FutureLearn courses

...What is a mind? This question has perplexed philosophers, scientists, historians and ordinary people across time and cultures. While advances in the medical...

...– such radically different things in fact, that individuals, protest movements and entire states often go to war to assert their understanding...

...We will start by introducing global energy and sustainability issues, and possible scenarios in the first week. To facilitate and realise changes in energy systems...

...will explore the great poetry of William Wordsworth, with an emphasis on his writing process and the inspirational landscape of the Lake District...

...Many people feel that they just simply “cannot do maths” yet the need to process numbers is a skill that we all need not just for employment but in our everyday lives... Learn about: Skills and Training, Confidence Training...

...adulthood The course will run over six weeks, exploring the lifecycle from birth to adulthood, to look at adolescent, reproductive, maternal...

...from the Battle of Waterloo itself — from official despatches to the voice of the individual soldier — and consider the ways in which different interpretations arise...

...melodies and discover how chords combine to give shape and structure to your songs. We’ll also learn how giving your song a musical form or structure can...

...specified by what it perceives? Can we create robots with basic instincts, and the ability to learn and co-operate with one another? Come and join us...

...Delve into the lives of children and discuss the potential benefits and limitations of technology in their lives. Are you a technology optimist or a technology pessimist?...

...relevant to a carer who is supporting a relative with psychosis such as: Why is schizophrenia described as psychosis? How can we best understand psychosis...

...of one or more of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales, including: The Tinderbox The Travelling Companion The Little Mermaid The Snow Queen...

...You will learn with experts from The University of Bergen, which has a strong focus on Earth and Marine Sciences. It hosts the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research...

...We’ll find out how to design supply chains that meet future economic, environmental and social requirements, asking questions such as: How did global supply...

...Would you like the knowledge to make an informed decision? The question of whether we should get electricity from nuclear power remains a tough one... Learn about: Nuclear Energy...

...in Patrick’s post for the FutureLearn blog: “What can the New Zealand flag teach us about logical and critical thinking?”... Learn about: Skills and Training, Critical Thinking...

...begins with the fundamental idea of direct proportionality. In Week, 1 you’ll meet lots of examples of linear relationships in the world around... Learn about: Skills and Training...

...technologies, to create the Internet of Things. But what does this really mean to you, your company and your country? What are the possibilities it offers...

...you’ll have the opportunity to critically analyse an initiative of your choosing from your own country and review the analysis of a fellow learner...

...that helps make a successful teacher. Weekly topics will include lesson planning, classroom management, classroom resources and continuing professional development... Learn about: IT Development...