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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 姚娇娇

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Jul 26, 2018

It is very useful ,i like it !!!

By Dr. A P S

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May 18, 2018

Refreshed the basics of research

By Deleted A

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Mar 6, 2016

This course is useful an helpful

By Pankaj V K

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Jul 6, 2025

friendly and easy to understand

By Lim K B J

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Jul 29, 2024

Good course on research methods

By Ms.Rupali W

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Jul 29, 2024

very intresting and knowlegeble

By Venkata A P

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Apr 21, 2022

Very informative for beginners.

By Amina Y c

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Feb 21, 2022

very educative and entertaining

By Inés A d L S

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Nov 20, 2021

This is a good course, thanks.

By REWA P

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Jul 18, 2020

Very nicely articulated course.

By Diellzë G

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Jun 12, 2020

This course was really helpful.

By Divyansh S

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May 21, 2020

A very good learning experience

By Vaqar A

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May 4, 2020

Excellent way to learn research

By ruchi j

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Apr 25, 2020

It enhanced my research skills.

By Kaamala N

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Apr 10, 2020

Useful Course, I enjoyed a lot.

By Tanmay S

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Mar 25, 2018

It's very helpful for research.

By Luis S

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Jul 4, 2017

Tema de actualidad e interés...

By NGUYEN M H

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Feb 2, 2023

Comprehensive course materials

By Anil K

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Dec 26, 2022

VERY INFORMATIVE RELATED TO RM

By Deleted A

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Sep 16, 2021

Short, but very useful course.

By LALITA

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Mar 25, 2021

it gives me a lot of knowledge

By Swati

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Jan 22, 2021

My research concept get fresh.

By Goldah G D P

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Nov 7, 2020

Very helpful in my undertaking

By Emerita M

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Oct 17, 2020

Thank you, I've learned a lot.

By Deleted A

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Oct 12, 2020

Very glad to study this course