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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

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.

RP

May 1, 2020

The course was very simple and easily understandable. The assignments were very interesting. The peer review activity provided scope to learn from the others too. It was a great learning experience.

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By ASHA

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May 16, 2020

This is my first online course. this was great experience for me with this university.

By Sandhya C

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Aug 20, 2022

This course was really helpfull and it will help me keep up with my research program.

By SURUCHI S

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Aug 29, 2021

The course is well designed but the topics related to sampling also could be put into

By Weslley M C

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Jul 14, 2020

It's a very succinct course. The bibliography gives you margins for deepening. Liked.

By Akta S

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Dec 16, 2019

its a great course for people trying to get into research, it prepares you mentally .

By Firdous A A

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Jan 25, 2019

It is a good course but more oriented towards literature and social science students.

By wilson C

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Apr 1, 2021

It's really good and simple way of understanding what ie research all about. Bravo.

By Dr. K K R

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Mar 28, 2020

Its helpful, but should be more regerous and assignment oriented for effectiveness

By Sana k N

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Oct 28, 2025

It was okay. But more work is needed to make this course effective than it is now.

By Thulisekari P

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Mar 2, 2024

A very good course that helped understand about the aspects related to my research

By KOFFI K Y

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Jul 5, 2020

c'est un cour qui m'a ouvert les yeux sur les différentes méthodes de la recherche

By FATHI M E H

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Apr 11, 2020

Good course we learn a set skills that can help us on doing research in the future

By Ghofran N

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Nov 17, 2022

i I have completed all the E tivity and I don't havereceived my certificate why

By Hajra Z

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Jul 19, 2022

Overall it was great experience this course helps me to learn something practical

By Mounir F H

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Feb 17, 2021

A good start for beginners to learn about research methods and literature review.

By Maria F G R

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Mar 9, 2016

Aproximación muy interesante para investigación clínica. Realmente recomendable!

By Waqar H

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Nov 12, 2018

This is very good course for the beginners for having a key concept of research

By Benhamiche H

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May 29, 2020

Cette plate forme d'apprentissage est riche, bien structurée et très efficace.

By Paul R

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Jul 19, 2020

Cover other sections such as introduction and how to write literature review.

By DAVID L P O

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Dec 23, 2015

Esta muy bien estructurado, da información muy útil, realmente lo recomiendo.

By Jahnvi S

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Dec 30, 2020

valuable course if ever you are thinking of conducting a research in future.

By Sandeep D C

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Jul 13, 2019

the interview with the experts from the academia had been quite enlightening

By Indunil W G

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Jul 3, 2018

That is . very effective for starters. Very comprehensive and well organised

By Umme R

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Aug 24, 2023

A very good course. I must say its the must have course for new researchers