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Age of Revolution (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
Revolution was a powerful dynamic in European politics and society from 1789 to 1848. All over Europe radical citizens and reforming governments changed laws and ruling structures in a way which has created the forms of the modern European state. More information
Ancestral Voices: the Earliest English Literature (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course will introduce participants to the range of Old English literature, from stirring tales of heroism, courage, and fellowship, to poignant elegies of love and loss; from passionately devout to earthily humorous. More information
Archaeology in Practice (Online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
How do archaeologists recognise and interpret the lives of past peoples and their societies? An introduction to the methods and techniques of archaeological enquiry, from initial site survey and excavation to scientific analysis.
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Archaeology of the Bible Lands (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course introduces students to the discovery of the ancient southern Levant, first by biblical scholars and later, as their discipline developed, by archaeologists. More information
Bioethics for Beginners (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Do you think reproductive cloning is morally permissible? Do you check food labels to exclude any with GM ingredients? Would you worry if the government introduced compulsory depositing of DNA in the national DNA bank?
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Brontes (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
How did three sisters living apparently secluded, eventless lives write such original, passionate and dramatic novels and poetry? Who were the Brontës, what fed their imaginations, and what makes their writing so haunting and intense? More information
Churchill: Soldier, Politician and Statesman (Online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
Sir Winston Churchill, regarded as one of Britain's greatest statesmen, still provokes controversy and debate. The aim of this course is to study his life in detail, assess his successes and failures and to gain some insights into the complex personality More information
Civil war and revolution: Britain divided, 1640–60 (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The Civil Wars which swept across the British Isles in the seventeenth century left few lives untouched. This course will explore the causes, conduct and significance of the English Civil Wars More information
Contemporary British Fiction (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
If you have ever been daunted by terms such as ‘modernism’, ‘magic realism’ or ‘postmodern’ and if you would like to develop your ideas into coherent, backed-up analytical arguments and have technical terms demystified – this is the course for you. More information
Critical Reading (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course is for anyone wanting to learn to read critically, and explore texts that are regarded as ‘critical’, or essential, reading. More information
Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Data and Systems Analysis
Online | Thu, 03 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
Whether you want to change careers, enhance your job opportunities or just develop existing knowledge, this 1-year course will give you an all-round appreciation and in-depth understanding of Data and Systems Analysis, Development and Management. More information
Durer to Bruegel: Northern Renaissance Art c.1480-1580 (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The course explore the riches of Northern European art from c.1480-1580; artists including Dürer, Bosch, Holbein and Bruegel will be studied, as well as the prints and sculpture of the period. More information
Ecological survey techniques
Online | Applications being accepted
Our online courses in ecological survey techniques cover the following categories: data analysis in ecology, vegetation, mammals & reptiles, birds, fish & amphibians, and invertebrates. Each course lasts for five weeks and is fully tutor-led by experts. More information
Effective Online Tutoring (Online)
Online | Mon, 28 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
A practical introduction to the social, administrative and pedagogical techniques of teaching online looking at the role of the online tutor through selected reading, group discussions, role-playing, case studies and other activities. More information
Online Introduction to Electronics
Online | Mon, 07 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
The Online Introduction to Electronics course is designed to act both as an introductory course and as a refresher course. After taking the course you should have a good idea of how electronic systems work and how they are made. More information
Elizabeth I (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course will examine the life and reign of Elizabeth I, from her troubled childhood to the death of the aged Virgin Queen. But what do we really know of this iconic queen? Can her reign be accounted a success?
