Online courses
Online courses
Delivered completely online, these courses offer the flexibility to fit your studies around your other commitments, wherever you are in the world.
Masters online courses
Geographical Information Science MSc
Study specialist, in-depth topics in scientific, technical and computational aspects of Geographical Information Science. Individual modules can also be studied as short courses.
More on Geographical Information Science MScSustainable Business Leadership MSc
This online MSc, which you can also study as a PGCert, is designed to help business leaders drive the transition to a more sustainable economy, whilst effectively leading organisational change.
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Short online courses, delivered by University of Leeds academics who are leaders in their fields, are an exciting way to get a taste of university education and expand your knowledge on a wide range of subjects - wherever you are.
Most of these courses take between two and four weeks to complete, with just a few hours of weekly study time needed. There are no entry requirements and they’re delivered completely online. Most courses are free to study and open to everybody.
Courses for high school and college students
These online courses help you prepare and develop key skills for learning at university. For teachers, they offer a great resource for engaging students.
Planet Earth
Learn about the physical geography of Earth and discover how to use this knowledge to protect our natural environment.
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Follow food’s fascinating journey from the farm to your body and explore new food technologies and nutrition around the world.
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These courses are ideal if you are interested in exploring STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) subjects.
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This selection of courses is specially designed to help you to make the most out of your online learning by developing skills that allow you to work safely and effectively online.
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Whether you're considering further study as an undergraduate student or a mid-career professional, these CPD-certified courses let you follow your interests in greater depth while expanding your CV.
Environmental Challenges collection
Learn how environmental management policies are developed and understand the challenges surrounding their formulation in this five-part series of courses.
More on Environmental Challenges collectionTransport Systems: Global Issues and Future Innovations
Find out how and why transport systems must change in the 21st century. Learn about effective transport planning and modelling and consider the impact of technologies such as autonomous vehicles.
More on Transport Systems: Global Issues and Future InnovationsClimate Change and Resilience in Food Systems
Learn new research-led strategies designed to mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture and food systems.
More on Climate Change and Resilience in Food SystemsFood Safety and Nutrition: A Global Approach to Public Health
Understand global food security issues and learn about research designed to tackle food safety and nutrition challenges.
More on Food Safety and Nutrition: A Global Approach to Public HealthA Nutritional Approach to Agriculture and Food Security
Develop skills to apply and evaluate innovative solutions that place nutrition at the heart of a sustainable food system.
More on A Nutritional Approach to Agriculture and Food SecurityRenewable Energy: Achieving Sustainability through Bioenergy
Understand the principles of bioenergy and learn how to harness this form of renewable energy to achieve sustainability.
More on Renewable Energy: Achieving Sustainability through BioenergyRenewable Energy: Sustainable Electricity Supply with Microgrids
Explore approaches to electrification, microgrids, and how to harness this form of renewable energy to achieve sustainability.
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Training and learning online
This online course has been developed to help you to develop effective online learning strategies that work for you.
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Explore all online and distance learning postgraduate degree courses at the University of Leeds.
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Discover the diverse range of online courses delivered by the University of Leeds on FutureLearn.
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