Overview
Qualitative research seeks to understand the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of phenomena or human behaviours. Qualitative researchers use a variety of methods to develop deeper understanding of how people perceive their social realities and, in consequence, how they act within the social world.
This course will introduce you to these qualitative approaches. More than just studying these methods, you’ll gain hands-on experience, engaging in qualitative research yourself.
What you will learn
You’ll study the full research process:
- Planning to conduct relevant research.
- Choosing the right methods to generate, handle and analyse qualitative data.
- Communicating your findings to the public, the media and academics.
- Focusing on issues of rigour, quality and ethics.
You’ll leave the course equipped to carry out your own successful qualitative research studies in future.
Programme Structure
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:- Describe a range of qualitative data collection methods used within applied health research.
- Articulate and justify the relevance of qualitative approaches within health research.
- Critically evaluate appropriate qualitative research methods.
- Plan and conduct effective, rigorous and ethical qualitative research.
Key information
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Tuition Fees
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Living costs
Aberdeen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.