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Employee Ownership for the 21st Century (online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
The Employee Owned Company is the most significant development in corporate development for 150 years and comes at a time when the globalised corporation threatens the sustainability of national and local economic and ecological systems. More information
English Landscape Gardens: 1650 to the present day (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course is the ideal introduction to English garden history. It provides an overview of five centuries of development, from Baroque formalism through the naturalistic landscape style, right up to contemporary cutting-edge planting style. More information
English Poetry of the First World War (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Some of the most powerful and moving English poetry of the modern period was written during or about the First World War. This course examines the context of that poetry by exploring the life and writing of 3 major war poets, Owen, Rosenberg and Sassoon. More information
Ethics for Biosciences
Online | Mon, 24 Feb 2014 | Applications being accepted
This short ten-week online course is designed to help students of science and working scientists to understand, reflect on and engage with some of the key ethical and social issues thrown up by biological science and technology. More information
Ethics: an introduction (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
In this introduction to ethics, we shall examine four important ethical theories, applying them to two practical questions: the rights of animals and euthanasia. There will be plenty of opportunity to engage in debate and test your own thinking. More information
Exploring Roman Britain (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Britain was part of the Roman empire from AD 43 for about 400 years. The impact of this is still evident in the landscape, but what was life like in Roman Britain? This course explores the effects of Roman rule on communities around the country. More information
Exploring the Universe (online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
How old is the Universe? How unusual is the Solar System? How will it all end? Oxford astronomers Chris Lintott and Robert Simpson provide an overview of the last 13.7 billion years of cosmic evolution, answering these questions and more. More information
Fiction by Victorian Women: George Eliot, Elizabeth Gaskell... (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Some of the greatest writers of the Victorian period were women. This course looks at the work of authors such as Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth Gaskell, and George Eliot, both as representing women’s lives and issues, and as literature in its own right. More information
The First World War in Perspective (Online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course seeks to explain why and how the First World war was fought, and to understand why its legacy remains relevant almost a century after it began More information
The Fundamental Science of Nanotechnology
Online | Mon, 13 Jan 2014 | Applications being accepted
A part-time, ten week course taken entirely online. It will explain the mathematical foundation for nano-scale phenomena as well as their effects and applications including quantum dots, nanotubes and fullerenes. More information
Getting Started in Creative Writing (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
This course introduces the key characteristics of creative writing, and students are supported with stage-by-stage guidance as they assimilate and practise a range of critical and creative methods. Includes tutor feedback and participant discussion. More information
Globalization (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
The credit crunch of 2008-9 brought the effects of the global economy to everyone's attention. From international trade and global inequalities to the impact on our carbon footprints, this course analyses the global economy. More information
Greek Mythology (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
What are Greek myths? Who told them and why? How can we interpret them? Why are they still so powerful? How much history do they contain? This course will explore these fascinating tales from the past and attempt to make sense of them. More information
Henry VIII (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
The reign of Henry VIII was a key turning point in British history. This course looks in detail at the political, religious and cultural changes of the period, and assesses the role of the king and other key personalities in the transformation of society. More information
History of Economic Thought (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course evaluates the development of economic thought through the eyes of Greek, Chinese, Indian and European traditions before exploring economic thought in the context of the 20th Century. More information
History of Medicine (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Focusing on the key turning points in the history of western medicine e.g. the advent of hospitals, the role of public health, the rise of biomedical research, this course offers insights into medicine’s past and asks what has shaped contemporary medicine More information
Indian Art: A History (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Shiva dancing in a ring of fire and the white marble Taj Mahal are two of the most famous images from the rich artistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent. This course will examine the great diversity of art produced in South Asia over 2000 years. More information
Introducing Mapping, Spatial Data & GIS (online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
Investigate the power of maps and spatial data to document and illustrate local and global issues. Learn how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the world around you and share ideas. More information
Investigating the Victorians (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
In the nineteenth century Britain led the world in the dramatic process of industrialisation but the consequences for British society were far reaching. How were ordinary people affected by these developments? More information
Islamic Art and Architecture (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course is for anyone interested in understanding Islamic art and culture, by examining the relationship between Islamic faith and various art forms. More information
Italian Renaissance Art c.1400-c.1500 (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Bellini, Botticelli, tapestry and tableware - the material culture of the Italian Renaissance continues to fascinate. This course explores a range of art forms to discover more about the cultural, social and historical background of this unique period. More information
Jane Austen (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Many readers enjoy Austen’s novels but cannot define the qualities that make them so special and enduring. This course will help you to analyse Austen’s style and techniques, and will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of reading them. More information
Leading Change and Action on Climate Change (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
All of us – individuals, local communities, businesses and governments – face urgent challenges presented by climate change and sustainability. What kinds of leadership and action are emerging for addressing these challenges? More information
Learning to Look at Modern Art (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Many people feel that Modern Art, from 1900 to the present day, is more difficult to understand than art of the past. By looking at a wide range of works, this course will help you to better understand Modern Art and its connection to art of the past. More information
Learning to Look at Western Architecture (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course is designed to enable students to ‘read’ the architecture of the Western world in a critically informed way. You will learn to recognise and differentiate between the major architectural styles of the western tradition. More information
Learning to Look at the Visual Arts (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Have you ever looked at a picture in a gallery and been able to see and feel its characteristics but not had the vocabulary to put your thoughts into words? This course offers you the opportunity to learn how to study and analyse paintings and drawings. More information
Literary Theory: An Introduction (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
Although literary theory might sometimes seem intimidating, it can be very accessible and exciting. This course aims to demystify literary theory, showing how it illuminates literary texts and enriches our understanding and enjoyment of literature. More information
Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Local History
Online | Tue, 10 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The Advanced Diploma in Local History is a one-year part-time course which aims to train students in key concepts and methods of historical studies. The course is at FHEQ Level 6, equivalent to study in the third year at a university in the UK.
