195 Short courses offered by the university

The Evaluating Contemporary Science module from The Open University UK is ideal preparation for anyone planning a career in science, particularly those intending to go on to study one of the Science project course modules. 

This Beginners German 2 course at The Open University UK continues your journey to Germany, Austria and Switzerland and further progresses the skills needed for understanding and using the German language in everyday situations and while travelling. 

Building on the learning from Elementary French 2: en avant! (LGXF005), The Open University UK's Elementary French 3 16-unit short course will increase your language knowledge, providing you with reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in French.

The Open University UK offers the Developing strategy to manage uncertainty programme.

After successfully completing The Open University UK's The languages of crises short course, you’ll receive a digital badge. This can be shared on social media, added to email signatures or act as a certificate.

This Young Children's Play and Creativity module at The Open University UK focuses on understanding play and creativity in early childhood from different and diverse personal and professional perspectives. It considers how other children and adults impact on the play decisions and creative choices children make.

By studying this Civil Justice and Tort Law module from The Open University UK you’ll gain an understanding of the range of civil laws, as well as the operation of the civil justice system. 

This Spanish Studies 3 - Language And Culture Of The Spanish-speaking World module at The Open University UK follows on from an OU Level 2 Spanish module. It further develops your knowledge and understanding of Spanish-speaking societies and extends your language competence.

The Criminal Law and the Courts module from The Open University UK will focus on a range of criminal offences, such as murder and theft using real case studies, as well as aspects of criminal defences. 

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.

The Earth Processes programme is offered by The Open University UK.

What makes a revolution? Why does the world suddenly change, and what are the consequences? In this module in Revolutions at The Open University  you'll examine four periods of swift and radical change: the Reformation, the French Revolution, the aftermath of World War I, and the 1960s.

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. 

This Software Development module at The Open University UK explores the principles and techniques of software development. You will acquire professional and technical skills together with a deep understanding of analysis, design, software construction and testing; engage with various design practices from design patterns to software architectures and frameworks.

By taking the Introducing the Social Sciences programme offered by The Open University UK, you’ll explore a wide range of topics which shape the nature of contemporary UK society; from questions of identity, inequalities and differences to consumerism and environment, and issues of social order, disorder and governance. 

This Communication and Information Technologies course at The Open University UK will teach you to understand key technologies that underpin these systems; and introduce you to a range of issues that arise from their deployment.

Do you want to know more about how people have expressed themselves through the ages and around the world? If so, this Discovering the Arts and Humanities module from The Open University UK is for you.

This Introducing Health And Social Care module from The Open University UK provides an authoritative overview of health and social care, with real-life case studies taking you deep into the experience of receiving care and working in care services.

An organisation’s most valuable asset is often its data, but careful management is required to ensure the maximum benefit is achieved. Studying this Data Management module from The Open University UK, you'll acquire an understanding of data management principles, practices and technologies. 

This Introduction to criminology module from The Open University UK is an ideal introduction to one of the key areas of social sciences as it offers you an informed understanding of how criminal law is applied and its connection to social order/disorder, as well as criminal justice.