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SP9100 Qualitative Methods and Analytical Strategies Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Kvalitativ metode og analysestrategier
Study programme
PhD Programme in Social Sciences
PhD Programme in Social Work and Social Policy
PhD Modules in Social Work and Social Policy
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Alle hjelpemidler tillatt.

Learning outcomes

Eksamen vurderes med gradert skala med fem trinn fra A til E for bestått og F for ikke bestått.

Teaching and learning methods

  • Yrke, organisasjon og ledelse

    • Yrkesmessige utfordringer i skole, samfunn og arbeidsliv, likestilling
    • Samfunnsdanning, demokrati og medborgerskap
    • Analyse av utviklingstrekk og fremtidsscenarier knyttet til samfunnsoppgaver og aktuelle yrker i et nasjonalt og internasjonalt perspektiv.
  • Forskningsmetode

  • Innovasjon og utvikling

    • Teknikk-, produkt- og tjenesteutvikling
    • Digitalisering og robotisering
    • Bærekraft og etikk

Praksis

  • Yrkesfaglig praksis minimum 5 dager og eventuelt resterende dager til minimum 60 dager.
  • Pedagogisk praksis 0 dager

Course requirements

Active participation supports the development of candidates' understanding of the subject area, and candidates must have prepared by reading the syllabus in order to be able to take active part in discussions.

Participation is mandatory and expected in all lectures and seminars. Only a minor absence may be accepted in certain circumstances after application. In the event of absences that are not approved, candidates will lose their right to have their essays assessed.

The course lasts four or five days, depending on number of participants, first three days, then one or two last day about 10 weeks later. On the last day/s the participants receive feedback on submitted essay from the course leader and fellow students. Each of the participants must provide feedback on essay to two fellow students.

Assessment

Candidates must write an essay of about 12-15 pages, taking their own knowledge project in qualitative methodology as their point of departure. A passed essay is a precondition for being awarded the 10 ECTS credits. If the essay is awarded a fail grade, the candidate can submit a revised essay once, by a specified deadline.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All examination support material is allowed as long as source reference and quotation technique requirements are applied.

Grading scale

Passed-Failed.

Examiners

The essay will be graded by the course lecturers.

Admission requirements

The target group for the course are candidates from the PhD programme in Social Sciences, but it will also be open to PhD students on other programs who wish to study the field in depth.

Internal candidates register the course in their Studentweb and send a summary, maximum one page, of their project to the PhD administration.

External candidates apply through the Søknadsweb. The following documentation must be enclosed:

1. Confirmation on admission to a PhD program 2. Summary of your research proposal (approx.one page) and how this PhD course will be relevant for your research project

Maximum number of participants is 20.

Ranking of applicants:

If there are many applicants, the following are prioritized: candidates in the doctoral program in social sciences, candidates at the research school CEDIC, candidates at OsloMet, then PhD candidates outside OsloMet.

Course contact person

Professor Marit Haldar og førsteamanuensis Wenche Bekken