Independent research project: Digital analysis
30.0 ECTS creditsThe course comprises two modules.
Module 1 Research Survey and Research Design 15 ECTS cr.
Current research approaches in communication theory are treated and students develop skills in writing a research overview. Also treated are different qualitative and quantitative research methods in the field of media- and communication studies, with an emphasis on data processing, analysis and the links between theory and methods. Ethical issues of relevance to research and investigative projects are treated throughout the course. Module content is applied in practical exercises.
Module 2 Independent project 15 ECTS cr.
Students carry out an independent project in one of two suggested alternative areas:
Alt. A
Students develop skills in writing an independent study in a chosen problem area with thematic links to the profile area Digital Media and Analysis, thus providing students the opportunity to enhance theoretical and methodological abilities, including the ability to conduct a research analysis.
Alt. B
Students develop skills in independely planning, designing, realising and presenting a practical research project based on data analysis Students enhance their ability to critically review and assess processes of analysis and strategies for mapping social interaction in digital environments.
The module also deals with how to act and perform in an essay seminar. Supervision is only provided for the course duration. Reregistered students are offered additional supervision if circumstances permit.
Module 1 Research Survey and Research Design 15 ECTS cr.
Current research approaches in communication theory are treated and students develop skills in writing a research overview. Also treated are different qualitative and quantitative research methods in the field of media- and communication studies, with an emphasis on data processing, analysis and the links between theory and methods. Ethical issues of relevance to research and investigative projects are treated throughout the course. Module content is applied in practical exercises.
Module 2 Independent project 15 ECTS cr.
Students carry out an independent project in one of two suggested alternative areas:
Alt. A
Students develop skills in writing an independent study in a chosen problem area with thematic links to the profile area Digital Media and Analysis, thus providing students the opportunity to enhance theoretical and methodological abilities, including the ability to conduct a research analysis.
Alt. B
Students develop skills in independely planning, designing, realising and presenting a practical research project based on data analysis Students enhance their ability to critically review and assess processes of analysis and strategies for mapping social interaction in digital environments.
The module also deals with how to act and perform in an essay seminar. Supervision is only provided for the course duration. Reregistered students are offered additional supervision if circumstances permit.
Progressive specialisation:
G2E (has at least 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
Admission to the programme Media and Communication: Digital Media and Analysis (SGMKV-SGDM) and
Media and Communication Studies 75 ECTS credits, including:
-MKGA02 Introduction to Media and Communication Studies 15 credits
-MKGA03 Text, Communication and Organization 15 credits
-MKGB91 Digital Analysis Methods 15 credits
-MKGB92 Data, Power and Ethics 15 credits
-MKGB93 Data Visualisation and Communication 7.5 credits, and
-MKGB94 Project in Media Analysis 7.5 credits , or equivalent.
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Media and Communication: Digital Media and Analysis (studied during year 3)