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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

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.

JV

Apr 28, 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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By Raúl S D

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Apr 23, 2017

Es buen curso, y muy rápido de acabar.

By BIBA D

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Nov 10, 2022

Very helpful and interesting course.

By HERALD I

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Jun 7, 2020

interesting it was a good experience

By Anupam M

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Apr 3, 2018

Very much helpful for research work.

By Stephen N L

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Jan 27, 2021

Good content! and learning platform

By Bandar S A

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May 7, 2020

It is very nice and helpful course.

By Malaz A

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Mar 13, 2019

good and nice course but not enough

By Faiza K

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Sep 7, 2023

I learnt and thats what matters...

By IUNA E A

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Apr 3, 2022

Very easy to follow and understand

By SAJAL M

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Sep 25, 2020

It could have been more elaborated

By Alawode J

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Sep 7, 2020

It was a wonderful way of learning

By NAVDEEP K

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Sep 2, 2020

Nice professor with a good content

By Bartels A A

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Jun 26, 2024

I love every part of this course.

By Saleh F A A

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May 28, 2020

Good course and a lot of benefits

By saugat g

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May 2, 2023

Very Simple and well instructed.

By Alejandro Q M

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Jun 20, 2017

concreto, claro, muy interesante

By Nafew P

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Mar 20, 2023

Could have been in more details

By Noorhan A

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Jul 13, 2021

Special and interactive course!

By RAVI K R

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Sep 9, 2020

it's approachable and relevant

By Celina A

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Nov 14, 2023

Thorough, detailed and short!

By Sulaiman N A

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Apr 12, 2020

i have learned a lot of thing

By Dr A D P

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Feb 22, 2018

Brain storming for beginners.

By Kalu E O

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Dec 29, 2022

It is a nice overview course

By shahbaan s

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Nov 24, 2021

the program was very helpful

By Onwuegbulem C J

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Jul 1, 2020

It was an amazing experience