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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 discussions and 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. 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

CS

May 9, 2022

Really easy to follow and great advice from all the experts! It has helped me organise from the beginning of my dissertation and I feel more comfortable getting started on what is a big project ahead.

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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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By Bermas, J R

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Feb 5, 2020

I learned and enjoyed a lot on this course. This helps me to be a good researcher.

By Mohamed O S

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May 17, 2016

Excellent course for undergraduate students where ever they are!

Thank You so much!

By Gia P

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Dec 6, 2021

This course has so many practical applications that I will be using in the future

By Ali G

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Jan 24, 2021

My experience of getting educational information through this is very tremendous.

By Kamkhohao S L

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Sep 18, 2020

very insightful. It helped me gain a lot of knowledge about research methodology.

By neo k

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Sep 2, 2020

Course materials very informative and understandable. A lot of thanks to authors!

By Sudharshan V

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May 10, 2020

It really made us understand the various aspects of research and research methods

By Abhijeet K

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Mar 28, 2019

Extremely informative and helpful course. Increased my knowledge base incredibly.

By Ariana D J P

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Jan 8, 2018

Los felicito, me dieron una idea mas clara de que es lo que significa investigar.

By Ахмет А Т

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Jul 28, 2023

This coursera got me a lot of information about research, i say thanks very much

By Jaime L

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Jul 21, 2022

I really liked to learn from experts on the field. It has been a real pleassure.

By Yunus B

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Dec 28, 2021

Very helpful and deepen understanding related to the research to be carried out.

By Bina A

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Jan 23, 2021

It helps me in understanding research methods and their values in practical life

By SYAFIQAH M B N S

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Oct 17, 2020

The is the best method for me to understanding more about the research purposes.

By Gloriana S C C

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Sep 3, 2020

Muchas gracias por la oportunidad y la accesibilidad de información brindada !!!

By Muneeb F

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Jul 13, 2020

I have learnt the ability to draw meanings of qualitative and quantitative data.

By VINOD K V

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Apr 7, 2020

This course is very informative about the understanding of the research methods.

By Samudrika N

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Aug 13, 2023

It was great help to improve my knowledge. I recommend this course to everyone.

By Abdul R

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Jul 18, 2023

Great course. Gives confidence to a beginner to start his/her research journey.

By Jyothsna. B

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Mar 12, 2023

The course is informative and required to be learned by every research scholor.

By Partha S A

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Apr 25, 2022

Very helpful, insightful and a refreshing approach to explaining. Great course!

By Mechie L L A

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Mar 29, 2021

There were so many things I learned that can be applied to my research project.

By Kanmay A

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Jun 17, 2020

It is best experience for me. Nice information & good platform to the students.

By Mohammed A E H

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Nov 22, 2019

It's really informative course, it will improve your vision in Research Methods

By Javier R J

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Jun 17, 2016

I enjoyed the course, I will look for some other course from London University!