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History and society
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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
  • September or January
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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
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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
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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
  • September or January
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Gaelic for Business and Local Authorities 1

Join our online beginners’ Gaelic language course. It’s for anyone in a customer-facing role who’d like to learn Gaelic language skills for the workplace.

  • Online learning
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Gaelic for Business and Local Authorities 2

Join our second online Gaelic course for businesses and public bodies. It’s a flexible online course for anyone who has some basic Gaelic language skills.

  • Online learning
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Hitler

Join expert historian Thomas Weber and guests online to examine Hitler, his politicisation and radicalisation, and what his time in power can teach us about the nature of politics today.

  • Online learning
  • January
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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
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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
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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
  • January
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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 or January
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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

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