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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

UU

Jun 4, 2017

I think course provide a great introduction to understanding research methods in the social sciences. The interviews with academics, provided as part of the course, are particularly informative.

CD

Jan 24, 2017

I got to learn a lot about various research methods which i did not know previously. The timing of presentation of various ideas was excellent. Reviewing classmates was a good learning experience.

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Jul 22, 2020

Excellent course

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Very good course

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Jun 23, 2020

Great Initiative

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May 23, 2020

Very Informative

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May 21, 2020

Nice Experiment.

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Apr 22, 2020

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Aug 14, 2018

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Aug 3, 2017

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Sep 29, 2024

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Jul 29, 2024

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Apr 24, 2023

Amazing Course!

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Apr 4, 2023

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Nov 13, 2022

Good experience

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May 23, 2022

EXCELENTE CURSO

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May 19, 2022

muy interesante

By Rajat H

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Dec 27, 2021

It was amazing.