Freestanding course, Master’s level
7.5 hp
Malmö daytime 100%
13 December 2021 - 16 January 2022
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)

Course content

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

Syllabus autumn 2021

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

  1. 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.
  2. English proficiency equivalent to English 6 from a Swedish upper secondary school

Selection

University credits completed 100%

Course literature

  • 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.

Course evaluation

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Contact

For more information about the education:

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This education is provided by

Faculty of Technology and Society

The Faculty of Technology and Society, TS, conducts education and research with a focus on technology and natural sciences, in...

Department of Computer Science and Media Technology

The Department of Computer Science and Media Technology provides research-linked courses and study programmes at first-cycle an...