Postgraduate CUR-MPH601-2023

Qualitative Research in Public Health

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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Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

17 Jul 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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.

Topics covered

- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

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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Assessments

Case Study (25%)
Fieldwork report of two in-depth interviews (35%)
Research Report (40%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 16 Jul 23 to 22 Oct 23

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