65 Short courses in General Studies

Olympic College’s Intensive English program ensures that all international students, regardless of English proficiency level, has the opportunity improve their English in an immersive environment, so they can qualify to take English 101 and college-level courses in the USA. Intensive English is offered at Olympic College.

The IE University Summer Programs offered at  IE University are your gateway to unlocking new opportunities and preparing for your next big step, whether it’s a master’s degree or a leap into your career.

This Greek Myth and Epic module from UCL Summer School will examine Greek myths as found in Greek literary (and occasionally, artistic) sources and will provide students with an introduction to the study of Greek mythology in its literary, social, historical and philosophical context.

University of Johannesburg offers the The Practices of Evidence Informed Decision Making programme. 

Learn how clutter affects your overall well being, how to say goodbye to items that are no longer serving you, how to keep your space organized and clutter-free for the rest of your life, and so much more! International Open Academy offers the Decluttering Your Home Masterclass programme.

You can make lifelong connections with participants and Japanese students by learning and growing together throughout Kansai University's Summer School programs.

Get the most out of this Learning Online - Studying and Reflecting course from University of Leeds through FutureLearn by reflecting and sharing your learning with others.

University of Wollongong in Dubai's Certificate of Proficiency are ideal for professionals looking to develop specific technical or practical skills over a short period of time.

Improve your online research skills and your ability to critically analyse sources of information. The Learning Online - Researching Your Project is offered by the University of Leeds delivered through FutureLearn.

The Adults for All (CC) courses at Cambridge Regional College will provide you with an opportunity to develop your skills in various areas of study.

This Doctoral Foundation module at the University of Salford is a taster of doctoral work and full peer and academic support is offered in a safe environment.

Are you currently working as a qualified assessor but want to move into verifying? This Training, Assessment, Quality Assurance (Level 4) course at Newcastle College will help you to become a Level 4 verifier.

The University of Miami Summer Scholars Program provides an exciting opportunity for current high school sophomores and juniors to explore their academic passions and experience what it's like to be a college student. 

IE University's Summer Program are intensive and enriching courses designed for students who are eager to explore different fields of study, which could lead towards their ideal career path. At the moment we are offering two intakes taking place in July. 

Are you tired of cleaning your home with harsh products full of chemical ingredients? The air you breathe indoors can be up to five times as polluted as outdoor air, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. International Open Academy offers the Natural Home Cleaning programme.

Fudan University International Summer Session is a 4-week English-taught course study program for college students from all over the world.

UCL's UCL Summer School offers university students and recent graduates from around the world the opportunity to study in the heart of London.

Are you currently unemployed and looking for work? It can be scary completing application forms and prepping for interviews, but the friendly and knowledgeable tutors in this Employability Skills course at Newcastle College will help you with all of that. 

If you're interested in gaining work experience or looking to become a volunteer in your spare time, this Volunteering course at Newcastle College is ideal for you.

The German Philosophy - From Kant to Habermas course from Freie Universität Berlin will be based upon contemporary attempts at rethinking a global philosophical perspective.