Humanities and culture courses
Humanities and culture courses. We don’t just teach, we inspire.
Humanities and culture short courses at CCE invite you to engage with creative writing, film, music, philosophy, and psychology.
Designed for curious learners, these courses offer space to explore ideas, reflect on culture and connect with different ways of thinking. They’re ideal for those seeking fresh perspectives in a welcoming and thoughtful environment.
Whether for personal growth or intellectual development, these courses provide an opportunity to deepen your knowledge and learn alongside others with shared interests.
Enrol now to begin exploring humanities that inform and inspire.
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Explore Marx’s philosophy and its impact from the 19th century to today in this 10-week course. Examine his ideas on human nature, work, alienation, economics, and religion, and assess their relevance to contemporary politics and capitalism.
View Marx: A Philosophical Introduction detailsMarx: A Philosophical Introduction<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>Marxism has experienced a major resurgence in recent years, driven by the contemporary challenges of late capitalism, particularly the growing
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Explore key ideas and thinkers from ancient Greece to postmodernity in this engaging philosophy course. Build critical thinking and informal logic skills while examining how philosophy has shaped politics, ethics, aesthetics and the modern world.
View Introduction to Philosophy Course detailsIntroduction to Philosophy Course<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>This introductory philosophy course provides an understanding of the history of philosophy and the major contribution it has made to areas of
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageMon 13 Oct 2025 - Mon 15 Dec 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380.01 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomIntroduction to Philosophy Course<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>This introductory philosophy course provides an understanding of the history of philosophy and the major contribution it has made to areas of
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Explore the rich symbolism and science of chaos through myth, philosophy, psychology, creativity, and modern chaos theory. From ancient cosmologies to contemporary insights, discover how disorder shapes our world—and why it matters.
View Philosophy of Chaos Course: From the Ancient World to the Present detailsPhilosophy of Chaos Course: From the Ancient World to the Present<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>This ten-week course explores the philosophical significance of chaos. We begin with ancient creation mythologies, which describe the beginning of
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageWed 15 Oct 2025 - Wed 17 Dec 2025 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380.01 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomPhilosophy of Chaos Course: From the Ancient World to the Present<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>This ten-week course explores the philosophical significance of chaos. We begin with ancient creation mythologies, which describe the beginning of
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Examine key developments in the philosophy and history of psychology, from ancient ideas to Freud, behaviourism, and beyond. Explore how theories of mind, emotion, and behaviour shape our personal, social, and cultural understanding.
View Philosophy and History of Psychology Course detailsPhilosophy and History of Psychology Course<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>Fascination with mental processes such as memory, imagination, reasoning, and the human ability to tell lies, can be traced back to the ancient
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As the final part of this series on European music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Puccini, Strauss, and Mahler take centre stage. Discover newcomers Elgar and Rachmaninov, and various works by Ravel, Williams, Sibelius and Nielsen and more.
View Music of the Fin de Siècle Course: 1906-1913 detailsMusic of the Fin de Siècle Course: 1906-1913<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Music"}</p>
<p>As the final part of this series on music in Europe in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries begins, we are already several years into the
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageThu 23 Oct 2025 - Thu 4 Dec 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm (UTC+11:00)6 sessions, 12 hours total$320 Limited inc GSTMusic of the Fin de Siècle Course: 1906-1913<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Music"}</p>
<p>As the final part of this series on music in Europe in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries begins, we are already several years into the
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Uncover the symbolic language of dreams in this Jungian psychology course. Explore archetypes, the unconscious, and dream imagery to enhance self-awareness and connect your dreams to waking life through interpretation and guided reflection.
View Jung and Dreams Course detailsJung and Dreams Course<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Psychology"}</p>
<p>Dreams can be a rich source of information about our real selves, but many people wonder if they communicate anything of significance. In this
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageTue 4 Nov 2025 - Tue 9 Dec 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)6 sessions, 12 hours total$295 Limited inc GSTJung and Dreams Course<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Psychology"}</p>
<p>Dreams can be a rich source of information about our real selves, but many people wonder if they communicate anything of significance. In this
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Explore fiction, nonfiction and poetry while building your skills in voice, structure, character and editing. This hands-on creative writing course helps you find your voice, refine your style, and confidently shape your stories with impact.
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Explore the craft of poetry in this immersive workshop. Learn how to shape voice, form and language into compelling poems. Ideal for beginners and experienced writers alike, this course blends theory, technique and feedback to inspire your practice.
View The Poetry Workshop detailsThe Poetry Workshop<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Creative Writing"}</p>
<p><em>Description: What a Poem Is; What a Poem is For; and How You Make One</em></p>
<p>A poem is a sculpture of voice. It’s what a poet’s
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Learn essential counselling techniques to support colleagues, employees, and friends. Develop active listening skills, manage challenging emotions, and provide guidance while maintaining healthy boundaries. Gain practical tools to handle sensitive conversations effectively.
View Counselling Course: An Introduction detailsCounselling Course: An Introduction<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Psychology"}</p>
<p>Counselling is being increasingly sought as the pressures of work and personal life continue to increase. This reflects the rapidly changing world
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageSat 8 Nov 2025 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00)1 session, 8 hours total$480 Limited GST freeCounselling Course: An Introduction<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Psychology"}</p>
<p>Counselling is being increasingly sought as the pressures of work and personal life continue to increase. This reflects the rapidly changing world
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageSat 16 May 2026 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)1 session, 8 hours total$500 Limited GST freeCounselling Course: An Introduction<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Psychology"}</p>
<p>Counselling is being increasingly sought as the pressures of work and personal life continue to increase. This reflects the rapidly changing world
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Discover the life and ideas of Spinoza, one of the great philosophers of the 17th century. Explore his Ethics, philosophy of mind, emotions, freedom, and politics, and consider how his radical views remain relevant to contemporary ethical and social debates.
View Philosophy Course: Spinoza detailsPhilosophy Course: Spinoza<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>Spinoza was one of the towering philosophers of the 17th century, described by Bertrand Russell as <em>“the noblest and most lovable of all the
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