An Introduction to Qualitative Methods AboutThis 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 2025Wednesday 24 September 2025Monday 29 September 2025Wednesday 01 October 2025Monday 06 October 2025Wednesday 08 October 2025Learning ObjectivesDemonstrate 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 careCritically 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 designCourse formatSessionContent1Introducing Qualitative Research (Ontology, Epistemology, Paradigms)2Introducing Key Qualitative Methodologies (GT, Phenomenology, Ethnography, Evaluation Research/Case Studies/RE, Action Research)3Part A: Designing a Qualitative Research Study Part B: Methods in Qualitative Research (Observation, Interviews, Focus Groups, Documents, Arts- Based Methods)4Part A: Mixed Methods Research and Complex Interventions Part B: Sampling (Types of non-probability sampling, size, recruitment)5Part A: Analysing Qualitative Data Part B: Worked example of thematic analysis6Assessing the quality of Qualitative Research, Reporting and publishing qualitative studiesTutorDr Sheila RodgersDr Rodgers received an EUSA teaching nomination for her delivery of this course. Cost*** Note - we offer a £20 discount on course fees if paying by debit/credit card - see below ratesCategoryRate (Card)Rate (Invoice/internal UoE transfer)Student (matriculation details required) £240 £260University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian£360 £380Other Academic/NHS£540 £560Industry£1,080 £1,100There is a cancellation date of 08 September 2025. If you cancel after this date, you will still be charged. Book now: Intro to Qualitative Methods (22/09/25-08/10/25) (link to external ePay website) Back to Education: Courses and events page Sep 22 2025 09.30 - Oct 08 2025 12.30 An Introduction to Qualitative Methods This course introduces the key principles in research design and strategy for qualitative research. Online (Zoom)
An Introduction to Qualitative Methods AboutThis 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 2025Wednesday 24 September 2025Monday 29 September 2025Wednesday 01 October 2025Monday 06 October 2025Wednesday 08 October 2025Learning ObjectivesDemonstrate 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 careCritically 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 designCourse formatSessionContent1Introducing Qualitative Research (Ontology, Epistemology, Paradigms)2Introducing Key Qualitative Methodologies (GT, Phenomenology, Ethnography, Evaluation Research/Case Studies/RE, Action Research)3Part A: Designing a Qualitative Research Study Part B: Methods in Qualitative Research (Observation, Interviews, Focus Groups, Documents, Arts- Based Methods)4Part A: Mixed Methods Research and Complex Interventions Part B: Sampling (Types of non-probability sampling, size, recruitment)5Part A: Analysing Qualitative Data Part B: Worked example of thematic analysis6Assessing the quality of Qualitative Research, Reporting and publishing qualitative studiesTutorDr Sheila RodgersDr Rodgers received an EUSA teaching nomination for her delivery of this course. Cost*** Note - we offer a £20 discount on course fees if paying by debit/credit card - see below ratesCategoryRate (Card)Rate (Invoice/internal UoE transfer)Student (matriculation details required) £240 £260University of Edinburgh/NHS Lothian£360 £380Other Academic/NHS£540 £560Industry£1,080 £1,100There is a cancellation date of 08 September 2025. If you cancel after this date, you will still be charged. Book now: Intro to Qualitative Methods (22/09/25-08/10/25) (link to external ePay website) Back to Education: Courses and events page Sep 22 2025 09.30 - Oct 08 2025 12.30 An Introduction to Qualitative Methods This course introduces the key principles in research design and strategy for qualitative research. Online (Zoom)
Sep 22 2025 09.30 - Oct 08 2025 12.30 An Introduction to Qualitative Methods This course introduces the key principles in research design and strategy for qualitative research.
