86 Short courses in Sociology

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

The social sciences track offers students the opportunity to delve into a fundamental subject of the Sciences Po curriculum. The Contemporary Challenges to Democracy  course is offered at Sciences Po.

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 Childhood Practice course at Edinburgh College is the recognised qualification for a Support worker working with children and young people.

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.

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.

This Health and Wellbeing of Children, Young People and Families module at Robert Gordon University aims to provide you with an understanding and awareness of strategies and interventions to support child and family health and wellbeing.

This A Peaceful Mind - Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions from University of Amsterdam explores Emotion Regulation and contemplative practices such as mindfulness and compassion-based interventions across education, clinical, and organizational structures to develop new strategies and approaches to health and wellness.

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.