Social Issues Courses

Learn about social issues online with flexible online courses exploring the modern world's most pressing social problems.

Topics related to Social Issues

Crime & Criminology
Diversity & Inclusion
Gender & Feminism
Geopolitics
Religion
Social History
Crime & Criminology
Diversity & Inclusion
Gender & Feminism
Geopolitics
Religion
Social History

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FutureLearn in collaboration with Dr Aisha Ahmad

Field Ready! Planning for Success in a Conflict Zone

Learn how to best approach working in a complex conflict zone, with International Security expert Dr Aisha Ahmad.

4 courses

12 weeks

Introductory

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Courses
46 Courses

Learn new skills, pursue your interests or advance your career with our short online courses.

Samsung
New

Designing for a Future Where No One Feels Socially Isolated

Discover the empathetic Design Thinking process with Samsung, to help imagine a future where social isolation is minimised.

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

Free digital upgrade

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University of Groningen

Multilingual Practices: Tackling Challenges and Creating Opportunities

4.9 (28 reviews)

Learn about central aspects of multilingualism in today's globalised societies, such as cognition, policies and education.

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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The University of Edinburgh

Christian-Muslim Relations

4.7 (60 reviews)

Uncover important themes in the history of Christian-Muslim relations and understand the politics that continue to shape it.

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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British Council
New

Effective Policymaking to Build the Impact Economy

Learn how to develop policy that supports businesses to respond to pressing challenges and create an inclusive and fair economy.

8 weeks

3 hrs per week

Free digital upgrade

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University of Michigan
New

Esports: Leveling Up Teach-Out

4.5 (6 reviews)

Discover the history of the multibillion-dollar esports industry, the ways it has impacted society, and how you can get involved.

2 weeks

2 hrs per week

Free digital upgrade

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Stockholm University
New

Taking on the Climate Crisis with Social Change

Explore the reasons and solutions for the climate crisis, equipping you to create a better today and tomorrow.

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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UCL (University College London) , GIZ & Transforming Urban Mobility Initiative (TUMI)

Transforming Urban Mobility: Introduction to Transport Planning for Sustainable Cities

4.7 (90 reviews)

Discover the different dimensions of sustainable urban mobility, including the Avoid-Shift-Improve (ASI) framework.

4 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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European University Institute (EUI)

Why Do People Migrate? Theories

4.6 (24 reviews)

Explore theories about migration in greater depth and learn how migration is a constant phenomenon throughout human history.

3 weeks

3 hrs per week

Included in Unlimited

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Microcredentials
1 Microcredential

Our online microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. They can be used as an independent certification, and some even offer academic credit to use towards a degree. Each microcredential also includes a formal online assessment.

The University of Kent

International Relations: Politics in Turbulent Times

Explore key political challenges confronting diplomacy in the 21st century and enhance your knowledge of modern global politics.

3 courses

12 weeks

Postgraduate

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Degrees
3 Degrees

Discover online degrees from leading universities. Develop your knowledge with an undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

The University of Newcastle Australia

Bachelor of Arts

Enrich your mind, diversify your skills and safeguard your future with our new work-ready arts degree at the University of Newcastle (UON).

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The Open University

PgC Global Development Management

Build the skills needed by a development manager and learn to analyse the complex contexts in which development takes place with this postgraduate certificate.

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Explore the social issues that matter, with these online courses from FutureLearn.

You’ll examine some of the most challenging and fascinating issues facing our society right now – from migration to gender to the need for interfaith dialogue.

FutureLearn is designed to make learning easy, fun and flexible. You’ll be able to study big social issues online in little chunks – in your own time, on your own terms. These courses are ideal for anyone wanting to tackle the grand issues society faces, and learn what we can do about them.

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