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Humanities Courses

Engage with ideas that shape culture, society and human thought. Develop your understanding through topics such as philosophy, literature and politics. Ideal for curious learners who enjoy discussion and reflection.


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Spinoza: Freedom, Ethics and the Modern Mind

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore the ideas of Spinoza, one of philosophy’s most original thinkers. Examine his insights into emotion, ethics, freedom and politics, still influential today.
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$324 Limited inc GST / $292

Spinoza: Freedom, Ethics and the Modern Mind

<p>Baruch Spinoza was one of the most radical and influential philosophers of the modern era. This course explores his ideas about the nature of reality, the human mind, emotions, ethics and political

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$324 Limited inc GST / $292

Spinoza: Freedom, Ethics and the Modern Mind

<p>Baruch Spinoza was one of the most radical and influential philosophers of the modern era. This course explores his ideas about the nature of reality, the human mind, emotions, ethics and political

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Arabic Society and Culture

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Explore the richness of Arab society and culture - from family life, food and hospitality to language, dress, music and dance. Discover traditions shaped both before and after Islam, and the diversity within Arab communities.
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$226 Limited inc GST / $203

Arabic Society and Culture

<p>Explore the richness of Arab society and culture - from family life, food and hospitality to language, dress, music and dance. Discover traditions shaped both before and after Islam, and the

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Philosophy Club: The Revolutions of Our Time

Philosophy and Religion Courses
Explore the major cultural, political and technological shifts shaping our world today -from the rise of authoritarianism and social change to AI and new ways of thinking.
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$324 Limited inc GST / $292

Philosophy Club: The Revolutions of Our Time

<p>The Philosophy Club continues to explore the major cultural, political and technological shifts shaping our world today - from the rise of authoritarianism and social change to AI and new ways of

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Introductory Quantum Physics

Science Courses
Quantum physics underpins all of modern science. This course explores its origins and principles, explained clearly and simply. No complex math is required.
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$195 Limited inc GST / $175

Introductory Quantum Physics

<p>Quantum physics underpins all of modern science.  We could not understand chemistry, biology, nuclear phenomena, computer chips, solar energy, etc. if we could not rely on quantum theory. In this

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China's Economic Rise: Strategy, Policy, and Global Power

Politics at Lunchtime
Understand China’s economic rise. Explore reforms, demographics and global strategy to gain a clear, evidence-based picture of how China became a major economic power.
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$40 Limited inc GST / $36

China's Economic Rise: Strategy, Policy, and Global Power

<p>China’s economic rise did not happen by accident. This course explores the strategic reforms, long-term planning and policy choices made over recent decades that positioned China for rapid growth.

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Discover the Hidden Stories Behind Your Wardrobe

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Look at clothing with fresh eyes. Explore the hidden stories of fashion - materials, labour, sustainability and style - to make more informed and confident wardrobe choices.
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$133 Limited inc GST / $120

Discover the Hidden Stories Behind Your Wardrobe

<p>Clothing carries stories of materials, labour, culture and environmental impact. This course explores where clothes come from, how fashion systems operate, and what garments reveal about identity

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The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped conflict in the Holy Lands. How much of today's Middle East conflict is truly about religion and what else is at play?
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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?

<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles

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$175 Limited inc GST / $157

The Middle East: A Clash of Religions?

<p>Religion continues to play a powerful—though often contested—role in the conflicts of the Middle East. Since ancient times, tensions involving Judaism, Islam, and Christianity have shaped struggles

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Impossibly Unaffordable: Understanding Australia's Housing Crisis

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
Examine the causes of Australia's housing crisis and critically assess government responses, affordability challenges and pathways toward housing security.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

Impossibly Unaffordable: Understanding Australia's Housing Crisis

<p>Housing affordability has become one of Australia’s most pressing social and economic challenges. This course explores the causes of the housing crisis, examining policy settings, market forces and

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A History of the World in 20 Hats

Politics, Culture and Society Courses
From Napoleon to Jackie Kennedy, explore how iconic headwear shaped identity, power and image - telling surprising stories through fashion and history.
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$92 Limited inc GST / $83

A History of the World in 20 Hats

<p>Hats have long been symbols of power, identity and cultural change. This course tells global history through twenty iconic pieces of headwear, from emperors and revolutionaries to film heroes and

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Meteorology and its Mysteries

Science Courses
Learn how weather really works. Explore clouds, rain, fronts and pressure systems, and gain practical skills in reading and understanding everyday weather charts.
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$51 Limited inc GST / $46

Meteorology and its Mysteries

<p>Weather can seem unpredictable, yet it follows clear physical patterns. This course introduces the fundamentals of meteorology, explaining how clouds, rain and storms form, and what highs, lows,

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