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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

MU

Aug 18, 2023

best platform for learning. Teaching method of tutors is very good I learnt alot about research method through this course. I am very thankful to coursera who provide me such a wonderful platform

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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May 10, 2020

I have learnt many things from this amazing course

By Rami i

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Sep 11, 2019

Understanding Research Methods is very good course

By Dr. A N

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Feb 28, 2018

Very useful. Well structured. Good study material.

By Deanna F

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Feb 4, 2018

I learned a lot from this course and I enjoyed it.

By Waris A F

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Aug 29, 2017

A great course for understanding research methods.

By SALMAN Z

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Jan 22, 2017

THIS IS VERY EASY WAY TO LEARNING RESEARCH METHOD.

By Niles D d S J

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Aug 18, 2015

High quality content. Congratulations to the team!

By ARJUN K

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Jun 14, 2025

ITS very uselfull and best for understand R and S

By Ranthekeng J M

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Dec 27, 2023

Excellent course in Research Methodology, indeed.

By Hafiz M S

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Feb 5, 2023

Helped me a lot in understanding Research Methods

By Daniel 1

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Sep 22, 2022

A very good course from the University of London

By Ashitosh G

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Sep 17, 2020

you can acquire great knowldge during this course

By Swaraj R M

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Jun 13, 2020

Very informative and can be completed in 2-3 days

By Mai K S T

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May 26, 2020

I have learned which I never knew before. Thanks!

By SAIMA A J

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Apr 8, 2020

Very nice subject it will help me alot in future.

By SHARMILA H S

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Feb 4, 2019

It's very much useful for a beginner in reserach

By Sanjogita M

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Mar 20, 2018

Very well structured course and good assignments.

By Vladimir T

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Sep 10, 2015

Not just a course but an activating tool. Thanks.

By Anih C J

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Sep 6, 2024

The review was quite interesting and educative .

By Senay G

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Oct 29, 2023

All the basics of research are highlighted well!

By Talha A

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Jul 23, 2023

Great initiative taken for beginner researchers

By Sangeeta S

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Sep 8, 2022

Good and enjoyed the online assignment sessions.

By C D

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Jan 5, 2022

I Learned a lot of knowledge in Research Methods

By Desmond o

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Feb 9, 2021

was a really interesting course.!!! learnt alot

By Micaela R B

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Oct 24, 2020

The readings and interviews are very informative