Do you want to learn about Q Methodology? Are you searching for a PhD supervisor with expertise in Q methodology? Are you looking to collaborate on a Q Methodology study?
The Q@GCU team is a core group of researchers from the Yunus Centre for Social Business and Health: Professor Rachel Baker and Professor Helen Mason and Dr Neil McHugh and Dr Jack Rendall. The team has been involved in Q studies across a range of social science topics including; health care resource allocation, health inequalities, poverty, work integration social enterprises, community land ownership, green microfinance and COVID-19.
We have lots of experience and world-leading expertise in combining Q Methodology with survey techniques (Q2S) to measure the prevalence of views identified from a Q study in larger samples.
On this page, you’ll find information about our annual introductory Q workshop, PhD supervision, consultancy, blogs, podcast, publications and some links to more information about Q methodology.
2025 Dates now available
Q Methodology introductory workshop
We run an annual Q Methodology workshop to introduce the principles and techniques of Q Methodology. This interactive workshop is for those looking for an introduction to Q Methodology and is especially suited for people with limited or no prior experience. It provides an overview of the essential steps for conducting a Q study: concourse theory, statement selection, P-set selection, Q-sorting, factor analysis and data interpretation. Previously an in-person two-day workshop, we have redesigned it to run online.
The next workshop will be delivered online by the Q@GCU team over four afternoon sessions:
- 1pm - 8th May 2025
- 1pm - 9th May 2025
- 1pm - 12th May 2025
- 1pm - 13th May 2025
The course fees are as follows :
- £400 for students
- £550 academics/public sector
- £700 private sector
If you are interested in attending these workshops, please contact Neil McHugh or Lorna Buckley for more details.
Q supervision
The Q@GCU team have lots of experience supervising Q methodology PhDs to completion. If you are interested in using Q in your PhD please have a look at the staff pages of the Q@GCU team and contact the most suitable person.
Q consultancy
Do you have a Q project and are looking for expert advice? We might be able to collaborate with you. Please contact Neil McHugh and Lorna Buckley for information on our rates.
Q blog
Q Methodology is feature as Method of the Month on The Academic Health Economists’ Blog check out Helen’s blog here
