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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 16, 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.

AB

Sep 10, 2019

very good course. The last e-activity was proposal preparation. It will be good if they add something about sampling in reading materials. Very good experience for me.....I will recommend this course

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By Mansi

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May 11, 2020

Overall, the e-tivities or tasks given are good. However, the videos and courses don't add a lot of contribution to what is known. It is very basic and very less inputs are provided during the course.

By Abhishekkumar T

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Feb 10, 2018

This course just gives you theoretical background of research methods and too easy. I found it actually not useful to me. I learned no practical skills to deal with my research thesis.

By Zebun N A

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Nov 21, 2020

The content of the course was very minimal. Much needs to be put into such a course to inspire research attitudes - and probably more outputs should be demanded from the learners too.

By Ñawi K F

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Apr 3, 2021

I expected more instruction of getting a research project started. The course was mainly to introduce different aspects of general ideas of why research is a good idea.

By Sayr E O O

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Jul 30, 2017

The sound is not clear, they bore me a lot when they talk about something. I would enjoy the course if they type it in a page to read it more comfortably.

By Christopher M S

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Sep 28, 2015

There was very little actual content in this course, and I can't say I learned very much. In hindsight, I wish I hadn't paid for a verified certificate.

By Ahmed E

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Apr 1, 2019

This is a good course but I was hoping to get lectures that teach the research methodology in greater details with MCQs as testing methods.

By Akshay T

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Jun 22, 2020

Not at all recommended. I would prefer rather book like Craft of research or a similar one instead of this course.

By María R

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Sep 19, 2024

I didn't find it extremely useful. I was hoping for more details or information. The readings are good!

By Oosman B

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Jul 12, 2018

Contains worthwhile content though for all the hours spent, I didn't get as much as I should have.

By Abdulrahman A

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Mar 30, 2017

The course is not well constricted to guide students.. it's only fill the gaps.

By Jo A

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Mar 3, 2024

Incongruent instructions, feedback from peers was useless and unmonitored.

By Malak K

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Jun 26, 2022

not realy satisfied i had to read external material to solve the assigment

By Bewuket A

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Sep 2, 2022

It is very nice but we need more note and it should include thory

By Rana M

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Apr 17, 2022

the course is very vaqu and superf even for a beginner level

By Rawan N A

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Sep 1, 2020

thank you for your efforts but I think need more information

By Biobele L

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Jul 6, 2020

It was a great and enlightening course. I was so excited

By Hamza A

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Apr 28, 2025

Did not particularly like the course. Very bare bones.

By Carlos M C C

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Nov 3, 2020

Poor sound, low quality videos. Low engagement.

By Upasna G

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Sep 30, 2021

I think the course need to be more exhaustive.

By Saquib B H

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Jul 7, 2020

The contents could have been better.

By Rawan I B H

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Jul 6, 2020

Not adding any valuable information

By Bhavesh K

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Jul 31, 2022

The sound was trible, so low

By Raqia N

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Oct 5, 2023

Thanks for you saporting