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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 29, 2020

Nice course

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May 24, 2020

nice course

By Carlos O V M

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Apr 13, 2020

Buen curso.

By jyothi

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Apr 10, 2020

Informative

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Apr 10, 2020

Thanks alot

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Feb 24, 2020

nice course

By Karthik

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Jan 1, 2020

Good course

By Hemanth P

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Nov 8, 2019

VERY USEFUL

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Aug 20, 2019

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Aug 4, 2019

good course

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Sep 8, 2017

good course

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May 11, 2017

Excelent!!!

By MB T

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Dec 9, 2025

Great Work

By Sabina R

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Aug 7, 2025

Just great

By Ayoub H

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Jul 15, 2025

i enjoy it

By Zeynep T

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Nov 25, 2024

Thank you.

By Domènica F B B

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Oct 12, 2024

buen curso

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Sep 28, 2024

دورة رائعة

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May 17, 2024

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Oct 21, 2022

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Oct 7, 2022

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Sep 14, 2022

excellent

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Aug 3, 2022

very good

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Aug 2, 2022

Niceeee!!!

By Victoria S

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Jul 14, 2022

Very Good.