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54 Short courses in Sociology in Europe

Pre-University - Social Sciences
Students will explore different areas of the social sciences, such as Economics, Politics, Social Policy, and Social Anthropology, and discover what it's like to be a social science student in the beautiful, historic city of Edinburgh.

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.

Law, Society and Politics in Comparative Perspective
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.

Urban Imaginaries - Between Place and Space in Berlin
In this Urban Imaginaries - Between Place and Space in Berlin course at Freie Universität Berlin we examine urban studies and its discourse on the city draw on scholarship from fields as diverse as human geography, history, anthropology and the arts. Berlin, with its seemingly infinite possibilities for memory, imagination and creative self-fashioning, offers a rich analytical model.

International Peace Mediation and International Negotiations
This International Peace Mediation and International Negotiations course at Freie Universität Berlin explores the different conditions and models for cooperation in order to cope with climate change, ensure equal access to resources and shape a future in which peace, self-determination, freedom, and prosperity are possible.

Grounded Theory and Qualitative Methods
The Summer School will be an opportunity to deepen the understanding of the Grounded Theory’s contribution to the development of qualitative methods, and its coherence with the theoretical and methodological heritage of Symbolic Interactionism will be highlighted.
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.
The Economic History of Inequality
Is a growing gap between the ultra-rich, and the rest, necessary for economic growth? What are the historical precedents for our current global inequity? London School of Economics and Political Science offers the The Economic History of Inequality programme.
Mentoring for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The Mentoring for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion program from Maynooth University introduces mentors to the practical steps involved in building relationships. It introduces the basic concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion and walks mentors through the interactive and participatory processes that can be used to enhance positive relationship building.
Inequality, Social Justice & Redistribution
The social sciences track offers students the opportunity to delve into a fundamental subject of the Sciences Po curriculum. The A Rising Invisible Majority - Capital, Labour and the Welfare State in Contemporary Political Economy course is offered at Sciences Po.
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.
Research Design
This Research Design module at Oxford Brookes University focuses on issues, techniques and skills for data collection and analysis in quantitative, qualitative or mixed mode approaches to research.
Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society
The Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society from University of Amsterdam examines the complexity and changing interactions over time between the self, and culture within the context of human sexuality and society - it also addresses how this complexity is conceptualized and organized culturally, politically, as theorized and practiced across disciplines and programmatic venues.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
The An Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods course at King's College London will give an overview and introduction to qualitative research methods, including individual interviews, focus group discussions, observation, ethical issues, content and thematic analysis, NVivo and rigour in qualitative research.