Advanced Course in Methods of Social Science

Education facts

Code: SMAAE1

The course starts with an in-depth discussion of the potentials and limitations of social science methods. Quantitative and qualitative methods are treated with a focus on triangulation and different techniques of analysis, presentation and evaluation. Students analyse qualitative as well as quantitative collected data material and apply different evaluation techniques. Instruction is in the form of lectures, application exercises and seminars.

Entry requirements

Professional degree in social care or social work (180 ECTS cr) or Bachelor's degree in social or social care plus: - 15 ECTS cr degree project at Master's level in social work/social care studies, including a course in social science methods. Upper secondary level Swedish B/3 or Swedish as a second language B/3 sand English A/6 or equivalent.

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.

• Advanced Course in Methods of Social Science

  Karlstad University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %