Course ASK289

Social Science Methods III - Political Science

15 Credits
Second Cycle

Starts week 3, 2024

After completing this course, students will be able to:

  • independently conduct and present different forms of comparative methods and analyses
  • problematise and critically reflect on different compative research methods and analyses
  • independently identify and formulate scientific problems and choose suitable research method
  • handle research ethical aspects and considerations
Starts and ends:
week 3, 2024 - week 12, 2024
Study Rate:
100%
Location:
Flexible (Falun)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • A minimum of 180 credits on first cycle, including 90 credits in Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Human Rights or Peace and Conflict Studies, including a minimum of 7,5 credits research method with a focus on Social Science and English B/6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School. In addition a minimum of 15 credits on second cycle in Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Human Rights or Peace and Conflict Studies.
Selection :
Guarenteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3GKS
Main field of study:
Online Education
Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
5 online
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
21,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
21,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
Literature List

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Course Coordinator
Jenny Åberg