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Studying mammals: The social climbers
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: The social climbers

...free course, Studying mammals: The social climbers, you will find out about some of the characteristics that make them so like us: their physiology, complex social interactions, large brains and intelligence. This is the ninth course in the Studying mammals series...Monkeys have long fascinated us because of their similarities to the human race. In this free course,...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Starting with psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Starting with psychology

...free course, Starting with psychology, makes a start...The most 'important and greatest puzzle' we face as humans is ourselves (Boring, 1950, p. 56). Humans are a puzzle, one that is complex, subtle and multi-layered, and it gets even more complicated as we evolve over time and change within different contexts. When answering the question 'what makes us who we are?'...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Introducing consciousness
History & The Arts

Introducing consciousness

...free course, Introducing consciousness, will introduce you to the slippery phenomenon that is consciousness, as well as some of the difficulties consciousness presents to science and philosophy...What is consciousness? How does the brain generate consciousness and how can a science of the mind describe and explain it adequately? This free course, Introducing...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Beginners’ German: food and drink
Languages

Beginners’ German: food and drink

...free course, Beginners' German: food and drink, provides materials that support the development of listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. The content focuses on food, restaurants and eating habits. The course also gives examples of how grammar, vocabulary, cultural aspects and study skills are taught by the OU in the Beginners' German module....Beginners'...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Advanced German: Language, culture and history
Languages

Advanced German: Language, culture and history

...free course, Advanced German: Language, culture and history, will help to improve your language skills, knowledge of German-speaking societies and intercultural competence. It will also develop your critical and analytical skills as you study the geography and dialects of the regions of Germany....Advanced German: Language, culture and history: Introduction - This course...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Access courses
Education & Development

Access courses

...free courses such as MOOCs and which to translate these into academic credit which contributes to an accredited award. Later this year we will also release a similar module which recognises previous learning gained through the experience of work or volunteering. Initiatives for priority groups The OU offers a number of bursary and scholarship programmes to priority groups...
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Coronavirus: The Lowdown
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coronavirus: The Lowdown

...Helpful links: World Health Organization GOV.UK NHS Coronavirus: What about mental health? These are times of uncertainty and the relentless bad news, activity on social media, and misinformation being spread can cause anxiety. These free resources can help you if you're feeling like your mental health is taking a turn for the worse. Free courses on infectious disease...
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Article 10 mins
Did Harry Potter’s extracurricular activities land him a job at the Ministry of Magic?
Education & Development

Did Harry Potter’s extracurricular activities land him a job at the Ministry of Magic?

...the qualifications he obtained at Hogwarts. Being able to articulate his experiences outside school are what makes Harry stand out to his employer, making him such a great example of employability. This article was written with significant input from Martha (aged 11) and Flora (aged 7). Want to be as employable as Harry Potter? Try our FREE courses and explainer videos...
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