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Health, Sports & Psychology
Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
This free OpenLearn course is for psychology students and graduates who are interested in PhD study at some future point. Even if you have met PhD students and heard about their projects, it is likely that you have only a vague idea of what PhD study entails. This course is intended to give you more information.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Studying Social Work at The Open University
Considering studying Social Work at The Open University? These resources may help with your decision...
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History & The Arts
A freelance career in the creative arts
A freelance career in the creative arts is a free badged course which lasts 8 weeks, with approximately 3 hours’ study time each week. You can work through the course at your own pace, so if you have more time one week, there’s nothing to stop you pushing on and completing another week’s study. This course has a specific focus on the ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
What do we need to know about our memory?
Our brain changes as we age, but are there any ways we can improve our memory and thinking skills? This article explores...
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Education & Development
Succeed in the workplace
Do you want to change jobs, are you just starting in the job market or may be returning after a break? If so, then this free course, Succeed in the workplace, is for you. It will help you explore career opportunities. You will also gain the skills to write strong CVs and application forms, and to handle different types of interviews. By the end ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
An introduction to data and information in health and social care
Have you ever wondered about how information and technology have impacted healthcare? What influence does all this have on how a day-to-day clinical role is carried out? This free course, An introduction to data and information in health and social care, will help you to understand the ways computers and technology work with health data to ...
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Not intervening as a form of care
Learning from palliative and end of life care.
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Society, Politics & Law
Is ‘fake news’ still a problem for society?
Disinformation is a defining feature of our time. Why has it become such a problem, and what can we do about it?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Health and Social Care
Welcome to the Health and Social Care suggestions for YASS students.
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Social Sciences: Politics, Law and Economics
Welcome to the Social Sciences: Politics, Law and Economics OpenLearn suggestions for YASS students.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Sport and Exercise
Welcome to the Sport and Exercise OpenLearn suggestions for YASS students.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The benefits of outdoor green and blue spaces
The COVID-19 pandemic led to an increased focus on the value of participating in nature. This article explores how outdoor spaces can improve our mental health.