53 Part-time Short courses in Sociology

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. 

This Inequalities course at Robert Gordon University will explore and critically discuss the different dimensions of inequalities aligned to social, cultural, political, and contextual aspects, which can determine health outcomes at different stages in life.

This Understanding Social Change module at the University of Salford provides a reflective examination of how we arrived at change moments and policy positions, and how these have resulted in new areas of socio-political examination.

The Working With Communities - An Introduction course at Edinburgh College has been designed for those who would like to know more about providing support, advice and guidance for people in a Community Learning and Development (CLD) context, through this work, develop and gain knowledge and skills of working with people in a variety of community environments.

The nationally recognised CHC50425 Diploma of Youth Work at Open Colleges is designed to advance your skills and studies in youth work by taking your career to the next level. Gain the practical knowledge needed to build strong relationships and empower young adults to meet their needs and goals.

Learn the skills you need to carry out research in your own community using the 'citizen science' approach of UCL's RELIEF Centre with Community Based Research - Getting Started at UCL by FutureLearn.

The Quantitative Methods course is offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Amsterdam is part of the Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences Specialization.

This Comprehensive Research Methodology and Design from University of Amsterdam aims to lay a solid, diverse and integrated foundation for conducting first-rate qualitative and quantitative research, and for embedding it in effective and feasible mixed-method research designs. 

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.

The Equality Studies program from  Maynooth University will provide students with the knowledge and understanding needed to deal effectively with issues of equality and diversity in the workplace in a rapidly changing Ireland. 

This Law, Society and Politics in Comparative Perspective course at Freie Universität Berlin explores the intersection of law, society and politics, and aims to foster discussion of contemporary issues among students from different cultures and disciplines.

This Equality and Diversity qualification at The Sheffield College is suitable for both young and adult learners, including those in or seeking employment. It is also ideal for those who need to develop an awareness of issues surrounding equality and diversity, for example as part of an induction programme or personal development.

Join this The Psychology of Social Bias course at the University of Aberdeen for a better understanding of social bias in the workplace and wider society.

The Methods and Statistics in Social Science - Final Research Project course is offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Amsterdam is part of the Methods and Statistics in Social Sciences Specialization.

Approved by the Department of Food Science and Technology, the online Applied Sensory and Consumer Science program from the University of California, Davis is the only one of its kind and is continually updated to reflect current and innovative methods in the area of sensory science and consumer testing. Join our global community of sensory science professionals.

Quantitative methods are central to social research. In this Quantitative Methods in Social Science course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll learn to carry out effective quantitative research.

Develop your skills in qualitative research online. Learn how to carry out research interviews and focus groups ethically and successfully with this Research Interviews and Focus Groups in Social Science 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.

The Working With Communities - Youthwork qualification at Edinburgh College has been designed for those who provide support, advice and guidance for young people in a Community Learning and Development (CLD) context, and who, through this work, help develop the knowledge and skills of young people.

In this Making Methods module at the University of Salford you will explore contemporary and innovative approaches to quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.