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40 Short courses in Humanities in Australia

Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry
Want to better understand faith and religion, sharpen your Bible studies skills and bring scripture to life? Take the next step in your professional or personal development with our online Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry course from International Career Institute (ICI).

English for Academic Purposes
The key objective of the English for Academic Purposes course from Federation University Australia is to provide international students with a course that can help improve their English language, enabling them to pursue further study with Federation University.

English Language Bridging
The English Language Bridging course from Curtin University helps improve your English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills. This course will help prepare you to succeed in your studies and you’ll find the English skills you learn useful for studying and living in Australia.

Professional Certificate of Competency in Specification and Technical Writing
This Professional Certificate of Competency in Specification and Technical Writing from the Engineering Institute of Technology is designed for engineers and technicians who need to understand how to research and prepare technical documents, especially those requiring technical specifications, proposals and reports.

Direct Entry Program
In the Direct Entry Programme at Griffith University you will build your English language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Gateway English
The Gateway English course from Curtin University takes your intermediate-level knowledge of English and builds on developing and applying your skills at a higher level. This course will help prepare you to succeed in your studies and you’ll find the English skills you learn useful for studying and living in Australia.
English
The Monash University Foundation Year is a pre-university program with proven success in preparing students for Monash University. As a student of English at Monash University, you’ll develop your academic and English skills to the level expected of Monash University students, while studying subjects that prepare you for your future undergraduate course.
The Science of Language and Reading - An Introduction
The Science of Language and Reading - An Introduction course at La Trobe University is a specialised course covering the linguistic basis of early reading as this applies to word decoding and language comprehension.
General English
Start your university-level studies off strong by boosting your English language skills with this General English program from La Trobe College Australia.
English for Academic Purposes
The English for Academic Purposes program is offered at Eysnebury College.
English for Further Studies
Not confident you’ll be ready to study in a new language? This English for Further Studies program from La Trobe College Australia gives students additional English support through the development of their academic and language skills.
Introduction to Philosophy
This Introduction to Philosophy course offered by University of Sydney provides an understanding of the history of philosophy and the major contribution it has made to areas of thought such as political theory, ethics, aesthetics and the sciences.
Christian Leadership
This Christian Leadership course at Excelsia College develops the individual’s leadership skills grounded in Christian values with particular attention to the distinctive features of Christian leadership, such as servant-hearted motivation and pastoral concern in team and client relations.
Law and Ethics in Health
This Law and Ethics in Health short course at Edith Cowan College provides an introduction to public health law and ethics, in an Australian context.
Reflective Writing
Reflective writing is often used for assessment in Health and Education. This Reflective Writing course offered by CQUniversity Australia will discuss that.
Professional Ethics
In some ways, the term ‘business ethics’ is an inadequate concept for an interdisciplinary field covering a vast range of normative issues in commerce, governance, leadership and management at Excelsia College's Professional Ethics course.
Academic English
The Academic English program at Macquarie University prepares you for academic success by introducing you to the spoken and written texts and skills you will need for success at university.
General English
The General English course from Embassy English offers three levels of intensity, to help you reach your goals at a pace that suits you. It will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. See your confidence improve as we train you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Editing and Proofreading
This Editing and Proofreading course offered by University of Sydney aims to give you a thorough grounding in the three-part editing process. It will equip you with the skills you need to turn rough copy into powerful and effective writing.
Philosophy of Work in the Age of AI
This Philosophy of Work in the Age of AI course offered by University of Sydney will look at the contribution of many philosophers past and present to the issues.