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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

MU

Aug 18, 2023

best platform for learning. Teaching method of tutors is very good I learnt alot about research method through this course. I am very thankful to coursera who provide me such a wonderful platform

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 Tefy

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May 31, 2020

Great option to obtain essential information about research method

By prasun b

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May 5, 2020

Standalone course to gain the skill to develop a research project.

By Emmanuel C O

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Mar 31, 2020

Great Course...

The video interviews were the icing on the cake...

By Luisina O

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Mar 6, 2020

It was very good, neat, concise, easy to read and very interesting

By Azgard S

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Oct 19, 2018

Fue muy interesante aprender los fundamentos para la investigación

By Ismael V

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Jul 3, 2017

Was a excellente course, the structure is very organized and clear

By Khaliq F

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Mar 4, 2025

It was an good course and helped me to understand about research.

By Hafeez U R

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Feb 3, 2025

Thank you to the University of London for this great Opportunity.

By npsapkal

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Aug 2, 2020

This course is really helpful before starting a research project.

By Dr R R

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Jul 26, 2020

A very good platform to learn through interactions with the peers

By Lorelie A M

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Jun 1, 2020

It is a great course and I have learned a lot. Thank you so much.

By Kakali D S

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Mar 6, 2020

i absolutely enjoyed the course. Its designed in a unique manner.

By Kshitiz R

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Aug 16, 2022

Very detailed, yet easily understandable and beneficial course.

By Anura W

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Feb 24, 2022

Very well structured program. had a hard time with peer reviews.

By Akira S

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Feb 2, 2022

It is really useful and I hope it will help me to improve myself

By Nirav N

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Sep 5, 2020

This course is really awesome. Got a basic ideas about research.

By PRIYANKA R

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Jul 12, 2020

Very clearly explained able to learn more about research methods

By Kim A

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May 26, 2020

Excellent course describing the aspects of research methodology!

By OviNiter

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Apr 10, 2020

Thank you, sir and mam, to give e an opportunity on this course.

By Deleted A

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Jun 27, 2016

This was a wonderful course, I would definitely take this again.

By Dr.Soumik P

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Oct 4, 2022

It is a good course. Really helpful for understanding research

By Kassi C

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Feb 14, 2022

j'ai énormement apprecier le cours grand merci pour ce partage

By Tsion A

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Oct 28, 2021

It referesh my knowledge about Reseach Method. Very Helpful!!!

By WADIE D

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Mar 7, 2021

Good materials, videos content and innovative evaluation method

By Md. M

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Dec 1, 2020

This is very informative and interesting for research learners.