View Specification DocumentCEERES Methodologies Summer School CEES5073
- Academic Session: 2026-27
- School: School of Social and Political Sciences
- Credits: 0
- Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
- Typically Offered: Summer
- Available to Visiting Students: Yes
- Collaborative Online International Learning: No
- Curriculum For Life: No
Short Description
This Summer School provides methods training for postgraduate students working in the field of Central and East European, Russian and Eurasian Studies. The classes and workshops are specifically designed to assist with dissertation research. Specialists with methodological expertise from the region will lead practical and theoretical sessions, exploring research design and appropriate utilisation of key research methods.
Timetable
This is a week-long course (Monday to Friday) with sessions running from 10am - 4pm each day. Factoring in lunch breaks, this equates to five hours per day.
Requirements of Entry
None
Excluded Courses
None
Assessment
Students will form peer groups which will be used to assess various outputs. These will include qualitative data analysis, outline-drafts of research plans, and reflective feedback on the execution of specific research methods. Teachers will provide consistent feedback to the students during workshops and seminars.
Course Aims
This course will allow postgraduate students the chance to practice research methods and gain insight into conducting research in the region of central and east Europe, Russia and Eurasia. The course will complement existing research training offered on the IntM, MRes and MSc programmes, but will be accessible to external students with relevant research interests.
Intended Learning Outcomes of Course
By the end of this course students will be able to:
Design methodologically sound research plans.
Identify appropriate research methods for different research projects.
Conduct research using a variety of research methods.
Critically analyse qualitative data from a number of different sources.