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
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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
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

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.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

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