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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

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

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

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Sep 6, 2025

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Feb 13, 2025

Amazing course.

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Nov 24, 2024

very excitement

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Nov 1, 2024

Excelente curso

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Sep 29, 2024

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Jul 29, 2024

Simple and best

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Apr 24, 2023

Amazing Course!

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Apr 4, 2023

It is Excellent

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Nov 13, 2022

Good experience

By Lucia A R A

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May 23, 2022

EXCELENTE CURSO

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May 19, 2022

muy interesante

By Rajat H

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Dec 27, 2021

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By Mubasshira C N

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Sep 27, 2020

Really Good one

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Sep 22, 2020

Muy interesante

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Aug 2, 2020

Great course 👍

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Jul 23, 2020

was very useful

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Jun 30, 2020

good experience

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Apr 22, 2020

Very helpful !!

By Akhil K

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May 11, 2019

Great Course!!!

By Elizabeth C C T

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Feb 4, 2019

excelente curso

By Luis L S

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Jul 2, 2017

Muy buen curso!

By OSUJI E A

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Aug 11, 2015

very insightful

By صالح ع ا

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Aug 28, 2025

Easy to follow

By Mahesh D

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May 28, 2025

WELL EXPLAINED

By Anita B

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Jan 24, 2025

INSIGHTFUL!!!!