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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

MA

Sep 12, 2019

It was a perfect course for understanding the research methods. It helps me a lot, thanks to the University of London and Coursera for providing this opportunity to enhance our Knowledge in research.

RP

Apr 30, 2020

The course was very simple and easily understandable. The assignments were very interesting. The peer review activity provided scope to learn from the others too. It was a great learning experience.

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By Umme R

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Aug 24, 2023

A very good course. I must say its the must have course for new researchers

By PATRICK K R V

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Dec 9, 2021

Very satisfying and worth pursuing, I got a lot from this lesson, thank you

By Paulo V

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Oct 30, 2020

A good course to take if you are about to or currently doing your research.

By DANIEL N K

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Nov 13, 2021

A very well structured research course on Understanding Research Methods.

By Riza R

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Nov 6, 2020

It's a good refresher for a generalized understanding of research methods

By Mohamed A A

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Sep 30, 2023

This is amazing it gives you understanding about research for students

By Rayn G

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Jul 3, 2023

wow this course is hands on involving and a great option for researchers

By Alan L

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Nov 20, 2022

The interviews are very instructive and the reading material is amazing!

By Mark G

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Jul 24, 2021

Contained the information I needed. Very prompt and helpful support team

By Alwielland B

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Jul 10, 2020

I learned a lot from this course esp. about research designs. thank you!

By Bruno M S

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May 14, 2018

A very interesting course, but could use some more conceptual structure.

By Nagayo M (

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Sep 20, 2020

It helps me understand the dynamics of research Approaches and methods.

By BRAYAN S F M

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Apr 5, 2020

Very good learning methodology, good audiovisual content is manifested

By Luis A R C

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May 31, 2019

Muy buen curso, muy util porque aveces o sabemos ni por donde empezar.

By Akash R

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May 28, 2020

very well explained by all the instructor but content should be more.

By Jacquelyn M

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Jun 26, 2016

Should be a mandatory class before you have to do a research project.

By Zeinab t a

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Sep 4, 2020

Very useful and excellent course

I have learned a lot about research

By Mayurdhvajsinh P

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Aug 9, 2020

It ws very helpful course it gives broad idea about what research is

By Cyril J

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Apr 23, 2020

Its a good course for someone who doesn't have any idea on research.

By Janhvi C

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Aug 14, 2015

It's an amazing course with wonderful thought provoking activities!!

By Yidel M M F

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Nov 22, 2023

Es un poco complicado entender, el volumen del audio esta muy bajo.

By Rafia S

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Aug 27, 2023

Thank You for proving such a platform for learning and interaction.

By Yeltsin C M

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Jan 31, 2025

Execelentes materiales para entrar en el mundo de la investigacion

By df20211534 L R V

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Apr 19, 2022

Very simplified illustrations were important in grasping concepts

By Oussama K

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Jul 31, 2021

the expected time for the course is way to short for the real time