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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

RP

May 1, 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.

A

Jul 27, 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 Chandimal R

Oct 22, 2020

A very good course and recommend it for any one who is interested on research methods

By Ragin M J

Jun 3, 2020

The course was very helpful in understanding more about research and research methods

By Karen P

May 25, 2020

Excellent summary and insights into research methods used by several SOAS researchers

By Itumeleng M

May 18, 2020

I learnt a lot from this course. It is presented simple yet it is super informative.

By M.R.S.Suryanarayana R

May 7, 2020

It is a very useful program to understand the research design in our research career.

By P.MANOJ K

Mar 21, 2020

The course is very much helpful for the learners who in the initial stage of research

By Dương N L M

Feb 15, 2020

An excellent course which helps me a lot. Thank you so much for creating this course.

By CHIN W L

Sep 4, 2018

Good introduction for new student who is going for bachelor and master level research

By Lengchanviraksak

Feb 3, 2018

It's a very useful application that give me a lot of knowledge that important for me.

By Francisco G

Sep 29, 2020

A real well structured MOOC! Maybe a second version of this course would be perfect!

By 19USCA010

Sep 12, 2020

It's really a great platform to learn research methods please do join and learn more

By Minaxi G

Jul 31, 2019

Great, Unique & Perfect way of understanding the importance and journey of research!

By Mauricio E S N

Nov 1, 2017

It is a boring course but is a good thing where you can find some interesting things

By Josep R

May 23, 2017

Great overview on what is reseach and the steps required to plan reseach in science.

By Tagel A

Jan 29, 2025

Excellent course ! Its unique way of delivery made it stand out. Thank you so mcuh,

By Clemence A

Jan 14, 2025

The course was well-balanced. the lectures were very enthuastic and easy to follow.

By Dr M V

Jan 26, 2022

The course is planned very well, thank you instructors for giving broader knowledge

By Ritwij K

Sep 22, 2020

Amazing course helps you to know a bunch of crucial stuffs related to the research.

By Maha F

Aug 14, 2020

im really thankful to coursera for providing me a oppurtunity to learn this course

By MST. T N

Jun 15, 2020

A better understanding of the beginner who wants to become a successful researcher.

By Jonalyn D P

Sep 14, 2024

This is very Helpful in our learnings as a freshmen student taking of this course.

By Princess C A

Aug 18, 2024

This is very helpful especially for those who needs refresher for doing a research

By Edelmiro J D J

Apr 3, 2024

thank you for helping low income teachers like me..thank you for the financial aid

By Loida R M V

Sep 14, 2023

thank you for a wonderful learning journey on the nitty-gritty of research methods

By HARINI G

Jun 15, 2022

This course is really helpful to understand the research methods in a short period