Postgraduate Course: Qualitative Research in Health (PUHR11045)
Course Outline
School |
School of Clinical Sciences and Community Health |
College |
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
10 |
Home subject area |
Public Health Research |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
Course description |
This course is an in-depth examination of qualitative approaches, methods and issues looking specifically at their application in health related research. It includes narrative research, qualitative longitudinal and multi-perspective research, researching sensitive issues. online researching and different analytical approaches. The emphasis will be on advanced knowledge and practice. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites |
None |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the application of qualitative research methods in the investigation of health related issues. To develop the student&©s awareness of different approaches to conducting qualitative research.
To examine both sustained and novel approaches in the field. |
Assessment Information
Written assignment (75%) and learning log (25%). |
Special Arrangements
None |
Additional Information
Academic description |
Not entered |
Syllabus |
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Transferable skills |
Not entered |
Reading list |
Not entered |
Study Abroad |
Not entered |
Study Pattern |
Not entered |
Keywords |
Qualitative research, social science and health, narrative analysis, multiple perspectives |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Sarah Cunningham-Burley
Tel: (0131 6)51 1943
Email: Sarah.C.Burley@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Margaret Luttrell
Tel:
Email: Maggie.Luttrell@ed.ac.uk |
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