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An Introduction to Ethnographic Research Methods
Ethnography is a fascinating way to study people and cultures. Learn the methods ethnographers use to research, analyse and help us understand cultures around the world.
- Online learning
- January or September
Approaches to Global Politics
Study global politics online and earn credits towards a Masters in International Relations in this flexible short course.
- Online learning
- January or September
Approaches to Research: Archives and Sources
Gain the skills you need to conduct research in archives and library collections at graduate level, anywhere in the world.
- Online learning
- September
Decolonising Society and Politics
Join an online course that goes beyond decolonising the curriculum. Explore decolonisation across a range of sectors and learn to make meaningful decolonial changes wherever you work.
- Online learning
- January or September
Digital Museum Practice
Join our online digital skills course for museum professionals. Build your digital expertise and learn to cultivate digitally confident museum, heritage and cultural spaces.
- Online learning
- January
Ethnographic Research Project
Apply your research skills to a real-world social science issue using ethnography. Join us online and carry out an ethnographic research project with expert support.
- Online learning
- January or September
Eurovision: More Than a Song Contest
Join our unique online course and discover how Eurovision shapes, and is shaped by, society, politics, and global culture.
- Online learning
- January
International Political Economy: Theories and Themes
Study international political economy (IPE), and earn credits towards a Masters degree, in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Jacobite Scotland: Cultures, Identities, Legacies, 1688-1830
Earn credits towards a Masters degree in Scottish Heritage with this flexible online short course. Study the Jacobite cause and its complex relationship with Scottish culture and identity.
- Online learning
- September
Media and Memory
Explore the relationships between media and memory, and earn credits towards a postgraduate qualification.
- Online learning
- January
Museums and Sustainable Futures
Keep growing your graduate skills in museum practice. Learn to create sustainable museums and cultural spaces in this online short course.
- Online learning
- September
North-East Scotland: History, Landscape, Culture and Economy
Deepen your knowledge of the unique history, landscape, culture and economy of north-east Scotland. Use this course to train as a tourist guide.
- Online learning
- Any time
Pandemics and Plagues: History’s Deadliest Diseases
Learn about historical pandemics and discover how societies have responded to the deadliest diseases in history. Earn credits towards a Masters degree with this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Peace and Conflict Studies
Develop your understanding of conflict resolution and peacebuilding, and earn credits towards a Masters in International Relations.
- Online learning
- January
Philosophy and Society
Learn to use philosophical thinking to solve real-world issues, and earn credits towards a Masters in Philosophy and Society, in this flexible online short course.
- Online learning
- September
Popular Cultures and Subcultures: Mass and Minority Perspectives
Examine how popular culture shapes society and earn credits towards a PgCert in Visual and Popular Cultures.
- Online learning
- January
Quantitative Methods in Social Science
Learn to carry out effective quantitative social research. Study flexibly online with social science experts.
- Online learning
- January
Religion, Conflict and Security
Learn about religion’s impact on conflict and security, and earn credits towards a Masters degree in International Relations.
- Online learning
- September
Research Interviews and Focus Groups in Social Science
Develop your skills in qualitative research online. Learn how to carry out research interviews and focus groups ethically and successfully.
- Online learning
- January
Scotland: A Millennium of History
Explore the rich history of Scotland over a thousand years. Delve into the past with an online course led by award-winning academics and researchers.
- Online learning
- September
Scottish Church History: From Columba to Graham
Examine the history of the Christian faith in Scotland, from the mission of Columba, through the crusade of Billy Graham, to the present day.
- Online learning
- January
Scottish Visual History
Explore the visual history of Scotland across a period of 150 years, and earn credits towards a Masters degree in Scottish Heritage.
- Online learning
- January
Scottish Witch-Hunting and the Rise of a Protestant Culture 1590-1690
Join us online to study the history of witchcraft in Scotland. Discover the facts about Scottish witch hunts, and earn credits towards a Masters degree in Scottish Heritage.
- Online learning
- January
Sustainability Transitions – Challenges and Opportunities
Whatever your sector, develop your understanding of sustainability transitions and learn to lead sustainable change.
- Online learning
- September
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
Study the concept of terrorism and counter-terrorism online and earn credits towards a Masters in International Relations.
- Online learning
- January
The Philosophy of the Scottish Enlightenment
Join us online to study Scottish Enlightenment philosophers and the groundbreaking ideas that rocked 18th-century Scotland. Earn credits towards a Masters in Scottish Heritage.
- Online learning
- January
The Scottish Diaspora
Explore the stories of the men, women and children who left Scotland’s shores for a new life overseas. Study part-time online with expert academics and researchers.
- Online learning
- January
Transnational Cinema and Comics
Study transnational cinema and comics online and earn credits towards a postgraduate qualification.
- Online learning
- September
Understanding Cultural Heritage and Memory
Develop your understanding of cultural heritage and cultural memory, and earn credits towards a postgraduate qualification.
- Online learning
- September
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