21 Short courses in British Studies

This English as a Second Language (ESL) from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) provides student centred, hands-on learning.

This English Language and Culture programme from Niagara College combines language learning with cultural exploration through interactive classes, excursions, and social activities—helping you build confidence in real-life communication.

Through this English for Academic Purposes from Thompson Rivers University you can take one academic course, and at level five, up to three academic courses.

The English Language Skills for Academic Purposes course from UCL Summer School will cover linguistic structures (a variety of styles and registers from a range of academic authentic material). Various transferable skills will also be developed. This course is offered in two sessions: Session One: Monday 29 June – Friday 17 July 2026. Session Two: Monday 20 July – Friday 7 August 2026

The Language in London - An Introduction to Sociolinguistics course from UCL Summer School introduces participants to the key ideas in the study of language in society, with a focus on sociolinguistic phenomena which are observable in London.

This British Sign Language Continuation course offered by Brighton Metropolitan College will help you further develop your BSL vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills.

This Jacobite Scotland - Cultures, Identities, Legacies, 1688-1830 course at the University of Aberdeen will explore one of the most romanticised and mythologised subjects in Scottish history: the Jacobite cause.

During this British Sign Language Beginners course offered by Brighton Metropolitan College, you will develop a basic understanding of deaf awareness and discover what makes British Sign Language (BSL) unique. 

The Century City - London's Social, Cultural and Public History, 1900 - 2000 course from UCL Summer School explores the making of a modern metropolis: London in the 20th century.

Explore the archaeology of early Roman Britain and learn techniques to build a profile of an individual from the first century AD with Dead Interesting - Uncovering Roman Britain in Old Museum Collections at University of Reading by FutureLearn.

A Diploma in English Language and Literature from Lighthouse Academy which lasts for a full year (52) weeks, focuses on providing the most important language skills related to English language and literature.

The Shakespeare's London course from UCL Summer School is a dynamic exploration of William Shakespeare’s London and literature inspired by and set in his city.

In this British Culture and Contemporary English course at Norwich Institute for Language Education you will look at recent changes and developments in the English language, exploring how such changes are reflected in the wider cultural landscape.

The English for University Studies course from St Giles International is designed to give you the key skills you will need for university life in the UK. It is a flexible course offered at our English schools in the UK, and it can be taken as a stand-alone course or as part of an International Semester Course. 

Explore the history and legacy of British colonial slavery and oppression in the Caribbean through historical slave accounts History of Slavery in the British Caribbean delivered through FutureLearn.

Go back in time to learn about the dramatic rule of the Tudor monarchs and religious change of the sixteenth century reformation with this The Tudors course from University of Roehampton by FutureLearn.

Explore the history of punk and the role played by youth subcultures in contemporary history, while making your own punk fanzine with Anarchy in the UK - A History of Punk from 1976-78 at University of Reading by FutureLearn.

University of Strathclyde offers the Scotland's Mining Heritage programme.

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.

The Literary London course from UCL Summer School introduces you to the life and literature of London from the 18th century to the present.