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Monash University

Introduction to Psychology

Discover the fascinating field of psychology from past to present, as you explore how the human mind affects our behaviour.

6 courses

12 weeks

Introductory

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The University of Kent

Introduction to Politics

Prepare for further study of politics at degree level, with an introduction to political philosophy, democracy and ideology.

2 courses

8 weeks

Introductory

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Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)

Learn Chinese: An Introduction to Mandarin

Build your confidence in speaking and writing Mandarin Chinese by learning useful words and phrases, pronunciation, and grammar.

3 courses

13 weeks

Introductory

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University of Strathclyde

Introduction to Forensic Science

4.8 (230 reviews)

Learn forensic science online, from crime scene investigation to reporting evidential value within a case.

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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The Open University

Introduction to Cyber Security

4.7 (375 reviews)

Discover essential cyber security knowledge and skills, and learn how you can better protect your digital life.

8 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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University of Groningen

Introduction to Dutch

4.8 (305 reviews)

Learn to speak, write and understand basic Dutch, with this free, three-week, introductory foreign language course.

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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UEA (University of East Anglia)

An Introduction to Screenwriting

4.8 (759 reviews)

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

2 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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Keio University

An Introduction to Japanese Subcultures

4.6 (33 reviews)

Explore Japanese subcultures and learn about their history from the 1970s to today.

4 weeks

4 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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Eindhoven University of Technology

Introduction to Process Mining with ProM

4.4 (5 reviews)

Learn how to use the free, open source process mining framework (ProM) to analyse, visualise, and improve processes based on data.

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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Università per Stranieri di Siena (UniStraSi)

Introduction to Italian

4.9 (245 reviews)

Learn basic Italian and explore Italian culture, with this free online Italian course.

6 weeks

3 hrs per week

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University of Groningen

Introduction to Frisian

4.7 (32 reviews)

Learn to speak, write and understand the second official language of the Netherlands with this free introductory language course.

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

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