Online short courses
Whether you would like to advance your career, enhance your existing skillset or are interested in a change of direction in your professional life, there’s never been a better time to complete one of our online short courses.
Explore our available online short courses
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January 2027 entry
Future courses
Joanna, an Online Masters student
"Interaction is key to sustaining and building all relationships and a key motivator too. Online learning can be a very rewarding and satisfying experience.
You get out of relationships what you put in – online learning is no exception to this. The people at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ gave me the feeling that they were without exception, deeply committed to their side of this relationship."
How to apply for an online short course at the University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ
The steps below will walk you through the application process for studying on an online short course with us - click on each step to find out more. If you get stuck, our Online Student team will be happy to help.
Step 1: Apply
Step 1: Apply
Find the short course you are interested in and click Apply.
Complete a streamlined application form and press Submit.
If you’ve already done a short course with us, the application form is prepopulated with the information you’ve already given us.
Step 2: Offer
Step 2: Offer
We will check your application and offer you a place straight away if you meet the automatic acceptance criteria.
If you’re studying from outside the UK or if you have a sponsor, we need to manually check your application. We’ll confirm your offer within a few working days.
Step 3: Accept
Step 3: Accept
When you get your offer, you need to agree to our terms and conditions and click Accept to confirm your place on the short course.
Step 4: Register
You can register and become a member of the University of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ community as soon as you click Accept.
If you’ve done a short course already in the academic year, you don’t need to register again.
Finally, you provide payment for your short course. Now you’re ready to start when the course starts.