Choose your course

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 see our weekly schedule for the typical day and time of each course. Start dates, fees and links to enrol can be found on individual course pages.

Historical Studies

Historical studies

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

Creative arts

Creative arts

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

Philosophy, psychology, law and social justice

Philosophy, psychology law and social justice

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

Science, engineering and the environment

Science, engineering and the environment

Journey to the stars with an introduction to astronomy or discover the world of coding.

Language learning Language learning text books laid out on a table

Language learning

Learn a modern or ancient language, with beginners, intermediate and advanced course options available.

Students walking in University Square at the centre of campus, with the Victoria Gallery & Museum behind.

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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A path winding through the gardens from the Visitor Centre at Ness

Ness Botanic Gardens

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