- Knowledge of the methods and techniques of analysis of social sciences in geopolitical and strategic matters. - To analyze geopolitical and strategic issues. - To select indicators and measures to evaluate geopolitical and strategic issues. - To synthesize bibliographic material for presentation. - To present information in graphic, written and oral form.

1. Introduction to research methods in geopolitics 2. Quantitative methods 2.1. Descriptive Statistics. Introduction to statistical software R. 2.2. Data processing. 2.3. Linear regression and correlation. 2.4. Logistic regression. 2.7. Cluster analysis. 3. Qualitative methods 3.1. Introduction to qualitative research methods 3.2. Fieldwork & ethnographic methods 3.3. Conducting interviews & focus groups 3.4. Discourse & text analysis 4. Mixed methods

LEARNING ACTIVITIES: - Theoretical and practical lessons using the statistical software R. - Team work - Individual work of the student METHODOLOGY: - Theoretical lessons, with support material available on the Web, to present and develop the main concepts of the course. Teachers will provide students with supplementary material. - Critical reading of documents provided by the teachers: newspaper articles, reports, manuals and / or academic papers, either for later discussion in class, either to expand and consolidate the knowledge of the subject. - Resolution of practical cases, problems, etc. proposed by the teacher individually or in groups. - Preparation of projects individually or in group. TUTORING SESSIONS: - Weekly individual tutoring sessions - Group tutorials might be possible