Explore a subject without the time commitment with a short course from The Open University. Choose from courses in Arts and humanities, Business, Languages, Science, or Technology.
Choose from a range of subjects that can help you build a new skillset, delve into a new hobby, or offer continued professional development in your career.
Arts and humanities
Discover the diverse subjects that make up human culture with a short course exploring the broad-ranging topic of arts and humanities.
Choose from a range of new short courses, including the study of the world of film and the media.
Business
Whether you’re working your way up the corporate ladder or running your own company, we can help you develop the skills and attributes to get ahead in the world of business.
Choose from a range of short courses, including in-demand and transferable professional skills such as project management and finance.
Languages
Want to learn a new language, but never have the time? You do now! Some of our new 16-week language courses take just 3–4 hours study each week.
Designed to fit around your life, you can choose from beginners short courses in Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish.
Science
Explore the fascinating subject of science and how it makes up the world around us and beyond, from molecules to infinite galaxies.
Our short courses are designed for beginners so you won’t need a background in science to study them, just an enquiring mind and a few hours a week.
Technology
You can build your confidence in technical areas, such as computing and digital, as they continue to play a vital role in transforming our personal and professional lives.
Whether it’s learning Linux or exploring digital photography, our short courses are delivered completely online with the expert teaching of The Open University.