25 Short courses in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

Explore how cultural, institutional and environmental differences can be overcome to create a more cooperative world with this Global Studies - Cultures and Organizations in International Relations from Grenoble Ecole de Management offered at FutureLearn.

Throughout this An Introduction to Intercultural Competence in the Workplace course from The Open University UK, you’ll look at your own experiences and case studies from employees and employers around the world to analyse the critical role language use, identity claims, and culture can play in interactions you may have with others in a range of professional settings. 

The Cultures module is offered by The Open University UK.

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.

Access fascinating source materials as you evaluate Scotland’s global impact over the past millennium in this Scotland - A Millennium of History course at the University of Aberdeen.

Explore the purpose of museums today and find how they facilitate learning with The Museum as a Site and Source for Learning course at The University of Glasgow by FutureLearn.

This Family, Societal and Cultural Influences on Children's Mental Wellbeing course at Anglia Ruskin University will focus on cultural, social and family influences on child and adolescent mental wellbeing, while exploring current issues in mental health from both a national and global perspective.

Law plays a role in all aspects of our everyday life. In this Law, Society And Culture module at The Open University UK , you will explore the relationships between law, society and culture. You'll explore these themes through the lens of diverse and cutting edge issues which can sometimes be controversial.

Learn how to understand the past to explain the present, and get to know the amazing sources and resources of the British Library with Learning from the Past - A Guide for the Curious Researcher at The University of Nottingham delivered through FutureLearn.

Have you ever dreamt of traveling the world, but don’t have the money to start? Do you have experience working with children and a desire for new experiences? It sounds like working as an au pair abroad is perfect for you! International Open Academy offers the Au Pair Abroad programme.

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’.

The Chinese Business Culture Essentials short course from the The Open University UK equips you with insight, skills and knowledge to succeed when working with Chinese culture in a business context. Using stories and reflections from Westerners who have lived and worked in China, the course will help you navigate key cultural differences. 

Join this Scottish Visual History course at the University of Aberdeen and discover Scotland’s fascinating visual history across the 18th and 19th centuries.

In this The Scottish Highland Clans - Origins, Decline and Transformation course from The University of Glasgow delivered through FutureLearn you will explore fascinating Scottish history by learning about the Highland clans and how clanship has changed across hundreds of years.

This online Multi Cultural Awareness course from Warnborough College will help you develop your skills in culture, diversity and multicultural society.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly clear that cultural spaces and dynamics play a vital role in our well-being as human beings. University of Glasgow offers the Cultural heritage skills for business programme.

In this Media and Memory course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll study the role played by different media in visualising history and memory.

Examine the history of the Christian faith in Scotland, from the mission of Columba, through the crusade of Billy Graham, to the present day, all with this Scottish Church History - From Columba to Graham course at the University of Aberdeen.

Ethnography is a fascinating way to study people and cultures. Learn the methods ethnographers use to research, analyse and help us understand cultures around the world with this An Introduction to Ethnographic Research Methods course at the University of Aberdeen.

In this Popular Cultures and Subcultures - Mass and Minority Perspectives course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll examine how popular cultures and subcultures interact with, represent, and shape current societies and politics.