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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.

AB

Sep 9, 2019

very good course. The last e-activity was proposal preparation. It will be good if they add something about sampling in reading materials. Very good experience for me.....I will recommend this course

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Oct 27, 2020

I learned a lot from this course. Thank you.

By Deepak k

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Sep 18, 2020

It good learning and it was very informative

By BHASKAR A B

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Aug 7, 2020

Good course. Have plenty to learn and share.

By AGNIMALLA S T

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Jul 5, 2020

I REALLY GAINED MORE KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THIS.

By Sarisha N

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Nov 29, 2019

Excellent course! I found this very helpful!

By Geraldine I T M

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Nov 18, 2019

EXCELLENT I LEARNT A LOT FROM THIS COURSE !!

By Majid A

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Feb 22, 2016

Best course to understand. What is research.

By Rawat H A .

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Apr 18, 2025

VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE TOPIC AND WELL EXPLAINED

By Humaira N

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Nov 26, 2023

A lot of knowledge about research methods.❤

By A V P

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Apr 5, 2023

Best Excellent Accelerating Super Tutorials

By Murphy B L

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Jun 20, 2022

Awesome course really helpful for postgrads

By Saad A A

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Jun 18, 2022

it was wonderfull course and appreciated it

By JAGATPAL S

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May 6, 2022

Fantastic course for new research scholars.

By Rose-Ann M

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Dec 6, 2020

This was a great and very insightful course

By Faiyaz K

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Dec 2, 2020

Excellent for starters working in research.

By Liezl E

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Sep 22, 2020

A very helpful course for research starters

By Kalidass M

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Jun 28, 2020

A very good class to learn research methods

By Kavya V E

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May 14, 2020

Very usefull course for a research student.

By Dr. K M

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Apr 3, 2020

Its very good to learn by doing activities.

By Praveen K A K

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Aug 2, 2019

Amazing course !! Enjoyed every bit of it .

By sejo v

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May 15, 2019

very informative course as a beginner level

By Marjorie M

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Aug 25, 2015

Excellent and highly focussed. Very useful!

By Suryanarayna N

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Jan 13, 2025

great insights on knowing Research Methods

By Leticia S L A

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Aug 14, 2024

Es excelente! Lo recomiendo ampliamente :)

By Mark J L

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Aug 4, 2024

The course is very helpful and insightful.