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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 Paul R

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Jul 19, 2020

Cover other sections such as introduction and how to write literature review.

By DAVID L P O

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Dec 23, 2015

Esta muy bien estructurado, da información muy útil, realmente lo recomiendo.

By Jahnvi S

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Dec 30, 2020

valuable course if ever you are thinking of conducting a research in future.

By Sandeep D C

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Jul 13, 2019

the interview with the experts from the academia had been quite enlightening

By Indunil W G

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Jul 3, 2018

That is . very effective for starters. Very comprehensive and well organised

By Umme R

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Aug 24, 2023

A very good course. I must say its the must have course for new researchers

By Picous Z

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Dec 10, 2021

Very satisfying and worth pursuing, I got a lot from this lesson, thank you

By Paulo V

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Oct 30, 2020

A good course to take if you are about to or currently doing your research.

By DANIEL N K

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Nov 14, 2021

A very well structured research course on Understanding Research Methods.

By Riza R

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Nov 7, 2020

It's a good refresher for a generalized understanding of research methods

By Mohamed A A

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Oct 1, 2023

This is amazing it gives you understanding about research for students

By Rayn G

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Jul 4, 2023

wow this course is hands on involving and a great option for researchers

By Alan L

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Nov 20, 2022

The interviews are very instructive and the reading material is amazing!

By Mark G

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Jul 24, 2021

Contained the information I needed. Very prompt and helpful support team

By Alwielland B

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Jul 11, 2020

I learned a lot from this course esp. about research designs. thank you!

By Bruno M S

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May 15, 2018

A very interesting course, but could use some more conceptual structure.

By Nagayo M (

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Sep 20, 2020

It helps me understand the dynamics of research Approaches and methods.

By Wade L

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Jul 16, 2025

This is an excellent introduction with AI assistance and peer reviews.

By BRAYAN S F M

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Apr 6, 2020

Very good learning methodology, good audiovisual content is manifested

By Luis A R C

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Jun 1, 2019

Muy buen curso, muy util porque aveces o sabemos ni por donde empezar.

By Akash R

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May 29, 2020

very well explained by all the instructor but content should be more.

By Jacquelyn M

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Jun 27, 2016

Should be a mandatory class before you have to do a research project.

By Zeinab t a

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Sep 5, 2020

Very useful and excellent course

I have learned a lot about research

By Mayurdhvajsinh P

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Aug 10, 2020

It ws very helpful course it gives broad idea about what research is

By Cyril J

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Apr 23, 2020

Its a good course for someone who doesn't have any idea on research.