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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

MA

Sep 13, 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

May 1, 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 Hajra Z

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Jul 18, 2022

Overall it was great experience this course helps me to learn something practical

By Mounir F

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Feb 16, 2021

A good start for beginners to learn about research methods and literature review.

By Maria F G R

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Mar 8, 2016

Aproximación muy interesante para investigación clínica. Realmente recomendable!

By Waqar H

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Nov 12, 2018

This is very good course for the beginners for having a key concept of research

By Benhamiche H

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May 29, 2020

Cette plate forme d'apprentissage est riche, bien structurée et très efficace.

By Paul R

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Jul 18, 2020

Cover other sections such as introduction and how to write literature review.

By DAVID L P O

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Dec 23, 2015

Esta muy bien estructurado, da información muy útil, realmente lo recomiendo.

By Jahnvi S

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Dec 29, 2020

valuable course if ever you are thinking of conducting a research in future.

By Sandeep D C

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Jul 13, 2019

the interview with the experts from the academia had been quite enlightening

By Indunil W G

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Jul 3, 2018

That is . very effective for starters. Very comprehensive and well organised

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 14, 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 11, 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 Wade L

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Jul 15, 2025

This is an excellent introduction with AI assistance and peer reviews.

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.