Researching Media Technology | Malmö University

Freestanding course, Master’s level

7.5 credits

Malmö daytime 100%

12 December 2022 - 15 January 2023

Applications open 15 March

About the course

The course focuses on qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods and research design approaches. Other course themes include philosophy of science and research ethics.

This course is offered as part of a programme:

Media Technology: Strategic Media Development, Master's Programme (Two-Year) Media Technology: Strategic Media Development, Master's Programme (Two-Year)

Course content

Syllabus autumn 2022

Earlier syllabuses

Entry requirements and selection

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree in media technology or in a related field with a minimum 180 European Credit Transfer System credits. Examples of related fields include: computer science, informatics, information systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, media/IT management, game development, media and communication science and digital cultural studies.
English proficiency equivalent to English 6 from a Swedish upper secondary school

Selection

University credits completed 100%

Course literature

Course literature and other teaching materials

Cresswell, J. W. & Cresswell, J. D. (2018). Research Design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches (5 ed.). London: Sage.
O’Reilly, K. (2012). Ethnographic methods (2 ed.). London & New York: Routledge.
Ridley, D. (2008). The literature review: A step-by-step guide for students. London: Sage.

There will be additional readings.

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