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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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Jun 7, 2020

The course was very efficient and well written. The sources gave some amazing opinions. I hope I will be a able to make a good research paper using these guidelines. Thank you so much for you time.

RK

Sep 9, 2020

Quite new form of learning to me. Ways i use to choose for research was quite bad like after understanding thing i know i can perform good with respect to any research is concerned.Happy Learning :)

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By Tessa C

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Jul 3, 2017

A great refresher course for people who are keen on picking up where they've left off academically

By Nor E H R C

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Nov 12, 2020

it wasn t as detailed as i wanted but it helped me understand what research is better, thank you.

By Sadia G

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Jul 1, 2020

it's a great course. develop your understanding of research by discussion and reading materials.

By Dhanvi P

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Nov 8, 2025

This course was helpful to me. I understood many concepts that I will have to consider in IBDP.

By Martins O

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Apr 16, 2020

Good course for Researchers and students. The course gives a framework for scientific research.

By Albert C

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Aug 12, 2017

I enjoyed this course and look forward to taking more when offered by the University of London!

By Rishi V

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Oct 18, 2020

it could have been more thorough and insightful. I felt it just touched the tip of the iceberg

By Danielle S D

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Nov 3, 2019

A method of chatting to a supervisor would be helpful. I don't know how to get my certificate?

By Iqui D

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Dec 7, 2024

The course is quite interesting. It addressed important issues regarding the research methods

By JEREMY K Y M

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Mar 17, 2021

Some people that we were required to review fairly did not put effort into literature review.

By Fatheali A S

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Apr 17, 2020

This course is really good, it helped me in how to identified the problem in real-time world

By Padmavati H M

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Apr 17, 2020

Such a usefull course to understand what is the research. Which skills required for research.

By Luis E H C

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Jan 24, 2021

Very simple way to explain the different research methods for academic postgraduate studies.

By Negasi T K

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Apr 20, 2020

it is very interesting. the approach was attractive, which makes students to be interactive

By Mohamed N

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Oct 27, 2020

It's a good course to know what Qualitative and quantative research methods are in general.

By Sofia L

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Apr 22, 2020

I really liked this course and thought it very useful for the elaboration of my own tesis.

By Sameer B

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Aug 10, 2024

Short yet great information!, real world examples would have worked for effective content

By SALVINUS 2

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Dec 15, 2022

Practical information for new researchers to start formulating and building new research.

By NAVANEETHAM v

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Dec 12, 2021

This course, helped us to better understand the research methods. Thank you coursera team

By Priyal S

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Sep 13, 2020

it was very informative and has helped me understand what skills i was lacking previously

By Nishat N

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Sep 7, 2023

It is not a theoritical course, rather it is a practical course. There's a lot to learn.

By Jhanvi K

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Oct 6, 2020

It was a good and informative course. I enjoyed studying it. Learned new things as well.

By José R d l R V

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Apr 18, 2018

Excelente herramienta para cualquier persona que desee realizar una buena investigación.

By Daniel T A

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Sep 28, 2025

Hay varios videos que se repiten. Los subtitulos en español estaban mal en dos vídeos.

By Christopher B K

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Oct 16, 2022

This programme is interesting and exciting. Thanks to the instructors for their time.