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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 23, 2020

Very Useful and effective

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Jun 6, 2020

It was a very nice course

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May 18, 2020

It is an amazing program!

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Apr 29, 2020

The tools are interesting

By KULKARNI S R

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Apr 27, 2020

Great Learning. Than you.

By Rao I

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Sep 24, 2017

Good course for Beginner.

By Poushali D

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Sep 5, 2025

insightful session i had

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Jun 26, 2025

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Mar 19, 2025

Penjelasan yang menarik.

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Nov 21, 2024

Muy bueno el aprendizaje

By Hafiza S K

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Nov 28, 2023

This such amazing course

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Jun 3, 2023

it is perfect ,thank you

By Asad U

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Mar 24, 2023

was good and appreciated

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Nov 29, 2022

Great course! Thank you!

By Dr. S A C

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Jan 11, 2022

Thank you for the course

By Karis A

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Mar 25, 2021

The feedback was helpful

By Fuad S W

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Jan 13, 2021

it was an amazing course

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Oct 14, 2020

The course is very good.

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Oct 5, 2020

This course is very Good

By Prakash S

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May 10, 2020

Excellent learning a lot

By SACHIN C D

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May 5, 2020

A good and short course.

By Jimmy A R M

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Jun 25, 2025

Un curso muy provechoso

By Muhammed H V

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Oct 30, 2024

It was great experience

By Mihir N S

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Oct 8, 2024

really fun to do course

By Alarcon M

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Sep 1, 2024

very engaging,I like it