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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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Jun 17, 2024

Amazing learning experience!

By Amir M B

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Sep 14, 2023

very helpful and informative

By TURAY O Y

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Aug 15, 2023

this course is 100% the best

By Stefanny V P J

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May 27, 2023

It´s very cool and important

By JA

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Aug 18, 2021

Excelente curso, me encantó.

By ranojit b

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Jul 15, 2021

A very well designed course.

By Zoha J

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Jul 14, 2020

Interesting and informative.

By Md.Farhad H

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Jul 7, 2020

Thank you my dear instructor

By Ihtisham I P S N i G U

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Jul 3, 2020

Great course for researchers

By Dr. M M

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Jun 7, 2020

Good one for the researchers

By Nimbagal V K

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Apr 22, 2020

Good interviews from experts

By Joyan D

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Apr 13, 2020

Excellent interactive course

By Ridhi G

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Mar 9, 2020

great experience of learning

By Dr. D S G

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Feb 17, 2020

It is very helpful and easy.

By Pedro F N C

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Aug 5, 2019

Muy interesante y provechoso

By Jackeline J

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Feb 11, 2018

Me fue de mucho aprendizaje.

By THU Y A

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Sep 26, 2017

a great introductory course.

By Kughavi Y

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Jun 8, 2025

NICE COURSE. I LEARNT A LOT

By Marwa T

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Apr 5, 2025

useful course for beginners

By Rafi U S

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Dec 22, 2022

Great course for beginners.

By Cesar T T

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Nov 5, 2022

Academically recommendable!

By Christiane M

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May 19, 2022

Concise and easy to follow.

By Naveen s s c B

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Mar 16, 2021

Good course and very useful

By Richter A S

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Sep 18, 2020

Nice course. I learned alot

By Mary C G

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Jul 15, 2020

extremely insightful course