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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

TW

May 23, 2023

Good wrap up of how to do research and conduct its components. But, it's quite general not in details. All is about interviewing academic people what they think about different research methods.

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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Oct 12, 2020

Very glad to study this course

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Sep 2, 2020

It was a very good experience.

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Aug 4, 2020

Enjoyed completing this course

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Jul 7, 2020

I LOVE THIS COURSE IT THE BEST

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Jul 6, 2020

this course has taught me alot

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May 29, 2020

Learnt the basics in research.

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Apr 22, 2020

I absolutely loved the course.

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Mar 13, 2025

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Aug 13, 2024

very engaging and challenging

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Jul 16, 2023

It was an interesting course.

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Feb 6, 2023

it was a wonderful experience

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May 18, 2022

Thank your for useful course!

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Jan 13, 2021

CORSE MUST HACE CREDIT SCORE.

By Ammar K I H T

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Oct 19, 2020

I really enjoyed this course.

By ADITYA

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Aug 19, 2020

Remove peer graded assignment

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Aug 3, 2020

Very nice dectate by teachery

By Aayushi B

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Jun 27, 2020

very good and knowledgeable !

By Rima C

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Jun 9, 2020

I really enjoyed this course.

By Renu J

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May 4, 2020

excellent inputs from experts

By MARIA A B 1

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Apr 9, 2020

Well Structured Innovatively.

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Feb 2, 2020

that is a effective course!!!

By Uzoma U

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Jul 27, 2017

This course was very helpful.

By Durga P H

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Nov 10, 2024

Course content is very good.

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Sep 16, 2024

I enjoyed taking this course

By Saeedur R

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Sep 5, 2024

Really helpful and enjoyable