Training Workshop - Supervising a Qualitative or Mixed-methods PhD

Course Overview:

A half-day workshop for supervisors of health-related PhDs using qualitative methods.. 

Course content:

This online course will cover the key issues about qualitative research in health within the context of PhD or postgraduate research. These topics are approached from the perspective of supervisors, enabling participants to better support their students in planning, conducting and writing up qualitative elements of their PhD work. Both epistemological and practical issues will be considered. The following topics will be covered:

• Key concepts in qualitative research and common misunderstandings.
• Ethical issues and applications
• Planning and timings
• Student training and skills development
• Supervisory support for analysis and writing processes
• Common supervisor and student anxieties about qualitative research.

Participant numbers are limited to 25 to enable a more personalised experience.

Who this course is for? 

New or established academic supervisors of postgraduate students doing qualitative or mixed methods research projects in any area of health. You may have some prior experience and knowledge qualitative methods, be looking to refresh or build on your knowledge in relation to PhD supervision, or be new to qualitative methods and wishing to incorporate qualitative work within a mixed methods PhD.

Teaching and structure 

This is a single workshop, lasting 3 hours delivered entirely online via Zoom. The session will run mainly in a large group format, with some use of online breakout rooms to enable participant interaction and tailored troubleshooting.  A small amount of optional preparatory material and follow-up resources will be provided.

Concessions

The cost of this course is £60 per participant and places are limited to 25. A £35 bursary rate is offered for participants from low-income countries or without access to funding sources. Please email us at qhrn@ucl.ac.uk before registering if you feel you would benefit from this course, but cost presents a barrier, providing any details that you would like us to consider.