Course
Course 15 credits • MRSM13
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.
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.
Study period:
spring semester 2026
Type of studies:
full time,
day
Study period:
2026-03-23 – 2026-06-07
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-59550
Eligibility:
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.
Introductory meeting: Tuesday, 24 March at 15.15 – 17.00 in LUX:B152
Teachers:
Miia Halme-Tuomisaari
Introductory meeting
Spring semester 2026
Tuesday, 24 Marchat 15.15 – 17.00
in LUX:B152