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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 humanities and culture courses offered at the University of Sydney provide students with unending knowledge that touches our roots while building towards the future.
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Enjoy exclusive pre-release film screenings in this dynamic movie appreciation course. Join industry guests for post-film discussions exploring cinematic style, themes and technique, and discover each film fresh—without spoilers or reviews.
View Movies Now Course: Your Movie Club detailsMovies Now Course: Your Movie Club<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Film"}</p>
<p>This unique and popular movie appreciation course is like having your own private movie club. In it's 20th year, Movies Now offers you ‘private movie
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageWed 23 Apr 2025 - Wed 28 May 2025 6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)6 sessions, 15 hours total$280 Limited inc GST6-week courseMovies Now Course: Your Movie Club<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Film"}</p>
<p>This unique and popular movie appreciation course is like having your own private movie club. In it's 20th year, Movies Now offers you ‘private movie
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageWed 16 Jul 2025 - Wed 20 Aug 2025 6:30pm - 9pm (UTC+10:00)6 sessions, 15 hours total$280 Limited inc GST6-week courseWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
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 28 Apr 2025 - Mon 7 Jul 2025 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380 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
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageMon 21 Jul 2025 - Mon 22 Sep 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
Explore classic and contemporary philosophical essays, from Montaigne to modern thinkers. Discuss key ideas in ethics, politics and life through engaging readings and lively conversation. Ideal for anyone curious about philosophy in short form.
View Great Philosophical Essays Course detailsGreat Philosophical Essays Course<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>The philosophical essay, in its modern form, originates from the late-sixteenth-century France with Michel de Montaigne, who “retired from
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageMon 28 Apr 2025 - Mon 7 Jul 2025 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
Explore key concepts in psychology including personality, child development, learning, intelligence, and mental health. Gain insights into human behaviour and apply psychological theories to everyday life, relationships, and the workplace.
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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.
View Philosophy of Passion and Reason Course: Hume to Martha Nussbaum detailsPhilosophy of Passion and Reason Course: Hume to Martha Nussbaum<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<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 30 Apr 2025 - Wed 2 Jul 2025 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomPhilosophy of Passion and Reason Course: Hume to Martha Nussbaum<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<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$380 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
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 13 Jun 2025 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)1 session, 8 hours total$340 Limited inc GSTWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
Philosophy. Study the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence. Aristotle was the polymath of the Ancient world he wrote on: ethics, politics, mathematics, logic, natural philosophy, anatomy, biology, cosmology, poetry, drama, rhetoric. The enduring nature of his profound thought and fundamental insights into ethics, politic and the arts makes his philosophy as relevant now as it has been throughout Western history. This ten-week course will provide an in-depth study...
View Philosophy Course: Aristotle - Ancient Wisdom detailsPhilosophy Course: Aristotle - Ancient Wisdom<p>{block name:"Course Tagline - Philosophy"}</p>
<p>Aristotle was the polymath of the Ancient world he wrote on: ethics, politics, mathematics, logic, natural philosophy, anatomy, biology, cosmology,
...Course added to cart. Checkout now.Close this messageMon 21 Jul 2025 - Mon 22 Sep 2025 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00)10 sessions, 20 hours total$380 Limited inc GSTOnline via ZoomWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list -
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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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 26 Jul 2025 9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)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
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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 GSTWaitlistJoin the waiting list to be notified when a new class becomes available.Join the waiting list
