Arts and humanities courses
Arts and humanities courses. We don’t just teach, we inspire.
Exploring the depths of culture, philosophy and history has never been so accessible. Learn from experts in the field and create an everlasting bond with some of the world’s most impactful reading material. Our comprehensive arts and humanities courses offered at the University of Sydney provide students with unending knowledge that touches our roots while building towards the future.
Don’t be intimidated by our knowledgeable faculty – they know their stuff but they also understand that everyone starts somewhere, which is why we welcome inquiring minds without prejudice. Step up to unleash your inner scholar and get energised by mind-stimulating discourse amongst like-minded peers. Meet friends, form opinions and come out of it with a cultural experience you won’t soon forget!
Sign up now for your very own inspiring experience. We offer groundbreaking opportunities to unlock your intellectual potential, turning everyday people into more thoughtful citizens able to appreciate their pasts and consider their futures more deeply. So say farewell to mundane education and open your world through art and humanities today! Learn arts and humanities in Sydney with arts and humanities courses from the University of Sydney – your premier provider of short courses in Sydney and online.
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John Merchant
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Creative Writing Course
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Garden Design Course for Large and Small Spaces
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Movies Now Course: Your Movie Club
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<p>This unique and popular movie appreciation course is like having your own private movie club. In its 17th
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Ireland Course: The Celts to the Celtic Tiger
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<p>This course explores the Emerald Isle from its Celtic, Viking and Norman history to its geography,
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Philosophy of Fiction Course: The Novel
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<p>Storytelling belongs to the history of all humans. This course will explore why we love fiction; the elements which make up a ‘story’; and how the
...Introduction to Philosophy Course
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<p>This introductory philosophy course provides an understanding of the history of philosophy and the
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Psychology Course: An Introduction
Philosophy Course: Descartes - I think Therefore I Am
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<p>René Descartes is often credited with being the <em>“Father of Modern Philosophy.”</em></p>
<p>Descartes' project was ambitious: to find a new
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Philosophy and History of Science Course
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<p>The birth of Western philosophy and the ‘scientific’ study of nature begin together in the
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Documentary Course: Introduction to Producing and Directing
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<p>Before making a great documentary, journalists and filmmakers need to grasp the basics. Documentary
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