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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.

JV

Apr 28, 2021

The readings were excellent, and readable 0 which is a plus for a course such as this.The 1 or zero peer-review rating was 'rough' and maybe 0 to 5 to differentiate effort and results in the e-tivity.

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By Soobia I K

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Jan 21, 2019

Course is good to refresh your existing research skills

By Ayesha A

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Jul 5, 2025

This course is outstanding. I learned a lot from this.

By Hamza S

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Feb 25, 2021

Very informative for thoser who want to be researchers

By Chris D

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Apr 4, 2020

This is an excellent introduction to research methods.

By Paul M

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Aug 18, 2015

simple but effective module - can be done very quickly

By Rotondwa M

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Apr 17, 2025

I learnt a lot that was beneficial to me at the time.

By Francis A

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Jan 5, 2022

Great introduction to understanding research methods.

By JENIFFER J

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Jul 3, 2020

I will follow the some instructions to develop myself

By Ayushi J

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Sep 26, 2020

more in-depth analysis can make this course perfect

By Ahmad Q

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Jul 6, 2020

It is good and useful to learn to begin a research.

By Bushra K

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Jan 4, 2022

good course but faced difficulty in review option.

By Dr. M P B R

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Aug 25, 2020

Very informative about how to do go about research

By SHUBHANKAR K

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Aug 19, 2020

Amazing Course, Gets into every aspect of Research

By Minisha T

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Mar 3, 2018

wonderful class, so sad I didn't get to finish it.

By Cat L

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Feb 2, 2025

Provide me with good knowledge of research study.

By Janhavi M

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May 12, 2020

It is a helpful course for beginners in research.

By Daniel L P T

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Sep 6, 2024

It is good but it is related with social science

By seema k

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Jan 27, 2021

i really this course interesting way of learning

By Ratin I

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Nov 26, 2020

Good advises given on starting a research study.

By LAKKANA K L

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Jun 4, 2020

How do prepare in Research? that question clear.

By Kirana K P

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Oct 20, 2019

The .pdf file made available for Week 3 is good.

By Abhinandan D

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Mar 30, 2018

very helpful to understand research methodology.

By Thuong N T

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Nov 5, 2022

Useful, but it's a bit difficult to understand

By DR. K P H K

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Oct 9, 2020

More of lectures. Hands-on exercise is required

By Yelibet L O

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Jul 28, 2017

Me gustó el curso, fue sencillo y sustancioso.