31 Short courses in Sociology in England, United Kingdom

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.
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.
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.
Specialist Safeguarding
This Specialist Safeguarding module at the University of Salford will enable the learner to demonstrate an advanced knowledge of safeguarding issues across the life course.
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.
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has encouraged a new generation of social entrepreneurs who contribute to this vision through innovative initiatives, and by setting up important new social businesses, NGOs and social movements. London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme.
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.
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.
Understanding Social Change
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.
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.
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’.
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.
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.
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.
Social Network Analysis
London School of Economics and Political Science's Social Network Analysis course focuses on data about connections, forming structures known as networks. Networks and network data describe an increasingly vast part of the modern world, through connections on social media, communications, financial transactions, and other ties.
Equality and Diversity
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.
Community Based Research - Getting Started
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 Sociology of Education
The Sociology of Education course from UCL Summer School allows you to explore current and enduring educational questions through a sociological lens and to identify the relationships between education and social inequalities.