Qualitative Methods in Psychology Field of study: Psychology
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025

Module name: Qualitative Methods in Psychology
Module code: W3-PS-MJP
Programme code: W3-SMPS19.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: depending on the choice
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 4
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The subject "Qualitative Methods in Psychology" is designed to introduce students to the field of qualitative research techniques used in psychology. Training in this area is aimed at developing the ability to conduct in-depth, individualized research that takes into account the subjective experiences of the subjects. The main content of the course includes an introduction to qualitative methods, an understanding of their goals and objectives, and their use in research practice. Students will learn about various techniques such as interviews, observations, case studies and content analysis. They will have the opportunity to learn and practice qualitative data analysis techniques, such as open and axial coding, as well as understand the ethical issues associated with these methods. The goal of the course, therefore, is to develop the competencies necessary to conduct qualitative psychological research, enabling a deeper understanding of human experience and behavior.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Jest gotów do krytycznej oceny posiadanej wiedzy i nowych informacji z zakresu psychologii [PS_K_1_1]
 PS_K_1 [3/5]
Potrafi wykorzystywać posiadaną wiedzę w procesie diagnozy psychologicznej, dobierając właściwe metody i narzędzia poznania człowieka [PS_U_4_1]
 PS_U_4 [3/5]
Potrafi wykorzystywać posiadaną wiedzę w procesie dostosowania metod jakościowych do aktualnych wymogów procesu poznania funkcjonowania psychicznego człowieka [PS_U_5_2]
 PS_U_5 [3/5]
W pogłębionym stopniu zna i rozumie metody jakościowej analizy funkcjonowania człowieka oraz zasady jej wykorzystania [PS_W_3_10]
 PS_W_3 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [2] 30 Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – educational games [b03] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Activating method – flipped classroom [b09] 
Video show [c02] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Observation [e06] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work PS_K_1_1 PS_U_4_1 PS_U_5_2 PS_W_3_10
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Verification / adjustment / discussion of syllabus provisions [b02] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
consulting the content of the syllabus, possibly in the presence of the year tutor or members of the class group, and, if necessary, reassessing the provisions concerning special conditions for class participation, e.g., space and time requirements, technical and other requirements, including conditions for participation in classes outside the walls of the university, classes organized in blocks, organized online, etc.
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Publication of a work/presentation of an activity, also beyond the walls of the University [e02] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities carried out to disseminate (out of class) the effects of scholarly research, artistic, creative, project, construction, experimental work, etc., in the form of a classic presentation, exhibition, concert, projection, poster presentation, media mediated publication, in the digital form and as part of other activities; dissemination using various forms and tools
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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