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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

RK

Sep 10, 2020

Quite new form of learning to me. Ways i use to choose for research was quite bad like after understanding thing i know i can perform good with respect to any research is concerned.Happy Learning :)

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 Harrison O

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Aug 28, 2015

This is a great course

By Juweria A

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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 23, 2023

Its a helpfull course

By maureen w

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Jan 15, 2023

I enjoyed　the classes

By Asep C (

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Aug 29, 2022

It's really inspiring

By yadhu k

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Oct 31, 2021

poli sanm aanith, myr

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

By PREETHI S

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Feb 24, 2021

An informative course

By Shisira B

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May 10, 2020

Indeed a great course

By Octavio D H

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Apr 21, 2020

Excellent, thank you!

By Dr. H R

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Nov 22, 2019

Vvery Good Experience

By Ricardo I

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Apr 16, 2019

Excellent course 👍😊

By El K A

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Mar 21, 2019

i enjoyed this course

By Ahmed A F

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Nov 1, 2018

Fantastic application

By Marco A F G

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Aug 23, 2018

Excelente aprendizaje

By Ebenezer A

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Jan 30, 2018

Very helpful content.

By Lina A

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Nov 8, 2017

it was helpful Thanks

By diego c

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Jan 23, 2017

una grata experiencia

By Guillermo P L

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Dec 28, 2016

Great, interesting!!!

By basem m s

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Nov 15, 2015

very brilliant course

By KABORE P M J

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Nov 1, 2025

Pleinement satisfait

By Emilio O

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Jul 10, 2025

me gusto la dinámica