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Qualitative Research in Public Health
PostgraduateCUR-MPH6012024
Unpack the inner-workings of qualitative research in public health. You’ll look into the assumptions at play with different methods – applying your new-found skills to a real public health issue. Weigh up ethics, collection, analysis and reporting.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Start dates
- 15 July 2024
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Qualitative Research in Public Health
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- compare and critically evaluate different research paradigms in public health
- create, implement, interpret and explain a qualitative research plan
- integrate qualitative research methods into a mixed methods design
- demonstrate skills in qualitative data collection.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This subject will develop students’ skills and knowledge related to the philosophy and practice of qualitative research in public health. Students will explore the different perspectives and opportunities offered by different qualitative paradigms for public health research and apply to a public health issue. Students will explore and critique assumptions and techniques associated with different qualitative research methodologies applicable to research in public health and consider design issues, ethical considerations, qualitative data collection methods, data analysis and reporting techniques.
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- Case Study (25%)
- Fieldwork report of two in-depth interviews (35%)
- Research Report (40%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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