FutureLearn — free access to many university courses (audit mode)

FutureLearn lets learners access a wide range of university‑led short courses for free in ‘audit’ or basic access mode, which typically includes videos, articles and discussions without paid upgrades. UK residents can join free courses from established universities and cultural institutions to learn new skills or explore subjects; creating an account is free and keeps course progress. Paid upgrades are optional for certificates or extended access, but the free audit option remains a long‑standing way to study without charge.