36 Short courses in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

In this The Scottish Highland Clans - Origins, Decline and Transformation course from The University of Glasgow delivered through FutureLearn you will explore fascinating Scottish history by learning about the Highland clans and how clanship has changed across hundreds of years.

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.

In this Media and Memory course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll study the role played by different media in visualising history and memory.

Examine the history of the Christian faith in Scotland, from the mission of Columba, through the crusade of Billy Graham, to the present day, all with this Scottish Church History - From Columba to Graham course at the University of Aberdeen.

In this Africa Today - Political Economy of Development course from London School of Economics and Political Science, you will explore the evolution of contemporary Africa, examining the uneven trajectories of nations and regions through the lens of geography, history, geopolitics, and global markets.

The Creative Methods for Real World Challenges course from UCL Summer School introduces you to how creative ideas can drive meaningful change in communities, organisations, and urban environments. 

The The Dark Side of London course from UCL Summer School focuses on the visual representation of London from the Victorian to the contemporary period.

Ethnography is a fascinating way to study people and cultures. Learn the methods ethnographers use to research, analyse and help us understand cultures around the world with this An Introduction to Ethnographic Research Methods course at the University of Aberdeen.

In this Popular Cultures and Subcultures - Mass and Minority Perspectives course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll examine how popular cultures and subcultures interact with, represent, and shape current societies and politics.

Through the Global London: Contemporary Urbanism, Culture and Space is offered by UCL Summer School you will be introduced to a range of interdisciplinary themes within urban studies to allow you to engage analytically and critically with the complexities and diversities of urban life and experiences.

This Art, Ethics and Social Change course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) will give you a critical overview of the role of art, artists and art institutions in challenging and shaping the beliefs of our society as well as ethical considerations in art.

Examine the history, context, and ever-evolving development of migration control exercised by sovereign states around the world with Critical International Migration Law offered by The University of Kent by FutureLearn at FutureLearn.

Join Critical Theory in Contemporary Art Practice at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and through lectures, seminars, tutorials and gallery visits, familiarise yourself with key concepts and historical transformations underpinning 20th Century art production and reception.

In this Understanding Cultural Heritage and Memory course at the University of Aberdeen you’ll learn about memory transmission and different types of cultural heritage – local and global, material and immaterial.

Explore the stories of the men, women and children who left Scotland’s shores for a new life overseas in this The Scottish Diaspora course at the University of Aberdeen.

Join this North-East Scotland - History, Landscape, Culture and Economy course at the University of Aberdeen to learn about the North East in this flexible course that can also help you qualify as an official tourist guide.