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Overview
Real life problems are too complex to be solved by a single field of study. That’s why learning to work across different disciplines is a vital skill in our modern society.
On this Interdisciplinary Learning - Working Across Disciplines course from the University of Leeds by FutureLearn, you’ll discover what interdisciplinary learning is and learn how different disciplines develop their own methodologies and language.
You’ll explore how disciplines create and value different types of knowledge, and discover strategies for working in an interdisciplinary environment.
Learning on this course
You can take this self-guided course and learn at your own pace. On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Programme Structure
What topics will you cover?The definitions of interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary.
The different ways that disciplines use and interpret key language and terminology.
The different methodologies preferred by disciplines.
The ways that disciplines create and value different types of knowledge.
Key strategies for studying interdisciplinarily.
Key strategies for working interdisciplinarily with others.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 4 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Education Special Education Educational Research View 97 other Short Courses in Education in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is designed for those preparing for a joint honours degree or an interdisciplinary degree at undergraduate or masters level.
- It will also be useful for academic researchers undertaking research in new areas or professionals working on projects with people from different disciplines.
- This course is part of the skills courses portfolio at the University of Leeds that is designed to improve students’ academic study skills.
Tuition Fee
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International
44 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 44 USD for the full programme during 14 days. -
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