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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 Cynthia S

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Mar 24, 2023

My overall goal was to walk away with more knowledge than when I started. Mission accomplished.

By WALID B

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Nov 9, 2021

An interesting topic. I've learnt a lot from this course. Thanks COURSERA for such opportunity!

By Lavanya R

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Jul 6, 2020

The course content is very informative and lively session are useful to understand the research

By Rizky I

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May 5, 2020

This course is very good for everyone who is interested in knowing more about research methods.

By Amr W A R S

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Oct 8, 2019

Amazing course giving me a solid background in research. Many thanks for the team worked on it.

By Karime C

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Sep 7, 2018

Es muy buena la metodologia y el material, ea interesante los puntos de vista de otras personas

By Bernabé M d O

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Mar 26, 2018

La base y los pasos para el tema de tu instigación son conocidos por este curso. Lo recomiendo.

By Harish N

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Jun 6, 2017

very good course that would be very useful for researchers who are starting their research life

By Punya P K

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Jan 10, 2023

The course is very genuine . It provides me a comprehensive learning for the research method.

By Prof V M R

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May 23, 2021

Very Useful, Practical, of great learning value and help understand Research Methods in depth.

By Naywaz S

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Aug 27, 2020

Very Insightful Course to learn about the new and Enticing things that were really appreciable

By Dr. A B

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Jun 13, 2020

Short but very informative Course, will definitely help how to go ahead for research problems.

By SUSHMITHA V

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Apr 18, 2020

Yeah itz too good ... actually I learnerd so much from this coursea . So now I can do research

By Danjovert R

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Sep 2, 2019

Thanks to Coursera, I able understand the Research method and how to criticize work of others.

By Usha M L

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Sep 8, 2025

Experienced comfortable study , exploring nature, authentic information and easily accessible

By Satyam R

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Nov 23, 2024

love this course really helped understand the concept of research methodology and its purpose

By Juliana R C

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Aug 31, 2022

Este curso me ayudo a aguanzar mi conociniento y en la realización de mi proyecto de grado.

By samir n

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Aug 14, 2021

Awesome experience in learning a topic of your interest and aligning research approach to it.

By ELSA P P 1

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Feb 19, 2021

This course is very useful and recommended for researcher in developing the skill in research

By Rowena R

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Oct 29, 2020

This course is great and an eye-opener for people starting their research careers. Thank you!

By Akshayasomasundaram

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Jul 8, 2020

its very useful for us to read . its very interesting. thank you for giving us for opperunity

By PRAMOD R

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Jul 4, 2020

If i get the chance to take this course 1-2 years earlier, my life would have been different.

By Neha G

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Jun 21, 2020

Great Learning Journey through State of Art Content Chapters. Thanks for curating wonderfully

By JOSE

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Jun 6, 2020

Thank you very much. I enjoyed the course. Very beneficial. I appreciate all people involved.

By MUZAMMIL H

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May 19, 2020

Course content was nicely describe and well structures specially the videos are more help ful