Free online course 

Robert Burns: Poems, Songs and Legacy Online distance learning

Stained glass picture of Robert Burns

Dig deeper into the life and works of Robert Burns, with this free University of Glasgow course.

  • Length: 3 weeks; 4 hours per week
  • Start date: anytime
  • Introductory: leads to further study opportunities

Why this course

Intended learning outcomes

  • Explore the poems, songs and legacy of Robert Burns
  • Discuss the reputation of Burns as a national and international poet
  • Collaborate with other learners in researching and mapping examples of Burns's global reach
  • Develop an understanding of Burns's place in Scottish literary tradition
  • Engage with diverse media related to the study of Burns, including poems, song recordings, videos, images, maps, and manuscripts

How to register

The course is hosted on an external learning platform, Futurelearn.

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Registration for this course is free, with free time-limited access to content: charges may apply for additional features and extended study.

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