Short courses
We have developed a range of innovative short courses to offer flexible, personalised and modular learning.
Our short courses meet the needs of modern learners, providing flexibility and choice. They are a great way to get the skills boost you need and to get to where you want to be, faster.
Flexible study
Build on the skills you have or develop a whole new set. Our short courses can help you progress in every stage of your career. Offering flexible, degree-quality education in smaller chunks, they can help towards a University certificate or formal qualification.
Why study a short course?
Which type of short course should I study?
There are typically two different types of short course you can study with us:
Microcredentials: Usually taken from existing modules within a Masters, they can be used as standalone credentials, or count as academic credits towards a full Masters.
Continuing professional development (CPD): Our non-credit CPD courses will help you stay ahead in a fast-changing world. All delivered in a supportive learning environment.
Supporting your studies
There is a range of support available for our short course students, including experienced academic staff, tutors, support staff and our wellbeing resource, which includes 24-hour online support through UBHeard. Students also have access to our Careers Network teams, which help to prepare them with the skills they need to compete for jobs.
Your Student Experience
Skills Bootcamps
We also offer a range of Skills Bootcamps, with some fully funded. You could be looking to progress your career, or switch to a new one. These bootcamps will give you the skills, while fitting around your life.
Our Skills Bootcamps
Coming from a life science and health care background, learning to code was a huge challenge for me, but it was totally worth it. I couldn’t be happier in my new role with Gymshark and I have the advice and support of the course leaders during and after the course to thank for that. It’s been brilliant putting what I learnt into practice at my new job.
How to apply
Applying to a short course is a simple process and is similar to applying to an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
Application guide
Helping your organisation
As well as providing a range of ready made courses for our students, we can also co-develop customised courses based on the objectives you want to achieve as an organisation. Contact us now to speak to us about developing a custom course for your team.
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