Research Design, 7.5 credits
(Forskningsdesign, 7,5 högskolepoäng)
| Course code | 430011D |
|---|---|
| Discipline for doctoral studies | Other subjects |
| Academic school | School of Social Sciences |
| Research area for doctoral studies | Politics, Economy and the Organization of Society |
| Grading scale | G |
| Education cycle | Doctoral studentship |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Valid from | Second half-year 2024 |
Validation
This course syllabus was validated by the Committee for Research and Doctoral Education at Södertörn University on 2024-08-27 according to the stipulations in the Higher Education Ordinance
Entry requirements
Admitted to doctoral studentship
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the doctoral student is able to:
- describe and reflect on various approaches to designing a research project.
- present a proposed research design for their thesis, including theoretical, methodological, ethical and empirical considerations.
- reflect on the proposed research design in relation to a specific research field.
Course content, modules and examinations
The course presents and discusses approaches to research design. Based on literature and previous theses, students will critically reflect on the scope and limitations of various approaches to research design.
Course design
Teaching is conducted in the form of lectures and seminars.
Examination format
Active participation in seminars and individual written assignments. Occasional missed seminars can, after consultation with the examiner, be compensated for with written assignments.
The grading criteria are distributed prior to the start of a course or module.
If a student has a certificate from Södertörn University for compensatory support, the examiner has the right to decide on an adapted examination or alternative form of examination in accordance with Södertörn University's regulations.
Restrictions on accreditation
The course may not be accredited as part of a degree if the contents are partly or wholly the same as a course previously taken in Sweden or elsewhere.