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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.

JV

Apr 29, 2021

The readings were excellent, and readable 0 which is a plus for a course such as this.The 1 or zero peer-review rating was 'rough' and maybe 0 to 5 to differentiate effort and results in the e-tivity.

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Aug 23, 2023

Very useful cource

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Jul 22, 2023

Highly insightful!

By Mary L V

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Jan 14, 2023

It helped me a lot

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Oct 1, 2022

Execellent course

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Sep 26, 2022

Highly recommended

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Jun 15, 2022

Insightful course!

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Apr 9, 2021

I really enjoy it!

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Nov 22, 2020

it was informative

By Quincy A B

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Nov 19, 2020

Hard work pays off

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Jul 23, 2020

nice and different

By Arjina

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Jun 16, 2020

I loved the course

By Shafiq u R

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Jun 8, 2019

A very good course

By Kirti G

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May 17, 2018

amazing experience

By Efrain P

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Jul 31, 2017

Excelente material

By Arunesh K

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Oct 16, 2016

Awesome experience

By Joshua T

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Sep 21, 2015

clear and to point

By DEVENDER R

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Feb 18, 2025

Excellent Course.

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Oct 19, 2024

Thank you so much

By Nasir R

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Jul 30, 2023

Absolutely Great.

By Tariq u

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Jul 28, 2023

Excellent course

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Apr 2, 2022

very informative

By Malek A

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Jan 3, 2022

Excellent Course

By Horus F

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Jan 13, 2021

Excellent course!

By sandra R

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Nov 21, 2020

THANK YOU SO MUCH