In the course, knowledge is offered within longitudinal research methods and questions, together with an in depth understanding of advanced methods of comparative and time-sensitive multilevel research. Furthermore, an in-depth understanding for working with macro, meso and micro-data from survey and register data is offered. Statistical models of focus are within the framework of Structural Equation Models (SEM): Growth Curve Models, Linear Mixed models, and multi-level and comparative analysis. The student will learn how to use SPSS for data preparation and basic analysis and Mplus for advanced longitudinal analysis and models. The focus is not on underlying mathematical theory but on theoretical concepts and practical applications.
Researching the Ageing Society II - Methods in Ageing and Social Change
7.5 creditsResearching the Ageing Society II - Methods in Ageing and Social Change, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2025, Half-time, Norrköping
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Open for late application
Starts:
Autumn 2025
Start date:
10 November
End date:
18 January
Place of study:
Norrköping
Pace of study:
Half-time
Level:
Second cycle
Teaching form:
Distance
Education Time:
Day-time
Number of Mandatory Sessions:
0
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-41004
Number of Places:
3
Specific requirements
- Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
- 10 ECTS credits passed in Quantitative Methods
or
10 ECTS credits passed in Statistics - 5 ECTS credits passed in Social Science
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Ulrika Sund
Sebastian Croné
Susanne Kelfve
Researching the Ageing Society II - Methods in Ageing and Social Change, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2025, Half-time, Norrköping
Apply
Open for late application
Starts:
Autumn 2025
Start date:
10 November
End date:
18 January
Place of study:
Norrköping
Pace of study:
Half-time
Level:
Second cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-41011
Number of Places:
3
Specific requirements
- Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
- 10 ECTS credits passed in Quantitative Methods
or
10 ECTS credits passed in Statistics - 5 ECTS credits passed in Social Science
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 11100 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Ulrika Sund
Sebastian Croné
Susanne Kelfve
Researching the Ageing Society II - Methods in Ageing and Social Change, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2026, Half-time, Norrköping
Starts:
Autumn 2026
Start date:
09 November
End date:
17 January
Place of study:
Norrköping
Pace of study:
Half-time
Level:
Second cycle
Teaching form:
Distance
Education Time:
Day-time
Number of Mandatory Sessions:
0
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-41004
Number of Places:
3
Specific requirements
- Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
- 10 ECTS credits passed in Quantitative Methods
or
10 ECTS credits passed in Statistics - 5 ECTS credits passed in Social Science
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 13500 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
If you have questions about the course, contact us
Ulrika Sund
Sebastian Croné
Susanne Kelfve
Researching the Ageing Society II - Methods in Ageing and Social Change, 7.5 credits
Autumn 2026, Half-time, Norrköping
Starts:
Autumn 2026
Start date:
09 November
End date:
17 January
Place of study:
Norrköping
Pace of study:
Half-time
Level:
Second cycle
Teaching form:
On-Campus
Education Time:
Day-time
Education Language:
English
Course offering id:
LIU-41011
Number of Places:
3
Specific requirements
- Bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen
- 10 ECTS credits passed in Quantitative Methods
or
10 ECTS credits passed in Statistics - 5 ECTS credits passed in Social Science
- English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (Engelska 6)
Exemption from Swedish
Selection
Tuition fees
SEK 13500 - NB: Applies only to students from outside the EU, EEA and Switzerland.