Realist Synthesis Masterclass-Online
December 3rd - 10th, 2026

The Realist Synthesis Masterclass Online is a training course for applying realist methodology to the task of literature review. Comprising 18 hours of training, the programme will include a range of activities including didactic sessions, practical exercises and one-to-one consultations. There are no pre-requisites for this course. However upon registration, participants will be provided with recommended readings for preparation.

The workshop will address the following topics:

How to establish programme and middle-range theories suitable for literature review;
How to guide decisions about the scope of data sources to be included;
How to read and code papers;
How to use data sources to construct context-mechanism-outcome configurations;
How to establish a rigorous, transparent and retroductive line of analysis;
How to conduct a rapid realist synthesis;
How to use realist synthesis for programme development;
How to convey findings from a realist synthesis.

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Module A: Philosophy, Principles and Practice using Realist Methodology
December 3rd, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm (GMT)

Module B: Initial Programme Theories and Middle Range Theories
December 4th, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm (GMT)

Module C: Database Searching; Article Identification and Selection
December 7th, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm (GMT)

Module D: Appraising Evidence in Retained Studies
December 8th, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm (GMT)

Module E: Realist Synthesis Analysis: Coding and Configuring
December 9th, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm (GMT)

Module F: Conveying and Disseminating Realist Synthesis Findings
December 10th, 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm (GMT)

Fee:

Professional: £675 Early Bird** (£775 Regular)
Student: £550 Early Bird** (£650 Regular)
(*Students must have full time student status)

**Early bird ends November 3rd, 2026

Refund policy:

50% Until (and including) November 3rd, 2026
0% After November 3rd, 2026

For queries please contact Robyn at: admin@realistmethodology-cares.org