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Climate Solutions: Malawi

Explore the impact of climate change, with a specific focus on the risks and challenges faced in Malawi.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Climate Solutions: Mexico

Explore the impacts of climate change with a specific focus on Mexico and the unique challenges the country is facing.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Climate Solutions: UAE

Explore the impacts of climate change with a specific focus on the United Arab Emirates and the unique challenges the country is facing. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
5 weeks

Coastal Drawing and Painting

Capture the ever-changing coastal landscape through drawing and painting in this hands-on, location-based course.

Start Date
22/04/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (Off Campus)

Cost
£190.00
Duration
5 weeks

Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

Learn how to program using Scratch, a very easy to use visual programming language. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
5 weeks

Colour in Science and Nature

Based at the National Museum of Scotland, discover the scientific and natural aspects of colour and the profound influence colour has on our...

Start Date
27/05/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (Off Campus)

Cost
£85.00
Duration
5 weeks

Conducting Interviews in Qualitative Health Research

This one-day course introduces knowledge and skills required to conduct and analyse qualitative health research. Discounts...

Start Date
18/08/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£190.00
Duration
1 day

Creating and Running a Patient Public Involvement (PPI) group

This half-day course is designed to give practical guidance for setting up and running a PPI group. Funding available.

Start Date
27/10/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Creative Rings and Bangles

Design and make your own rings and bangles, exploring metalworking techniques and creating a stylish piece of jewellery.

Start Date
21/04/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£190.00
Duration
5 weeks

Critical Thinking

An ideal starter course for anyone interested in studying philosophy, where you will learn the fundamentals of critical thinking. 

Start Date
26/02/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£65.00
Duration
1 day

Data Ethics for Health and Social Care

Discover foundational concepts, engage with ethical approaches, and learn to evaluate health and social care data through an ethical lens.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
2 weeks

Data Management Planning

A two-hour workshop covering the basic components and creation of Data Management Plans for research projects. Funding available.

Start Date
29/09/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Data Science in Stratified Healthcare and Precision Medicine

Learn about the different types of data and computational methods involved in stratified healthcare and precision medicine.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
5 weeks

Designing Effective Online Education

Learn the practical skills to design, develop, deliver and evaluate an engaging and accessible online course.

Start Date
14/09/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£120.00
Duration
5 weeks

Developing Artists' Books

A hands-on exploration of the creative potential of artists’ books through printmaking, mixed media, and contemporary practice. 

Start Date
20/01/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£320.00
Duration
10 weeks

Developing the Writer’s Toolkit: Step 1

Sharpen your fiction writing skills by creating vivid characters and strong plots whilst learning how to present your work professionally.

Start Date
20/01/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£210.00
Duration
10 weeks

Developing the Writer’s Toolkit: Step 2

Elevate your fiction! For writers with some experience, this course focuses on revision, character development and accessing peer and teacher...

Start Date
21/04/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£210.00
Duration
10 weeks

Digital Footprint

Explore and reflect on your own online tracks and traces, to understand why your digital footprint is important.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£35.00
Duration
3 weeks

Digital Marketing Fundamentals

Acquire new digital marketing skills and gain confidence that you can apply them in any business setting. 

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
£233.00
Duration
16 weeks

Digital Marketing Strategy

Learn how to create a digital marketing strategy for implementation in your business.

Start Date
Anytime
Delivery Mode

Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Cost
Free
Duration
8 weeks

Digital Photography Project

Develop your digital photography skills, expand your photographic aspirations and create a powerful, personal portfolio. 

Start Date
20/04/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£320.00
Duration
10 weeks

Discovering the National Collections: Jewellery from Antiquity to Present Day

Discover the extraordinarily diverse world of jewellery through the collections at the National Museum of Scotland.

Start Date
25/02/2027
Delivery Mode

In person (Off Campus)

Cost
£85.00
Duration
5 weeks

Doing Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) with Under-served Groups

This half-day course will help identify barriers and enablers to effective PPI with under-served communities. Funding...

Start Date
18/11/2026
Delivery Mode

Online (Fixed Schedule)

Cost
£90.00
Duration
1 day

Drawing Practices: Contemporary Approaches

Explore contemporary drawing through a fusion of traditional and digital approaches, developing ideas through experimentation, research, and...

Start Date
28/09/2026
Delivery Mode

In person (On Campus)

Cost
£320.00
Duration
10 weeks
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