Learn

Develop your knowledge of Darwin's theories or simply gain a better understanding of science with these fascinating free self-study taster units. We also have a range of Darwin related Open University courses which can be studied independently or combined with other Open University courses to earn Certificates, Diplomas and Degrees.

Taster units

Related courses

Have your say

Fascinated by Darwin? Let everyone know about it.

More than a century after his death, Charles Darwin has a lasting talent for sparking lively debate. If you've got views or questions about his work why not share them here and see what other visitors say? If you're thinking about taking one of our courses you might find others who have already done so.

Visit the forum on Open2 to discuss all things Darwin.

Open2 forum

Browse

See the latest Darwin-related items for sale in our online shop.

Online shop

Watch

Find out more about future Darwin programmes on the BBC.

Programmes

Explore

Why not celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin with a visit to Down House, the place where he lived with his devoted family for 40 years. It is here that he researched and wrote his most famous and explosive of works, 'On the Origin of Species'. Visit the website and take a virtual tour of Darwin's famous study - even flick through a digital version of Darwin's rare Beagle notebooks.

Plan your visit at www.english-heritage.org.uk/darwin

English Heritage

iTunes

Sample free video course material about Darwin on iTunes: Visit the iTunes store and search for 'The Open University'.

iTunes store

Research

Did you know that, thanks to a common little snail you can find in your garden, in the park or under a hedge, you can see evolution in your own back garden?

We know evolution is a very slow process and it's the tiny changes accumulating over a long, long time that got us here. And you can see some of those tiny steps and help our research by joining the Evolution MegaLab.

Evolution MegaLab