34 Short courses in Astronomy & Space Sciences

If you want to study science at university level without having to commit to a full-time degree, you might consider the University of Canterbury's Certificate in Science.

The Summer School “Ancient Egyptian Astronomy, Archaeoastronomy, and Magic” is a 7-day intensive academic program aimed to introduce the students to the study of ancient Egyptian astronomy.

Students will graduate from this Astrobiology - Exploring Other Worlds offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Arizona informed about one of the most exciting fields in all of science, and ready to discuss the current exoplanet news stories and discoveries.

The International, Environmental And Space Law module at The Open University UK focuses on the institutions and governance of international, environmental and space law, and explores issues of fairness, justice, voice and the challenges that arise from the changing nature of international governance.

This Astronomy module from The Open University UK covers basic astronomy with a modern observational approach. 

Start studying our Astronomy for Beginners course online today. Your friends and family will be astounded by your newfound knowledge of life and the universe. International Open Academy offers the Introduction to Astronomy programme.

International Space University's Newspace first week will be dedicated by experts informing the participants on business plan principles, business canvas and essential financial calculations to be included in a business plan.

UCL's Introduction to Astronomy new Introduction to Astronomy short courses allow anyone interested in space sciences to learn more about astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology.

Boston University offers the The Solar System programme.

The Space Physics course provided by KTH Royal Institute of Technology gives a broad survey of space physics and plasma phenomena from the Earth's vicinity to the Universe as a whole.

This is a practical science module with activities in astronomy, physics and planetary science. Remote Experiments In Physics And Space at The Open University UK builds on your previous study, adding a vital element of experimental work.

In this Introduction to advanced tomography offered by Coursera in partnership with Technical University of Denmark (DTU) you get the chance to get teaching and hands-on experience with the complete workflow of high-resolution tomography analysis.

The Introduction to astronomy course offered by University of Cambridge aim is to provide a full structure and understanding to your learning in this subject, through a framework that gives a clear and comprehensive understanding of the relative sizes of objects and their relationship to one another.

This AstroTech - The Science and Technology behind Astronomical Discovery course from The University of Edinburgh is an entry-level course where you’ll learn more about the science and technology behind astronomical discovery. It’s a great choice for anyone with an interest in Astronomy and the technology used in the field

Throughout A Global Approach to Astronomy course from the University of St Andrews you'll learn about the properties of planets, stars, and galaxies, discover how they are shaped by the laws of physics.

Explore a Career in Spacecraft Relative Orbits. Master the theories and concepts of spacecraft formation relative orbits with this Spacecraft Formation Relative Orbits course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder.

In this Astrobiology, Biogeochemistry and Geobiology for Explorers short course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll join expert astrobiologists and planetary scientists to explore the origins and likely extent of life on Earth and in space.

Space Ethics at University of Padua equips participants with the critical tools needed to analyse the most pressing dilemmas of space exploration.

Explore the many moons of our Solar System. Find out what makes them special and ask whether we send humans to our Moon again with the Moons course at The Open University by FutureLearn.

On this Pathway to Space Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Colorado Boulder you will learn about the cosmos and your place in it, the ways we explore space, and how people and politics play a role in what we learn.