Theory and Research Methods

Education facts

Code: TR3010

In the first part of the course, students learn about various research approaches and research philosophies and their link to research strategies, as well as about research ethics. Furthermore, students are guided into the research process including research problem formulation and choice and design of appropriate research methodology, and are taught about different methods of data analysis. The course concludes with the preparation of research proposals for a Master’s Thesis in Tourism Studies showing the students’ ability to identify and formulate a research problem autonomously as well as to plan for carrying out research, using appropriate methods within predetermined time frames.

Entry requirements

Bachelor Degree in Tourism, Human Geography, Business Administration and 15 credits at the second level in Tourism Studies

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.

• Theory and Research Methods

  Dalarna University

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 28 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %