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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

SC

Aug 1, 2020

This is truly a great lesson for a biggner to learn and understand what is about "Research". The 4 -week lessons helped me to build a clear structure for the procedure of a research purpose.

JV

Nov 28, 2020

A well made lesson with focus of what matters the most in research. The university of London along with Coursera did a great job at pointing out how research topics should be approached.Thank you

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By LIBAN M M

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Sep 17, 2023

Thanks for this course

By Ayush G

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Jul 15, 2022

I actually enjoyed it.

By Safaa J A

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Mar 15, 2022

It is very informative

By Ibrahim K

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Jan 20, 2022

Very good and than you

By Swathi S

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Dec 7, 2020

It was a good learning

By Phani k A

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Jun 21, 2020

Got useful information

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May 8, 2020

100 %

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By LaShawn E

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Jul 11, 2017

insightful and helpful

By Harrison O

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Aug 27, 2015

This is a great course

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Apr 13, 2026

was a good experience

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Mar 3, 2025

The course is awesome

By Jincy.K S

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Dec 4, 2023

useful and beneficial

By Jamie C

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Sep 24, 2023

Loved the presenters.

By MANEESH K S

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Aug 23, 2023

Its a helpfull course

By Maureen W

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Jan 14, 2023

I enjoyed　the classes

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Aug 28, 2022

It's really inspiring

By yadhu k

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Oct 31, 2021

poli sanm aanith, myr

By Luther V

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Aug 25, 2021

It's very informative

By PRIYANKA

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Mar 25, 2021

good for new students

By PREETHI S

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Feb 24, 2021

An informative course

By Shisira B

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May 9, 2020

Indeed a great course

By Octavio D H

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Apr 20, 2020

Excellent, thank you!

By Dr. H R

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Nov 22, 2019

Vvery Good Experience

By Ricardo I

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Apr 15, 2019

Excellent course 👍😊

By El K A

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Mar 20, 2019

i enjoyed this course