This course focuses on researching marginalised groups. Hard to access groups such as the mentally ill, prisoners, homeless people, and injecting drug users are either excluded from community surveys or, due to chaotic lifestyles, are unlikely to participate. Issues affecting these groups are often sensitive (eg. drug use, criminal behaviour and sexual experiences) and require a different approach to research. The course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and practical skills to research these groups and understand the issues affecting them. This will be a stimulating course with experts in a range of disciplines invited to share their knowledge and experiences with participants. The course is suitable for graduate students in epidemiology and public health including medical/health practitioners, mental health professionals, community health workers, researchers, and policy makers.