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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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Jul 13, 2020

Very easy to understand

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Feb 9, 2019

Thank You Very Much sir

By Sukeerth C

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Jun 17, 2017

Very Informative Course

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Jan 1, 2017

muy interesate el curso

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May 9, 2025

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Feb 4, 2025

An outstanding course!

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May 7, 2024

I learned a new course

By LIBAN M M

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Sep 17, 2023

Thanks for this course

By Ayush G

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Jul 16, 2022

I actually enjoyed it.

By Safaa J A

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Mar 16, 2022

It is very informative

By Ibrahim K

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Jan 21, 2022

Very good and than you

By Swathi S

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Dec 7, 2020

It was a good learning

By Phani k A

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Jun 21, 2020

Got useful information

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May 8, 2020

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By LaShawn E

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Jul 12, 2017

insightful and helpful

By Harrison O

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Aug 28, 2015

This is a great course

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Mar 3, 2025

The course is awesome

By Jincy.K S

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Dec 4, 2023

useful and beneficial

By Jamie C

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Sep 25, 2023

Loved the presenters.

By MANEESH K S

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Aug 24, 2023

Its a helpfull course

By maureen w

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Jan 15, 2023

I enjoyed　the classes

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Aug 29, 2022

It's really inspiring

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Oct 31, 2021

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By Luther V

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Aug 26, 2021

It's very informative

By PRIYANKA

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Mar 25, 2021

good for new students