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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 5, 2020

Very interesting and useful

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May 31, 2017

An extra-ordinary Course...

By Michael G

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Jan 23, 2017

Great course. I am so happy

By Sushma B

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Aug 9, 2025

Excellent learning content

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Nov 18, 2023

thank you so much Coursera

By Manoj M

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May 7, 2023

It was a very nice course.

By Saad M

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May 4, 2020

It was a great experience.

By Veena S

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Apr 14, 2020

Informative and inspiring.

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Aug 25, 2019

Iam happy so much for that

By Тулиев А М

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Jan 16, 2026

очень познавательный курс

By Murugesh R W .

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Nov 7, 2025

Very well designed course

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Aug 14, 2025

очень позновательный курс

By Arpit A

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Jul 23, 2025

it was a great experience

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Jan 21, 2025

I found it really helpful

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Nov 21, 2024

очень познавательный курс

By Hannia Q M

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Nov 2, 2024

Es un curso de gran ayuda

By Rossano D T

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Oct 19, 2023

Very helpful. Enroll now!

By Rabeya A

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Feb 9, 2022

good couuse for beginnner

By Abdullah M

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Mar 22, 2021

Interesting simple course

By Hasiba S

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Nov 29, 2020

Amazing learning practice

By Paulina K

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Oct 18, 2020

It was a very good course

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Sep 22, 2020

Great learning experience

By Jinsan J

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Aug 9, 2020

It was a great experience

By Akinade S

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Jul 16, 2020

Impressed with the course

By Yusra A Y A

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Jul 13, 2020

Thank you, a great course