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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 discussions and 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. 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

JV

Apr 29, 2021

The readings were excellent, and readable 0 which is a plus for a course such as this.The 1 or zero peer-review rating was 'rough' and maybe 0 to 5 to differentiate effort and results in the e-tivity.

A

Jul 27, 2017

This is wonderful course especially for research scholars, one suggestion is instead of giving articles from books, please provide a PPT which will be more effective ! thank you for wonderful session.

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By Ridwan U

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Jul 9, 2020

The course is quite informative and resourceful.

By Jaime E P O

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Mar 24, 2020

great videos with lot of advices for researchers

By Anindita S

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Jul 3, 2017

Very well- structured. Enjoying the Assignments.

By ANUJ K R

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Jun 27, 2016

Good on line course work in research methodology

By Melissa C V

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Mar 16, 2016

Muy buen curso! Explican muy bien los conceptos.

By Kashif

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Jan 7, 2025

i help me a lot in my research journey , luv it

By Muhammad A U D

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Oct 14, 2024

Explain very well and also with discussion best

By Noor M K

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Sep 4, 2023

very excellent way to learn about the research.

By SHRI V H G

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Jun 13, 2023

it was great learning something new, thank you!

By Philip O

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Sep 18, 2022

It was very enlightening and easy to comprehend

By Vedant A

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Apr 26, 2022

Amazing course to learn about research methods.

By SHARU M K

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Jan 4, 2022

Learned how to do research in an advance level.

By SOMSUBHRA D

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Sep 11, 2021

This is one of the best courses I've ever seen.

By Merve Ö

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May 16, 2021

There is a lot of informative rewiev. I like it

By Krishanpreet S

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Jan 18, 2021

Good course with great basic knowledge as well.

By Арина Г А

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Dec 21, 2020

I was extremely helpful for my future research.

By Ma. T P G

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Jun 11, 2020

I love it and learned a lot from it. thank you.

By Saritha

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May 30, 2020

It is really very helpful for research scholar.

By DR. G K

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May 11, 2020

I just love this course. Thank you Instructors.

By Iqramul A

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Apr 28, 2020

Please create more and more projects like this!

By Natalia E

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Aug 21, 2018

Good and clear introduction to research methods

By Sundar R K

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Aug 15, 2015

It's really a very good course. I loved it!!!!!

By Le T D

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Mar 5, 2023

This course is very useful for new researcher.

By Dr.Kranti Z

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Sep 21, 2020

Good course for Understanding Research Methods

By RODRIGO E P M

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Aug 26, 2020

A great course to enter the world of research.