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Overview
The An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods course at King's College London will also highlight the different theoretical approaches to data collection and analysis, including the Grounded Theory Approach, Ethnography and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
What will I achieve?
By the end of the summer school, students should be able to:
- Understand the epistemological assumptions of qualitative research and key principles and practices of different theoretical perspectives, including Grounded Theory and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
- Understand the purpose and application of qualitative methods of data collection including interviews, focus groups and participant observation.
- Appreciate ethical issues surrounding the use of qualitative methods in health research.
- Understand and apply common skills and procedures that exist across qualitative methods of data analysis.
- Critically appraise qualitative research and understand how to install rigour in the research process.
Programme Structure
How you will learn:
- This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the purpose and appropriate use of qualitative research methods.
- The course is intended to be both practical and accessible and aims to equip students with the skills to undertake their own qualitative research.
- Course tutors will provide examples from their own work to illustrate the application of qualitative research in the mental health field.
- Different theoretical approaches to data collection and analysis will be explored, including the Grounded Theory approach and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.
- Methods to be described will include individual interviews, focus group discussions, observation and content and thematic analysis.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 4 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Sociology View 186 other Short Courses in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You must be a current student at a University or College.
Tuition Fee
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International
1000 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1000 GBP for the full programme during 4 days. -
National
1000 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1000 GBP for the full programme during 4 days.
- King's Staff, Alumni & NHS Staff: £750
- King's Student: £500
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
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