)|Methodology essay (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings are supplied at the commencement of the unit, on MyLO and via reading lists in the UTas library. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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