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Short Course

Introduction to Interdisciplinary Learning

  • Online delivery
  • ⏱︎ Length: approximately 60 minutes
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About

How can interdisciplinary thinking unlock complex problems and give you a competitive advantage?

In this short course, you will examine: 

  • What disciplines are and how your subject shapes the way you understand questions and navigate problems.
  • How interdisciplinary thinking can help us engage with complex challenges in study, work and wider society.
  • In what ways an interdisciplinary mindset can be an asset in modern workplaces.

You will reflect on: 

  • The distinctive knowledge and perspectives you bring from your own discipline.
  • How you can collaborate effectively with people from different academic and professional backgrounds.
  • The skills you can develop through interdisciplinary learning and how to communicate their value to employers.

 

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What to expect

Key details about this short course

  • Open for all students and staff interested in interdisciplinary learning but designed primarily for students enrolled on a 10 or 20 credit UCIL unit.
  • Delivered online, at your own pace (approximately 60 minutes long).
  • Designed to deliver a unique and interactive learning experience.
  • Includes a personalised digital certificate upon completion.
  • There is no assessment for this short course.

  • Explain key principles of interdisciplinary learning and how they relate to your UCIL experience (if applicable).
  • Recognise and confidently contribute the perspectives of your own discipline in collaborative work. 
  • Reflect on skills associated with interdisciplinary learning and identify areas you would like to develop.
  • Articulate how your interdisciplinary learning experiences could support your future study and employment.

As you work through this course, you will hear from the following people: 

  • Dr Alison Fisher: Academic Lead for UCIL 
  • Dr Maria Kopsacheili: UCIL Learning and Assessment Developer 
  • Annabel Robson: UCIL Alumna
  • Michelle Feng: UCIL Alumna
  • Professor Ian Burnley: History 
  • Professor Kieron Flanagan: Science and Technology Policy 
  • Professor Jen O'Brien: Human Geography 
  • Louisa Mason: Astrophysics 
  • Tyler van den Berg: UCIL Alumnus 
  • Dr Scott Midson: Liberal Arts and Digital Theology
  • Dr Elizabeth Toon: Science Communication 
  • Professor Chris Godden: Economic History 
  • Professor Steve Jones: Higher Education 
  • Amanda Conway: Careers Manager for FSE and FBMH

 

Ready to start?


Complete enrolment and start this short course by logging into Canvas via our direct enrolment link. 

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