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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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Aug 11, 2024

very informative

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Dec 31, 2023

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Nov 18, 2022

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Sep 5, 2022

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May 11, 2022

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Nov 14, 2021

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Apr 7, 2021

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Mar 25, 2021

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Nov 10, 2020

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Oct 27, 2020

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Oct 18, 2020

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Oct 16, 2020

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Aug 3, 2020

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Jul 19, 2020

Wonderful Course