Research design and data collection 7.5 credits

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The course deals with scientific methodological approaches in psychology including different research designs, and methods for data collection, which is conducted by integrating theory, seminar discussions and practical exercises. The course includes ii) an elaboration of scientific concepts, ii), ii) research designs for qualitative, quasi-experimental, correlational, and epidemiological studies, and iii) methods and principles of data collection, including interviews, questionnaires and tests.

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Autumn 2025
- Research design and data collection
  
  Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
  
  HT25 / Umeå / English / On site
  
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  Starts
  1 October 2025
  
  Ends
  2 November 2025
  
  Number of credits
  7.5 credits
  
  Type of studies
  On site
  
  Study pace
  100%
  
  Teaching hours
  Daytime
  
  Study location
  Umeå
  
  Language
  English
  
  Application code
  UMU-21201
  
  Eligibility
  90 credits in any main subject. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary course English A/6. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
  
  Selection
  
  Academic credits
  
  Application
  Application deadline was 15 April 2025. The application period is closed. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
  
  Application and tuition fees
  As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
  
  Application fee: SEK 900
  
  Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
  
  Total fee: SEK 12,075
  
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