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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 THANMAYAJYOTHI K

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Nov 20, 2023

Good explanation of each and every video and notes.

By TANU G

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Jan 4, 2021

Very innovative and amazing course! Must go for it!

By Ahsan I

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Sep 14, 2020

Best Course of the basic understanding of research.

By Paulomi S

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Aug 24, 2020

nice way to give a better understanding on research

By Haritha S

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Jun 9, 2020

Thank you for this opportunity during this lockdown

By Asbed N

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Apr 4, 2020

good to understand what kind research that you need

By Ankur S

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Oct 29, 2019

learn new perspectives and ideas regarding research

By george p

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Mar 26, 2019

Gave me early insights into what research entailed.

By Proloy B

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Mar 15, 2017

I found this course very useful for my PhD program

By Aditya S

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Sep 15, 2016

Very Important and Essential Course for Researchers

By Amr U

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Feb 8, 2016

it is really fantastic course , it helped me alto .

By Umida K

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Jan 1, 2016

Very good course: doable, achievable, and feasible.

By Gabriel B

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Dec 11, 2015

lo unico malo es que no esta subtitulado en español

By Abdurrahman76

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Aug 10, 2024

very useful and easy to understand course material

By Zakir H

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May 31, 2023

good and understand mathode used to learn this sub

By Dr. K W

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Feb 13, 2023

This is a very good course for a beginner like us.

By 181EL036 N V

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Jan 31, 2021

It's awesome course I learn something and so happy

By BINILA T

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Oct 12, 2020

thankyou so much. it was really some good sessions

By DR.GOPINATH T A

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Sep 3, 2020

very well planned informative videos and articles.

By MD.SUMON M

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Aug 26, 2020

It's a great course for the new research students.

By Soukaina E O

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Jul 21, 2020

Such an amazing experience

So gratefull

Thnks alot

By Khouy b

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May 10, 2020

I have learnt many things from this amazing course

By Rami i

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Sep 12, 2019

Understanding Research Methods is very good course

By ajaykumar n

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Mar 1, 2018

Very useful. Well structured. Good study material.