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485 Short courses in Humanities in United Kingdom

Pre-University - Humanities
Students will embark on a scholarly adventure through a range of disciplines including Literature, Philosophy, History and Art History and gain a fascinating insight into studying Humanities at university level.

Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry - UK
Want to better understand faith and religion, sharpen your Bible studies skills and bring scripture to life? Take the next step in your professional or personal development with our online Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry - UK course from International Career Institute (ICI) - UK.

The Art of Philosophical Thinking - Mind, Consciousness and Personal Identity
We very much look forward to welcoming both new and returning students to The Art of Philosophical Thinking - Mind, Consciousness and Personal Identity course from University of Southampton.

Understanding Language - Learning and Teaching
An introduction to some key concepts in the effective teaching and learning of languages. The Understanding Language - Learning and Teaching programme is offered at the University of Southampton.

Shakespeare's London
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.

Preparing For Undergraduate Study
This course has been designed to help you to build your academic skills in preparation for undergraduate study within health or social care. If you are keen to increase your skills and confidence within the academic arena in a fun and informative way, then this course is for you. University of Derby offers the Preparing For Undergraduate Study programme.

English For Academic Purposes
If you already have an offer to start a degree at the University of Derby, this course will give you an IELTS equivalent which will allow you to progress to the University of Derby programmes. University of Derby offers the English For Academic Purposes programme.

Scientific Writing in Context
The Scientific Writing in Context course from UCL Summer School aims to guide you through writing a scientific research paper, as applied to the physical sciences, for an audience of peers.

A Beginners' Guide to Writing in English for University Study
Within this A Beginners' Guide to Writing in English for University Study Certificate from the University of Reading you'll learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

Language in London - An Introduction to Sociolinguistics
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.

English Language Skills for Academic Purposes
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

Italian
The aim of every Italian language course at the University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.

Language and the Mind - An Introduction to Psycholinguistics
The Language and the Mind - An Introduction to Psycholinguistics course from UCL Summer School is an introduction to Psycholinguistics, an interdisciplinary field of study which aims to understand how humans learn, represent, comprehend and produce language.

Ethics, Law And Research In Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy
Perfect for Health and social care professionals, specifically those working within a mental health field.University of Derby offers the Ethics, Law And Research In Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy programme.

Century City - London's Social, Cultural and Public History, 1900 - 2000
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.

Russian
The aim of Russian course from University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.

Fairy Tales and their Retellings
The Fairy Tales and their Retellings course from UCL Summer School will introduce different forms of storytelling, exploring the origins and evolution of fairy tales with a focus on contemporary retellings.

Mandarin Chinese
The aim of Mandarin Chinese course from University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.

Creative Writing
The Creative Writing course from UCL Summer School invites you to explore and experiment with your creative writing strengths and preferences. 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

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