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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

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Jul 26, 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.

CS

May 9, 2022

Really easy to follow and great advice from all the experts! It has helped me organise from the beginning of my dissertation and I feel more comfortable getting started on what is a big project ahead.

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By Rafik M

Jul 27, 2020

It was a very informative experience

By Sana U

Jul 23, 2020

The course is very well constructed.

By Samridhi R

Jun 16, 2020

excellent experience amazing faculty

By Priscilla N A

May 15, 2020

Thanks for the excellent teaching!!!

By SAMRAT K

Apr 30, 2020

Great Contents..Thanks a lot Cursera

By Gaurav G

Sep 17, 2019

got great learnings from this course

By Muhammad S

Jul 7, 2019

Well designed course for researchers

By Alyona D

Feb 28, 2019

Nice course to dive into RnD basics.

By Hassan A

Feb 4, 2019

VERY GOOD EXPLANATION WITH EXAMPLES.

By Pedrito S

Sep 1, 2023

Great research study for beginners!

By Michael R

Nov 1, 2022

Exceptional Education from Coursera

By MML A

Aug 26, 2022

ITs a good course for research work

By Dadhiram B

Aug 24, 2022

excellent course for the beginners.

By Arturo V M

Jun 8, 2022

Es bastante amigable y ayuda mucho.

By Nivedha D

Aug 20, 2021

EXCELLENT WORK! Helped to learn lot

By Altynay A

Feb 9, 2021

Interesting course, brief and clear

By Salman T

Nov 2, 2020

It's just awesome to work with you.

By SABA K

Sep 2, 2020

It was a great learning experience!

By Mrunal K

Jul 27, 2020

so organised and well understanding

By Dr.Sarah B

Jun 29, 2020

It was a great learning experience.

By Deepak J M

Feb 10, 2019

Very useful and interesting course.

By deepak s

Feb 16, 2016

Great. Full of knowledge,Thank you.

By Assadur J R

Nov 13, 2021

Wonderful Course. Worth the money.

By Abubakar s

Jan 30, 2021

Very helpful and technical course.

By Muhammad A

Sep 27, 2020

Good but it can be more elaborate.