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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

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.

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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By Paulomi S

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Aug 24, 2020

nice way to give a better understanding on research

By Haritha S

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Jun 9, 2020

Thank you for this opportunity during this lockdown

By Asbed N

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Apr 3, 2020

good to understand what kind research that you need

By Ankur S

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Oct 28, 2019

learn new perspectives and ideas regarding research

By george p

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Mar 26, 2019

Gave me early insights into what research entailed.

By Proloy B

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Mar 15, 2017

I found this course very useful for my PhD program

By Aditya S

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Sep 14, 2016

Very Important and Essential Course for Researchers

By Amr U

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Feb 7, 2016

it is really fantastic course , it helped me alto .

By Umida K

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Dec 31, 2015

Very good course: doable, achievable, and feasible.

By Gabriel B

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Dec 10, 2015

lo unico malo es que no esta subtitulado en español

By Abdurrahman76

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Aug 10, 2024

very useful and easy to understand course material

By Zakir H

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May 30, 2023

good and understand mathode used to learn this sub

By Dr. K W

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Feb 12, 2023

This is a very good course for a beginner like us.

By 181EL036 N V

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Jan 31, 2021

It's awesome course I learn something and so happy

By BINILA T

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Oct 12, 2020

thankyou so much. it was really some good sessions

By DR.GOPINATH T A

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Sep 3, 2020

very well planned informative videos and articles.

By MD.SUMON M

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Aug 25, 2020

It's a great course for the new research students.

By Soukaina E O

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Jul 20, 2020

Such an amazing experience

So gratefull

Thnks alot

By Khouy b

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May 10, 2020

I have learnt many things from this amazing course

By Rami i

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Sep 11, 2019

Understanding Research Methods is very good course

By ajaykumar n

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Feb 28, 2018

Very useful. Well structured. Good study material.

By Deanna F

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Feb 4, 2018

I learned a lot from this course and I enjoyed it.

By Waris A F

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Aug 29, 2017

A great course for understanding research methods.

By SALMAN Z

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Jan 22, 2017

THIS IS VERY EASY WAY TO LEARNING RESEARCH METHOD.

By Niles D d S J

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Aug 18, 2015

High quality content. Congratulations to the team!