28 Short courses offered by the university

Discover the importance of taking an interdisciplinary approach to science teaching in inspiring the next generation of scientists. Join the Stem Teaching - Teaching Science Beyond the Boundaries programme from University of York.

Reimagine your perception of engineering by exploring real-world applications. Join this Engineering the Future - Creating the Amazing programme from the University of York.

Uncover your route into the film, TV or gaming industries. Join the How Digital Technology is Transforming Film, TV and Gaming programme from University of York.

This Pictures of Youth - an introduction to children’s visual culture course from University of York will help you explore visual culture for children and young people including, picture books, comics, film, television and drama. 

Helping you demystify the steps back into studying. Join the Mature Learners - Support in Returning to Higher Education programme from University of York.

Make the most of your educational background to find a way into university. Join the Diverse Routes Into Higher Education programme from University of York.

This Exploring Stone Age Archaeology course from the University of York will help you further your interest in the past through a deep dive into a single case study. 

This Mature Learners course at the University of York will help you demystify the steps back into studying.

This Accents, Attitudes and Identity course from University of York offers an insightful look into how our visions of ourselves and others interact, and the chance to engage with one of the largest centres for the study of sociolinguistics in the UK. 

This Discover the Hidden History of York course from University of York will explore a diverse selection of engaging and unusual episodes from York’s history. 

Discover how environmental research can inform how we respond to and solve the major global environmental issues of today. Join the Tackling Environmental Challenges for a Sustainable Future programme from the University of York.

Work through a case study which follows the story of a defendant. Join this From Crime to Punishment programme from the University of York.

On this Bioeconomy - How Renewable Resources Can Help the Future of Our Planet course from University of York, you'll look at the ways you can make the most of renewable, biological resources, including what you might think of as 'waste', and how the world can move from a fossil-based economy to a bioeconomy.

From Ada Lovelace until the first decade of this century, we have relied on expert computer programmers to design and write software. Join the Intelligent Systems programme from University of York.

Discover where a career in nursing may lead. Join the Introduction to Nursing - Bioscience, Psychology and Sociology programme at the University of York.

Support, tips and general guidance on how to navigate university interviews. Join the Supporting you with your university interview programme from the University of York.

On this Poetry - How to Read a Poem course from University of York, you’ll build your confidence in reading and enjoying poetry.

Develop deeper understandings of others and your unique place within education communities. Joinn the Inclusive Learning for Students - Building Inclusive Practice Into Your Life During Higher Education, and Beyond programme at the University of York.

The organic chemistry behind perfume, medicine, brewing and sport. Joint the Exploring Everyday Chemistry programme 

Boost your awareness of depressive states, and one of the key techniques to tackle them. Join this Introduction to Behavioural Activation for Depression programme from