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Spanish Intermediate Step 4
Take the next step in your Spanish learning and become independent in one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
In person (On Campus)

Spanish Intermediate Step 6
Take the next step in your Spanish learning and become independent in one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
In person (On Campus)

Spanish Upper Intermediate Step 2
Take the next step in your Spanish learning and become fluent in one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
In person (On Campus)

Spanish Upper Intermediate Step 4
Take the next step in your Spanish learning and become fluent in one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
In person (On Campus)

Spanish Upper Intermediate Step 5
Take the next step in your Spanish learning and become fluent in one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
In person (On Campus)

Sustainable Global Food Systems
How do we feed 11 billion people? Discover the importance of sustainable food systems on a global scale.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
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Swahili Beginners Step 2 (Online)
Take the next step in your Swahili learning and continue to discover the basics of one of the most widely spoken languages of Africa.
Online (Fixed Schedule)

Swahili Elementary Step 2
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)

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
Join us at the National Museum of Scotland to uncover stories that intertwine the history of specific colours with their cultural...
In person (On Campus)

The Literature of Edinburgh
Join us for a taste of the texts inspired by or created in the city of Edinburgh.
In person (On 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 context....
In person (Off Campus)

The Monthly Poet: Three Irish Poets
The Monthly Poet aims to open up poetry to everyone. Meet for three classes and in each session explore an individual poet’s life and...
In person (On Campus)

The Monthly Read: In and Out of Africa
The Monthly Read celebrates the pleasures of reading and discussing books. Meet for three classes and in each class explore one themed...
In person (On Campus)

The Role of Social Sciences in Nitrogen Research
Explore the examples of interdisciplinary research and ways that the social sciences can be used in the field of nitrogen research.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)
The Truth about Cats and Dogs
What is your cat revealing to you when they purr? Understand your pet better with this course.
Online (Self-paced independent learning)

The Vikings
Explore Viking life (8th–11th c.) through historical evidence, tracing their impact in Scandinavia, the British Isles, and beyond.
In person (On Campus)

Turkish Beginners Step 2
Take the next step in your Turkish learning and continue to discover the basics of the language that opens the door to Turkey’s history and...
In person (On Campus)
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Turkish Elementary Step 2
Take the next step in your Turkish learning and go beyond the basics of the language which will open the door to Turkey’s rich history and...
In person (On Campus)

Ukrainian Beginners Step 2 (Online)
Take the next step in your Ukrainian learning and continue to discover the basics of one of the most widely spoken Slavic languages in the...
Online (Fixed Schedule)

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

Understanding Abstract Art
Develop an appreciation of ‘abstract’ visual language in painting and sculpture by considering topics such as Fauvism, Cubism and...
In person (On Campus)
