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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

RK

Sep 9, 2020

Quite new form of learning to me. Ways i use to choose for research was quite bad like after understanding thing i know i can perform good with respect to any research is concerned.Happy Learning :)

UU

Jun 4, 2017

I think course provide a great introduction to understanding research methods in the social sciences. The interviews with academics, provided as part of the course, are particularly informative.

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By Kirana K P

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Oct 20, 2019

The .pdf file made available for Week 3 is good.

By Abhinandan D

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Mar 29, 2018

very helpful to understand research methodology.

By Thương N T H

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Nov 5, 2022

Useful, but it's a bit difficult to understand

By DR. K P H K

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Oct 9, 2020

More of lectures. Hands-on exercise is required

By Yelibet L O

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Jul 28, 2017

Me gustó el curso, fue sencillo y sustancioso.

By Nafeesa N

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May 25, 2025

it was good for understanding research basics

By Madelyne L M

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Jan 10, 2025

El curso es bueno, pero deben dar certificado

By Ms.ANNA T S B

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Jun 25, 2020

Wonderful course ,Peer learning is awesome .

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By nandashreek

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May 14, 2018

This course is really help full for beginners

By ثائر ع

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Oct 2, 2024

seriously ,its a perfect course an d keep om

By Abhrojit B

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Apr 14, 2021

The course had some great reading materials.

By Alanood S k

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Aug 21, 2020

Interesting information and good discussions

By Diana C T A

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Feb 18, 2019

Really interesting for general information.

By Madiha A

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Oct 9, 2022

The material provided was quite helpful .

By Faizan A

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Jun 7, 2021

great opportunity for research enthusiasts

By Karma N

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Oct 26, 2020

Time spend in this course really worth it.

By RIYASUDHEEN M

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Oct 5, 2020

its very usefully for all research fellow

By KAYODE O T

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Jul 19, 2020

Great course and quite easy to go through.

By Mustafa A B A

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Sep 27, 2025

good answers to HOW Research will be done

By Deepesh R

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Aug 30, 2020

Very useful course for research beginners

By Ana C

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Dec 27, 2024

Buena introducción a la investigación.

By Saad T

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Dec 22, 2020

It was a great course. I learned a lot

By INMACULADA R L

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Oct 1, 2020

It is a course that is very interesant

By Raúl S D

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Apr 23, 2017

Es buen curso, y muy rápido de acabar.

By ROCIO H

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Dec 17, 2025

Algunos puntos fueron muy redundantes