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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.

CX

Oct 10, 2020

This course is a good introduction for anyone interested in research work. Covers the very basics of research, and it can help one make the decision of whether research work is for them or not.

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By SANDRA A Z G

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Apr 28, 2020

Excelente curso con muy buenas lecturas y aleccionadoras!

By SUKANYA S

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Jul 10, 2019

This course provided me very deep insight about research.

By L V V N

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Nov 3, 2023

It is very useful for understanding Research Techniques.

By Tengel K

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Feb 28, 2021

I really enjoyed the course, it was easy and interesting

By Claire Z

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Nov 22, 2020

The approach is very interesting and easy to understand.

By Jeswills E

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Oct 15, 2020

Amazing insight and guide to becoming a good researcher.

By SHAMIM R

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Oct 7, 2020

thanks your sir this lecture is very very helpful for me

By Sumit C

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Sep 15, 2020

wonderful course...it's very good for all PhD candidate.

By Vishal B

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Jul 22, 2020

I am glad for learn so many new thinks from this course.

By Arvind K J

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Jun 10, 2020

I really found this course Valuable and Well Structured.

By Sagar K

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May 18, 2020

Content is good to learn and update the research skills.

By PRASUN S

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Apr 29, 2020

Thank you all for conducting such an informative course.

By Deleted A

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Mar 2, 2019

A well organized course helpful to the graduate student.

By Monica I S S

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Sep 4, 2018

muy buen curso, ayuda a realizar una buena investigacion

By Libni G C D

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May 10, 2017

Excelente profesores y el curso realmente es interesante

By Hadil A

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Oct 29, 2024

Useful and inspiring to make a good work in my research

By Roumaissa B

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Feb 16, 2022

i did not receive my email for finishing all assignment

By Arun C

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Aug 29, 2020

great course, thanks for the guidance and keep going...

By NAMRATHA W N 2

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Aug 7, 2020

The best course about research and very helpful indeed.

By Jegatheesan P p

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Jun 8, 2020

Gathering lot of information regarding research method.

By Ogbole E

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Jan 26, 2020

a good course for any one intending to go into research

By Sean M

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Dec 20, 2017

The student is easy learning every time and everywhere.

By Jose A H C

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Dec 14, 2025

Complicada pero al final resulto interesante, gracias.

By Қаныбек М А

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Jul 24, 2023

The overall impression of the work met my expectations