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Study a Continuing Education course for the sheer enjoyment of learning.

We run online and in-person courses from September to December (Term 1), January to April (Term 2), April to July (Term 3), as well as a selection of intensive summer courses in July. Our full programme for Term 1 is available to browse now.

Courses are released for booking a term at a time, so check back here a few weeks before the start of each term to find out what's on offer in the months ahead. 

You can browse the courses by subject area or days and times. Start dates, fees and links to enrol can be found on individual course pages.

Historical studies Westminster Bridge, the River Thames and Big Ben.

Historical studies

Step into the stories that shaped our world, from ancient civilisations to modern revolutions and artistic legacies.

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Creative arts

Inspire your artistic curiosity, whether you're drawn to poetry, literature, visual arts, or the rhythm and history of music.

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Philosophy, psychology, law and social justice

Explore big ideas and evolutionary thinking across mind, ethics and society.

Science, engineering and the environment A large satellite in a field, under a night sky.

Science, engineering and the environment

Immerse yourself in new discoveries and gain a deeper understanding of the world around you.

Learn a language A variety of language learning text books, for an assortment of different languages, laid out on a table

Learn a language

Learn a modern language or receive an introduction to Latin, Ancient Greek, or ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

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Days and times

View our weekly schedule to see at a glance when classes for each course in our current programme usually take place.

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Ness Botanic Gardens

We're delighted to run a selection of courses in the stunning surroundings of Ness Botanic Gardens on the Wirral.