Arts and humanities
Arts and humanities. Enrich your life.
Arts and humanities courses are a fantastic way to explore interesting topics. They also help to develop your analytical thinking and communication techniques – useful in whichever career you choose.
The University of Sydney’s Centre for Continuing Education offers a wide range of arts and humanities courses. Subjects range from hands-on and creative to theoretical and academic. We also provide flexible class options to suit your schedule.
Studying arts and humanities enhances your world and gives you invaluable skills for your professional and everyday life. Learn about arts and humanities the smart way with arts and humanities courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.
Religion Course: Does God Exist?
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Religion and Spirituality”}</p><p>Join us for a day-long workshop on the existence of God. Does God exist? How should we decide? And what is God anyway? Learn about
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sat 24 Aug 2019 | 10am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Centre for Continuing Education |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Archaeology of Ancient Greece Course
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - History”}</p><p>Learn about Ancient Greece while exploring the brilliant collection of antiquities at the Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney.</p><p>You will
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Mon 26 Aug 2019 | 10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) | Nicholson Museum - Nicholson Museum |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Travel Writing Course I: Sun, Sea and Script
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Creative Writing”}</p><p>Pack your passport and pen and come to along to this class, which is ideal for anyone who has ever wanted to turn their travel stories into
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sat 31 Aug 2019 | 9am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 201 - Centre for Continuing Education |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Beyond Borders Course: The History of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Jewish Culture”}</p><p>{block name:“Partner - Department of Hebrew, Biblical and Jewish Studies”}</p><p>This course provides a strong, text-based historical overview
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Thu 05 Sep 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 1 - North Shore Temple Emanuel | |
| Thu 12 Sep 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 1 - North Shore Temple Emanuel | |
| Thu 19 Sep 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 1 - North Shore Temple Emanuel | |
| Thu 26 Sep 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Room 1 - North Shore Temple Emanuel | |
| Thu 10 Oct 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 1 - North Shore Temple Emanuel | |
| Thu 17 Oct 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 1 - North Shore Temple Emanuel | |
| Thu 24 Oct 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 1 - North Shore Temple Emanuel | |
| Thu 31 Oct 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 1 - North Shore Temple Emanuel | |
| Thu 07 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 1 - North Shore Temple Emanuel | |
| Thu 14 Nov 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Room 1 - North Shore Temple Emanuel |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Philosophy Course: Free Will, Fate, and Determinism
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Philosophy”}</p><p>This philosophy course considers the various puzzles concerning the definition, nature and existence of free will, and the two alleged threats to
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sat 07 Sep 2019 | 9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Gallipoli Course: The Road to Gallipoli
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - History”}</p><p>{block name:“Tutor - Harvey Broadbent”}</p><p>How did the Anzacs and the Turks come to be fighting each other at Gallipoli? This course traces the
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sat 07 Sep 2019 | 10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Sat 14 Sep 2019 | 10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
A Weekend of Watercolour Course
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Painting”}</p><p>Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate; but dynamic. Then this
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sat 07 Sep 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | McDonald Room - Sancta Sophia College | |
| Sun 08 Sep 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+10:00) | McDonald Room - Sancta Sophia College |
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Painting”}</p><p>Have you ever thought you might enjoy watercolour painting? It’s such a wonderfully soft and expressive medium, quite delicate; but dynamic. Then this
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 09 Nov 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Sun 10 Nov 2019 | 10am - 3pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction Course
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Creative Writing”}</p><p>Do you harbour a love of the fantastic? Is science fiction your obsession, or fantasy, grim fairy tales, Gothic, steampunk, slipstream, and
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| Tue 10 Sep 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Tue 17 Sep 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Tue 24 Sep 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Tue 01 Oct 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | ||
| Tue 08 Oct 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | ||
| Tue 15 Oct 2019 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
History of Archaeology Course
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - History”}</p><p>Learn about the history of archaeology while handling museum artefacts from the University of Sydney’s Nicholson museum.</p><p>In this course, you will
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Fri 13 Sep 2019 | 10am - 4pm (UTC+10:00) | Nicholson Museum - Nicholson Museum |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Art Therapy Course
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Visual Arts”}</p><p>Art is widely recognised as an important tool for helping people feel better. Using a mix of simple art activities, writing and discussion, you’ll
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
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| Sat 14 Sep 2019 | 9:30am - 4:30pm (UTC+10:00) | McDonald Room - Sancta Sophia College |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Subjects
- Arts and humanities
- Business and management
- Community services
- Design and photography
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English
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Horticulture and gardening
- HSC preparation (years 10-12)
- Human resources
- Information technology
- Language and culture