Course ASK297

Comparative Methods in Political Science with a Focus on Africa

7 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 4, 2026

The course focuses on comparative methods applied in the context of Africa. The course deals with different types of comparative methods and their main approaches, basic assumptions, merits and problems. The course also covers research design and how methods are chosen in relation to a research question. The course problematises the relationship between the quantitative and qualitative method families and also looks at research ethics considerations.

Starts and ends:
week 4, 2026 - week 8, 2026
Study Rate:
100%
Location:
Varied
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
English
Other:
Only for Exchange Students (Erasmus)
Entry Qualifications :
  • 180 credits, of which 90 credits in Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Human Rights or Peace and Conflict Studies and 7 credits in Research Method with a specialisation in the Social Sciences or Humanities and English 6
Application Code:
HDA-V3NQ3
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

Literature List

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Jenny Åberg