Research methodology

The purpose of the course is to provide the student with knowledge of and experience in research methods in social science.

The course covers: basic epistemology, paradigms and theories used in social science research, ethics and politics of social science research, research designs and their implementations.



Teaching Format

The teaching will be based on lectures, seminars and computer exercises.

Active participation in 2/3 of the seminars is mandatory. In case of absence from, or insufficient participation, in a seminar, the student will be given a compensatory assignment.

Please see the course plan for more information.

The course will be taught in English.

Course manager

Olof Mpumwire Östergren

Assessment

The course is examined through an invigilated on-campus exam.

The examinations will be in English.

Date for examination will be published in the schedule no later than one month before the course starts. More information on examination will be published at the start of the course in Athena for registered students. Please also see the course plan.

Examiner

Olof Mpumwire Östergren and Jonas Landberg

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.

 

 

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Reception by appointment.

Study Counsellor

Study counselling for all study levels.
Contact person for study support to students with long-term disabilities.

Education Administrator, Basic and Advanced Level

Coordinator, Master's Programme in Public Health Science

Director of Studies, Basic and Advanced levels

Jonas Landberg

Teacher

Olof Mpumwire Östergren