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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

DM

Dec 15, 2022

It is worth to add research knowldge via different approaches like using these well framed Online courses. Congratulation to the team who designed and made it work for the majority of needy groups.

RK

Sep 9, 2020

Quite new form of learning to me. Ways i use to choose for research was quite bad like after understanding thing i know i can perform good with respect to any research is concerned.Happy Learning :)

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By SHIRISH W G

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Jul 4, 2025

excellent to learn

By Sreechithra C .

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May 26, 2025

very good sections

By Omar E

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Jan 27, 2025

A wonderful course

By Hafiz M J

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Dec 21, 2024

Very useful course

By Aaron M R

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Nov 2, 2024

Excelente programa

By BHUVAN V R S N

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Nov 2, 2024

It is Good Course.

By Dr.Mayuresh J

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Oct 6, 2024

Its a Good course!

By Aina M

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Aug 22, 2023

Very useful cource

By Abdirasak E

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Jul 22, 2023

Highly insightful!

By Mary L V

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Jan 13, 2023

It helped me a lot

By hachalu a

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Oct 1, 2022

Execellent course

By nimrah a

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Sep 26, 2022

Highly recommended

By NAGARAJ P

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Jun 15, 2022

Insightful course!

By Daniel E D

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Apr 9, 2021

I really enjoy it!

By The H o W w B

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Nov 22, 2020

it was informative

By Quincy A B

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Nov 18, 2020

Hard work pays off

By N.RUPA R

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Jul 23, 2020

nice and different

By Arjina

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Jun 16, 2020

I loved the course

By Shafiq u R

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Jun 8, 2019

A very good course

By Kirti G

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May 17, 2018

amazing experience

By Efrain P

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Jul 31, 2017

Excelente material

By Arunesh K

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Oct 16, 2016

Awesome experience

By Joshua T

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Sep 21, 2015

clear and to point

By Meriem L

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Aug 28, 2025

Very interesting!