An Introduction to Qualitative Methods

About

This course, run over six half-day online sessions, introduces learners to key principles in research design and strategy, including topics such as: theoretical and epistemological foundations in qualitative health research; developing a research question; key qualitative methodologies; collecting, analysing and interpreting qualitative data; and rigour in qualitative research. 

The course will take place over six sessions (all 09:30-12:30):

  • Monday 22 September 2025
  • Wednesday 24 September 2025
  • Monday 29 September 2025
  • Wednesday 01 October 2025
  • Monday 06 October 2025
  • Wednesday 08 October 2025

 

Learning objectives

  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role of qualitative research in healthcare practice.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the significance of different theoretical and epistemological positions in research and its application to qualitative research (e.g. research design, methodological and analytical choices).
  • Demonstrate a critical understanding and application of the main qualitative research methodologies used to gather evidence in health and social care
  • Critically appraise and apply key research methods used in data collection in qualitative research.
  • Identify and understand the role of different sampling and data collection methods in qualitative research.
  • Critically appraise and apply research methods used in data analysis and interpretation in qualitative research.
  • Evaluate and critically appraise rigour in qualitative research design