Advanced Qualitative Methods for Education Research

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5138
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Course ID
202038
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Chris Deneen
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course will provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in designing and conducting qualitative research in an educational context.

  • Design
  • Qualitative
  • Data
  • Analysis

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate an advanced understanding of qualitative research paradigms, approaches, methodologies, and theories.
  • Explain methodological and ethical considerations, including their own positionality, which must be addressed when conducting qualitative research.
  • Understand the theoretical and practical foundations for different inductive and deductive approaches to analysing qualitative data.
  • Show their competency in reporting qualitative research findings using different dissemination strategies to enhance the reach and impact of their research.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 52025
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 19 Aug Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-33
2 Sep - 16 Sep Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-33
14 Oct - 4 Nov Wednesday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP2-33

Online

Class number
Class number 50209
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21885
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 228
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 228
8 May - 29 May Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Nexus10, 228

Online

Class number
Class number 20229
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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