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Global health and medical related research have a long history of utilizing a predominantly quantitative approach and as Holeman (1993) has identified ‘the almost sole recognition given to quantitative methods has trained students inadequately, established flawed standards of practice and research, and delayed the development of essential medical knowledge.’ This module aims to re-dress this imbalance and introduce students to the potential, application and transformative power of a qualitative action orientated approach to addressing key issues and ongoing challenges in contemporary global health systems.Ìý

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By the end of the module, students will be able to:Ìý

• design qualitative studies by developing qualitative research questions and qualitative research protocols;Ìý

• collect qualitative data using observations, interviews and focus groups discussions;Ìý

• evaluate innovative qualitative data collection methods including the use of visualisations and participatory learning and action (PLA) processes;Ìý

• apply the process of analysis utilizing a qualitative mini research project undertaken as part of the module;Ìý

• assess these processes in relation to different approaches to qualitative research.Ìý

The module is open to students on the MSc/PG Dip Global Health and Development, other ¹û¶³Ó°Ôº MSc/PG Dip students.Ìý

You will have lectures, seminars, workshops, self-study, tutorials and group work. Moodle will be used for lecture notes and reading lists.Ìý

This is a team-led module that draws on qualitative expertise across the Institute.Ìý

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Selected reading list:Ìý

• Teti, M, Shatz, E and Liebenberg, L.(2020) . International Journal of Qualitative Methods. Vol.19.Ìý
• Ryan M, Giles-Vernick T, and Graham J (2019) ‘’ BMJ Global Health (4).Ìý
• Kuper, A., Reeves, S. and Levinson, W., 2008. . BMJ, 337(7666), pp.404-7.Ìý
• . 2018.Ìý