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184 Short courses in Scotland, United Kingdom

Pre-university - Using Data in the Sciences
The Pre-university - Using Data in the Sciences programme at The University of Edinburgh is specifically designed for 16-18 year olds in their final or penultimate year of school who are considering pursuing an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

Pre-University - Humanities
Students will embark on a scholarly adventure through a range of disciplines including Literature, Philosophy, History and Art History and gain a fascinating insight into studying Humanities at university level.

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.

Pre-university - Design
The Pre-university - Design programme from The University of Edinburgh will introduce participants to the creative potential of design and equip them with the tools required to develop an expressive personal portfolio. Students will engage in the creative process by exploring design thinking and acquiring practical image-making and research skills.

Pre-university - Insights into the Life Sciences
The Pre-university - Insights into the Life Sciences programme at The University of Edinburgh aims to introduce the Life Sciences to students who are considering university study.
Standard General English Course
This Standard General English Course at Centre of English Studies is designed for students who want to improve their overall level of English to communicate more fluently in work, travel and everyday life.
Modernism
The Modernism module from Scottish Universities' International Summer School is designed for students at all levels who wish to engage deeply with Modernist aesthetics and gain a richer understanding of this pivotal historical and cultural period.
Intensive English Academic Semester
Our six-month Intensive English Academic Semester course at Kaplan International English will improve your English fluency to the highest level, with more lessons than our English Academic Semester course.
Football - More than a Game
This Football - More than a Game Short Course from The University of Edinburgh looks beyond the pitch, to explore football’s role in society and possibly a community near you.
Climate Change - Carbon Capture and Storage
This Climate Change - Carbon Capture and Storage Short Course from The University of Edinburgh is designed for a wider audience with an interest in energy, sustainability and climate change.
Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge - The Examined Life
The Know Thyself - The Value and Limits of Self-Knowledge - The Examined Life course from The University of Edinburgh examines the intricacies of self-knowledge and its potential limitations.
Making Blended Education Work
On this self-directed Making Blended Education Work course from The University of Edinburgh, you’ll explore emerging practices in blended learning and get introduced to a maturity model developed in a partnership of seven European higher education organisations.
EDIVET - Do You What It Takes to Be a Veterinarian
This EDIVET - Do You What It Takes to Be a Veterinarian Short Course from The University of Edinburgh brought to you by the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh, is designed to give you a taster of topics covered during the first year of a degree in veterinary medicine at the University.
Listening to Music
This Listening to Music course offered at the University of St Andrews helps you learn what to listen for in classical music.
Revolutionary Latin America, 1789-1825
University of Strathclyde offers the Revolutionary Latin America, 1789-1825 programme.
Introduction - Programming in Python
This Introduction - Programming in Python course offered at the University of St Andrews will provide you with hands-on experience of the core features of Python, and how to apply these to real-world problems.
Geology Field Camp in Scotland
The School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews runs a 5-week Geology Field Camp in Scotland committed to delivering in-depth training capitalising on a rich geological heritage and unparalleled opportunity to experience geology in the field.
Level Up on Personas - A Mini Course to Transform Your Marketing
Well defined personas can tell you exactly where your audience are active, how to capture their attention and convert prospects into loyal customers that keep on coming back for more. The Level Up on Personas - A Mini Course to Transform Your Marketing course is offered by Fabric Academy.
Level Up on Brand Values - Defining Authentic Company Values
In this Level Up on Brand Values - Defining Authentic Company Values course from Fabric Academy, you'll learn everything you’ll ever need and more to define authentic brand values for your organisation.
Digital Marketing Strategy
This Digital Marketing Strategy Short Course from The University of Edinburgh will equip you with practical digital marketing skills to help you build your business.