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Macroeconomics: an introduction (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The course provides a detailed introduction to, and encompasses the fundamentals of Macroeconomics. On completion of the course students will have the ability to critically assess real world macroeconomic developments at the 1st year undergraduate level. More information
The Making of Modern Britain (Online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course will examine the key social, economic and political influences which have shaped Britain in the 21stc both as a nation state and as an international power More information
Microeconomics: an introduction (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
The course provides a detailed introduction to Microeconomics. On completion of the course students will have the ability to understand and apply the principles of Microeconomics at the 1st year undergraduate level. More information
Middle English Literature (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Middle English Literature is not all prayer and piety and men in armour. Discover a rich cultural heritage in Middle English poems, plays and prose (modern translations). More information
The Modern American Novel: an introduction (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Some of the most wonderful fiction in English is by American writers. In this course we shall study five key novels of the twentieth century – by Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Silko, Morrison and Roth. More information
Modern Irish Literature: an Introduction (online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
In the 20th century alone Ireland produced much of the world’s great literature. Nothing, of course, is created in a vacuum, and these writings can be usefully read in the context of Ireland’s struggle for cultural and national identity. More information
New Economic Powers (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
In the global economy of the 21st century, Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) are suddenly emerging as major players, shaking up the existing order, and generating waves of uncertainty around the world. Will the US, Japan, and Europe be surpassed? More information
Nineteenth Century European Literature (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course is for anyone who is interested in nineteenth-century literature and society, and will also appeal to anyone who would like to gain a greater sense of how literature transformed throughout the nineteenth century.
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The Number Mysteries (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
It is hard to imagine a world without numbers, but how natural is mathematics? We explore this very question through numerous online activities and “at home” experiments, which allow you to interact with mathematics as you will have never done before. More information
Origins of Human Behaviour (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
What makes humans different from other primates? When did we become human? The course reviews the archaeological and fossil evidence for the development of human behaviour from six million years ago to the end of the last ice age. More information
Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Infectious Diseases
Online | Sun, 01 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The Programme forms a valuable part of doctors' postgraduate medical training. It has been designed to direct students through the syllabus required in the EU for clinical training in the subspecialty, and is also appropriate for those outside the EU. More information
Introduction to Philosophy (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
We think we know, but do we? We think we are free, but are we? We think our actions are moral, but are they? What is this reality we take ourselves to live in? The oldest questions meet the newest technology in this online introduction to philosophy. More information
Philosophy Gym: starting to think philosophically (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Have you ever wondered where the universe came from? Whether time travel is possible? Whether its morally acceptable to genetically design babies? If God exists? If so then you have already started to do philosophy. More information
Philosophy of Mind (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The philosophy of mind is concerned with questions about the nature of mind and the relation between our minds and the physical world. This course provides is an introduction to the mind-body problem, one of the most intractable problems in philosophy. More information
Philosophy of Religion (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The course looks at what, if anything, it is that Jews, Christians, and Muslims are agreeing about when they claim that there is a God; and we shall look at what, if any, prospects there are for rationally defending or attacking this claim. More information
Philosophy of Science (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
This course introduces key issues in the philosophy of science, including debates about the nature of the scientific method, theories of confirmation, the demarcation of science from non-science, the rationality of theory change, and scientific realism. More information
Political Philosophy: An Introduction (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
Political philosophy contains some of the greatest writings in the western intellectual tradition. This online course introduces the student to the central questions concerning, the state by means of classical and contemporary texts. More information
Politics: an introduction (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
In addition to tracing the evolution of the modern state and political ideas and ideologies, the course focuses on issues that confront people from all parts of the World on a day-to-day basis. More information
Pompeii and the Cities of the Roman World (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Pompeii, preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, is one of the most well known archaeological sites in the world. Examining the evidence from Pompeii, enables us to learn much about urban living in the Roman world. More information
