Short online courses

Thrive at university in the ‘new normal’ and build the skills you need to get the most out of online university learning.

Improve your academic English skills further, learning about critical analysis, using sources, avoiding plagiarism and more.

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

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

Improve your digital skills for study, life and work, and learn how to navigate the web effectively and safely.

Discover and practise the skills to improve your performance in the PTE test.

Reflect on the differences between university and school or college education and get prepared for success.

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

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

Develop your basic English skills for use in everyday situations and build more confidence in your reading and listening skills.

Learn the skills you need to carry out research in your own community using the 'citizen science' approach of UCL's RELIEF Centre.

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

Learn management strategies and skills to support yourself as a newly qualified teacher in your first teaching post and beyond.

Thinking of doing an interdisciplinary degree? Learn how to study and work in an interdisciplinary environment.

Find out how to conduct ethical research when working with people by studying this online course for university students.

Become an effective online learner and develop your online communication skills when working with others.