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39 Online Short courses in Sociology

Understanding and Solving Poverty and Inequality
Learn of the ways in which we can tackle social injustice. Join this Understanding and Solving Poverty and Inequality programme from

Introduction to Nursing - Bioscience, Psychology and Sociology
Discover where a career in nursing may lead. Join the Introduction to Nursing - Bioscience, Psychology and Sociology programme at the University of York.
Incarceration - Are Prisons a Suitable Punishment
Explore life inside UK prisons during this Incarceration - Are Prisons a Suitable Punishment course from University of Leeds through FutureLearn. Learn whether this type of punishment reduces crime and if rehabilitation can prevent reoffending.
Qualitative Research Methods
The Qualitative Research Methods course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Amsterdam is part of the Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences Specialization.
Women Have Always Worked
EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the Women Have Always Worked in collaboration with Columbia University - ColumbiaX.
Health and Social Care Management
The Health and Social Care Management is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed for leadership roles in the health and social care sector. London School of Planning and Management's offers the Health and Social Care Management programme.
Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
Examine gender and sexuality studies through the lens of culture and history with tis Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies program at University of Maryland Global Campus.
Social Impact Assessment in the Extractives - Critical Perspectives
The Social Impact Assessment in the Extractives - Critical Perspectives course offered by the University of Queensland will help you understand the complexities of responsible resource extraction and upskill in the rapidly evolving field of Social Impact Assessment (SIA).
The Future of Human Rights - Sustainability and Contemporary Social Challenges
The The Future of Human Rights - Sustainability and Contemporary Social Challenges course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will broaden your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.
Advanced Research Design
This Advanced Research Design module at Oxford Brookes University aims to equip you with skills to find, appraise and utilise research, as well as plan and design a piece of research work.
Presenting Your Research Confidently
Have you ever wondered how you can present your research results in a more confident manner? In this Presenting Your Research Confidently course from Utrecht University you will learn how to improve both your preparation and your presentation skills.
Essex Human Rights Online Summer School
The Essex Human Rights Online Summer School from University of Essex will cover a wide range of topics related to professional practice in human rights.
Computational Social Science
This Computational Social Science Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Davis serves as a multidisciplinary, multi-perspective, and multi-method guide on how to better understand society and human behavior with modern research tools.
Propaganda and Ideology in Everyday Life
Find out how propaganda is used to instil political ideologies and its impact on our daily lives, with this Propaganda and Ideology in Everyday Life course from The University of Nottingham delivered through FutureLearn.
Diversity, Inclusion and Contemporary Practice for Social Workers and Social Care Professionals
This Diversity, Inclusion and Contemporary Practice for Social Workers and Social Care Professionals module at Anglia Ruskin University, which is designed for qualified social workers, will have you thinking of the ‘bigger picture’.
Equality and Diversity QCF - Level 2
The Equality and Diversity QCF - Level 2 course at the London School of International Business is to give Learners an introduction to the issues around stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, to identify the basic rights that all people should enjoy and the shared values people have.
Crime Analysis and Prevention
The Graduate Certificate in Crime Analysis and Prevention at the University of Cincinnati allows students the opportunity to learn about the development of new information technology, crime reduction and prevention strategies, and ways to address challenging public safety issues.
CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Learn to look after the holistic welfare of teenagers and youth (in general those who are 12-24 years of age), including their safety, emotional health and social connectivity, with CHC40421 Certificate IV in Youth Work at Open Colleges.
Evaluating Consumer Response
Evaluating Consumer Response is an interactive course with a mix of theory and practical lessons. The course at Massey University looks at the why, who, what, where and when of consumer product testing.
Environmental Law and Social Justice
This Environmental Law and Social Justice course at Bournemouth University aims to explore factors that influence environmental social justice outcomes in environmental policy debates, as well as legal and policy dynamics.