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20 Short courses in Anthropology

Pre-University - Social Sciences
Students will explore different areas of the social sciences, such as Economics, Politics, Social Policy, and Social Anthropology, and discover what it's like to be a social science student in the beautiful, historic city of Edinburgh.

Urban Imaginaries - Between Place and Space in Berlin
In this Urban Imaginaries - Between Place and Space in Berlin course at Freie Universität Berlin we examine urban studies and its discourse on the city draw on scholarship from fields as diverse as human geography, history, anthropology and the arts. Berlin, with its seemingly infinite possibilities for memory, imagination and creative self-fashioning, offers a rich analytical model.
Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Enter the fascinating world of forensics, and learn how the deceased are located, recovered and analysed using DNA and pathology Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology at Durham University by FutureLearn
An Anthropology of Smartphones - Communication, Ageing and Health
Explore how smartphones have affected our lives by using comparative anthropology as a method of research with An Anthropology of Smartphones - Communication, Ageing and Health at UCL delivered through FutureLearn.
Indigeneity as a Global Concept
Learn about the contemporary social, cultural, economic and political situations of indigenous peoples with Indigeneity as a Global Concept at The University of Newcastle Australia by FutureLearn.
Global Disability - Research and Evidence
Explore how to conduct and interpret findings from global disability research with Global Disability - Research and Evidence at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine by FutureLearn.
The Archaeology and anthropology of death and burial
The Archaeology and anthropology of death and burial course offered by University of Cambridge will present a wide range of topics relating to the beliefs and treatment of the dead, across cultures and through time, with current research including how archaeologists are using biomolecular evidence to access how identity is encoded in bones and teeth.
Cultural Anthropology and Diversity Skills for Professionals
For the professional and those interested in leadership roles or working in a multicultural setting the Cultural Anthropology and Diversity Skills for Professionals programme at The International ARLT Foundation will provide a useful lens with which to view behaviour. Todays anthropologists do not just work in exotic areas, they work in practically every setting and environment imaginable.
Equality and Diversity QCF - Level 2
The Equality and Diversity QCF - Level 2 course at the London School of International Business is to give Learners an introduction to the issues around stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination, to identify the basic rights that all people should enjoy and the shared values people have.
Anthropology - Understanding Societies and Cultures
Gain an introduction to Anthropology - Understanding Societies and Culture. Learn how the discipline has changed over time with Cultural Diplomacy at European University Institute (EUI) by FutureLearn.
School of Archaeology in Abruzzo
This School of Archaeology in Abruzzo Certificate from University of Pisa is an academic program in collaboration with the Superintendence of Archaeological Heritage of Abruzzo.
Genealogy - Researching Your Family Tree
Dive into your family ancestry and learn how to create a family tree on this Genealogy - Researching Your Family Tree course is offered by FutureLearn in partnership with University of Strathclyde by FutureLearn.
Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology - Osteology
This Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology - Osteology course offered by Cranfield University introduces the contribution of biological anthropology to the study of a forensic context.
Interfaith Dialogue for Combating Extremism among Young People
Explore the role of interfaith education in preventing forms of violent extremism and building resilient communities with Interfaith Dialogue for Combating Extremism among Young People at European University Institute (EUI) by FutureLearn.
Visual Anthropology and the City
UCL's Visual Anthropology and the City online evening course you'll learn about, watch and discuss films, photography and writings about cities - exploring subjects such as modernity, subcultures, non-western cities, regeneration, urban elites, domestic space, social movements and urban architecture.
Anthropology of Social Media - Why We Post
University College London (UCL)'s Anthropology of Social Media - Why We Post free online five-week course asks 'What are the consequences of social media?' by taking a comparative and anthropological approach to social media use around the world.
Anthropology of Home
University College London (UCL)'s Anthropology of Home online evening course uses documentary film to explore the meaning of home and belonging. It also considers the role of anthropology in understanding identity and belonging.
Defending Dignity - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Explore the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and learn how it empowers you to know, claim and defend your rights with Defending Dignity - The Universal Declaration of Human Rights by Amnesty International offered at FutureLearn.
Anthropology - Understanding Societies and Cultures
Gain an introduction to anthropology: the study of societies and cultures. Learn how the discipline has changed over time with Anthropology - Understanding Societies and Cultures at The University of Newcastle Australia by FutureLearn.
Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
Boston University offers the Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology programme.