Reality, Being and Existence: an Introduction to Metaphysics (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
An introduction to metaphysics, the most general investigation of reality. It has been at the centre of philosophy since the beginning of the western tradition in ancient Greece, and many of its concerns are the same as those of Plato and Aristotle. More information
Ritual and Religion in Prehistory (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
How can we begin to understand the spiritual lives of prehistoric people? When do religious ideologies first appear on the human evolutionary timescale? Using both anthropology and archaeological evidence these and many other questions are examined. More information
An Introduction to the Science of Climate and Climate Change
Online | See course details
A free online course offering an introduction to the science of climate and climate change. The course is a stand-alone, untutored learning experience that can be taken at the convenience of the user. More information
Shakespeare (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course focuses on 5 Shakespeare plays, covering a range of genres and periods of his writing. There is an emphasis on both page and stage/film, and on enriching enjoyment and appreciation of Shakespeare’s work in the context of his own time and ours. More information
Social Entrepreneurship (Online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
Students on this course will gain knowledge about social entrepreneurs and how to develop creative solutions to address social problems utilizing Gandhi’s model of "be the change you wish to see in the world" to make a difference in the lives of others. More information
Study Skills (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
If you are new to higher education, or have not studied for some time, you may find it useful to brush up your reading, note-making and essay-writing skills, and to revisit the basic rules of punctuation and grammar. More information
Theory of Knowledge (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The theory of knowledge is one of the most central areas of philosophy. In this online course students will cover the key issues in epistemology while also learning to think for themselves and develop their own answers to the core questions in this area. More information
Trollope, Eliot, Dickens and Hardy: Reading Victorian Fiction (Online)
Online | Wed, 08 Jan 2014 | Applications being accepted
Madness, hilarity, doubt and devotion are just some of the many aspects of life explored in the huge wealth of Victorian fiction. This course makes the great creative energy present in 19th-century writers accessible through reading a mixture of novels. More information
Van Eyck to Memling: Northern Renaissance Art c.1430-1480 (Online)
Online | Wed, 08 Jan 2014 | Applications being accepted
The work of Northern Renaissance artists is often incredibly beautiful, with marvellous colours and textures. But there is much more to their work than simple aesthetics, for it evolved from an intriguing range of religious and cultural beliefs. More information
Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Settlers (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Ravagers, despoilers, pagans, the Vikings are often regarded as bloodthirsty pirates. Yet they were also traders, settlers and farmers with a thriving artistic culture and legal systems. Using archaeology we examine the varied aspects of the Viking world More information
The Wider Context of Nanotechnology
Online | Mon, 14 Oct 2013 |
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Applications being acceptedA ten-week, part-time, online course introducing the current state of the technology and addressing implications of nanotechnology for safety, regulation and innovation. It is for professionals worldwide seeking an overview of this important subject. More information
Writing Drama (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This creative and critical course will help students to turn their passion for drama, whether stage, radio, television, or film, into the craft of dramatic writing, and to understand and appreciate the work of established dramatists. More information
Writing Fiction (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
This course is for those who would like to write but don't know how; who tried once and gave up; or who already write but would like to improve; and for readers who have no desire to write but want a different perspective on how fiction works. More information
Writing Fiction for Young Adults (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Find your own voice and your own niche in writing for young adults, in sub-genres from realism to the supernatural More information
Writing Lives (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Is there a true story that only you can tell? This course is designed to provide you with the skills you need to turn experiences, recollections and real-life phenomena into literary works that are enjoyable and accessible to a wider audience. More information
Writing Poetry (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
How can poetic form help me to turn the passion and intensity of life into memorable expressions? How can an appreciation of the techniques used by past and living poets help me to improve as a poet? Take this course and find out. More information
Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Infectious Diseases
Online | Sun, 01 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The Programme forms a valuable part of doctors' postgraduate medical training. It has been designed to direct students through the syllabus required in the EU for clinical training in the subspecialty, and is also appropriate for those outside the EU. More information
Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Local History
Online | Tue, 10 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The Advanced Diploma in Local History is a one-year part-time course which aims to train students in key concepts and methods of historical studies. The course is at FHEQ Level 6, equivalent to study in the third year at a university in the UK.
