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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 Akhila R

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Aug 24, 2020

VERY GOOD APPROACH TO THE STUDENTS TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW.

By Dr.Lakshmi D

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Jul 10, 2020

Very good materials are provided by this course instructor

By Satheeskumar S

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Jun 14, 2020

Very good course. It is very usefull for research scholars

By TUYIKUNDE D

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Apr 24, 2025

It helped me underatand the research and how it is done.

By Hafiza A H

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Apr 9, 2023

Highly recommended this course for beginners in research.

By Laura M

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Oct 24, 2021

A fantastic tool! I really enjoyed it and I learnt a lot.

By Diana E V G

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Sep 26, 2021

Provides a basic understanding of research for newcomers.

By Haila M A

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Mar 9, 2021

very important for researcher to know about good research

By Diego B

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Dec 17, 2020

Excelente introducción a metodología de la investigación.

By Ma. A V

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Nov 4, 2020

Thank you. This course set me on the research path again.

By Krishna A

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Aug 12, 2020

Nicely explained the research background how it will work

By ANUPAMA R N

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Aug 5, 2020

Nice experience listening to various esteemed professors.

By J. J R D

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Jun 26, 2020

A good course to introduce yourself in the topic of resea

By Sagarika B

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May 5, 2020

It's a helpful course for understanding Research methods.

By SANDRA A Z G

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Apr 28, 2020

Excelente curso con muy buenas lecturas y aleccionadoras!

By SUKANYA S

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Jul 10, 2019

This course provided me very deep insight about research.

By L V V N

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Nov 3, 2023

It is very useful for understanding Research Techniques.

By Tengel K

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Feb 28, 2021

I really enjoyed the course, it was easy and interesting

By Claire Z

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Nov 22, 2020

The approach is very interesting and easy to understand.

By Jeswills E

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Oct 15, 2020

Amazing insight and guide to becoming a good researcher.

By SHAMIM R

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Oct 7, 2020

thanks your sir this lecture is very very helpful for me

By Sumit C

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Sep 15, 2020

wonderful course...it's very good for all PhD candidate.

By Vishal B

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Jul 21, 2020

I am glad for learn so many new thinks from this course.

By Arvind K J

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Jun 9, 2020

I really found this course Valuable and Well Structured.