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About the Course

This MOOC is about demystifying research and research methods. It will outline the fundamentals of doing research, aimed primarily, but not exclusively, at the postgraduate level. It places the student experience at the centre of our endeavours by engaging learners in a range of robust and challenging exercises befitting SOAS, University of London's status as a research-intensive university and its rich research heritage. The course will appeal to those of you who require an understanding of research approaches and skills, and importantly an ability to deploy them in your studies or in your professional lives. In particular, this course will aid those of you who have to conduct research as part of your postgraduate studies but do not perhaps have access to research methods courses, or for those of you who feel you would like additional support for self-improvement. There is no expectation that you already have a research topic or project in mind when you begin the course. No prior knowledge or experience in research is required to take this course and as such, the course is for everyone. This MOOC draws on a wealth of existing course material developed to support research training across SOAS, University of London and particularly drawing from the Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (CISD). In 2015, the course was nominated for the prestigious Guardian University Award for its innovative approach to online learning. Participation in or completion of this online course will not confer academic credit for University of London programmes....

Top reviews

SC

Aug 1, 2020

This is truly a great lesson for a biggner to learn and understand what is about "Research". The 4 -week lessons helped me to build a clear structure for the procedure of a research purpose.

AB

Sep 9, 2019

very good course. The last e-activity was proposal preparation. It will be good if they add something about sampling in reading materials. Very good experience for me.....I will recommend this course

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By SUNJITH S

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Mar 24, 2022

The course was highly beneficial for me

By Ezenwa A N

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Jul 7, 2020

this is a beautiful course i learnt alot

By Obanor E E

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Jul 4, 2020

Honestly, i enjoyed learning this course

By ANTU T

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Jun 21, 2020

very good... very informative. thank you

By Tusharika S B

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May 7, 2020

Good and systematic approach to research

By Mukesh K S

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May 5, 2020

Very good course for freshers researcher

By Somya S

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May 3, 2020

amazing to develop a research knowledge.

By SANDHYA K S 1

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Apr 27, 2020

The course was very helpful for Research

By Ruchira C P

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Apr 27, 2020

An informative and interesting course...

By Surendra p s

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Mar 22, 2020

It was a great experience with coursera.

By fatma s a

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Dec 9, 2018

thank you very much , i like every thing

By Francisca G G

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Jul 2, 2017

Well structured and helpfull! A must do!

By Anju G T

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May 10, 2016

very informative with depth informantion

By Odoi-Lartey B

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Jan 25, 2016

Very educative MOOC ~

Loving it already!

By Diego P

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Oct 29, 2024

se me hizo buen contenido y desafiante!

By Mr.Santosh G

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Oct 6, 2024

Very clear and elaborative to undersand

By Muhammad S

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Feb 6, 2024

Good and simple course for the learners

By Muhammad A k

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Aug 23, 2023

very interested and full of information

By RUTH M

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Mar 14, 2023

Great Knowledge , applicable to my work

By Dr P S

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Oct 21, 2020

I honestly thank you for your Good work

By Marwin I

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Sep 4, 2020

Very relevant and systematic. Great job

By Krishanaa S

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Jul 29, 2020

Is good for basic overview of research.

By Bacha N R

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Jun 16, 2020

To develop our skills n very useful.

By Hrishikesh d

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Jun 10, 2020

Excellent course, Thank you organizers.

By Reem S

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Nov 10, 2025

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