Qualitative Research Methods in Health
Overview
Develop knowledge and understanding of qualitative methods as used in health-related research and develop your skills in the use of these methods.
- Gain the capability to use these research methods appropriately for undertaking research and evaluation both as part of postgraduate study and in your working environment
- This module may be taken to satisfy the research methods requirements of WMS Master's degree programmes, where applicable
- It should normally be taken after Understanding Research and Critical Appraisal and before the Professional Project or Dissertation
Key Facts
Contact: Melissa Parkes / Evon Conway
Module Leads: Dr Bronwyn Harris &
Mary van der Riet
Duration: 5 days
CATS: 20
Code: MH930
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Teaching Dates:
November 2026: 24th, 26th, 30th
December 2026: 2nd, 4th
Assessment
2,000 word essay to be submitted 8 weeks following taught sessions and a recorded 10 minute oral presentation.
Module Dates 2025/26
| November & December |
| 25, 27 & 1, 3, 5 |
Study options
- MRes route: available as a core module on the MRes in Health and CareLink opens in a new window
- Not sure an MSc is for you? Take this module as a Postgraduate Award. Contact us for more information.