Arts and humanities
Arts and humanities. Enrich your life.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: arrangement of our courses
Some of our courses have moved to online delivery. We aim to continue to deliver a high-quality educational experience through interactive, online classes in real-time. If you are currently enrolled in a course with us, we will be in touch soon with options for your enrolment.
Please note that for online classes, all course materials (excluding prescribed textbooks) will be shared electronically. No printed resources will be available.
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.
Writing Fantasy and Science Fiction Course
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Creative Writing”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>Do you harbour a love of the fantastic? Is science fiction your obsession, or fantasy, grim
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 21 May 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 28 May 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 04 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 11 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 18 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 25 Jun 2020 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Greek Myth Course: Gods and Heroes
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - History”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>The ancient Greeks used a wide range of stories to examine the nature of the world and the human
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 23 May 2020 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Sat 30 May 2020 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Travel Writing Course I: Sun, Sea and Script
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 13 Jun 2020 | 9am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Sat 20 Jun 2020 | 9am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
History Course: The Trojan War – From Legend to History
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - History”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>This course examines the two poems, The Iliad and Odyssey, the excavations of the site of Hissarlik in
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 13 Jun 2020 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Sat 20 Jun 2020 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Philosophy Course: Knowing, Believing, and (Avoiding) ‘Truthiness’
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 16 Jun 2020 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Tue 23 Jun 2020 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Tue 30 Jun 2020 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Creative Writing Course
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 16 Jun 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Tue 23 Jun 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Tue 30 Jun 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Tue 07 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Tue 28 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Tue 04 Aug 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Tue 11 Aug 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
History Course: Empires of the Silk Road
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 27 Jun 2020 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Sat 04 Jul 2020 | 10am - 1pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Writing the Real Course
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Creative Writing”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>This writing course offers you a rich immersion in creative nonfiction, practical tuition and
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 02 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 09 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 16 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online | |
| Thu 23 Jul 2020 | 6pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00) | Online - Online |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
Religion Course: Jesus Scepticism
<p>{block name:“Course Tagline - Religion and Spirituality”}</p><p>{block name:“Block - COVID 19 updates”}</p><p>Join us for a day-long workshop on Jesus. What are the Christian views? What are the
...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 07 Jul 2020 | 10am - 5pm (UTC+10:00) |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.
The Star and the Crescent Course: The Long Relationship of Judaism and Islam
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 07 Jul 2020 | 7pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | The Hall - Southern Sydney Synagogue | |
| Tue 14 Jul 2020 | 7pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | The Hall - Southern Sydney Synagogue | |
| Tue 21 Jul 2020 | 7pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | The Hall - Southern Sydney Synagogue | |
| Tue 28 Jul 2020 | 7pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | The Hall - Southern Sydney Synagogue | |
| Tue 04 Aug 2020 | 7pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | The Hall - Southern Sydney Synagogue | |
| Tue 11 Aug 2020 | 7pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | The Hall - Southern Sydney Synagogue | |
| Tue 18 Aug 2020 | 7pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | The Hall - Southern Sydney Synagogue | |
| Tue 25 Aug 2020 | 7pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | The Hall - Southern Sydney Synagogue | |
| Tue 01 Sep 2020 | 7pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | The Hall - Southern Sydney Synagogue | |
| Tue 08 Sep 2020 | 7pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | The Hall - Southern Sydney Synagogue |
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...| When | Time | Where | Session Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 Jul 2020 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Classroom - Sydney Jewish Museum | |
| Tue 28 Jul 2020 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Classroom - Sydney Jewish Museum | |
| Tue 04 Aug 2020 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Classroom - Sydney Jewish Museum | |
| Tue 11 Aug 2020 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Classroom - Sydney Jewish Museum | |
| Tue 18 Aug 2020 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Classroom - Sydney Jewish Museum | |
| Tue 25 Aug 2020 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Classroom - Sydney Jewish Museum | |
| Tue 01 Sep 2020 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Classroom - Sydney Jewish Museum | |
| Tue 08 Sep 2020 | 1:30pm - 2:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Classroom - Sydney Jewish Museum |
If there isn't a class to suit you, please join the waiting list.