- Humanities and culture
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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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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
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageWed 23 Jul 2025 - Wed 24 Sep 2025 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total- TBA
$380 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomPhilosophy 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
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageWed 15 Oct 2025 - Wed 17 Dec 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total- TBA
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Discover the role of emotions in moral reasoning and ethical life through the works of David Hume, Martha Nussbaum and others. This course explores how passion, not just reason, shapes our choices, values and the meaning of a good life.
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<p>No aspect of life is more important to the quality and meaning of our existence than the passionate embrace of all things good and beautiful,
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageWed 23 Jul 2025 - Wed 24 Sep 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total- TBA
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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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<p>Designed to give you the practical skills to approach your creative writing projects with confidence, this creative writing course is built
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageThu 6 Nov 2025 - Thu 27 Nov 2025 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)4 sessions, 12 hours total- TBA
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Learn to craft vivid, truthful nonfiction with imagination and lyrical style. Explore memoir, essay and travel writing while developing your voice, refining your technique, and turning real-life experience into compelling literary storytelling.
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<p>This writing course offers you a rich immersion in creative nonfiction, practical tuition and instruction in composition and style, along
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageThu 9 Oct 2025 - Thu 30 Oct 2025 6pm - 9pm (UTC+11:00)4 sessions, 12 hours total- TBA
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Marxism has experienced a major resurgence in recent years, driven by the contemporary challenges of late capitalism, particularly the growing divide between the very rich and the working poor. This course offers an in-depth look into Marx’s philosophy and its influence from the 19th century to the present day. Over 10 weeks, we will explore Marx's historical impact on global socialism and engaged with...
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<p>Marxism has experienced a major resurgence in recent years, driven by the contemporary challenges of late capitalism, particularly the growing
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageMon 13 Oct 2025 - Mon 15 Dec 2025 10am - 12pm (UTC+11:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total- TBA
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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.
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<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- TBA
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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.
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<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- TBA
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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
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageFri 7 Nov 2025 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00)1 session, 8 hours total- TBA
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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.
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<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 26 Jul 2025 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)1 session, 8 hours total- TBA
$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 8 Nov 2025 9am - 5pm (UTC+11:00)1 session, 8 hours total- TBA
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Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. This philosophy course aims to develop your critical thinking skills through practical sessions and the study of informal logic techniques. We will learn the basics of a good argument and evaluate the reasons why arguments go wrong. We will work through practical exercises and evaluate examples from everyday life. Aims The aim of the course is to provide you with an understanding of how to construct a...
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