September-start online short courses

Online short courses starting in September

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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.

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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.

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Assessment of Nutritional Health

Learn about the latest techniques in assessing nutritional health with expert guidance from the Rowett Institute, one of Europe’s most prestigious nutrition research centres. 10% NHS staff discount.

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Co-operative Contracts in the Oil and Gas Industry

Develop the specialist skills you need to compete globally within oil and gas law. Earn credits towards an LLM with this flexible online short course focusing on co-operative contracts.

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Core Principles of World Trade Organisation Law

Ready yourself for a career in international trade law, in a rapidly changing landscape. Study WTO law online and earn credits towards an LLM with this part-time online law course.

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Decommissioning of Offshore Installations: Regulatory Aspects

Learn to tackle the legal issues involved in decommissioning oil and gas installations. Earn credits towards an MSc or LLM with this Masters-level online short course.

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Designing Real-World Trials

Learn to design and implement your own Randomised Controlled Trials with our experienced trialists and award-winning researchers. 10% NHS staff discount.

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Electrical Systems for Renewable Energy

Join expert engineers online to study the fundamentals of electrical engineering and their applications to renewable energy. Learn to use MATLAB and MATLAB Simulink.

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Energy from Biomass

Add specialist skills in renewables to your CV. Join this online bioenergy course to study the technologies used to convert organic material to usable energy.

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Evidence-Based Health

Learn to extract, assess and use evidence gained in health research on this part-time online course. 10% NHS staff discount.

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Fundamentals of Human Nutrition and Metabolism

Join this flexible online short course to understand the impact of food on our health. 10% NHS staff discount.

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Fundamentals of Research Design

Gain fundamental skills in health-related research. Join this online research design course that fits around full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.

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Geothermal and Hydro Energy

Study the fundamentals and advanced concepts of geothermal and hydro energy with this Masters-level online short course. Earn credits towards an engineering MSc.

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Human Factors in Industrial Practice

Join our online human factors course and learn to evaluate and improve safety wherever you work. 10% discount for NHS staff.

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International Investment Arbitration

Learn to tackle the challenges of international trade with our focused online arbitration course. Earn credits towards an LLM with this short course that fits around full-time work.

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International Investment Law

Develop your expertise in international investment law with this career-advancing online law course. Earn credits towards an LLM with this course that fits around full-time work.

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International Sale of Goods

Study a key area of international trade – when buyer and seller are located in different legal systems. Earn credits towards an LLM with this flexible course that fits around work.

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Introduction to Data Visualisation with Python

Learn to program and visualise data using Python, with a university ranked 4th in the UK for Computer Science. Join this flexible online Python course for beginners.

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Introduction to GIS Tools, Techniques, Cartography and Geovisualisation

Learn about the tools and techniques geoscientists use to collect, analyse, map, and visualise spatial data. Join this online GIS course and earn credits towards an MSc.

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Introduction to Health Data Science

Join this online health data science course and learn to use data to address healthcare problems. Develop skills in R programming online. 10% NHS staff discount.

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Key Concepts in Global Health

Learn about essential concepts in global health on this flexible online short course that fits around full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.

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Legal Principles

Study the basic legal principles of the UK legal system with this accredited online short course, designed for non-lawyers. Earn credits towards an LLM while you study flexibly, part-time.

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Mediation Theory and Practice

Learn to deal with difficult conversations and negotiations whatever your work sector. Join this CIArb-accredited online mediation course and earn credits towards an LLM.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

Investigate how mental health, wellbeing and work are related. Study with expert psychologists and learn to create mentally healthy workplaces. 10% NHS staff discount.

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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.

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Offshore Structural Integrity

Develop the specialist skills you need to build a career in offshore engineering. Study online, with direct input and support from industry, and earn credits towards an MSc.

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Offshore Structures and Subsea Systems

Study the infrastructure and facilities, topside and subsea, that require removal as part of the decommissioning process. This online course fits around full-time work.

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Organisational Culture and Conflict

Explore workplace culture and conflict from a psychological perspective. Add career-enhancing skills to your CV with this online applied psychology course.

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Organisational Psychology

Explore human behaviour in the workplace. Study online with business psychology experts and earn credits towards a Masters degree. 10% discount for NHS staff.

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Organisations and People

Learn how organisational behaviours impact projects, people and performance. Build your project management skills with this online organisational psychology short course.

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Petroleum Economics and Policy

Develop your skills in energy economics at Masters level with this flexible online short course. Earn credits towards an MSc in Energy Economics and Finance.

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Petroleum Law: Resource Management

Gain a global perspective on petroleum resources. Find out how state and industry interact. Earn credits towards an LLM in Oil and Gas Law with this part-time online short course.

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Project Management

Join our online project management course for engineers. Build the confidence and expertise to manage successful energy industry projects with this short course that fits around full-time work.

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Project Management Fundamentals

Take the first step towards managing projects with confidence. Master the basics in this online project management course that fits around full-time work.

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Public Health in Action

Learn how to protect, promote, monitor and improve public health, at an award-winning health research university. 10% NHS staff discount.

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Qualitative Health Research

Discover an exploratory approach to health research. Learn from experienced qualitative health researchers on a course that fits round full-time work. 10% NHS staff discount.

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Quantitative Methods for Energy Economics

Learn to analyse the energy industry using the tools of energy economists. Earn credits towards an MSc with this Masters-level online short course.

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Regulatory Law for Petroleum Operations

Study health and safety law and environmental regulation in the oil and gas industry with a leading energy university. Earn credits towards an LLM in Oil and Gas Law with this part-time online short course.

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Reservoir Engineering

Develop the specialist skills you need to succeed as a reservoir engineer with this focused and flexible online short course.

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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.

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Solar Energy

Study the fundamentals and advanced concepts of solar energy generation and distribution in this flexible online short course.

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Subsea Control

Develop the specialist skills you need to work with subsea control systems. Benefit from direct input from subsea companies in Aberdeen, a global centre of excellence for subsea engineering.

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The Psychology of Social Bias

Find out how social bias develops and explore social bias in the workplace. Study part-time online with expert psychologists. 10% discount for NHS staff.

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The Psychology of Wellbeing

Gain a psychological understanding of emotions and behaviour. Join our online psychology short course and discover new ways to improve mental health and wellbeing. 10% discount for NHS staff.

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UAV Remote Sensing, Monitoring and Mapping

Add specialist geospatial skills to your CV. Learn about UAV remote sensing, digital mapping, image processing and softcopy photogrammetry online.

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Well and Production Engineering

Develop the specialist engineering skills you need for a successful career in the oil and gas sector, and earn credits towards a Masters degree in engineering.

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