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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

TM

Aug 2, 2020

The content is comprehensive and simple. However, the assignment questions can be made more clearer and precise. Many colleagues were failing to respond to questions because they were not clear.

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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Feb 22, 2018

Brain storming for beginners.

By Kalu E O

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Dec 29, 2022

It is a nice overview course

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Nov 24, 2021

the program was very helpful

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Jul 1, 2020

It was an amazing experience

By Thảo. C P

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Nov 6, 2025

Good overview for beginner!

By Ahmed M M

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Feb 12, 2019

It's very good for beginner

By Dr. P G G

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Sep 27, 2016

THANK YOU FOR THE GUIDANCE.

By Ziyanda N

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Apr 21, 2022

The course was eye opening

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Feb 23, 2021

thank you for this course.

By Mohamed H M

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May 24, 2021

good course to start with

By Abhilash N

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Jan 8, 2021

Nice course for knowledge

By Shrinivas K

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Feb 21, 2019

Good course for beginners

By Spardha J

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Sep 18, 2021

Helpful and informative.

By Parmar V S

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Jun 6, 2017

This is really interesti

By Md A K

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Nov 23, 2020

One of The Best course.

By PRAVEEN R

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Apr 17, 2020

It was good and helpful

By Elsayed k

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Feb 16, 2017

its a great experience.

By Hadeer E

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Sep 29, 2016

It is Great. Thank you!

By V. V

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May 16, 2025

It is very informative

By Muhammad S H

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Aug 2, 2021

Great course to learn

By JAYANNA S S

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Sep 28, 2020

Appreciated the work.

By Gurucharan P G P

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Aug 11, 2020

Very different topic

By KUMAWAT M K M K

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Apr 20, 2019

Such a great course.

By Anna M

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Jul 21, 2020

Informative course.

By Tan W C K

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Sep 2, 2015

Good course indeed.