Intensive summer courses with Continuing Education

This summer, take the opportunity to enrich your personal and intellectual life with our engaging range of intensive short courses.

Explore Liverpool’s vibrant poetic tradition with Dr Pauline Rowe as she reflects on the city’s poets and the legacy of the Mersey Sound. Delve into art and culture with Julie Robson and Ed Williams as they unpack classical movements and modern artistic expression. For those with a passion for storytelling, we offer two distinctive creative writing workshops led by Adam Simpson & Dr Bernadette McBride, and Phil Olsen—perfect for developing your voice in a supportive, stimulating environment. Whether you're returning to learning or simply curious, our courses are designed with adult learners in mind—accessible, inspiring, and rewarding.

Enrol today

Register now to enjoy university perks such as obtaining a student account, access to library facilities and Virtual Learning Environment, and gaining a Certificate of Engagement upon successful completion of the course. Light refreshments will also be included. Seize this chance to broaden your horizons and create lasting memories.

Beyond the Mersey Sound

Beyond the Mersey Sound: The Poets of Liverpool

This course uses The Mersey Sound published in 1967 as a springboard to consider the legacy Liverpool poets - Dr Pauline Rowe, Monday 28 July, Tuesday 29 July & Wednesday 30 July, 11am - 4pm

The Visual Language of Art

The Visual Language of Art

Throughout history, artists have continually searched for new ways of expressing their visual, sensual and emotional responses to the world around them - Julie Robson, Thursday 24 July & Friday 25 July, 11am - 4pm

Writing on the Wall

Writing on the Wall

Edward Hopper stated, ‘If I could say it in words, there would be no need for art.’ Artists express concepts, feelings and emotions through their chosen tools and materials - Julie Robson, Thursday 31 July & Friday 1 August, 11am - 4pm

Art of the Late 18th and Early 19th Centuries

The Romantic Sublime, Art of the Late 18th and Early 19th Centuries

The power of art is its ability to move us, to inspire us, to convey wonder and awe, to encourage us to consider our own place in the greater scheme of things - Ed Williams, Monday 14 July, 11am - 4pm

Visions of the Inferno

Dante, Visions of the Inferno

A century before the acknowledged start of the Italian Renaissance the Florentine poet, Dante Alighieri, penned one of the greatest works of medieval literature, his Divine Comedy - Ed Williams, Wednesday 16 July, 11am - 4pm

Arthurian Myths & 19th Century British Art

Arthurian Myths & 19th Century British Art

Almost a millennia ago a Welsh Monk, Geoffrey of Monmouth, created one of history’s most enduring myths, the legend of King Arthur- with Ed Williams, Tuesday 15 July, 11am - 4pm

LiverpOulipo – word play by the rules

LiverpOulipo – word play by the rules

This 2-day workshop will be all about creating flash fiction and short stories using prompts and writing exercises while working within restrictions- Phil Olsen, Tuesday 22 July & Wednesday 23 July, 11am - 4pm

Adapting Screenwriting into Visual Film

Adapting Screenwriting into Visual Film

Taught by a professional screenwriter and an experienced writer & filmmaker, this course explores the vital transition from written screenplay to visual storytelling - Adam Simpson & Dr Bernadette McBride, Thursday 17 July & Friday 18 July, 11am - 4pm