More information
Durer to Bruegel: Northern Renaissance Art c.1480-1580 (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The course explore the riches of Northern European art from c.1480-1580; artists including Dürer, Bosch, Holbein and Bruegel will be studied, as well as the prints and sculpture of the period. More information
Writing Fiction (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
This course is for those who would like to write but don't know how; who tried once and gave up; or who already write but would like to improve; and for readers who have no desire to write but want a different perspective on how fiction works. More information
Writing Lives (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Is there a true story that only you can tell? This course is designed to provide you with the skills you need to turn experiences, recollections and real-life phenomena into literary works that are enjoyable and accessible to a wider audience. More information
Microeconomics: an introduction (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
The course provides a detailed introduction to Microeconomics. On completion of the course students will have the ability to understand and apply the principles of Microeconomics at the 1st year undergraduate level. More information
Age of Revolution (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
Revolution was a powerful dynamic in European politics and society from 1789 to 1848. All over Europe radical citizens and reforming governments changed laws and ruling structures in a way which has created the forms of the modern European state. More information
Globalization (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
The credit crunch of 2008-9 brought the effects of the global economy to everyone's attention. From international trade and global inequalities to the impact on our carbon footprints, this course analyses the global economy. More information
Getting Started in Creative Writing (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
This course introduces the key characteristics of creative writing, and students are supported with stage-by-stage guidance as they assimilate and practise a range of critical and creative methods. Includes tutor feedback and participant discussion. More information
Political Philosophy: An Introduction (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
Political philosophy contains some of the greatest writings in the western intellectual tradition. This online course introduces the student to the central questions concerning, the state by means of classical and contemporary texts. More information
Henry VIII (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
The reign of Henry VIII was a key turning point in British history. This course looks in detail at the political, religious and cultural changes of the period, and assesses the role of the king and other key personalities in the transformation of society. More information
Introduction to Philosophy (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
We think we know, but do we? We think we are free, but are we? We think our actions are moral, but are they? What is this reality we take ourselves to live in? The oldest questions meet the newest technology in this online introduction to philosophy. More information
New Economic Powers (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
In the global economy of the 21st century, Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) are suddenly emerging as major players, shaking up the existing order, and generating waves of uncertainty around the world. Will the US, Japan, and Europe be surpassed? More information
Philosophy of Science (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
This course introduces key issues in the philosophy of science, including debates about the nature of the scientific method, theories of confirmation, the demarcation of science from non-science, the rationality of theory change, and scientific realism. More information
Investigating the Victorians (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
In the nineteenth century Britain led the world in the dramatic process of industrialisation but the consequences for British society were far reaching. How were ordinary people affected by these developments? More information
Reality, Being and Existence: an Introduction to Metaphysics (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
An introduction to metaphysics, the most general investigation of reality. It has been at the centre of philosophy since the beginning of the western tradition in ancient Greece, and many of its concerns are the same as those of Plato and Aristotle. More information
Greek Mythology (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
What are Greek myths? Who told them and why? How can we interpret them? Why are they still so powerful? How much history do they contain? This course will explore these fascinating tales from the past and attempt to make sense of them. More information
Fiction by Victorian Women: George Eliot, Elizabeth Gaskell... (Online)
Online | Wed, 11 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Some of the greatest writers of the Victorian period were women. This course looks at the work of authors such as Charlotte Brontë, Elizabeth Gaskell, and George Eliot, both as representing women’s lives and issues, and as literature in its own right. More information
Indian Art: A History (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Shiva dancing in a ring of fire and the white marble Taj Mahal are two of the most famous images from the rich artistic heritage of the Indian subcontinent. This course will examine the great diversity of art produced in South Asia over 2000 years. More information
Ritual and Religion in Prehistory (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
How can we begin to understand the spiritual lives of prehistoric people? When do religious ideologies first appear on the human evolutionary timescale? Using both anthropology and archaeological evidence these and many other questions are examined. More information
Bioethics for Beginners (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Do you think reproductive cloning is morally permissible? Do you check food labels to exclude any with GM ingredients? Would you worry if the government introduced compulsory depositing of DNA in the national DNA bank?
