Political Science III
30.0 ECTS creditsThe course comprises three modules:
Module 1 Political science theory and analysis 7.5 ECTS cr
in-depth knowledge of central problems, concepts and theoretical perspectives in political science. Students also develop their ability to understand and analyse politics, political theory issues as well as empirical phenomena through the survey of empirical and normative theoretical perspectives ingtroduced.
Module 2 Political science method and analysis 7.5 ECTS cr
In-depth knowledge of research and investigation designs and methods. The different phases of the rsearch process is studied along with the choices involved in these phases and how an investigation is planned. Quantitative and qualitative methods for collecting, processing, compiling and analysing data are studied.
Module 3: Independent research and investigation project 15 ECTS cr
Students deepen and reinforce their skills in independent research and investigations by completing a research task, which is presented in the form of an essay (appr 35 pages). The topic is chosen in consultation with the supervisor.
The planned and completed independent project comprises: formulation of topic, aim and research questions, analytical specification and development of the aim through relation to theory, choice of demarcation, material and method, collection, processing and compiling primary material, analysis of material in relation to aim, questions and theory and presentation of the investigation in the written form.
The independent project is assessed on the basis of four main criteria: content, method, presentation and language. These aspects are further specified in special guideleines.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, mandatory seminars and individually written works.
Module 1 Political science theory and analysis 7.5 ECTS cr
in-depth knowledge of central problems, concepts and theoretical perspectives in political science. Students also develop their ability to understand and analyse politics, political theory issues as well as empirical phenomena through the survey of empirical and normative theoretical perspectives ingtroduced.
Module 2 Political science method and analysis 7.5 ECTS cr
In-depth knowledge of research and investigation designs and methods. The different phases of the rsearch process is studied along with the choices involved in these phases and how an investigation is planned. Quantitative and qualitative methods for collecting, processing, compiling and analysing data are studied.
Module 3: Independent research and investigation project 15 ECTS cr
Students deepen and reinforce their skills in independent research and investigations by completing a research task, which is presented in the form of an essay (appr 35 pages). The topic is chosen in consultation with the supervisor.
The planned and completed independent project comprises: formulation of topic, aim and research questions, analytical specification and development of the aim through relation to theory, choice of demarcation, material and method, collection, processing and compiling primary material, analysis of material in relation to aim, questions and theory and presentation of the investigation in the written form.
The independent project is assessed on the basis of four main criteria: content, method, presentation and language. These aspects are further specified in special guideleines.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, mandatory seminars and individually written works.
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:
SVGA50 Political Science A, 30 ECTS cr and at least 22.5 ECTS cr from the course SVGB50 Political Science II, 30 ECTS cr, including the course Methods, 7.5 ECTS cr and independent research and investigative project 7.5 ECTS cr, 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.
Course code:
SVGC10
The course is not included in the course offerings for the next period.