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Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
KAS.KAA.310

Qualitative Research Methods, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
Course code
KAS.KAA.310
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Anna Siippainen 13.9.2024 - 31.12.2024
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Education and Culture 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Education Studies 100 %
Sustainable development goals
Goal 4: Quality Education
Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

This course explores the methodological and philosophical principles of educational research, research designs and methodological approaches, basic analysis methods and research ethics. The course also guides the student in understanding the structure and process of qualitative research projects. The student practices data collection, data analysis, and the scientific reporting of the research results.

Learning outcomes
Prerequisites
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

02.09.2024 15.11.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
02.09.2024 03.12.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
21.10.2024 08.12.2024
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
21.10.2024 08.12.2024
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
07.01.2025 16.03.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
07.01.2025 31.05.2025
Active in period 3 (1.1.2025–2.3.2025)
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
03.03.2025 31.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)
03.03.2025 31.05.2025
Active in period 4 (3.3.2025–31.5.2025)