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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 Арина Г А

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Dec 21, 2020

I was extremely helpful for my future research.

By Ma. T P G

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Jun 11, 2020

I love it and learned a lot from it. thank you.

By Saritha

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May 30, 2020

It is really very helpful for research scholar.

By DR. G K

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May 10, 2020

I just love this course. Thank you Instructors.

By Iqramul A

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Apr 28, 2020

Please create more and more projects like this!

By Natalia E

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Aug 21, 2018

Good and clear introduction to research methods

By Sundar R K

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Aug 15, 2015

It's really a very good course. I loved it!!!!!

By Le T D

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Mar 5, 2023

This course is very useful for new researcher.

By Dr.Kranti Z

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Sep 21, 2020

Good course for Understanding Research Methods

By RODRIGO E P M

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Aug 26, 2020

A great course to enter the world of research.

By T M

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Aug 4, 2020

Very good course enjoyed the learning process.

By Mullamreddy R

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Jun 7, 2020

i have to learn new things thnak you so much!!

By Marjanur R B

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May 13, 2020

feel like genuine tough & good standard course

By jawad b

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Nov 18, 2019

Thank you for you effort it is really helpfull

By SHRINIVAS D 2

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Nov 4, 2022

Its just nice experience . thank you coursera

By David C H

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Apr 29, 2022

Very informative class. Well worth the time!

By Mansoor K

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Apr 3, 2021

Excellent and amazing experience of learning!

By Nimra A

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Feb 4, 2021

One of the best course and worthy experience.

By GANIME I B

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Oct 2, 2020

This is very useful course for me. Thank you!

By Tomas M F I

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Jun 21, 2020

Good avenue to learn more on research methods

By Arijit G

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Dec 12, 2019

Good experience. Nicely explained all topics.

By Odin A

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Sep 17, 2019

Truly helpful course.

See you in the moon! :)

By Gaby R

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Jan 4, 2017

Great course and amazing videos and lectures.

By Ahmad S

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Aug 13, 2023

Briefly explained all aspects of the course.