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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 discussions and 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. 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 29, 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.

MA

Sep 13, 2019

It was a perfect course for understanding the research methods. It helps me a lot, thanks to the University of London and Coursera for providing this opportunity to enhance our Knowledge in research.

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By APURVA S

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Sep 10, 2020

Gave me amazing Insights!

Thanks to both the professors <3

By Hira k

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Aug 17, 2020

Excellent course, helped me a lot in boosting my knowledge.

By Abdelaziz e

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Jun 22, 2020

The course was very useful and I really enjoyed studying it

By Mr D M

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May 24, 2020

very helpful course for those whish is very new in research

By Dr. S Y

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Nov 22, 2015

This is an excellent course to understand research methods.

By Hoang D L ( Д Л

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Apr 8, 2022

This is an useful course. I can improve my knowledge alot.

By Avijeet P

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Mar 14, 2022

This course is really helpful for the novice researchers.

By Amna H

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Jan 9, 2022

very interesting course. I learned a lot from this course.

By Napoleon B

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Jun 24, 2021

The course is short but very interactive and enlightening.

By Madhuri G K C

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Mar 31, 2021

This course is really very helpful to all research scholar

By NDOSAK T T

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Feb 8, 2021

it is a great course that you need to take. very enriching

By Akhila R

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Aug 24, 2020

VERY GOOD APPROACH TO THE STUDENTS TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW.

By Dr.Lakshmi D

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Jul 10, 2020

Very good materials are provided by this course instructor

By Satheeskumar S

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Jun 14, 2020

Very good course. It is very usefull for research scholars

By TUYIKUNDE D

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Apr 24, 2025

It helped me underatand the research and how it is done.

By Hafiza A H

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Apr 9, 2023

Highly recommended this course for beginners in research.

By Laura M

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Oct 24, 2021

A fantastic tool! I really enjoyed it and I learnt a lot.

By Diana E V G

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Sep 26, 2021

Provides a basic understanding of research for newcomers.

By Haila M A

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Mar 9, 2021

very important for researcher to know about good research

By Diego B

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Dec 17, 2020

Excelente introducción a metodología de la investigación.

By Ma. A V

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Nov 4, 2020

Thank you. This course set me on the research path again.

By Krishna A

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Aug 12, 2020

Nicely explained the research background how it will work

By ANUPAMA R N

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Aug 5, 2020

Nice experience listening to various esteemed professors.

By J. J R D

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Jun 26, 2020

A good course to introduce yourself in the topic of resea

By Sagarika B

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May 5, 2020

It's a helpful course for understanding Research methods.