1. Understand the qualitative paradigm of psychology and qualitative research
2. Understand the features, purposes and application of various qualitative research methods.
3. Understand the concept of qualitative studies in relation to other studies.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

To enroll this program, learners must possess one of the criteria below:

• A Bachelor’s qualification in Majors from accredited universities;
• Or a Level 6 EQF diploma or equivalent. Level 6 Diploma must be from organizations that are authorized to issue qualifications and have been accredited.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:

If a learner is not from a predominantly English-speaking country, proof of English language proficiency must be provided.

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent;
• Or A minimum TOEFL score of 101 or IELTS 6.5; Reading and Writing must be at 6.5 or equivalent.

Aligned with the program's professional competency framework, students not only follow the official curriculum but also gain access to applied lectures designed to enhance their skills. These lectures enable students to build expertise, leading to a specialist certification upon successfully completing a 30-minute assessment.

After completing the Qualitative Research Methodology course, students can take a test on SIMI Swiss's exclusive platform to obtain the Level 7 Certified in Qualitative Research Methodology psychology in digital format. An optional hard copy certificate is also available upon request.

LEVEL 7 CERTIFIED IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY WILL HELP YOU DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Competency 1: Understanding the Qualitative Paradigm of Psychology and Qualitative Research

• Evaluate the conceptual foundations, key issues, and nature of different paradigms and approaches to qualitative research.
• Design a qualitative research project, addressing the issues related to reflexivity, subjectivity, and reflectivity.

Competency 2: Understanding the Features, Purposes, and Applications of Various Qualitative Research Methods

• Assess different types of qualitative research methods, including research interviews, focus group discussions, and ethnography.
• Evaluate grounded theory, life story research, and cooperative inquiry approaches.
• Identify and select the most appropriate qualitative research method for a given study.

Competency 3: Understanding Qualitative Studies in Relation to Other Research Approaches

• Establish and justify the connections between qualitative research and feminist research.
• Apply discourse analysis and narrative analysis techniques to draw well-supported conclusions.

Students can transfer credits and tuition fees when enrolling in the Master of Psychology program at SIMI Swiss.

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