The University of Nottingham Courses

Propaganda and Ideology in Everyday Life

3 reviews

Find out how propaganda is used to instil political ideologies and its impact on our daily lives, with this free online course.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Virtual Work Experience and Exploring the Veterinary Profession

1 review

Learn what it takes to become a vet and explore the challenges of the vet profession to decide if it's the right career for you.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Image Analysis Methods for Biologists

1 review

Get an introduction to image acquisition and analysis for biologists – from basic techniques to the future of image analysis.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Foundations in Dementia

Discover better ways to support people with dementia. Explore signs and symptoms, interventions, support networks and more.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

The Politics of Economics and the Economics of Politicians

Investigate links between economics and politicians with Sir Vince Cable and leading economists at the University of Nottingham.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Learning from the Past: A Guide for the Curious Researcher

Learn how to understand the past to explain the present, and get to know the amazing sources and resources of the British Library.

• FutureLearn
• 4 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Antimicrobial Resistance in the Food Chain

Explore how antibiotic use in farming contributes towards resistant bacteria in our food chain. What can we do about this issue?

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Becoming an Expert Educator in the Healthcare Professions

Explore the philosophy and practice of education to become an expert educator in the healthcare professions.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 6 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Introduction to Mathematical Methods for University-Level Science

Prepare to study science subjects at degree level with this introduction to essential mathematical methods and skills.

• FutureLearn
• 4 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Photographing the Holocaust

What insights do photos offer into histories of National Socialism and the Holocaust? Are they authentic sources, or ‘fake news’?

• FutureLearn
• 5 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Foundations of Science for Undergraduate Degrees

Develop the right skills for study and assessment in higher education while refreshing your core science knowledge.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Read a Mind: an Introduction to Understanding Literary Characters

4 reviews

How do we read and model fictional minds? Introducing cognitive poetics: the application of cognitive science to literary reading.

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• 3 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

How to Read Your Boss

3 reviews

How can we talk more effectively in the workplace? This course introduces linguistic techniques to enhance business communication.

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• 2 weeks long
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Shale Gas and Fracking: the Politics and Science

2 reviews

Hear from all sides of the fracking debate with this free online course. Understand what shale gas is and why it divides opinion.

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• 3 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Sustainability, Society and You

2 reviews

Join us for an introduction to the major global issue of sustainability and discover how you can have a real impact on our future.

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• 8 weeks long
• Finished
• Free Online Course (Audit)