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Studying the arts and humanities

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This free course is an introduction to studying the arts and humanities. It takes you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study and learning at a distance and improve your confidence as an independent learner.

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After studying this course, you should be able to:

understand more clearly the reasons for studying the arts and humanities
demonstrate an awareness of the basic skills and techniques for studying at a distance.

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First Published: 09/08/2012

Updated: 15/05/2019

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Ava Edgecombe 26 August 2025 1:50AM

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A very helpful tool to guide your choice for picking your course

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Aliyah Domingo 26 January 2025 10:10AM

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It was such a great course! It helps me to understand how and why humanities life is a form of art!

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