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Overview
In this Research Interviews and Focus Groups in Social Science course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll learn how to:
- plan and carry out research interviews and focus groups in a range of settings
- consider the ethics of qualitative research
- analyse and present the information you uncover
The course offers a bespoke, comprehensive learning experience informed by the diverse expertise of social scientists at the University of Aberdeen.
Careers
Completing this course opens career opportunities in fields including academic research, market research, and policy analysis.
The skills you’ll gain—designing qualitative research, conducting interviews and focus groups, analysing data, and understanding research ethics—are highly valued in roles across academia, government, nonprofit organisations, and the private sector.
You will be able to apply these skills to gather insights, evaluate programmes, and make evidence-based recommendations in diverse professional settings.
Programme Structure
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:- Demonstrate skills in qualitative research methods: interviews and focus groups.
- Design qualitative research using interviews and/or focus groups.
- Describe the merits and challenges of qualitative research in social science.
- Acknowledge ethical considerations of qualitative research.
- Analyse qualitative data.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
This course has no formal entry requirements. You decide if it’s suitable for you.
The course is delivered at Masters level. At this level, for this course, you’d usually have at least:
- a 2:2 UK honours degree (or equivalent), or
- relevant experience that supports this level of study.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents695 GBP / full≈ 695 GBP / full
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