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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

SC

Aug 1, 2020

This is truly a great lesson for a biggner to learn and understand what is about "Research". The 4 -week lessons helped me to build a clear structure for the procedure of a research purpose.

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

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Apr 19, 2022

Very simplified illustrations were important in grasping concepts

By Oussama K

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Jul 31, 2021

the expected time for the course is way to short for the real time

By SUDARSHAN S

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Sep 26, 2020

This course was very useful for my research work beyond criticism.

By Shaimaa S

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Jun 26, 2018

very nice course , and the etivities are amazing totally recommend

By Alejandro C J

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Jan 21, 2018

Very useful to make a systematic analysis in the research process.

By Suhail C

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Feb 6, 2019

This was a good course. However I wish it could have been longer.

By Ahmad A M E S

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Oct 27, 2018

Explanation is good. Different people help to absorb information.

By Selver Ö

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Sep 19, 2017

thank you for sharing bacis and fundamental info about research.

By bernard b

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Aug 29, 2019

Wonderful course for everyone wanting to do effective research.

By Kayla B

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Sep 18, 2022

I think the questions could be a bit more specific and clear.

By Sonam W

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Sep 16, 2022

I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. I found it very useful.

By MARCOS R M

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Nov 26, 2025

Un curso muy interesante y que da conocimiento al escolapio.

By Salma M

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Mar 5, 2024

excellet course . The reading material was a bit hard for me

By Dambaa M

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Apr 22, 2022

I gained a lot of knowledge through this lecture. Thank you.

By Armando R

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Sep 21, 2020

It was very interesting but I think it needs more activities

By Pricop A

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Nov 24, 2024

It was nice, I learned a lot of new information. Thank you!

By Asad A

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Jun 11, 2022

A good course to know about the basics of research methods.

By Prashant S

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May 28, 2020

Some more examples from other courses can be incorporated.

By Steven J T

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Jan 3, 2020

Thank you for this very informative and worthwhile course!

By 1879 - A R

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Sep 13, 2020

This course help me to learn a lot.... thank you everyone

By Gummarekula S

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Jun 30, 2020

Really nice course for beginners who want to do research.

By MOHAMMAD A M A

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Apr 27, 2020

Great course for deep understanding about research method

By Soobia I K

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Jan 20, 2019

Course is good to refresh your existing research skills

By Ayesha A

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Jul 5, 2025

This course is outstanding. I learned a lot from this.

By Hamza S

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Feb 25, 2021

Very informative for thoser who want to be researchers