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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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Dec 19, 2020

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Nov 27, 2020

Excellent course...

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Sep 27, 2020

Very useful course.

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Sep 16, 2020

Great explications.

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Aug 23, 2020

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May 26, 2020

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Apr 24, 2020

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Dec 28, 2018

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May 26, 2025

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Dec 21, 2024

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Nov 2, 2024

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Nov 2, 2024

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Aug 23, 2023

Very useful cource

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Jul 23, 2023

Highly insightful!

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Jan 14, 2023

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Oct 1, 2022

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Sep 27, 2022

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