Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
YKT.241
Qualitative Research Methods, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Course code
YKT.241Language of learning
Finnish, EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Intermediate studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Mari KorpelaResponsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Social Sciences Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
Ethics
Content
The module discusses qualitative research methods through lectures and through students’ own course assignments. Each method is discussed through lectures and assignments, which offer the basic knowledge and skills regarding their background, applications, practices and the practical tools that are relevant to them. The methods discussed in the module include, for example, ethnography, visual methods, narrative methods, interviews, content analysis and discourse analysis.
Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Further information
Equivalences
Kokonaisuudet, joihin opintojakso kuuluu
Completion option 1
Participation in teaching
Scheduled online teaching, Online-oriented blended teaching
25.08.2026 – 20.10.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Contact teaching
05.01.2027 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Contact teaching
12.01.2027 – 25.02.2027
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Open University completion options
The course is also available at the Open University