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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 Francis A

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Jan 5, 2022

Great introduction to understanding research methods.

By JENIFFER J

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Jul 3, 2020

I will follow the some instructions to develop myself

By Ayushi J

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Sep 27, 2020

more in-depth analysis can make this course perfect

By Ahmad Q

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Jul 7, 2020

It is good and useful to learn to begin a research.

By Bushra K

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Jan 4, 2022

good course but faced difficulty in review option.

By Dr. M P B R

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Aug 26, 2020

Very informative about how to do go about research

By SHUBHANKAR K

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Aug 20, 2020

Amazing Course, Gets into every aspect of Research

By Minisha T

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Mar 3, 2018

wonderful class, so sad I didn't get to finish it.

By Cat L

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Feb 3, 2025

Provide me with good knowledge of research study.

By Janhavi M

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May 13, 2020

It is a helpful course for beginners in research.

By Daniel L P T

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Sep 7, 2024

It is good but it is related with social science

By seema k

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Jan 28, 2021

i really this course interesting way of learning

By Ratin I

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Nov 26, 2020

Good advises given on starting a research study.

By LAKKANA K L

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Jun 4, 2020

How do prepare in Research? that question clear.

By Kirana K P

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Oct 21, 2019

The .pdf file made available for Week 3 is good.

By Abhinandan D

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Mar 30, 2018

very helpful to understand research methodology.

By Thuong N T

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Nov 6, 2022

Useful, but it's a bit difficult to understand

By DR. K P H K

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Oct 9, 2020

More of lectures. Hands-on exercise is required

By Yelibet L O

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Jul 29, 2017

Me gustó el curso, fue sencillo y sustancioso.

By Nafeesa N

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May 26, 2025

it was good for understanding research basics

By Madelyne L M

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Jan 11, 2025

El curso es bueno, pero deben dar certificado

By Ms.ANNA T S B

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Jun 25, 2020

Wonderful course ,Peer learning is awesome .

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By nandashreek

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May 14, 2018

This course is really help full for beginners

By ثائر ع

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Oct 3, 2024

seriously ,its a perfect course an d keep om

By Abhrojit B

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Apr 14, 2021

The course had some great reading materials.