Humanities and History Courses
The philosophy class welcomes aspiring and well-versed philosophers. In the autumn term, the course will focus on Geography and Philosophy. You will investigate topics such as humans in their space, population, inequality, critical geopolitics and globalisation. In the spring term, you will explore Politics, Science and Philosophy.
Topics will include scientific work and political authority, climate change, science, democracy, and the politicisation of science. In the summer term, the focus will concentrate on Culture and Politics in Walter Benjamin, including Benjamin on Kafka, why books matter and how films change everything.
This is a blended course. You will meet in person three to four times a term, in agreement with the group.
Date: Wednesdays 23/04 - 16/07
Time: 12.45 – 2.45pm
Venue: Online & Guildhall
Fee per term: £180
Concession: £30
Do you have a passion for the City and its history? Have you ever wondered about becoming a City of London Guide?
On this short course of walks and online sessions you’ll find out all about guiding and learn how to approach applying for a guiding course with confidence.
The six-week course is packed full of useful information, hints and tips and practical exercises. You’ll learn how to research and plan a presentation effectively and then how to address your audience with clarity and enthusiasm.
Many former students have gone on to complete the City of London, Westminster, Camden or Clerkenwell Guides courses successfully. This course takes place online and on location
Date: Tuesdays 22/04 - 27/05
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Venue: Online & On Location
Fee per term: £72
Concession: £72
Do you have a passion for the City and its history? Have you ever wondered about becoming a City of London Guide?
On this short course of walks and online sessions you’ll find out all about guiding and learn how to approach applying for a guiding course with confidence.
The six-week course is packed full of useful information, hints and tips and practical exercises. You’ll learn how to research and plan a presentation effectively and then how to address your audience with clarity and enthusiasm.
Many former students have gone on to complete the City of London, Westminster, Camden or Clerkenwell Guides courses successfully. This course takes place online and on location
Date: Thursdays 24/04 - 29/05
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm
Venue: Online & On Location
Fee per term: £72
Concession: £72
Step out into the city this summer on six Saturday morning walks with City of London Guide, Alison Woollard.
Find out more about the people, places and history which are familiar and discover new aspects of the city on these themed walks.
Date: Saturdays 07/06 - 12/07
Time: 11am – 1pm
Venue: On Location
Fee per term: £72
Concession: £72
To be eligible for funding on our free courses you should be a UK national or an EEA national with pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme and have been resident in the UK/EEA for the past three years. To be eligible for concessionary rates, you need to meet the aforementioned criteria and be 60 years of age or over, or be in receipt of Universal Credit Proof may be required, more information about this is on the enrolment form.
Contact the Adult Education Team for further information about our courses.
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All course information is subject to change.