Available in 2024
Course code

PUBH6210

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

Introduces students to qualitative research and methods for qualitative data collection, analysis and interpretation, with a focus on health research. The course develops students' skills in qualitative research design, appraising qualitative research and conducting interpretive analysis.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Online

  • Trimester 1 - 2024
  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify key features of qualitative research (M1)

2. Describe the philosophical and theoretical foundations of some of the major approaches to qualitative research (M1, M2)

3. Distinguish appropriate contexts and questions for qualitative research in health (M2)

4. Demonstrate critical reflection using examples of qualitative / health research (M2, M3)

5. Differentiate issues of rigour in qualitative research (M3)

6. Analyse appropriate methods for qualitative data collection and analysis (M4)

7. Judge how to construct and write up qualitative research (M5)

8. Critique reports of qualitative research (M1 - M6)


Content

The subject is written as distance learning modules with regular micro-lectures and on-line discussion opportunities. The course content ranges from introducing the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research, to comparing some commonly applied methodological approaches, to options for analysing and presenting qualitative data.

Along the way, the course covers issues such as:

  • The strengths and limitations of various means of data collection;
  • The ethical implications of qualitative research;
  • The trustworthiness of qualitative research findings;
  • Appraising qualitative research; and
  • Writing up qualitative work.

Assessment items

Quiz: Assessment 1 General Quiz

Written Assignment: Assessment 2 Critical Reflection

Written Assignment: Assessment 3 Issues of Rigor

Written Assignment: Assessment 4 Methods of Qualitative Interview Review

Written Assignment: Assessment 5 Reporting Qualitative Research


Contact hours

Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online

Online Activity-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Online

Online Activity-2
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 8 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline