The course introduces students to the theory and practice of qualitative research methods in sociology. The seminars address issues of research design, data collection and analysis in relation to ...

With this multidisciplinary basis for clinical knowledge comes “qualitative” research, an empirical method seemingly at odds with traditional rules of evidence and with the hierarchy of research ...

Sociology cannot grasp human action in its fullness. It must take the actions of individuals as ultimately given. The predictions it makes about them can be only qualitative, not quantitative.

Our undergraduate program also prepares students to consume and engage in sociological research by obtaining both quantitative and qualitative research skills during their training. Many of our ...

The team is always keen to work with new collaborators. Contact the Qualitative Research Group Lead for an informal discussion Dr Lucy Brookes-Howell, [email protected]. Doing research ...

The first year will introduce you to foundational sociological concepts, theories and methods such as the individual and society, social inequalities and identity, the impact of globalisation, and ...

Qualitative research offers a variety of methods for identifying what really matters to patients and carers, detecting obstacles to changing performance, and explaining why improvement does or does ...

research and publish across a wide geographical spectrum We are 1st for research environment in sociology (Grade Point Average, Research Excellence Framework 2021).

This means that I will graduate having already had experience of carrying out qualitative and quantitative research. Hannah Wilson / MSc Sociological Research student This course aims to educate and ...

Carrie Friese’s research is located at the intersections of medical sociology/sociology of health and illness with science and technology studies using largely qualitative research methods. She has ...

Sociology studies the interaction of people within social groups like families, schools, communities and companies and how this shapes their behaviours and life chances. It explores questions such as: ...