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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 Anih C J

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Sep 7, 2024

The review was quite interesting and educative .

By Senay S

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Oct 30, 2023

All the basics of research are highlighted well!

By Talha A

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Jul 23, 2023

Great initiative taken for beginner researchers

By Sangeeta S

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Sep 9, 2022

Good and enjoyed the online assignment sessions.

By C D

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Jan 6, 2022

I Learned a lot of knowledge in Research Methods

By Desmond o

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Feb 10, 2021

was a really interesting course.!!! learnt alot

By Micaela R B

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Oct 24, 2020

The readings and interviews are very informative

By Ridwan U

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Jul 10, 2020

The course is quite informative and resourceful.

By Jaime E P O

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Mar 24, 2020

great videos with lot of advices for researchers

By Anindita S

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Jul 4, 2017

Very well- structured. Enjoying the Assignments.

By ANUJ K R

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Jun 27, 2016

Good on line course work in research methodology

By Melissa C V

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Mar 16, 2016

Muy buen curso! Explican muy bien los conceptos.

By Majid B

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Feb 2, 2026

It is a must to do course for every researcher.

By Mallika S

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Jan 30, 2026

Very effective and useful for researcher.. Tq🙏

By Francisco J O S

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Jun 15, 2025

excelente forma de realizr actiidades y evaluar

By Kashif

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Jan 8, 2025

i help me a lot in my research journey , luv it

By Muhammad A U D

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Oct 14, 2024

Explain very well and also with discussion best

By Noor M K

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Sep 4, 2023

very excellent way to learn about the research.

By SHRI V H G

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Jun 13, 2023

it was great learning something new, thank you!

By Philip O

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Sep 18, 2022

It was very enlightening and easy to comprehend

By Vedant A

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Apr 26, 2022

Amazing course to learn about research methods.

By SHARU M K

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Jan 4, 2022

Learned how to do research in an advance level.

By SOMSUBHRA D

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Sep 11, 2021

This is one of the best courses I've ever seen.

By Merve Ö

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May 16, 2021

There is a lot of informative rewiev. I like it

By Krishanpreet S

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Jan 18, 2021

Good course with great basic knowledge as well.