·   To explore the various ways in which researchers can use qualitative methods to discuss sensitive topics and issues with participants 

·   To identify the opportunities and challenges in using qualitative methods to explore sensitive issues with research participants, with practical solutions to overcome challenges. 

·    To understand the practical and ethical considerations in research design.

Course Description

This course will be open to anyone who is interested or has experience of working and researching groups that would be deemed sensitive.

In this course, we will provide an in-depth understanding on adopting qualitive methods to research sensitive topics and groups.

In this session, we will aim to explore different qualitative methods that will address issues of sensitivity and identify practical ways to collect data and disseminate on topics like identity, deprivation, inequalities, violence or abuse, institutional power, and wider forms of structural issues that are sensitive.

The course will introduce a range of traditional and creative qualitative methods; and how they can be used to discuss sensitive issues through practical examples and in your own research design.

In addition we will explore the opportunities and challenges faced by researchers using qualitative methods to explore sensitive issues with participants, and how to overcome those challenges.