Human Rights Studies: Research Methods and Research Ethics

Education facts

Code: MRSM13

<p>Are you keen to gain knowledge about research methods in Human Rights Studies? This course offers a comprehensive exploration of both qualitative and quantitative methods, with a special emphasis on qualitative approaches in multidisciplinary research. </p><p>This course provides you with specialised knowledge of research methods in the field of Human Rights Studies. You will learn about both qualitative and quantitative methods, with a particular focus on qualitative methods used in multidisciplinary research. Additionally, you will study research ethics, including principles of good scientific practice, regulations for ethics review, and procedures for addressing misconduct. After the course, you will have gained a deeper understanding of research methods in the multidisciplinary field of Human Rights Studies as well as ethical standards in good research practice. </p>

Entry requirements

15 ECTS credits within the Masters programme in Human Rights Studies (HAMRS), or a Bachelor?s degree within the field of humanities or social sciences with a bachelor thesis oriented towards human rights studies and completed second cycle courses of at least 15 ECTS credits. English 6/English course B.

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.

• Human Rights Studies: Research Methods and Research Ethics

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 23 March 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %