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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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Jun 11, 2020

very helpful

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May 27, 2020

Good Course.

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May 22, 2020

Great course

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May 11, 2020

thanks a lot

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May 6, 2020

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Apr 24, 2020

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Sep 18, 2019

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Dec 9, 2018

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Sep 1, 2018

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Jul 5, 2018

Interesante.

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Mar 10, 2018

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Jul 6, 2025

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May 31, 2025

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May 28, 2025

good course

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Jan 21, 2025

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Nov 20, 2024

very useful

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Sep 3, 2024

Good course

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Aug 9, 2024

very useful

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Mar 29, 2024

Nice course

By Asif A

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Sep 6, 2023

Informative

By Joseph D A

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Mar 29, 2023

thank you

By Sakthivel P

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Mar 9, 2023

Good course

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Dec 13, 2022

Good course