Days and times
Our programme of short courses varies for each term of the academic year. You can explore the range of Continuing Education courses for each specific term by day and time, ideal if you have a particular day of the week or time slot in mind.
Choose the relevant day of the week to find out which short courses usually have classes on that day and whether delivery is online or in-person. This page will be updated as new courses are announced.
Term 1: September start
When browsing the course options for any day in term one, click the course name for further details about the programme. You can also browse the courses for term 1 by subject area.
Monday
| Course | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Turkey | Online | 10am-12pm |
| Piano Playing through a Study of the Life of Beethoven | Online | 10am-12pm |
| The Book of Isaiah - Chapters 40-66 | Online | 1.30-3.30pm |
| An Introduction to Reading and Writing Poetry | Campus | 6-8pm |
| Scriptwriting for TV and Film with Adam Simpson | Campus | 6-8pm |
| An Introduction to Creative Writing | Campus | 7-9pm |
| Journey to the Stars: An Introduction to Astronomy | Campus | 7-9pm |
Tuesday
| Course | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 21st Century Women Writers: Human/Nature | Campus | 11am-1pm |
| Dirty Old Town: The Great Liverpool Pub Crawl | Campus | 11am-1pm |
| Modernism on Sea (lunchtime sessions) | Campus | 11am-1pm |
| Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor: The Official Professions of Ancient Egypt | Campus | 11am-1pm |
| Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Sailor: The Creative Professions of Ancient Egypt | Campus | 11am-1pm |
| The History of British Art | Campus | 2-4pm |
| The Painting and Sculpture of Michelangelo | Campus | 2-4pm |
| Women in the Roman World | Campus | 2-4pm |
| History of Western Philosophy | Online | 6-7.30pm |
| The Rise of the Gothic: 1764-1831 | Online | 6-7.30pm |
| A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Writing Short Stories Inspired by Art | Campus | 6-8pm |
| Critical Skills for Welfare Rights Professionals | Online | 6-8pm |
| Modernism on Sea (evening sessions) | Campus | 6-8pm |
| Python Coding for Beginners | Campus | 6-8pm |
Wednesday
| Course | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Elizabeth Taylor: Novels of the 1940s and 1950s | Campus | 11am-1pm |
| Streets of Liverpool ll | Campus | 11am-1pm |
| Introduction to Ancient Greek | Online | 6-7pm |
| Advanced Screenwriting and Story Solutions | Campus | 6-8pm |
| Foundations of Western Philosophy: From Ancient Greece to the Enlightenment | Campus | 6-8pm |
| Aesthetics and Philosophy of Art | Campus | 6.30-8.30pm |
| Storytelling Fundamentals: From Planning to the Page | Campus | 7-9pm |
Thursday
| Course | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Psychological Perspectives on Gender | Campus | 11am-1pm |
| 1960s Fashion and Popular Culture | Campus | 1-3pm |
| Rock and Role Play: A History of Tribute Bands | Campus | 1-3pm |
| The John Moores Painting Prize 25: Modern Art at the Walker (Thursday sessions) | Campus | 1-3pm |
| Haute Couture in the Ancient Classical World | Ness | 2-4pm |
| Henrik Ibsen: Master Playwright | Campus | 2-4pm |
| Masterpieces: An Introduction to J.M.W. Turner | Campus | 2-4pm |
| European Literature in Translation: Early European Giants | Online | 6-7pm |
| Introduction to Latin | Online | 6-7pm |
Friday
| Course | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| A Fair Depiction of the October Days? The Chatelet Inquiries of 1790 | Online | 10am-1pm |
| The Greatest Miscarriage of Justice in Nineteenth-Century France? The Dreyfus Affair | Online | 11am-12pm |
| European Literature in Translation: Revolution and Rebellion | Campus | 11am-1pm |
| The Monthly Novel: Classic Detectives | Campus | 11am-2pm |
| The John Moores Painting Prize 25: Modern Art at The Walker (Friday sessions) | Campus | 1-3pm |
Saturday
| Course | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| The Creation Myths of Ancient Egypt | Campus | 10am-3pm |
| Byron: Man, Myth and Legacy | Campus | 10am-4pm |
| One Day Introduction to Screenwriting | Campus | 10am-4pm |
| Shakespeare on the Couch: Much Ado About Nothing | Campus | 10am-4pm |
| Soul of a New Machine: Liverpool in Stereoscope | Campus | 10am-4pm |
| The Archaeology of Jordan | Campus | 10am-4pm |
| The Ethereal Mirror: Liverpool in Magic Lantern Slides | Campus | 10am-4pm |
| Writing Poetry: Sonnets | Campus | 10am-4pm |
| Graphic Novels: Thinking Inside the Box(es) | Campus | 10.30am-3.30pm |
| Modernism on Sea: Art and Culture at the British Seaside | Ness | 10.30am-4pm |
| Eco Fiction: Reimagining the Future | Campus | 11am-4pm |
| Album Club: Appreciating Classic Rock and Pop Music | Campus | 1-3pm |
Term 2: January start
Information about courses in term 2, commencing January 2026, will be available later this year. Please keep checking this page for updates.
Term 3: April start
Information about courses in term 3, commencing April 2026, will be available early next year. Please keep checking this page for updates.
Intensive summer courses
Details about our summer school in July 2026 will appear here when confirmed.