More information
Origins of Human Behaviour (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
What makes humans different from other primates? When did we become human? The course reviews the archaeological and fossil evidence for the development of human behaviour from six million years ago to the end of the last ice age. More information
Study Skills (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
If you are new to higher education, or have not studied for some time, you may find it useful to brush up your reading, note-making and essay-writing skills, and to revisit the basic rules of punctuation and grammar. More information
Contemporary British Fiction (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
If you have ever been daunted by terms such as ‘modernism’, ‘magic realism’ or ‘postmodern’ and if you would like to develop your ideas into coherent, backed-up analytical arguments and have technical terms demystified – this is the course for you. More information
Critical Reading (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course is for anyone wanting to learn to read critically, and explore texts that are regarded as ‘critical’, or essential, reading. More information
Middle English Literature (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Middle English Literature is not all prayer and piety and men in armour. Discover a rich cultural heritage in Middle English poems, plays and prose (modern translations). More information
Literary Theory: An Introduction (Online)
Online | Mon, 16 Sep 2013 | Multiple dates/times available
Although literary theory might sometimes seem intimidating, it can be very accessible and exciting. This course aims to demystify literary theory, showing how it illuminates literary texts and enriches our understanding and enjoyment of literature. More information
Learning to Look at Modern Art (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Many people feel that Modern Art, from 1900 to the present day, is more difficult to understand than art of the past. By looking at a wide range of works, this course will help you to better understand Modern Art and its connection to art of the past. More information
Learning to Look at the Visual Arts (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Have you ever looked at a picture in a gallery and been able to see and feel its characteristics but not had the vocabulary to put your thoughts into words? This course offers you the opportunity to learn how to study and analyse paintings and drawings. More information
Jane Austen (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Many readers enjoy Austen’s novels but cannot define the qualities that make them so special and enduring. This course will help you to analyse Austen’s style and techniques, and will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of reading them. More information
The Modern American Novel: an introduction (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Some of the most wonderful fiction in English is by American writers. In this course we shall study five key novels of the twentieth century – by Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Silko, Morrison and Roth. More information
History of Medicine (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Focusing on the key turning points in the history of western medicine e.g. the advent of hospitals, the role of public health, the rise of biomedical research, this course offers insights into medicine’s past and asks what has shaped contemporary medicine More information
Exploring Roman Britain (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Britain was part of the Roman empire from AD 43 for about 400 years. The impact of this is still evident in the landscape, but what was life like in Roman Britain? This course explores the effects of Roman rule on communities around the country. More information
Philosophy of Mind (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The philosophy of mind is concerned with questions about the nature of mind and the relation between our minds and the physical world. This course provides is an introduction to the mind-body problem, one of the most intractable problems in philosophy. More information
Philosophy Gym: starting to think philosophically (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Have you ever wondered where the universe came from? Whether time travel is possible? Whether its morally acceptable to genetically design babies? If God exists? If so then you have already started to do philosophy. More information
Theory of Knowledge (Online)
Online | Wed, 18 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The theory of knowledge is one of the most central areas of philosophy. In this online course students will cover the key issues in epistemology while also learning to think for themselves and develop their own answers to the core questions in this area. More information
Learning to Look at Western Architecture (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course is designed to enable students to ‘read’ the architecture of the Western world in a critically informed way. You will learn to recognise and differentiate between the major architectural styles of the western tradition. More information
Islamic Art and Architecture (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course is for anyone interested in understanding Islamic art and culture, by examining the relationship between Islamic faith and various art forms. More information
Macroeconomics: an introduction (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The course provides a detailed introduction to, and encompasses the fundamentals of Macroeconomics. On completion of the course students will have the ability to critically assess real world macroeconomic developments at the 1st year undergraduate level. More information
Archaeology of the Bible Lands (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course introduces students to the discovery of the ancient southern Levant, first by biblical scholars and later, as their discipline developed, by archaeologists. More information
Writing Poetry (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
How can poetic form help me to turn the passion and intensity of life into memorable expressions? How can an appreciation of the techniques used by past and living poets help me to improve as a poet? Take this course and find out. More information
Ancestral Voices: the Earliest English Literature (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course will introduce participants to the range of Old English literature, from stirring tales of heroism, courage, and fellowship, to poignant elegies of love and loss; from passionately devout to earthily humorous. More information
Nineteenth Century European Literature (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course is for anyone who is interested in nineteenth-century literature and society, and will also appeal to anyone who would like to gain a greater sense of how literature transformed throughout the nineteenth century.
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Shakespeare (Online)
Online | Mon, 23 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course focuses on 5 Shakespeare plays, covering a range of genres and periods of his writing. There is an emphasis on both page and stage/film, and on enriching enjoyment and appreciation of Shakespeare’s work in the context of his own time and ours. More information
Writing Drama (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This creative and critical course will help students to turn their passion for drama, whether stage, radio, television, or film, into the craft of dramatic writing, and to understand and appreciate the work of established dramatists. More information
Writing Fiction for Young Adults (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Find your own voice and your own niche in writing for young adults, in sub-genres from realism to the supernatural More information
English Landscape Gardens: 1650 to the present day (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course is the ideal introduction to English garden history. It provides an overview of five centuries of development, from Baroque formalism through the naturalistic landscape style, right up to contemporary cutting-edge planting style. More information
Pompeii and the Cities of the Roman World (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Pompeii, preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, is one of the most well known archaeological sites in the world. Examining the evidence from Pompeii, enables us to learn much about urban living in the Roman world. More information
Elizabeth I (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course will examine the life and reign of Elizabeth I, from her troubled childhood to the death of the aged Virgin Queen. But what do we really know of this iconic queen? Can her reign be accounted a success?
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Brontes (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
How did three sisters living apparently secluded, eventless lives write such original, passionate and dramatic novels and poetry? Who were the Brontës, what fed their imaginations, and what makes their writing so haunting and intense? More information
English Poetry of the First World War (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Some of the most powerful and moving English poetry of the modern period was written during or about the First World War. This course examines the context of that poetry by exploring the life and writing of 3 major war poets, Owen, Rosenberg and Sassoon. More information
Vikings: Raiders, Traders and Settlers (Online)
Online | Wed, 25 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Ravagers, despoilers, pagans, the Vikings are often regarded as bloodthirsty pirates. Yet they were also traders, settlers and farmers with a thriving artistic culture and legal systems. Using archaeology we examine the varied aspects of the Viking world More information
Politics: an introduction (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
In addition to tracing the evolution of the modern state and political ideas and ideologies, the course focuses on issues that confront people from all parts of the World on a day-to-day basis. More information
Italian Renaissance Art c.1400-c.1500 (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
Bellini, Botticelli, tapestry and tableware - the material culture of the Italian Renaissance continues to fascinate. This course explores a range of art forms to discover more about the cultural, social and historical background of this unique period. More information
History of Economic Thought (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course evaluates the development of economic thought through the eyes of Greek, Chinese, Indian and European traditions before exploring economic thought in the context of the 20th Century. More information
Leading Change and Action on Climate Change (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
All of us – individuals, local communities, businesses and governments – face urgent challenges presented by climate change and sustainability. What kinds of leadership and action are emerging for addressing these challenges? More information
Ethics: an introduction (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
In this introduction to ethics, we shall examine four important ethical theories, applying them to two practical questions: the rights of animals and euthanasia. There will be plenty of opportunity to engage in debate and test your own thinking. More information
Philosophy of Religion (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The course looks at what, if anything, it is that Jews, Christians, and Muslims are agreeing about when they claim that there is a God; and we shall look at what, if any, prospects there are for rationally defending or attacking this claim. More information
Civil war and revolution: Britain divided, 1640–60 (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
The Civil Wars which swept across the British Isles in the seventeenth century left few lives untouched. This course will explore the causes, conduct and significance of the English Civil Wars More information
The Number Mysteries (Online)
Online | Mon, 30 Sep 2013 | Applications being accepted
It is hard to imagine a world without numbers, but how natural is mathematics? We explore this very question through numerous online activities and “at home” experiments, which allow you to interact with mathematics as you will have never done before. More information
Exploring the Universe (online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
How old is the Universe? How unusual is the Solar System? How will it all end? Oxford astronomers Chris Lintott and Robert Simpson provide an overview of the last 13.7 billion years of cosmic evolution, answering these questions and more. More information
Employee Ownership for the 21st Century (online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
The Employee Owned Company is the most significant development in corporate development for 150 years and comes at a time when the globalised corporation threatens the sustainability of national and local economic and ecological systems. More information
Archaeology in Practice (Online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
How do archaeologists recognise and interpret the lives of past peoples and their societies? An introduction to the methods and techniques of archaeological enquiry, from initial site survey and excavation to scientific analysis.
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Introducing Mapping, Spatial Data & GIS (online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
Investigate the power of maps and spatial data to document and illustrate local and global issues. Learn how to use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore the world around you and share ideas. More information
The Making of Modern Britain (Online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course will examine the key social, economic and political influences which have shaped Britain in the 21stc both as a nation state and as an international power More information
Churchill: Soldier, Politician and Statesman (Online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
Sir Winston Churchill, regarded as one of Britain's greatest statesmen, still provokes controversy and debate. The aim of this course is to study his life in detail, assess his successes and failures and to gain some insights into the complex personality More information
Modern Irish Literature: an Introduction (online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
In the 20th century alone Ireland produced much of the world’s great literature. Nothing, of course, is created in a vacuum, and these writings can be usefully read in the context of Ireland’s struggle for cultural and national identity. More information
The First World War in Perspective (Online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
This course seeks to explain why and how the First World war was fought, and to understand why its legacy remains relevant almost a century after it began More information
Social Entrepreneurship (Online)
Online | Wed, 02 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
Students on this course will gain knowledge about social entrepreneurs and how to develop creative solutions to address social problems utilizing Gandhi’s model of "be the change you wish to see in the world" to make a difference in the lives of others. More information
Undergraduate Advanced Diploma in Data and Systems Analysis
Online | Thu, 03 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
Whether you want to change careers, enhance your job opportunities or just develop existing knowledge, this 1-year course will give you an all-round appreciation and in-depth understanding of Data and Systems Analysis, Development and Management. More information
Online Introduction to Electronics
Online | Mon, 07 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
The Online Introduction to Electronics course is designed to act both as an introductory course and as a refresher course. After taking the course you should have a good idea of how electronic systems work and how they are made. More information
The Wider Context of Nanotechnology
Online | Mon, 14 Oct 2013 |
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Applications being acceptedA ten-week, part-time, online course introducing the current state of the technology and addressing implications of nanotechnology for safety, regulation and innovation. It is for professionals worldwide seeking an overview of this important subject. More information
Effective Online Tutoring (Online)
Online | Mon, 28 Oct 2013 | Applications being accepted
A practical introduction to the social, administrative and pedagogical techniques of teaching online looking at the role of the online tutor through selected reading, group discussions, role-playing, case studies and other activities. More information
Trollope, Eliot, Dickens and Hardy: Reading Victorian Fiction (Online)
Online | Wed, 08 Jan 2014 | Applications being accepted
Madness, hilarity, doubt and devotion are just some of the many aspects of life explored in the huge wealth of Victorian fiction. This course makes the great creative energy present in 19th-century writers accessible through reading a mixture of novels. More information
Van Eyck to Memling: Northern Renaissance Art c.1430-1480 (Online)
Online | Wed, 08 Jan 2014 | Applications being accepted
The work of Northern Renaissance artists is often incredibly beautiful, with marvellous colours and textures. But there is much more to their work than simple aesthetics, for it evolved from an intriguing range of religious and cultural beliefs. More information
The Fundamental Science of Nanotechnology
Online | Mon, 13 Jan 2014 | Applications being accepted
A part-time, ten week course taken entirely online. It will explain the mathematical foundation for nano-scale phenomena as well as their effects and applications including quantum dots, nanotubes and fullerenes. More information
Ethics for Biosciences
Online | Mon, 24 Feb 2014 | Applications being accepted
This short ten-week online course is designed to help students of science and working scientists to understand, reflect on and engage with some of the key ethical and social issues thrown up by biological science and technology. More information
An Introduction to the Science of Climate and Climate Change
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A free online course offering an introduction to the science of climate and climate change. The course is a stand-alone, untutored learning experience that can be taken at the convenience of the user. More information
Ecological survey techniques
Online | Applications being accepted
Our online courses in ecological survey techniques cover the following categories: data analysis in ecology, vegetation, mammals & reptiles, birds, fish & amphibians, and invertebrates. Each course lasts for five weeks and is fully tutor-led by experts. More information