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University of Reading

Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond

Get an introduction to studying archaeology, exploring exciting discoveries in the Vale of Pewsey, near to Stonehenge and Avebury.
2 weeks
3 hrs per week
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University of Leeds

Causes of Human Disease: Transmitting and Fighting Infection

Learn how pathogens cause infectious diseases, how these diseases are transmitted and how our immune systems respond to infection.
2 weeks
4 hrs per week
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The Open University

Challenging Wealth and Income Inequality

Explore the concerns about rising wealth and income inequality between different generations in developed countries.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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National Maritime Museum

Confronting Captain Cook: Memorialisation in museums and public spaces

Explore the importance and far-reaching effects of the voyages of Captain Cook, and delve into the modern controversy around him.
5 weeks
3 hrs per week
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Earn a degree from a leading university

Fit learning around your life with an online degree from a leading university. From undergraduate to postgraduate degrees, find the right degree to suit you.
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The University of Glasgow

Data Science for Environmental Modelling and Renewables

Learn how data science can help us understand our environment and try the tools used by statisticians and data scientists.
6 weeks
4 hrs per week
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St George's, University of London

Developing Clinical Empathy: Making a Difference in Patient Care

Discover the difference empathy can make to patient care, and improve your own clinical empathy.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
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University of Leeds

Discovering Science: Medicinal Chemistry

What role does chemistry play in healthcare and our ability to diagnose and treat patients?
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
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University of Leeds

Environmental Challenges: Rights and Values in Ecosystem Services

Differences in values can create conflict. How can we learn to manage our natural resources with integrity?
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
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UEA (University of East Anglia)

Environmental Justice

Understand how climate change, biodiversity loss and deforestation affect people, exploring justice in environment management.
5 weeks
4 hrs per week
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The University of Sheffield

Forensic Facial Reconstruction: Finding Mr. X

Learn about the forensic technique of facial reconstruction from the experts involved in a real crime case.
2 weeks
2 hrs per week
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University of Exeter

Future Food: Sustainable Food Systems for the 21st Century

Explore the challenges and opportunities on our journey to a sustainable food future
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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St George's, University of London

Genomic Technologies in Clinical Diagnostics: Next Generation Sequencing

Understand new and established genomic sequencing technologies, and how to apply them in clinical practice.
2 weeks
5 hrs per week
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The Open University

German at Work Intermediate 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz

Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.
4 weeks
5 hrs per week
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The Open University

German at Work Post-Beginners 1: Deutsch am Arbeitsplatz

Develop your understanding of the German language and consolidate your communication skills for the workplace.
4 weeks
5 hrs per week
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Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

Getting Started with Agile and Design Thinking

Get an introduction to agile product development and design thinking so you can build better digital products.
4 weeks
4 hrs per week
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The Open University

Global Ethics: An Introduction

Explore the key ethical theories surrounding global challenges and learn how philosophy can be used to address these problems.
4 weeks
3 hrs per week
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