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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 discussions and 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. 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

CS

May 9, 2022

Really easy to follow and great advice from all the experts! It has helped me organise from the beginning of my dissertation and I feel more comfortable getting started on what is a big project ahead.

A

Jul 26, 2017

This is wonderful course especially for research scholars, one suggestion is instead of giving articles from books, please provide a PPT which will be more effective ! thank you for wonderful session.

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By JOSE

Jun 5, 2020

Thank you very much. I enjoyed the course. Very beneficial. I appreciate all people involved.

By MUZAMMIL H

May 19, 2020

Course content was nicely describe and well structures specially the videos are more help ful

By Sparsha K

Sep 29, 2018

It's a very good course and to be recommended to anyone who has a passion to pursue research.

By Precella J

Oct 22, 2020

The course was simple and very informative. I enjoyed the entirety of the course. Thank you.

By Clarissa M P

Sep 4, 2020

I like the course. It is very easy to understand the my peers are kind and very cooperative.

By yuyawin

Jul 10, 2020

This course need for junior researcher or the people who will do the research as first time.

By Asad I H

Jun 23, 2020

The course is well planned and will help understand what it actually means to do a research.

By Aditya R

May 23, 2020

The course was very engaging, and e-ctivity make things understand with hands-on experience.

By Dr. N P P

May 11, 2020

This course helped me fill gaps in my clarity. I thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience.

By Mukuka B

Mar 10, 2020

This is a great course that will open up your mind to the understanding of research methods.

By Lucas B

Jan 13, 2020

It is a really well structured introduction to this broad subject which is research methods.

By Anywar T

Nov 9, 2023

This course is good because it has made me to understand the basic of conducting a research

By Mr. K A

Jan 6, 2023

This short course makes thinking ability the desired path in the research areas, ethically.

By BERNARD B

Oct 17, 2022

A wonderful course that had enlighten my understanding about use of philosophy in research

By PATRICIA M E

Sep 7, 2021

This course would help a lot of people, most especially the future researchers and readers.

By LAIBA A

Jun 14, 2020

This course enhance my knowledge.Thank you coursera to give me such a learning opportunity.

By KAMALUL A B C R

Apr 7, 2020

very good and useful for postgraduate students to enhance their atitude,skill and knowledge

By BARBARA A N

Mar 27, 2023

The course content is very detailed. On a whole I am proud to be a student of this course.

By Netendra C

Dec 12, 2021

It was an absolutely fantastic experience learning with Coursera. looking forward for more

By zeneojsun

Nov 1, 2021

It's the the most in depth and easy to understand course. Learn so much from it. Thank you

By Irna L

Nov 1, 2020

This course really helps me to get broader understanding about research methods and design

By Katherasala S

Oct 20, 2020

really amazing course, which gives practical knowledge and wider scope on research methods

By Alwala H

Sep 26, 2020

Eexcellently designed the course it helped me to set a goal and how to finish my project.

By Jeta S

Jun 1, 2020

This was my first time taking a course in this format and it far exceeded my expectations.

By Pablo E G S

May 19, 2018

Excellent course, this course give me new ideas and new forms for to do my investigations.