Master Award in
Qualitative Research Methodology
Master Award could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fees to Master’s programs of UKeU and/or Partner University.
Master Award in Qualitative Research Methodology
The aim of this award is to acquaint learners with the qualitative paradigm of psychology and different qualitative research methods and to provide them with an understanding of the uses and applications of qualitative methods in research.
Could transfer 20 credits and 50% tuition fee to the Master of Psychology of UKeU.
Learning Outcomes:
1. Understand the qualitative paradigm of psychology and qualitative research.
- 1.1 Evaluate the conceptual foundations, issues and nature of paradigms and approaches to qualitative research.
- 1.2 Design a qualitative research project and analyse the issues relating to reflexivity, subjectivity and reflectivity.
2. Understand the features, purposes and application of various qualitative research methods.
- 2.1 Evaluate the types of qualitative methods of research interviews, focus group discussions and ethnography.
- 2.2 Evaluate the grounded theory, life story research and cooperative inquiry.
- 2.3 Determine the exact type of qualitative research method.
3. Understand the concept of qualitative studies in relation to other studies.
- 3.1 Create and justify links between qualitative research and feminist research.
- 3.2 Use the techniques of discourse analysis and narrative analysis to draw justified conclusions.
Topics:
Qualitative Paradigm
Course Coverage:
- Understanding the qualitative research paradigm; characteristics of qualitative research; differences between qualitative and quantitative paradigms; philosophical foundations including constructivism and interpretivism.
Qualitative Research Methods
Course Coverage:
- Exploration of key qualitative methods including interviews, focus groups, ethnography, case studies, and content analysis; data collection techniques and tools; ethical considerations in qualitative research.
Application of Qualitative Research Method
Course Coverage:
- Practical applications of qualitative research in various fields; designing and conducting qualitative studies; integrating qualitative methods in mixed-methods research; case examples.
Research Design
Course Coverage:
- Developing a qualitative research design; formulating research questions; selecting participants; sampling strategies; ensuring validity and reliability in qualitative research.
Critical Analysis of Evidence
Course Coverage:
- Evaluating qualitative data; identifying patterns, themes, and narratives; techniques for coding and analysis; assessing the credibility, transferability, and dependability of evidence.
Indicative reading list
- Hesse-Biber, S. N., & Leavy, P. (2011). The practice of qualitative research. Los Angeles: SAGE. (Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 for Unit 1, chapter 7 for focus group (Unit 2), chapter 8 for ethnography (Unit 2), chapter 5 for Interview (Unit 2) )
- Silverman, D. (1998) Qualitative Research: Theory, Method and Practice. 2nd edition, New Delhi: Sage Publications (Chapter 10- focus group research (Unit 2) )
- Smith, J. A. (2008). Qualitative psychology: A practical guide to research methods.
- London: SAGE Publications. (Chapter 1 and 2 for Unit 1-conceptual foundations, chapter 4: Grounded theory (Unit 3), Chapter 8: cooperative inquiry (Unit 3), chapter 9: focus group (Unit 2), Chapter 5 for Narrative Analysis (Unit 4), Chapter 7 for Discourse Analysis (Unit 4))
- Smith, J. A., Harré, R., & Langenhove, L. (1995). Rethinking methods in psychology.
- London: Sage Publications. (Chapter 2 for interview (Unit 2), chapter 3 for grounded theory (Unit 3), chapter 9: co-operative inquiry (Unit 3), Chapter 4: Life story research (Unit 3), Chapter 6 for Discourse Analysis (Unit 4))
- Wickramasinghe, M. (2009). Feminist Research Methodology: Making Meaning of Meaning Making. Routledge (Chapter 2 for Feminist Research in Unit 4).
Entry requirements
To enroll The Master Award, the learner must possess:
- Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or achieved a Level 6 Diploma according to the European Qualifications;
- For a degree from non-recognized universities; The learner should have followed Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) policy of MI Swiss and/or University Partners;
- Learners must be over 21 years old.
English requirements
If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
- Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
The UKeU reserves the highest decision-making authority regarding admissions and may accept or reject applicants following a thorough review of each applicant’s profile, ensuring that only those capable of benefiting from the course are admitted. Qualifications from diploma mills or fake universities/institutions will not be accepted by UKeU and/or Partner University.
After graduating with Master Award, learners receive all certified documents from the UKeU.
Certified Documents:
- e-Certificate from the UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU);
- Hard copy certificate from UK eUni Worldwide (UKeU) (Optional);
- Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Qualifications (APEL.Q) certified from UKeU for credit and tuition fee transfer.
Because the course is accredited and recognized, learners can easily use their qualifications in the workplace and enjoy many opportunities for career advancement. In addition, if you wish to pursue a degree from UKeU and/or a Partner University, all credits and 50% paid tuition fees can be transferred.
The UKeU’ Master Award means:
UKeU Master Award is the award at the master level and is equivalent to:
- Level 7 certificate of Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) of UK
- Level 10 certificate of Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
- Level 7 certificate of Credit and Qualifications Framework (CQFW)
- Level 7 certificate of European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Level 9 certificates of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)
- Level 7 certificate of ASEAN Qualifications Reference Framework (AQRF)
- Level 9 certificate of the African Continental Qualifications Framework (ACQF)
Learners can transfer all credits and 50% of their tuition fees when enrolling in UKeU and/or Partner University academic programs if they wish to pursue an academic degree.
Credits transfer:
Learners can transfer 20 credits from the Master Award course when participating in the Master program. Please see the credit transfer policy HERE.
Tuition fee transfer:
When enrolling in the Master program, graduates from the Master Award will receive a fee reduction equal to 50% of the tuition fees paid for the Master Award. Please refer to the tuition fee transfer policy HERE.
The UKeU Micro Degree course allows learners to transfer credits and 50% of their tuition fees toward full degree programs offered by UKeU and/or Partner University. UKeU reserves the right to limit admissions once enrollment exceeds the set quotas.
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- For Master Award courses, if an entry bachelor is unavailable, learners must demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the relevant field. Please note that a bachelor’s degree is required for the Master’s program at UKeU and Partner University so that you could study Master Award but could not move to the Master’s program of UKeU and/or Partner University.
- English is not a mandatory entry requirement for Micro Degree course, but candidates need to ensure that English is used in reading documents, listening to lectures, and doing assignments. Applicants should note that English is a mandatory requirement when switching to an academic program at UKeU and Partner University.
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