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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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By Pedrito S

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Aug 31, 2023

Great research study for beginners!

By Michael R

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Nov 1, 2022

Exceptional Education from Coursera

By MML A

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Aug 26, 2022

ITs a good course for research work

By Dadhiram B

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Aug 24, 2022

excellent course for the beginners.

By Arturo V M

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Jun 8, 2022

Es bastante amigable y ayuda mucho.

By Nivedha D

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Aug 20, 2021

EXCELLENT WORK! Helped to learn lot

By Altynay A

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Feb 8, 2021

Interesting course, brief and clear

By Salman T

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Nov 2, 2020

It's just awesome to work with you.

By SABA K

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Sep 2, 2020

It was a great learning experience!

By Mrunal K

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Jul 26, 2020

so organised and well understanding

By Dr.Sarah B

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Jun 28, 2020

It was a great learning experience.

By Deepak J M

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Feb 10, 2019

Very useful and interesting course.

By deepak s

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Feb 16, 2016

Great. Full of knowledge,Thank you.

By RAMON A

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Nov 29, 2025

Agradezco el conocimiento aportado

By Deleted A

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Apr 19, 2025

It is helpful for research purpose

By Tomas J M S

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Dec 3, 2024

sangat menbantu dan menaruk sekali

By Vaishnavi r k

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Nov 9, 2024

i did not received certificate yet

By Assadur J R

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Nov 13, 2021

Wonderful Course. Worth the money.

By Abubakar s

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Jan 30, 2021

Very helpful and technical course.

By Muhammad A

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Sep 27, 2020

Good but it can be more elaborate.

By Rudinë M

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Jun 1, 2020

This course was soo helpful to me.

By David H

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Apr 18, 2025

Excellent course Highly recommend

By Mateo B

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Oct 20, 2024

bastante bueno y n otan trabajoso

By Anh N Q

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Sep 12, 2023

This course is great and helpful!

By Sardar O H K

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May 15, 2023

best course for research learning