Explore Culture, History & Humanities Courses
Explore our extraordinary range of History, Culture and Writing courses and lectures. We offer both introductory and specialist in-depth courses to suit all levels of interest and experience, from ‘How to read a film’ and World literature, to Creative non-fiction writing courses and American history and Politics courses.
Our tutors are experts in their fields and experienced educators; many have published, teach in universities or share their expertise in the media. Tutors share their knowledge and passion through presentations, readings, interactive discussion and exercises, analysis, and other activities.
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- Life writing: getting started
Course start date: Mon 16 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alice RobbThis inspiring workshop encourages students to explore a range of techniques and approaches for writing about your own life.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00 - Global finance: a brief introduction Course start date: Tue 23 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Caglar EzikogluExplore the essentials of global finance, learning about international markets, exchange rates, and financial instruments. Gain a foundational understanding of global economic dynamics.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00 - Cradles of Civilisation: The SumeriansCourse start date: Mon 29 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Hugo CookHeard about the Sumerians and want to know more? In this course we will explore the first great civilisation of Mesopotamia, and of the world as a whole.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - Cult TV: I'm not a Number; I am a Free Man - The PrisonerCourse start date: Mon 6 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Graham RinaldiWho was Number 6?, Why did he resign?, Who was Number 1? – Patrick McGoohan the highest paid actor on British television had grown tired with the espionage series Danger Man (1960-67) and with the writer George Markstein created a new project – The Prisoner (1967-68). Over 17 episodes, with its mixture of surrealism, paranoia, pop art and spy thriller, The Prisoner defined the term “Cult Television”. From its inception to the present day, The Prisoner continues to intrigue and raise debate among television viewers.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - The Philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi: His message and relevance to the modern worldCourse start date: Mon 17 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Ketan VariaMahama Gandhi’s messages are profound and based both on his lived experience and intellectual power. His views on truth seeking and non-violent action have inspired many, particularly in the civil rights movements. Join this one-day course to find out more about his philosophy and consider its continued relevance in the 21st century.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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