University of Reading Courses

Supporting Successful Learning in Primary School

75 reviews

Build your understanding of learning and teaching to gain confidence in supporting children in school as a teaching assistant.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Rome: A Virtual Tour of the Ancient City

37 reviews

Explore the architecture and history of Rome, walking around a 3D digital model of the ancient city, with this free online course.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

A Beginner's Guide to Writing in English for University Study

23 reviews

Learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

• FutureLearn
• 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Begin Robotics

8 reviews

Explore the history, anatomy and intelligence of robots with this free online course. Test drive robots using exciting simulations

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• 16th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular Disease

8 reviews

Learn more about how your heart works, the causes of heart disease and how to keep your heart healthy with this free online course

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Supporting Successful Learning in Secondary School

7 reviews

Develop your understanding of learning and teaching and build your confidence in supporting students in secondary school.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 4 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Archaeology: from Dig to Lab and Beyond

486 ratings at FutureLearn

Get an introduction to studying archaeology, exploring exciting discoveries in the Vale of Pewsey, near to Stonehenge and Avebury.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Understanding Anxiety, Depression and CBT

1062 ratings at FutureLearn

Improve your understanding of depression and anxiety and find out more about an effective and evidence-based treatment: CBT

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Come Rain or Shine: Understanding the Weather

266 ratings at FutureLearn

Understand and explore the physical processes behind the weather

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

From Waste to Value: How to Tackle Food Waste

104 ratings at FutureLearn

Discover the causes and impact of food waste, and learn how you can tackle it on a personal, community, and national level.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 2nd Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind Food Headlines

63 ratings at FutureLearn

Learn how to find reliable, scientific information about food and nutrition and identify the truth behind food headlines.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• 2nd Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology

158 ratings at FutureLearn

Understand the basics of microbiology and explore the diversity of microbial life in our world.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 3 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Helping Young People Manage Low Mood and Depression

943 ratings at FutureLearn

Explore practical ways to help young people manage their mood and maintain healthy habits.

• FutureLearn
• 2 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• 9th Jan, 2023
• Free Online Course (Audit)

An Intermediate Guide to Writing in English for University Study

179 ratings at FutureLearn

Improve your academic English skills further, learning about critical analysis, using sources, avoiding plagiarism and more.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 5 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Teaching Climate and Sustainability in Primary Schools: An Outdoor Learning Approach

12 ratings at FutureLearn

Build your confidence teaching climate and sustainability outdoors and develop ideas to implement in your school.

• FutureLearn
• 3 hours a week, 2 weeks long
• Self paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)