Qualitative User Research: Interview (1cr)

Objective

Qualitative User Research: An independently completed online course introducing the interview method. The method helps to understand users’ daily lives, experiences, and meanings to support design.

Content

Module 1: What is an interview? You will learn what a qualitative interview is, when it is used, and how it differs from other qualitative user research methods. Module 2: Design and implementation (opens in January 2026) This module covers key principles and practical considerations for planning and conducting qualitative interviews, including interview structure and practical implementation. Module 3: Analysing the material (opens in January 2026) This module focuses on analysing interview material and how insights from interviews can be used in design and development work.

Qualifications

The course does not address the fundamentals of qualitative research, so basic knowledge of qualitative research is recommended.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is familiar with the interview method as a qualitative research method. The student completes the assigned tasks satisfactorily.