Humanities

 

If you are interested in history and culture, then our humanities courses could be for you. Discover new topics of interest, delve into the past, and even develop skills to share a story of your own. Our courses are run by tutors who are passionate about their subjects.

From the history of Lancashire to Creative Writing, why not learn something new today with one of our fascinating Humanities courses?

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Accrington & Rossendale College
Accrington JCP
Accrington Library
Adlington Library
Ashton Primary School Preston
Ashton Walled Gardens
Barrow URC Primary School Clitheroe
Bolton-le-Sands Library Carnforth
Brunshaw Primary School Burnley
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Clitheroe Castle Museum
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Coal Clough Library
Community Solutions NW
Coppull Library
Cottam Primary School
Down Town Charter Walk Burnley
Eccleston Library
English Martyrs’ ​Primary Sch Preston
Euxton Library
Foundations Preston
Garstang Library
Gisburn Road CP School Barnoldswick
Great Harwood Library
Haslingden Library
Haworth Art Gallery, Accrington
Heysham Library
Knott End Library
Lancashire Adult Learning
Lancashire House Accrington
Leyland Library
Longridge Library
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Lostock Hall Library
Nelson and Colne College
Netherton House Great Harwood
Newchurch St Nicholas Primary School
Newground Together Blackburn
North Valley Community Centre Colne
Northern Primary School Bacup
Online Provision
Ormskirk Library
Ormskirk West End Primary School
Oswaldtwistle Library
Parbold Library
Pendle Women's Forum
Pike Hill Library
Poulton Library
Progress Housing Group Leyland
Pukar Disability Resource Centre
Rawtenstall Family Hub and The Zone
Rawtenstall Library
Ribbleton Library Preston
Ribby With Wrea CE Endowed Primary Schoo
Rishton Library
Sahara in Preston Ltd
Shout Connect Meeting Rooms Preston
Space Centre Creative Support Preston
St Annes Library
St Josephs Catholic Primary School Barno
St Laurence's Church Hall - Chorley
Tarleton Library
The Base Leyland
The BestLight Community Hub
The Exchange Lancashire County Hall
Thornton Library
Waterside Centre Accrington
Wellness Hub @ Deepdale Preston
West Paddock Neighbourhood Centre Leylan
Whalley Library
Whitefield Infant School & Nursery Unit
Whittlefield Primary School Burnley
  • Connect & Keep Learning: Discover Civil War lancashire 1600 - 1660
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Garstang Library
      TUE - 14/01/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Haslingden Library
      TUE - 04/02/2025
      16:00 to 18:30
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Longton Library
      TUE - 04/02/2025
      10:00 to 12:30
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Chatburn Library
      THU - 27/03/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Connect & Keep Learning: Lancashire Stories
    Humanities
    Delivered either online or in venue

    Online or in Venue
    Online or in Venue
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Accrington Library
      WED - 20/11/2024
      10:00 to 12:30
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      WED - 27/11/2024
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      WED - 27/11/2024
      18:00 to 20:30
      1 day course
      20+ Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Connect & Keep Learning: The History of Lancashire Women 1840 - 1960
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Tarleton Library
      TUE - 04/03/2025
      16:00 to 18:30
      2 week course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Parbold Library
      THU - 13/03/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Connect & Keep Learning: The Plantagenets and England
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    ...
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Heysham Library
      TUE - 25/02/2025
      13:30 to 16:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Bolton-le-Sands Library Carnforth
      WED - 26/02/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Clitheroe Castle Museum
      TUE - 11/03/2025
      10:00 to 12:30
      1 day course
      Few Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Connect & Keep Learning: Witches and Witch Trials in the 1600s
    Humanities
    Delivered in a venue near you

    In Venue
    In Venue
    Learners will explore witchcraft and the witch trials of the 1600s in Lancashire, in particular the story of the Pendle Witches. Looking at common misconceptions about witchcraft and the reasons for the Pendle Witch trials in Lancaster. Examining later witch trials and the work of the Witchfinder General as well as the demise of the ‘witch craze’.

    Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Rishton Library
      THU - 14/11/2024
      09:30 to 12:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • St Annes Library
      TUE - 14/01/2025
      13:30 to 16:00
      1 day course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    = Can I get help with my fees?
  • Introduction to Creative Writing
    Humanities
    Delivered either online or in venue

    Online or in Venue
    Online or in Venue
    This short course which will introduce learners to the basics of creative writing, alongside providing tips and ideas on how to get started and keep going. Reviewing some of the key techniques for writing description, bringing a piece of writing alive, writing dialogue, and creating believable characters.

    Learners will also reflect on the benefits ‘connecting’ with others and ‘keeping learning’ can bring to your mental health and wellbeing.
    Forthcoming Start Dates
    • Online Course
      THU - 16/01/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      2 week course
      This course is now full
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Heysham Library
      TUE - 21/01/2025
      13:30 to 16:00
      2 week course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Leyland Library
      TUE - 25/02/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      2 week course
      This course is now full
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • St Annes Library
      TUE - 18/03/2025
      09:30 to 12:00
      2 week course
      Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
    • Online Course
      WED - 23/04/2025
      18:00 to 20:30
      2 week course
      11 Places Remaining
      Cost: Free to Lancashire residents
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