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Sustainable Scotland
Learn more to access more details of Sustainable ScotlandSustainable Scotland is a free course that will appeal to anyone with an interest in a sustainable future in the context of contemporary Scottish society. It will give you a broad-based introduction to a number of different aspects of sustainability that impact on Scotland and the wider world.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Gaelic in modern Scotland
Learn more to access more details of Gaelic in modern ScotlandModern Scotland is a multi-lingual country. Gaelic, Scots and English, along with newer introductions from Europe and beyond, all influence the way Scotland's people now speak to each other and to the rest of the world. Created with the positive encouragement of Bòrd na Gàidhlig and with support from BBC Alba, this free course, Gaelic in modern ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Heritage case studies: Scotland
Learn more to access more details of Heritage case studies: ScotlandThe heritage traditions of Scotland are unique in comparison to the rest of Britain. This free course, Heritage case studies: Scotland, uses two case studies to demonstrate how heritage sites have helped to forge the Scottish national identity and history.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Legal skills and debates in Scotland
Learn more to access more details of Legal skills and debates in ScotlandThis free course, Legal skills and debates in Scotland, considers how laws are interpreted and applied. It looks at legislation, court judgments, argument, judicial reasoning and rights. It also explores the relationship between society’s values and the laws which it supports and how policy and rights influence development of law.
Level: 1 Introductory
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The Scottish Parliament and law making
Learn more to access more details of The Scottish Parliament and law makingThis free course, The Scottish Parliament and law making, explores the law making powers of the Scottish Parliament and examines its place in the UK’s constitution. It considers how, and why, laws are made by both the Scottish and UK Parliaments before exploring devolved matters, reserved matters, legislative competence, secondary legislation, ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Scottish courts and the law
Learn more to access more details of Scottish courts and the lawThis free course, Scottish courts and the law, explores the role, function and purpose of the courts in Scotland and their relationship with the law. You consider the way in which cases come to court, the difference between the criminal and civil justice systems, the separation of powers, how individuals may become involved with the court ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Law and change: Scottish legal heroes
Learn more to access more details of Law and change: Scottish legal heroesThis free course explores the law-making process in Scotland and considers how the legal system has been influenced by change. You consider how Scots law and lawyers have influenced advances in the law on a global, national and local scale. Throughout the course you consider how individuals and institutions have effected change. You explore how ...
Level: 1 Introductory
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Forth Road Bridge
Learn more to access more details of Forth Road BridgeScotland's Forth Road Bridge may not be the most beautiful bridge over the Firth of Forth, but it is an incredible feat of engineering and is integral to the economy of the entire area. However, rust is threatening to destroy the cables that suspend the road. This free course uses video to explore the issues associated with the potential demise ...
Level: 1 Introductory
