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Take the opportunity to sample learning with us with our free online learning packages. From MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) to iTunes University, you can study where and when it suits you, and it's all free of charge.

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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Free downloads on iTunes U
Podcast library

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

What is a MOOC?

A massive open online course (MOOC) is a free study programme designed to be studied online by large numbers of students. In addition to the usual course materials such as video lectures, reading material, coursework and tests, MOOCs provide forums that help students and tutors build an online community.

University of Southampton MOOCs

Secure Android app development

Get an introdution to mobile app security and learn how to develop secure Android applications. Open for registration.

Research project

A step by step guide to shaping your research project for EPQ or IB. Open for registration.

Exploring our oceans

Explore the significance of a hidden underwater world. Open for registration.

Archaeology of Portus

Find out about our work at the Roman site of Portus. Open for registration.

Shipwrecks and submerged worlds

Gain an insight into our changing relationship with seas and oceans. Open for registration.

Digital Accessibility

Understand how accessible technologies can help people with sensory, physical and cognitive impairments. Open for registration.

Agincourt 1415: myth and reality

Mark the 600th anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt with this MOOC. Register your interest.

Contract management

Learn to build relationships and manage contracts successfully. Register your interest.

Digital marketing

Get to grips with the latest trends in digital marketing. Register your interest.

Introduction to linked data and the semantic Web

Learn the power of linked data and how it's revolutionising the web. Register your interest.

The power of social media

Explore the impact of social media on the world and learn how to put it to good use. Register your interest.

Understanding language

Discover the latest ideas in language learning and teaching. Register your interest.

Web science

Investigate the origins and development of the Web. Register your interest.

The Battle of Waterloo

Mark the bicentenary of the Battle of Waterloo with this MOOC. Register your interest.

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University of Southampton on iTunes U

Watch and listen to free-to-download video and audio content on our iTunes U channel . You can learn about a range of academic subjects, our world-leading research activity and university life.

About iTunes U

iTunes U is a channel within the iTunes store, Apple’s online digital media store. You can download educational content for free using the iTunes software straight to your PC or Mac, iPad, iPod and iPhone.

Install iTunes

Before downloading our content, you will first need to install the iTunes application. Visit the Apple website to download and install the iTunes application.

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Podcast library

Visit our Podcast library to listen to lectures and talks on a wide range of topics, recorded by our Lifelong Learning team so you can listen where and when suits you.

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