Explore what makes a planet habitable. This course traces Earth’s unique story, from the origins of the Universe to modern planetary science, examining how life emerges and what it means for our search for worlds beyond our own.
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Accredited courses include undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.
Shakespeare knows that human experience is always bittersweet. In the comedies, 'Much Ado About Nothing' and 'Measure for Measure' he explores how clouds of desire and deceit can dim the sunniest of days, before a happy ending can be written.
Explore Middle-earth as Tolkien’s true protagonist. Learn how real landscapes, languages, and history shaped his world, and how place drives story. Guided by an expert, this course uncovers how geography and imagination create a living literary landscape.
Chaucer’s 'The Canterbury Tales' is one of the most important, and entertaining, literary works in English. We’ll read a selection of tales and trace how they and their author retained their influence and popularity into the 21st century.
This course offers an opportunity to share insights with others into ten outstanding Irish texts. Together, we will explore their themes, the means writers employ to draw us into characters’ lives, and the contexts from which their stories emerged.
This course examines Spanish explorers during the first global age. A motley crew of adventurers, better known as Conquistadors, whose greed drove them to cross the seas in search of riches and fame.
Francis I was one of France’s strongest and most colourful monarchs between the end of the Hundred Years War and the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV. This course examines why that was.
International politics has rarely been so interconnected and impactful on our lives, yet can often seem beyond comprehension. This course will show the patterns in the chaos, as together we navigate the choppy waters of geopolitics today.
Bring Shakespeare’s words to life by performing them. This practical course combines acting workshops and rehearsals of scenes and soliloquies, helping you deepen your understanding of Shakespeare’s craft and develop confidence on stage.
An overview of the digital revolution’s impact on international security. We will explore espionage, terrorism and warfare to understand these disciplines in the cyber era.
Fascinated with the psychology of serial killers, sex offenders and stalkers? Gripped by the social, familial and environmental reasons for crime? Then join us an enthralling dive into the hearts and minds of killers, conmen and predators.
Explore how AI is transforming marketing and communication. This course examines the balance between technology and human connection, helping you harness AI ethically and effectively while preserving creativity, empathy, and authentic engagement.