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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 Luis L S

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Jul 2, 2017

Muy buen curso!

By OSUJI E A

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Aug 12, 2015

very insightful

By صالح ع ا

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Aug 28, 2025

Easy to follow

By Mahesh D

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May 28, 2025

WELL EXPLAINED

By Anita B

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Jan 24, 2025

INSIGHTFUL!!!!

By José A C N

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Nov 14, 2024

Muy buen curso

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Nov 1, 2024

Muy buen curso

By Pola l z h

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Oct 30, 2024

Perfect course

By PAULINA E M G

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Sep 20, 2024

Me gustó mucho

By Hla H O

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Sep 11, 2024

Amazing course

By Kavya

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Jun 30, 2024

Amazing Course

By Shikha T -

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Nov 25, 2023

helpful course

By Qurat u a A

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Aug 5, 2023

very satisfied

By Faheem A

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May 19, 2023

It was awesome

By Muluken K

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Nov 1, 2020

I am satisfied

By Nourhan M

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Aug 23, 2018

helpful course

By ramon A

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Jun 15, 2017

muy buen curso

By Жалғас М

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Nov 27, 2025

ochen pomoglo

By Muhammad k

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Mar 16, 2025

Very helpful.

By Yahir C

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Nov 2, 2024

Bien me gusto

By SRIGIRI S V M

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May 12, 2024

nice platform

By Faiza M T

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Dec 17, 2023

Great course!

By KARTHIK K

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May 22, 2023

A good course

By DANIKONDA S

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Mar 17, 2023

nice sessions

By kanika D

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Apr 8, 2022

Good to learn