PhD-course in Research Design (DUH225)
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
DUH225
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
5
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Knowledge
The student will gain knowledge of:
- What a research design is
- Different types of qualitative and quantitative designs, and mixed methods designs
- The foundations and the appropriateness of different design in the social sciences and the humanities.
Skills
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Critically analyse the inherent logic of a research design
- Discuss and evaluate appropriate research design
- Reflect on and if necessary revise the design of a research project
- Develop an appropriate research design
General competence
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
- Understand similarities and differences between types of research design
- Identify and reflect on different challenges related to the development of an appropriate research design
- Apply skills and knowledge on research design to develop and refine a research proposal
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Folder evaluation | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
Evaluation will be based on a portfolio consisting of three papers (total of 4000 words +/- 10 %), allowing the students to apply their skills and knowledge on research design:
• Write a new abstract of your PhD project in which your research design is clearly presented
• On the basis of your PhD project, describe and discuss the limitations of your current research design.
• Groupwork: Choose one of the PhD-projects in the group. Formulate a research design to this project where you explore a different research design than the current one.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Kjersti Balle TharaldsenStudy Program Director:
Hein BerdinesenCourse teacher:
Per Henning UppstadCourse coordinator:
Arne Olav NygardCourse teacher:
Atle SkaftunMethod of work
The course will be held as lectures and seminars with discussions and student activity.
A detailed timetable will be available to the course participants at the beginning of the semester.
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
PhD Course in Research Design (DLV225_1) | 5 |
Open for
The course is open for PhD-candidates at the Faculty of Arts and Education and the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Stavanger. PhD-candidates at PhD-programs at other research institutions may also participate in the course.
The course is taught in Norwegian unless some of the participants do not understand a Scandinavian language. In this case, English will be the teaching language.