The online programme will develop your ‘deeper’ understanding of key concepts in qualitative research, so you can critically appraise qualitative research and have the skills to conduct and commission qualitative research in various health contexts.
This introduces you to the theoretical and practical aspects of qualitative approaches in various global health topics. You will learn the practical aspects of qualitative research, including theoretical approaches, selection of research topic, methods (interviews, ethnography, observations etc.), ethics, data collection, transcribing, data analysis, presentation and communication of results to diverse audiences. You will critically discuss, with examples the contextual and contested nature of research ethics and the importance of being a reflexive practitioner.
Topics such as critical review, quality, rigour and trustworthiness will be covered. The programme will be taught using student-centred, problem-solving online approaches, including virtual classrooms, recorded lectures, discussion boards, videos, and peer assessments. You will also have the experience of learning from world class qualitative research conducted by LSTM academics.
Topics will include:
- Qualitative research and epistemological ‘roots’;
- Culture;
- Positionality;
- Reflexivity;
- Ethics;
- Sampling strategies;
- Interviews (individual, groups);
- Ethnography;
- Data analysis;
- Transcribing;
- Critical appraisal of qualitative research;
- Use of technologies in qualitative research
20 Academic Credits - Assessments
Assessments are optional but advise all students to take the assessments to cement their learning and to earn highly transferrable credits.
For an additional fee of £95, you can be entered for full Academic Credits for this course (Masters level credit). The academic credits are offered to provide choice and flexibility to all of our students and students who do not wish to do the assessments will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance. Applicants wishing to find out more about the assessment should contact MyLSTM@lstmed.ac.uk(link sends e-mail).
Assessment is a 4,000 word individual report.
Individual written report:
Students work in small groups to undertake a ‘mini’ research project on a global health issue. Students work in groups to agree a topic & undertake field work but will each produce their own report to include a review of the literature, analysis & interpretation of the data and a review of the ethical issues surrounding the research of this topic. The report will conclude with a personal reflection on their positionality as a qualitative researcher.