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PU5019: QUALITATIVE HEALTH RESEARCH (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:37


Course Overview

This course provides a sound introduction to qualitative health research. You will consider the relevance and value of qualitative methodologies which respond to current  health agendas. The course introduces planning to conduct relevant research and a range of  methods to generate, handle and analyse qualitative data. You will gain insight into issues of  rigour, quality and ethics, and understand the importance of  engaging with relevant audiences.  The course is delivered by a range of experienced contributors, and you will gain insight into the practicalities of undertaking qualitative research via practical workshops and stimulating seminar discussions.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 10 credits (5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Helen Bedford

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either MSc Global Health and Management (Studied) or MSc Public Health Research (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

- Introduction to qualitative paradigms - Qualitative methodologies (e.g. ethnography, phenomenology, action research, narrative enquiry etc) - Qualitative methods for data collection and analysis (e.g. interviews, focus groups, observation, framework analysis, grounded theory) - Sampling - Rigor and quality - Ethical challenges - Writing and effective communication of research findings

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Written assessment (100%).

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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