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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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Aug 5, 2024

outstanding course!

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Dec 18, 2023

it's amazing course

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Sep 28, 2023

The place to start.

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Mar 23, 2023

amazing experience.

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Aug 29, 2022

Very useful course

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Jun 1, 2022

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Feb 18, 2022

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Dec 6, 2021

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Oct 28, 2021

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Jul 22, 2021

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May 2, 2021

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Mar 26, 2021

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Dec 18, 2020

it is very helpful.

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Nov 26, 2020

Excellent course...

By Rakibul M

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Sep 27, 2020

Very useful course.

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Sep 15, 2020

Great explications.

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Aug 22, 2020

Thank you Coursera.

By Abdullah H

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May 25, 2020

an awesome course !

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Apr 24, 2020

Thanks for everyone

By Samir K S

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Jul 5, 2019

Very helpful course

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Dec 28, 2018

satisfied very much

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Apr 27, 2026

it was interesting

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Mar 9, 2026

Productive Course!

By JOENAREEL C

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Aug 30, 2025

ITS REALLY HELPFUL

By SHIRISH W G

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Jul 4, 2025

excellent to learn