Courses

Face to Face Courses
Join face-to-face courses in Sydney and learn in a classroom environment.
Attend engaging courses delivered in person at WEA Sydney. Learn alongside other students in a supportive classroom environment with expert tutors and structured learning experiences.
Shock and Awe: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World
Shock and Awe: Alexander the Great and the Hellenistic World
<p>In little more than a decade, Alexander the Great led his armies from Greece to the edges of the known world, creating one of history's most remarkable empires. Yet his death gave rise to a series
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How the East India Companies Changed the World
How the East India Companies Changed the World
<p>From the sixteenth century onwards, European trading companies became powerful commercial empires in their own right. Backed by national governments, they established trading networks, colonies and
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Homer and Troy: Myth, History and the Search for a Lost City
Homer and Troy: Myth, History and the Search for a Lost City
<p>For centuries, many believed Homer's account of the Trojan War was simply legend. Then archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann uncovered evidence that transformed the debate. This course explores the
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Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...Inside the Maritime Collection Tour
<p><strong>Explore more than 160,000 objects that are not on public display in this exclusive up-close tour of the National Maritime Collection.</strong></p>
<p>Enjoy guided access to the Museum’s
...
The Peloponnesian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Changed Ancient Greece
The Peloponnesian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Changed Ancient Greece
<p>The Peloponnesian Wars were among the most important conflicts of the ancient world, pitting democratic Athens against militaristic Sparta in a struggle that transformed Greek civilisation. This
...The Peloponnesian Wars: How Athens and Sparta Changed Ancient Greece
<p>The Peloponnesian Wars were among the most important conflicts of the ancient world, pitting democratic Athens against militaristic Sparta in a struggle that transformed Greek civilisation. This
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AI: Good or Evil? How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Future
AI: Good or Evil? How Artificial Intelligence Will Transform Our Future
<p>Artificial intelligence is transforming our world at extraordinary speed. It promises new opportunities in medicine, education and productivity while also raising concerns about jobs,
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Is the Best Philosophy a Masque for Madness?
Is the Best Philosophy a Masque for Madness?
<p>Philosophy is usually associated with careful reasoning, yet many philosophers have suggested that genuine insight also requires uncertainty, imagination and a willingness to question deeply held
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Grand Estates of Vaucluse: Sydney's Colonial Harbour Mansions
Grand Estates of Vaucluse: Sydney's Colonial Harbour Mansions
<p>The magnificent estates of Vaucluse, Greycliffe and Strickland House tell the story of Sydney's colonial elite and their relationship with one of the world's great harbours. This guided walk
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Morning Tea with the Executive Director
Morning Tea with the Executive Director
<h4 id="header-meet-share-and-help-shape-the-future-of-wea-sydney"><strong>Meet, share and help shape the future of WEA Sydney.</strong></h4>
<p>Join WEA Sydney Executive Director Tiffany Roos for an
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Christmas Crochet for Beginners: Create Festive Designs
Christmas Crochet for Beginners: Create Festive Designs
<p>Get started with crochet and create your own festive decorations in this beginner-friendly course. You’ll learn essential techniques step by step, building confidence from the very first stitch.
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