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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

MK

Jan 25, 2026

This is an excellent fundamental course in Research Methodology for early stage academic researchers. Sincere thanks are due to Coursera Team, Teachers from London University and my peers as well.

DM

Dec 15, 2022

It is worth to add research knowldge via different approaches like using these well framed Online courses. Congratulation to the team who designed and made it work for the majority of needy groups.

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By Priscilla N A

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May 15, 2020

Thanks for the excellent teaching!!!

By SAMRAT K

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Apr 29, 2020

Great Contents..Thanks a lot Cursera

By Gaurav G

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Sep 17, 2019

got great learnings from this course

By Muhammad S

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Jul 7, 2019

Well designed course for researchers

By Alyona D

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Feb 28, 2019

Nice course to dive into RnD basics.

By Hassan A

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Feb 4, 2019

VERY GOOD EXPLANATION WITH EXAMPLES.

By Rafael E

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Jul 31, 2024

Very helpful and informative course

By Pedrito S

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Aug 31, 2023

Great research study for beginners!

By Michael R

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Nov 1, 2022

Exceptional Education from Coursera

By MML A

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Aug 26, 2022

ITs a good course for research work

By Dadhiram B

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Aug 24, 2022

excellent course for the beginners.

By Arturo V M

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Jun 8, 2022

Es bastante amigable y ayuda mucho.

By Nivedha D

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Aug 20, 2021

EXCELLENT WORK! Helped to learn lot

By Altynay A

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Feb 8, 2021

Interesting course, brief and clear

By Salman T

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Nov 2, 2020

It's just awesome to work with you.

By SABA K

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Sep 2, 2020

It was a great learning experience!

By Mrunal K

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Jul 26, 2020

so organised and well understanding

By Dr.Sarah B

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Jun 28, 2020

It was a great learning experience.

By Deepak J M

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Feb 10, 2019

Very useful and interesting course.

By deepak s

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Feb 16, 2016

Great. Full of knowledge,Thank you.

By RAMON A

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Nov 29, 2025

Agradezco el conocimiento aportado

By Deleted A

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Apr 19, 2025

It is helpful for research purpose

By Tomas J M S

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Dec 3, 2024

sangat menbantu dan menaruk sekali

By Vaishnavi r k

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Nov 9, 2024

i did not received certificate yet

By Assadur J R

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Nov 13, 2021

Wonderful Course. Worth the money.