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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

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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.

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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 Ashitosh G

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Sep 17, 2020

you can acquire great knowldge during this course

By Swaraj R M

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Jun 13, 2020

Very informative and can be completed in 2-3 days

By Mai K S T

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May 26, 2020

I have learned which I never knew before. Thanks!

By SAIMA A J

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Apr 8, 2020

Very nice subject it will help me alot in future.

By SHARMILA H S

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Feb 4, 2019

It's very much useful for a beginner in reserach

By Sanjogita M

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Mar 20, 2018

Very well structured course and good assignments.

By Vladimir T

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Sep 10, 2015

Not just a course but an activating tool. Thanks.

By Anih C J

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Sep 6, 2024

The review was quite interesting and educative .

By Senay G

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Oct 29, 2023

All the basics of research are highlighted well!

By Talha A

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Jul 23, 2023

Great initiative taken for beginner researchers

By Sangeeta S

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Sep 8, 2022

Good and enjoyed the online assignment sessions.

By C D

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Jan 5, 2022

I Learned a lot of knowledge in Research Methods

By Desmond o

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Feb 9, 2021

was a really interesting course.!!! learnt alot

By Micaela R B

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Oct 24, 2020

The readings and interviews are very informative

By Ridwan U

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Jul 9, 2020

The course is quite informative and resourceful.

By Jaime E P O

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Mar 23, 2020

great videos with lot of advices for researchers

By Anindita S

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Jul 3, 2017

Very well- structured. Enjoying the Assignments.

By ANUJ K R

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Jun 26, 2016

Good on line course work in research methodology

By Melissa C V

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Mar 15, 2016

Muy buen curso! Explican muy bien los conceptos.

By Francisco J O S

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Jun 14, 2025

excelente forma de realizr actiidades y evaluar

By Kashif

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Jan 7, 2025

i help me a lot in my research journey , luv it

By Muhammad A U D

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Oct 14, 2024

Explain very well and also with discussion best

By Noor M K

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Sep 4, 2023

very excellent way to learn about the research.

By SHRI V H G

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Jun 12, 2023

it was great learning something new, thank you!

By Philip O

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Sep 17, 2022

It was very enlightening and easy to comprehend