Postgraduate CUR-MPH601-2021
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.
$3,039 $3,289
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Study terms
- 19 Jul 2021
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QS RANKING 2021
13
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
13
Subject details
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.
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- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Special requirements
No special requirements
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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