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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

MA

Sep 13, 2019

It was a perfect course for understanding the research methods. It helps me a lot, thanks to the University of London and Coursera for providing this opportunity to enhance our Knowledge in research.

RP

May 1, 2020

The course was very simple and easily understandable. The assignments were very interesting. The peer review activity provided scope to learn from the others too. It was a great learning experience.

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By Ritesh R

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Mar 7, 2021

Learning by doing and listening to some talks

By Hamera k

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Jun 16, 2023

it must have some quiz about the content.

By Emil

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Jul 13, 2020

This was definitely a strange course.

By Muhammad U

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Dec 20, 2023

please include some assignments

By Md M I K I

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May 20, 2023

This course need more contents.

By Mhmad J H

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Mar 30, 2023

good, could be better

By AUGUSTINE K K

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Jul 11, 2022

a nice course to take

By Dissanayake M B D D

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Aug 8, 2020

great work. loved it.

By Francisco P

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May 29, 2018

It is a basic course

By dimithra d

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Apr 29, 2024

just interviews only

By Moses M M

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Dec 14, 2022

It is quite shallow

By Moetaz s

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Aug 22, 2017

Good For Beginners

By CALIMANUT I C

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Feb 28, 2019

too basic I'd say

By Meroona G

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Oct 22, 2017

Need improvement

By Nicolas-Patience B

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Oct 6, 2015

Helpful insight.

By MAHIMA

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May 19, 2020

Good initiative

By Ung T L

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Jun 17, 2022

Underwhelming

By Vaishnavi.N

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Jun 19, 2020

Good learning

By Dr. S M A T

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Aug 13, 2020

Good Course.

By dylan s l c

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Mar 17, 2025

masomenos

By Alfredo C M

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Sep 23, 2016

esta bien

By hafid i

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May 10, 2020

was good

By AM G

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Sep 16, 2022

not bad

By Varghese J (

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Nov 8, 2019

Average

By tewodros t

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Jun 23, 2025

thanks