Mixed Methods Research

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 6105
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Course ID
202006
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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
Ruth Aston
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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
Yes

Course overview

This course offers an introduction to both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, delving into theoretical perspectives and practical methods. The primary focus is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to discern the appropriateness of various basic qualitative and quantitative techniques and apply these to the collection and analysis of research data. Through critical examination, students will gain the ability to evaluate the relevance of these approaches in designing their own research endeavours. The course is divided into two halves with the first focusing on quantitative methodologies and the second on qualitative methodologies.

  • Quantitative
  • Qualitative

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand the theoretical and conceptual underpinnings of qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods research.
  • Determine appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodological approaches in relation to specific educational problems.
  • Demonstrate competency in collecting, organising and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data.
  • Present and discuss the findings of qualitative and quantitative research to different audiences in a variety of formats.

Availability

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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

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 21907
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35
8 May - 29 May Friday 12:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Charles Todd, SCT1-35

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 21908
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 13 Mar Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
27 Mar - 10 Apr Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
8 May - 29 May Friday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316

Online

Class number
Class number 20220
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

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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 52038
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 21 Aug Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
4 Sep - 18 Sep Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03
16 Oct - 6 Nov Friday 11:10am - 1pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-03

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 52039
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
7 Aug - 21 Aug Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28
4 Sep - 18 Sep Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28
16 Oct - 6 Nov Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Marjoribanks, 1.28

Online

Class number
Class number 50200
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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