9 Short courses in Area & Cultural Studies in Scotland, United Kingdom

Pre-University - Social Sciences
Students will explore different areas of the social sciences, such as Economics, Politics, Social Policy, and Social Anthropology, and discover what it's like to be a social science student in the beautiful, historic city of Edinburgh.
Jessie Stephen - Scottish Suffragette
Join us for another interesting talk from Anabel Marsh, scheduled to take place during Women’s History Month. University of Strathclyde offers the Jessie Stephen - Scottish Suffragette programme.
Scottish Literature
The Scottish Literature module at Scottish Literature from Scottish Universities' International Summer School traces the evolution of Scottish writing from the early twentieth century to the present day, beginning with Scottish Modernism and progressing through Postmodernism and contemporary works.
The History of the Asylum in Scotland and Beyond
University of Strathclyde's The History of the Asylum in Scotland and Beyond series of lectures would present the history of the asylum, focussing on both Scotland and other parts of the world. Learn about the emergence of the asylum era, discover what it was like to live and work in an asylum (especially in the 19th and 20th centuries).
Cultural heritage skills for business
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly clear that cultural spaces and dynamics play a vital role in our well-being as human beings. University of Glasgow offers the Cultural heritage skills for business programme.
World Mythologies
This World Mythologies course from The University of Edinburgh looks at myths from Africa, the Americas, ancient Greece, Rome, Egypt, and compares them with stories from Celtic, Germanic, and Norse traditions.
Leaving the Land
This talk about the social history of the working people of Scotland deals with the shifts which took place from the 1600s until the present day in the numbers of people living and working on the land (from over 90% in 1600 to under 5% today). University of Strathclyde offers the Leaving the Land programme.
Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Architecture
University of Strathclyde offers the Introduction to Ancient Egyptian Architecture programme.
Love Letters from a Desert Rat - Alex and Nan
The gripping and poignant wartime love story of Alex and Nan Macintyre told through his letters. An “everyman” story of a young Scottish couple and their quiet courage through World War 2. University of Strathclyde offers the Love Letters from a Desert Rat - Alex and Nan programme.