Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods in Disasters
- 7.5 credits
- Second cycle
- Main field of study: Public Health in Disasters
- Department of Global Public Health
The course provides students with an introduction to qualitative research and how it can be used in evaluations of health care interventions in disasters.
In this course you will learn how to use qualitative research and how to formulate research questions. You will also learn various methods of data collection, as well as how to plan evaluations of health care interventions in disasters using qualitative data, and how to report and communicate your findings. In addition, the course gives you an introduction to qualitative data analysis software and the practical application of coding, analysing, and interpreting qualitative data.
It is a free-standing course that is taught in conjunction with the Erasmus Mundus Master's programme Public Health in Disasters. That Master's programme has a global intake of students, which means that when you study this free-standing course, you also get the joy and benefit of learning with, and getting to know, fellow students from all over the world.
Application Spring 2025
- Full time (100%), Lecturing in daytime
- Study location: Solna
- 05 May 2025 - 08 June 2025
- Language: English
- Application deadline: 15 October 2024
- Application code: KI-12005
Specific entry requirements
A Bachelor's degree or a professional degree of at least 180 credits in Health, Management and Administration, Social or Technical sciences. In addition, proficiency in English equivalent to English B/English 6.
Selection
The selection is based on an overall assessment of the applicant's qualifications such as previous education and relevant work and/or research experience and letter of motivation. Please submit your CV, letter of motivation, degree diplomas and transcripts of record according to the instructions at universityadmissions.se. Read more on the merit assessment model and selection to the Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods in Disasters. All documents must have reached University Admissions by the deadline for the supporting documents 24th of October 2024. The first selection results will be published at your account at UniversityAdmissions.se/Antagning.se on the 10th of December 2024. You must reply to your admissions offer.Application
The application is made through University Admissions in Sweden.Apply at universityadmissions.se
Fees
If you have citizenship within the EU/EEA, or Switzerland, you are not required to pay application or tuition fees. For further details: universityadmissions.se.
Application fee
900 SEK
Tuition fee
Total amount: 25 000 SEK
First instalment: 25 000 SEK
Payment of fees
Scholarships
Contact
For more information about the course and its outline, please contact:
Anneli Eriksson,anneli.eriksson@ki.se