Applied Qualitative Research Methods, problems and design

Education facts

Code: SF2323

The course presents and offers practical training in qualitative research methods, including data-collection, design, formulation of research problems, and methods for analysis of material. The course gives an initial overview over available research-methods, their connection to theory, as well as research ethics. The course focuses in-depth several different methodological approaches, relevant for qualitative research in the social sciences and humanities, with an emphasis on text-based analytical methods. The course develops methodological skills through case-based practices in seminars. In one part of the course, methods and design-problems are introduced and practiced in lectures and seminars. In a second part of the course, students apply knowledge of research design and methods on their own research interests, and produce a research proposal as final product.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the course the student should have obtained a pass grade on a 15 credits from a second cycle core course in the social sciences, or the equivalent. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6 eller English level 2 from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Applied Qualitative Research Methods, problems and design

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 4 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %