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FutureLearn Schools

FutureLearn Schools offered free access to hundreds of online educational courses for school students aged 13+ from May until September 2020. We are working on the next phase to launch in 2021

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159 Courses

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King's College London, Shakespeare's Globe & British Library

Shakespeare: Print and Performance

4.8 (171 reviews)

Learn about Shakespeare in print and performance around the world, from early modern times to today.

4 weeks

2 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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Davidson Institute of Science Education at the Weizmann Institute of Science

Maths Puzzles: Cryptarithms, Symbologies and Secret Codes

4.7 (22 reviews)

Explore and solve encrypted maths puzzles, in which numbers are replaced by letters or symbols, with this free online course.

3 weeks

4 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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The University of Sheffield

How to Write Your First Song

4.6 (101 reviews)

Get a practical introduction to the mechanics of songwriting and meet established songwriters with this free online course

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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Monash University

Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance

4.9 (426 reviews)

Learn mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing and work/study performance in this online course.

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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University of Groningen, University of Cambridge & University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)

Young People and Their Mental Health

4.7 (370 reviews)

What are the most common mental health problems, what can you do about them and how do you improve your mental health?

5 weeks

2 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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University of Aberdeen

Nutrition and Wellbeing

4.7 (223 reviews)

Demystify the complex and conflicting messages we hear about nutrition, health and lifestyle today, on this free nutrition course.

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

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University of Reading

COVID-19: Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression

4.8 (695 reviews)

Explore practical ways to help young people manage their mood and maintain healthy habits during the coronavirus pandemic.

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

Free digital upgrade

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University of Leeds

Critical Thinking at University: An Introduction

4.6 (45 reviews)

Critical thinking is a vital skill for university study whatever your discipline. Prepare for university now.

2 weeks

4 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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University of York

Exploring Everyday Chemistry

4.9 (18 reviews)

Explore the organic chemistry behind perfume, medicine, brewing and sport from one of the UK's leading universities

4 weeks

5 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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UEA (University of East Anglia)

An Introduction to Screenwriting

4.8 (331 reviews)

This online course explores the key concepts and fundamental principles involved in the process of screenwriting.

2 weeks

3 hrs per week

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Monash University

The Science of Medicines

4.8 (178 reviews)

Learn the science behind how and why medicines work, and what can improve patient's treatment, with this online course.

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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Coventry University

English for Academic Study

4.8 (116 reviews)

Prepare to study at university, explore the qualities of a successful student, and learn key vocabulary in an academic context.

2 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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UEA (University of East Anglia)

Preparing for University

4.6 (20 reviews)

Build the academic skills you need for learning at university and ease your transition from school learning to higher education.

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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University of Groningen

Improving Your Study Techniques

4.8 (122 reviews)

Improve your study skills and get better results by learning to use the 'three-step study model'.

4 weeks

2 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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The University of Sheffield

How to Succeed at: Interviews

4.7 (195 reviews)

This free three week course provides the tools you need to succeed at interviews and land your dream job or course place.

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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The University of Sheffield

How to Succeed at: Writing Applications

4.7 (144 reviews)

This free three week course will help you produce a perfect CV, application and online profile when applying for a job or course.

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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Supporting school students on their learning journeys

Between May and September 2020, working alongside top education institutes across the globe, FutureLearn offered school students aged 13+ in the UK and Irelend free courses to support their learning and expand their horizons. Students were able to access tests, gain certificates when they were eligible and keep access to the course content.

We are committed to continuing and improving our service and plan to launch this initiative globally in 2021.

We’ve partnered with the TES Institute and Pearson to bring you free advice and support for teachers, pupils, and parents in these unprecedented times as schools close across the globe.