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A-level Study Boost: Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process

Discover effective techniques to analyse unseen poetry and learn about the creative writing process.

Literature, Creative Arts & Media, Writing

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Begin Programming: Build Your First Mobile Game

Learn basic Java programming by developing a mobile game that you can run on your computer, Android phone or tablet.

IT & Computer Science, Coding & Programming

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Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology

Understand the basics of microbiology and explore the diversity of microbial life in our world.

Healthcare & Medicine, Science, Engineering & Maths, Biology and Biotechnology

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Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City

Explore the architecture and history of Rome, walking around a 3D digital model of the ancient city, with this free online course.

History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Roman History

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Pathways to Property: Starting Your Career in Real Estate

Do you have the curiosity and creativity for a career in the world of property?

Business & Management,

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A Beginner's Guide to Writing in English for University Study

Learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

Language, Study Skills, Learn English

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Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease

Learn more about how your heart works, the causes of heart disease and how to keep your heart healthy.

Healthcare & Medicine,

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Big Data and the Environment

From sources such as satellites, sensors and social media, how can environmental data analytics benefit business and research?

Nature & Environment, Science, Engineering & Maths, Data Science

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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.

History, Ancient History, Archaeology

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Begin Robotics

Learn robotics by exploring the history, anatomy and intelligence of robots and test drive robots using exciting simulations

IT & Computer Science, AI and Robotics

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Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT

Improve your understanding of depression and anxiety and find out more about an effective and evidence-based treatment: CBT.

Psychology & Mental Health,

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Live Smart: Your Essential Guide to Living at University

Prepare for the transition to higher education and think about the life skills for living at university and beyond.

Study Skills,

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University Smart: A parent and supporter’s guide to university entry

Learn about the UK's university application process and how to prepare your young person for university and the student journey.

Study Skills,

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An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study

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

Language, Study Skills, Learn English

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The Future of Farming: Exploring Climate Smart Agriculture

How can we adapt farming to an uncertain future? Could the answer be Climate Smart Agriculture? Find out with this free course.

Nature & Environment, Agriculture

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Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People

Understand how to recognise depression and low mood in teenagers and learn how to help.

Psychology & Mental Health, Youth Mental Health

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Come Rain or Shine: Understanding the Weather

Understand and explore the physical processes behind the weather

Nature & Environment, Science, Engineering & Maths, Earth Science

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A-level Study Boost: Unseen Poetry and the Creative Process

Discover effective techniques to analyse unseen poetry and learn about the creative writing process.

Literature, Creative Arts & Media, Writing

View Course Details

Begin Programming: Build Your First Mobile Game

Learn basic Java programming by developing a mobile game that you can run on your computer, Android phone or tablet.

IT & Computer Science, Coding & Programming

View Course Details

Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology

Understand the basics of microbiology and explore the diversity of microbial life in our world.

Healthcare & Medicine, Science, Engineering & Maths, Biology and Biotechnology

View Course Details

Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City

Explore the architecture and history of Rome, walking around a 3D digital model of the ancient city, with this free online course.

History, Ancient History, Archaeology, Roman History

View Course Details

Pathways to Property: Starting Your Career in Real Estate

Do you have the curiosity and creativity for a career in the world of property?

Business & Management,

View Course Details

A Beginner's Guide to Writing in English for University Study

Learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

Language, Study Skills, Learn English

View Course Details

Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease

Learn more about how your heart works, the causes of heart disease and how to keep your heart healthy.

Healthcare & Medicine,

View Course Details

Big Data and the Environment

From sources such as satellites, sensors and social media, how can environmental data analytics benefit business and research?

Nature & Environment, Science, Engineering & Maths, Data Science

View Course Details

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.

History, Ancient History, Archaeology

View Course Details

Begin Robotics

Learn robotics by exploring the history, anatomy and intelligence of robots and test drive robots using exciting simulations

IT & Computer Science, AI and Robotics

View Course Details

Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT

Improve your understanding of depression and anxiety and find out more about an effective and evidence-based treatment: CBT.

Psychology & Mental Health,

View Course Details

Live Smart: Your Essential Guide to Living at University

Prepare for the transition to higher education and think about the life skills for living at university and beyond.

Study Skills,

View Course Details

University Smart: A parent and supporter’s guide to university entry

Learn about the UK's university application process and how to prepare your young person for university and the student journey.

Study Skills,

View Course Details

An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study

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

Language, Study Skills, Learn English

View Course Details

The Future of Farming: Exploring Climate Smart Agriculture

How can we adapt farming to an uncertain future? Could the answer be Climate Smart Agriculture? Find out with this free course.

Nature & Environment, Agriculture

View Course Details

Understanding Depression and Low Mood in Young People

Understand how to recognise depression and low mood in teenagers and learn how to help.

Psychology & Mental Health, Youth Mental Health

View Course Details

Come Rain or Shine: Understanding the Weather

Understand and explore the physical processes behind the weather

Nature & Environment, Science, Engineering & Maths, Earth Science

View Course Details