The course focuses on the basic principles and steps of Qualitative Data Analyses, using examples from mainly Grounded Theory method but also other methods . Participants will perform the basic steps of analyzing qualitative data (their own or of a teacher-provided). Moreover, participants will examine and discuss critically various examples of scientific studies that employ Grounded Theory method and other Qualitative methods.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding After this course the student is expected to be able to: Explain and clarify the basic principles and steps of Qualitative Data Analysis. Clarify and appraise the criteria to assess trustworthiness of qualitative analyses using Grounded Theory method and other Qualitative methods.
Skills and Abilities After this course the student is expected to be able to: Perform the basic steps of qualitative data analysis. Present and discuss, in oral and/or written form, the findings of one's own and other researchers' application of qualitative data analysis using Grounded Theory and other Qualitative methods.
Judgement and approach After this course the student is expected to be able to: Critically review, discuss and evaluate the application of Qualitative methods in scientific research.
Form of instruction The course is concentrated to four weeks during the course period. Teaching is performed through plenary lectures, group work, hands-on training, seminars, and home assignments. Teaching is given in English.
- For non-programme students applying as single-course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: health sciences, environmental health or social sciences.
- English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-30427
Application
Application deadline was
15 April 2024.
Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Submit a
late application
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As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
- For non-programme students applying as single-course students, the requirements are 120 ECTS, of which a minimum of 30 ECTS are within one of the following: health sciences, environmental health or social sciences.
- English proficiency equivalent to English B/6 from Swedish Upper secondary education.
Academic credits
Applicants in some programs at Umeå University have guaranteed admission to this course. The number of places for a single course may therefore be limited.
Application code
UMU-F3023
Application
Application deadline was
15 January 2024.
The application period is closed.
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
