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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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Jul 22, 2023

Highly insightful!

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Jan 13, 2023

It helped me a lot

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Oct 1, 2022

Execellent course

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Sep 26, 2022

Highly recommended

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Jun 15, 2022

Insightful course!

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Apr 9, 2021

I really enjoy it!

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Nov 22, 2020

it was informative

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Nov 18, 2020

Hard work pays off

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Jul 23, 2020

nice and different

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Jun 16, 2020

I loved the course

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Jun 8, 2019

A very good course

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May 16, 2018

amazing experience

By Efrain P

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Jul 31, 2017

Excelente material

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Oct 15, 2016

Awesome experience

By Joshua T

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Sep 21, 2015

clear and to point

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Oct 23, 2025

Best ever course!

By Meriem L

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Aug 28, 2025

Very interesting!

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Feb 18, 2025

Excellent Course.

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Oct 18, 2024

Thank you so much

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Jul 30, 2023

Absolutely Great.

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Jul 27, 2023

Excellent course

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Apr 2, 2022

very informative

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Jan 3, 2022

Excellent Course

By Horus F

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Jan 13, 2021

Excellent course!