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Postgraduate Certificate in Qualitative Health Research Methods

Postgraduate Certificate in Qualitative Health Research Methods

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Health Studies Research Methods (Science)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

This course aims to develop future leaders in qualitative research. It will equip students with the skills they need to conduct high quality, robust qualitative research. Through face-to-face and online sessions, students will develop excellence in the design, conduct and critical appraisal of qualitative research. All sessions are led by expert tutors with significant experience in research and teaching.

Anne-Marie Boylan (Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences) is the Course Director for this Programme.

This course will suit novices to qualitative research and those who have some experience, but want to hone their skills. It is designed to suit busy professionals and full-time students alike.

Course Aims

This course aims to provide holistic training in qualitative methods, developing students’ ability to design, conduct and critically appraise qualitative research, and their ability to engage with theory and wider debates.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Independently develop, design and conduct primary qualitative research, confidently adopting a flexible approach as per the philosophical underpinnings of this mode of naturalistic inquiry;
  • Critically reflect on their role (and the role of the research team) in the research process, appreciating the consequences this has on the research they conduct, whilst endeavouring to mitigate its impact;
  • Critically engage with all aspects of qualitative research, including various methodological approaches and quality appraisal;
  • Critically engage with theory and wider debate in qualitative research (including on elements associated with rigour, such as critical appraisal)

Modules

This module will provide students with the knowledge, insights and techniques relating to the more advanced aspects of qualitative research. This will include providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical perspectives within qualitative research designs, specific qualitative methodologies and analyses, advanced data collection methods and complex issues in qualitative research (e.g. critical appraisal). Students will be taught the knowledge and skills needed to critically engage with complex concepts relevant to the more advanced aspects of qualitative research.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,695

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£7,695

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in any relevant subject. A good master's level qualification is usually required.