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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....

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May 13, 2020

I love the course content and time flexibility of this course. The assignments are very good and especially the open discussion and review processes are great. Overall I like this kind of course.

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 :)

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By Odumade A O

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Oct 15, 2020

I'm so happy for taken this course it's so interesting

By SNIGDHA S

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Sep 15, 2020

it was a very nice course.....i would recommend others

By Mohammad R A

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Aug 3, 2020

Excellent course for researcher to start their journey

By MD. M R

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Jul 26, 2020

As a beginner the course help me a lot about research.

By Yolanda P

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Jul 22, 2020

The course extremely helpful to the beginners like me.

By Sudip D

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Jul 14, 2020

Very much helpful to me to understand Research Methods

By Dr. M B

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May 17, 2020

Excellent course. Thank you so much to the instructors

By Arturo M

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Mar 28, 2025

Excelente introducción a los métodos de investigación

By prasoon s

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Dec 1, 2021

Sir this course is very useful to update my knowledge

By kamana h

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Mar 21, 2021

I like the modality of learning, it is so interesting

By Aashish G

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May 15, 2020

Very useful course for understanding Research Methods

By Phillip N

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Apr 9, 2019

i enjoyed this course and gained a lot of information

By Guillermo P

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Dec 10, 2018

Excellent structured! Thank you. I will recommend it!

By doaa t

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Mar 2, 2017

amazing course for anyone want to know about research

By Mary-Joyce A

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Oct 16, 2015

It was a very instructive course and shed light about

By MAHAMMAD H

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Nov 22, 2025

UNDERSTANDING Research is very use full to a scholar

By Preeti B T

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Jul 28, 2025

very nicely explained each and every aspects covered

By TANDIN Y

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Nov 13, 2024

it is a beneficial course related to market research

By Shahnawaz

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May 2, 2021

It was a nice experience while learning this course.

By rohit r

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Feb 16, 2021

very easy to complete and a really good explanation.

By Gabriel H P

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Feb 2, 2021

Very good and insightful course, highly recommend it

By Sue G D

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Oct 19, 2020

Very informative and useful to my research endeavor!

By SHIVANIGAJRE

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Sep 28, 2020

It is very helpful app to learn any online courses

By B

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Jul 9, 2020

an excellent guide to understanding research methods

By Aswani R S

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May 27, 2020

A very good introductory course on research methods.