University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 30

ECTS credits : 15

Level : SCQF level 10

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: Tues 11am-2pm

This module offers advanced training in methods of qualitative analysis that facilitate dissertation work and develop transferable skills for future careers. The learning is project/problem based where students gain practical experience working with a range of qualitative data (e.g. archives, media, visual and textual documents as well as interview transcripts). The module provides practical training in a range of analytical and and coding approaches (e.g. discourse analysis, deconstruction, grounded theory). Research data are drawn from a range of areas within Geography and will be used to develop relevant broader theoretical themes relevant to project data.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass GG3207

Anti-requisite(s): You cannot take this module if you pass GG4222 or take GG4222

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 1 hr lecture (x5 weeks) 2hr Seminar (x5 weeks) 3hr workshop (x5 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 30

Guided independent study hours: 270

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% coursework


Re-assessment: 100% coursework

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr L A Reid
Module teaching staff: Dr Louise Reid, Dr Michael Simpson and Dr Matthew Sothern
Module coordinator email lar9@st-andrews.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of, and ability to practically apply, epistemological debates to a range of qualitative data
• Produce rigorous analysis of qualitative data sets
• Apply core geographic thinking to the analysis of qualitative data
• Critically assess issue of positionality and interpretation in the practice of analysis of qualitative data
• Proficiently present qualitative data