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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

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.

MA

Sep 12, 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.

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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

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Mar 6, 2025

Understanding Research Methods useful us.

By Muhammad A

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Aug 25, 2023

Comprehensive information about research.

By ADITYA S

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Jul 22, 2020

A very interesting and informative course

By Puja K

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Jul 7, 2020

Very good Course, i have learn many thing

By Imran H

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May 14, 2020

Outstanding course. I have learned a lot.

By Dr P P P

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Apr 25, 2020

Its very useful course for the beginners!

By Rachna S

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Apr 15, 2020

Was a very well compiled and informative.

By Ananda K B

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Apr 6, 2020

Really I am happy with full satisfaction.

By Khoa N M

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Feb 16, 2019

It's very helpful for my future research.

By Nilesh G

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Aug 21, 2024

good subject.Assignments are intreseting

By ALIBAOMULAMU F R

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Apr 5, 2022

Simply the best online course out there.

By SUNJITH S

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Mar 24, 2022

The course was highly beneficial for me

By Ezenwa A N

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Jul 7, 2020

this is a beautiful course i learnt alot

By Obanor E E

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Jul 4, 2020

Honestly, i enjoyed learning this course

By ANTU T

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Jun 21, 2020

very good... very informative. thank you

By Tusharika S B

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May 7, 2020

Good and systematic approach to research