Course ASK289

Social Science Methods III - Political Science

15 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 4, 2026

In the course, students study the different types of comparative methods, and their main approach, assumptions, advantages and problems. The course also covers research design, statistical analyses and the way a method is chosen in relation to a research question. The course problematises the relation between the quantitative and qualitative methodological traditions, and looks at considerations relating to research ethics.

Starts and ends:
week 4, 2026 - week 13, 2026
Study Rate:
100%
Location:
Varied
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 :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3NP6
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical

Requirements for Computer Skills and Computer Capacity

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
24,000 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
24,000 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
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