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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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Jul 26, 2017

This is wonderful course especially for research scholars, one suggestion is instead of giving articles from books, please provide a PPT which will be more effective ! thank you for wonderful session.

RP

Apr 30, 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 Liezl E

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Sep 22, 2020

A very helpful course for research starters

By Kalidass M

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Jun 28, 2020

A very good class to learn research methods

By Kavya V E

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May 14, 2020

Very usefull course for a research student.

By Dr. K M

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Apr 3, 2020

Its very good to learn by doing activities.

By Praveen K A K

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Aug 2, 2019

Amazing course !! Enjoyed every bit of it .

By sejo v

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May 15, 2019

very informative course as a beginner level

By Marjorie M

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Aug 25, 2015

Excellent and highly focussed. Very useful!

By Suryanarayna N

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Jan 13, 2025

great insights on knowing Research Methods

By Leticia S L A

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Aug 14, 2024

Es excelente! Lo recomiendo ampliamente :)

By Mark J L

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Aug 4, 2024

The course is very helpful and insightful.

By Танатаркызы Г

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Mar 23, 2023

Курс очень легкий и понятный. Спасибо вам!

By Mohammed A A

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Mar 17, 2022

it is very interesting and useful courses.

By M A K

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Mar 18, 2021

Good course to understand the fundamentals

By Amanullah R

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Nov 16, 2020

It's really helpful for expert to beginner

By Nur A A B A J

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Sep 4, 2020

good alternative how to do a good research

By Ghalia A A

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Aug 29, 2020

Well prepared & very informative course .

By Jaskeerti S

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Apr 22, 2020

very good, detailed and easy to understand

By Hammad B

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Sep 22, 2019

Good knowledge regarding research methods.

By Mr P R

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Aug 11, 2019

Very comprehensive and met my requirements

By David M F

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Mar 14, 2019

muy buen curso para aprender a investigar!

By shashirekha v

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Mar 11, 2019

it was really great to learn from coursera

By Mohamed O

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Nov 20, 2018

Excellent course, recommen it for everyone

By Golde J R

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Dec 26, 2016

great! id like to share this to my friends

By Deleted A

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Dec 23, 2015

Very good teachers and interesting videos.

By SARIKA D

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May 27, 2025

very informative and easy learning course