Comparative Methods in Political Science with a Focus on Africa

Education facts

Code: ASK297

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.

Entry requirements

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

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Comparative Methods in Political Science with a Focus on Africa

  Dalarna University

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 22 February 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %