June 2025 Live Online Short Course

The CARMA Generative-AI for Qualitative Research course provides both a theoretical and practical understanding of the rapidly developing field of Qualitative-AI. The course begins by mapping the landscape of AI in relation to qualitative research processes, covering the principles, practices and ethics of using these technologies throughout the analytic workflow. This includes both traditional and generative-AI. A range of tools designed to facilitate qualitative research that harness AI in different ways are introduced and students have the opportunity to experiment with a selection of them, using sample data and their own research materials, if appropriate.

The emphasis of the course is to critically reflect on the potential role and appropriate use of AI-tools. Ethical issues are central, along with how to document the use of AI transparently, and best practices for integrating AI with human interpretation in qualitative studies. We also discuss the future of qualitative research in the generative-AI world, reflecting on the impact on methods of these technologies.

Students will leave the course with a clear understanding of the implications of employing AI in qualitative studies and with practical experience of several tools. The qualitative AI space is evolving quickly, so the tools focused on during this course are subject to change, depending on what is available at the time of the course, but will include tools from across the qualitative-AI space. Students will have free access to all the tools used for the purpose of the course, and will be provided access ahead of the first sessions.