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Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael: Masters of the High Renaissance
This course will study the life and work of three of the most inspired creators in the history of art: Leonardo, Michelangelo and Raphael
In person (On Campus)

Life Drawing: Exploring Line and Tone
Explore a variety of drawing techniques by working directly from a life model. Capture the human figure in line and be supported to convey it...
In person (On Campus)

Literature and Medicine
Examine links between the art of literature and medicine through Edinburgh’s historic lens and explore themes of illness, disability, race and...
In person (On Campus)

Literature and Social Justice: Exploring Inequality and Activism
Explore the ways in which literature has created social change, and how themes of social justice and change have been represented in...
In person (On Campus)

Looking at Paintings: Stories, Lives and Landscapes at the Scottish National Gallery
Explore a curated selection of Scottish and European paintings in the collection of the Scottish National Gallery, focusing on three broad...
In person (Off Campus)

Making Blended Education Work
Explore challenges and advance blended learning practices in higher education.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
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Marine Biology and Ecology (Online)
Immerse yourself in ocean ecosystems from shore to abyss. Examine environmental threats and discover how to protect these vital habitats.
Online (Fixed Schedule)

Miniature Sculpture
Explore the practice of contemporary sculpture and transform everyday materials into unique small-scale creations.
In person (On Campus)

Modern British Philosophy in the 20th and 21st Centuries
Uncover British philosophy’s impact on key philosophical debates. Dive into ethics, society, and knowledge through the eyes of key British...
In person (On Campus)

Modern European History
Explore Europe’s transformation from the Reformation to the Industrial Revolution in this introduction to 16th–19th century history.
In person (On Campus)

Modern Greek Beginners Step 1
Always wanted to learn Modern Greek? This course for complete beginners, will allow you to discover the basics of the language of the birthplace...
In person (On Campus)

Modern Greek Beginners Step 2
Take the next step in your Modern Greek learning and continue to discover the basics of the language of the birthplace of democracy.
In person (On Campus)

Modern Greek Beginners Step 3
Take the next step in your Modern Greek learning and continue to discover the basics of the language of the birthplace of democracy.
In person (On Campus)

Modern Greek Elementary Step 1
Take your Modern Greek to the next level and go beyond the basics of the language of the birthplace of democracy.
In person (On Campus)

Modern Greek Elementary Step 2
Take the next step in your Modern Greek learning and go beyond the basics of the language of the birthplace of democracy.
In person (On Campus)

Modern Greek Elementary Step 3
Take the next step in your Modern Greek learning and go beyond the basics of the language of the birthplace of democracy.
In person (On Campus)

Modern Greek Elementary Step 4
Take the next step in your Modern Greek learning and go beyond the basics of the language of the birthplace of democracy.
In person (On Campus)

Modern Greek Elementary Step 5
Take the next step in your Modern Greek learning and go beyond the basics of the language of the birthplace of democracy.
In person (On Campus)

Modern Greek Elementary Step 6
Take the next step in your Modern Greek learning and go beyond the basics of the language of the birthplace of democracy.
In person (On Campus)

Natural Language Processing (NLP) 1 in R for Health and Social Care
Develop skills in cutting-edge NLP for health & social care with a critical understanding of ethical and social impacts of text data use.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Natural Language Processing (NLP) 2 in R for Health and Social Care
Continue to develop skills in cutting-edge NLP for health & social care with an insight into ethical and social impacts of text data use.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Nitrogen: A Global Challenge
Learn about nitrogen's vital role in human development, and how its misuse puts us at risk as global population approaches 10 billion.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Nitrogen Management Essentials
The nitrogen challenge is one of the biggest environmental challenges of the 21st century. If we meet this challenge it can help us to tackle the...
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

Nitrogen Pollution: Threats to Tropical Coral Coasts
Explore how nitrogen interacts with the marine environment and the associated threats of nitrogen pollution caused by human activity.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
