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Swahili Elementary Step 1 (Online)
Take your Swahili to the next level and go beyond the basics in one of the most widely spoken languages of Africa.
Online (Fixed Schedule)
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Swahili Elementary Step 2 (Online)
Take the next step in your Swahili learning and go beyond the basics in one of the most widely spoken languages of Africa.
Online (Fixed Schedule)
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Swahili Elementary Step 3 (Online)
Take the next step in your Swahili learning and go beyond the basics in one of the most widely spoken languages of Africa.
Online (Fixed Schedule)

Swahili Elementary Step 4
Take the next step in your Swahili learning and go beyond the basics of one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa.
In person (On Campus)

Swahili Elementary Step 5
Take the next step in your Swahili learning and go beyond the basics of one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa.
In person (On Campus)

Swahili Elementary Step 6
Take the next step in your Swahili learning and go beyond the basics of one of the most widely spoken languages in Africa.
In person (On Campus)

Technology to Support Additional Support Needs (ASN) in Education
Technology to Support ASN in Education - highlight and explore a range of assistive technologies and resources for pupils who require additional...
Online (Fixed Schedule)

The Art and Science of Cyanotypes
Explore the cyanotype process where chemistry meets creativity, using light, materials, and experimentation to create striking photographic...
In person (On Campus)

The Art of Sixteenth Century Venice
Explore Renaissance Venice through Titian, Bellini, Giorgione and others, and discover one of art history’s most dazzling eras.
In person (On Campus)

The Contemporary American Novel
Explore the vibrant and eclectic world of contemporary American fiction from the late 20th and early 21st centuries through the review of a...
In person (On Campus)

The Discovery of the Higgs Boson
Should we be excited about the Higgs Boson? Find out more about particle physics and understanding the universe in this course.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

The History and Culture of Colour
Based at the National Museum of Scotland, uncover stories linking the history of colour with culture, society, and art.
In person (Off Campus)

The Literature of Edinburgh
This course explores texts inspired by or created in Edinburgh, examining how they depict the city and reflect its distinct culture.
In person (On Campus)

The Magic of Movies: How Cinema Works
Explore how art and technology shaped has shaped film—from colour and cameras to sound and special effects—in a journey through cinema...
In person (On Campus)

Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Family
Based in the Scottish National Gallery, this course looks at the theme of the family in art, through the lens of different artists and different...
In person (Off Campus)

Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Identity
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to discover the paintings that explore the theme of identity in art.
In person (Off Campus)

Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Love
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to discover the paintings that tell us about the theme of love in art.
In person (Off Campus)

Themes at the National Galleries of Scotland: Masterpieces
Join us at the Scottish National Gallery to take a close look at the range of art on display, considering style, influences and broader...
In person (Off Campus)

Themes at the National Galleries: Scotland and Slavery
Join us at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery to learn about slavery in Scotland’s past, through discussion of portraits and gallery items.
In person (Off Campus)

The Monthly Poet: Poets from Australia
The Monthly Poet aims to open up poetry to everyone. Meet for three classes over a three-month period, and in each session explore an individual...
In person (On Campus)

The Monthly Poet: Three Welsh Poets
The Monthly Poet aims to open up poetry to everyone. Meet for three classes over a three-month period, and in each session explore an individual...
In person (On Campus)

The Monthly Poet: War and Protest
The Monthly Poet aims to open up poetry to everyone. Meet for three classes over a three-month period, and in each session explore an individual...
In person (On Campus)

The Monthly Read: The Darker Side of Humanity
Meet for three classes over a three-month period, and in each session explore novels, discussing plot, character, setting and context.
In person (On Campus)

The Monthly Read: The Past Is a Foreign Country
Meet for three classes over a three-month period, and in each session explore novels, discussing plot, character, setting and context.
In person (On Campus)
