HLTH470-24S2 (C) Semester Two 2024

Qualitative Research Methods for Health

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 15 July 2024
End Date: Sunday, 10 November 2024
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 28 July 2024
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 29 September 2024

Description

Students gain an in-depth understanding of qualitative research through a focus on the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research, common methodologies and approaches to analysing data in qualitative health research. Contemporary challenges in undertaking qualitative research are examined including participant recruitment, working with diverse populations, and rigour across the research process.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:
1. Demonstrated a critical understanding of a qualitative methodology commonly adopted in health-related disciplines
2. Applied a critical understanding of the theory and practice of qualitative research to the design or analysis of a qualitative research project
3. Applied a critical understanding of culturally responsive research to a qualitative research context
4. Critically discussed the ethics of qualitative research, particularly with regard to participant recruitment, research methods, and dissemination of research.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School.

Restrictions

Timetable 2024

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Intensive Block Course A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 09:00 - 16:30 Wheki 103
12 Aug - 18 Aug
23 Sep - 29 Sep
Intensive Block Course B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Friday 09:00 - 16:30 Wheki 106
12 Aug - 18 Aug
23 Sep - 29 Sep
Workshop A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 18:00 - 19:00 Zoom
22 Jul - 28 Jul

Course Coordinator

Sarah Lovell

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Research Methodology Assignment 30 Aug 2024 45% Reflection on a research methodology
In Class Conference Presentation 10% Due 26 and 27 September
Research Proposal OR Qualitative Data Analysis 18 Oct 2024 45%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,023.00

International fee $4,425.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

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  • HLTH470-24S2 (C) Semester Two 2024