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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

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Jul 26, 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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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.

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By SWAGATA P 2

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Jul 26, 2020

This course has really helped me to understand research methodology and also helped me in my LLM course.

By Osis K

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Aug 8, 2023

This course allowed me to have a better understanding of literature review and research design methods.

By Недопекина Е М

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Feb 25, 2020

Thank you for this course!

It has been very comprehensive and useful for my further research activity :)

By Quilala, M G C

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Feb 10, 2020

I like how topics were relayed on each week. Videos were relevant and sources are reliable. Keep it up!

By Dr. R K V

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Jul 17, 2017

This course is very interesting, relevant and useful for all the research scholars as well as teachers.

By Gala A

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Oct 14, 2023

If you really want to learn research methods this course is the most suitable one for you ..Good luck!

By Roma K

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Sep 26, 2022

This was very useful course. Through it I learned each and every aspects related to research methods.

By yira k

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Mar 29, 2022

This course is simply the best online course you will get in contemporary times. It is just excellent.

By Preeti k

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Jun 10, 2021

If carefully read and completed assignments then its a great course to learn from. highly recommended.

By Gamal E

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Apr 4, 2021

I got valuable information from this course that will help me when I start writing my master's thesis.

By Edna M C

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Oct 29, 2020

This course is very valuable especially for those pursuing advanced studies and during writing papers.

By Ehtisham I

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Aug 4, 2025

Very beneficial regarding to understand the basic definition of research & it's purpose in real life.

By Rozina A

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Oct 23, 2021

It was really an amazing experience with coursa course. I can learn more new things from this course.

By Raja M B

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Aug 18, 2021

The course was really beneficial for doing and understanding better research techniques. Thanks alot.

By Navaneetha G

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Jul 5, 2021

I would like to thank the team for the videos and lectures. They were helpful to upgrade my career.

By Donnica T

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Sep 21, 2020

This course was very helpful and a lot of knowledge was gained! Thank you for this great opportunity.

By AASHISH A J

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Jul 1, 2020

Activity based learning helps a lot to think, act and develop. Really happy to be part of this course

By Deleted A

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Sep 6, 2017

Curso sucinto e rico. Apresenta ótimos textos e vídeos, ambos bem explicativos. Recomendo fortemente!

By SONG S

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Mar 8, 2016

The interviewees give me the multiple ways to understand the Research. It is interesting and helpful!

By Pham T K H

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Aug 8, 2023

I am glad to take this course from London University so that I can gain experience within the field.

By WILLIAMS A

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Apr 10, 2023

This course is so interesting and it has helped broaden my knowledge in research methods. Thank you.

By Rio W

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Dec 4, 2022

it was very very interesting course, thanks to all the members who prepared this cours. best wishes

By Jaweria s

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Sep 11, 2022

I AM HAPPY AND I ENJOYED IT A LOT DURING THE ASSIGNMENT HOPE THAT YOU LIKE MY ASSIGNMENTS.

THANK YOU

By Siddharth S

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May 23, 2022

Nice course to understand the approach and challenges faced in the wold of research and development

By Md. S R

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Jul 1, 2021

A great course for gaining knowledge about research. Anyone can do it. I hope everyone will like it.