52 Short courses in Liberal Arts in Europe

Pre-University - Humanities
Students will embark on a scholarly adventure through a range of disciplines including Literature, Philosophy, History and Art History and gain a fascinating insight into studying Humanities at university level.

Summer Studies in Paris - Arts and Luxury
The Summer Studies in Paris - Arts and Luxury course from IESA - School of Arts and Culture explores the dialogue between contemporary art, exceptional craftsmanship, and the world of luxury through curated visits, hands on workshops, and meetings with leading professionals.

Urban Imaginaries - Between Place and Space in Berlin
In this Urban Imaginaries - Between Place and Space in Berlin course at Freie Universität Berlin we examine urban studies and its discourse on the city draw on scholarship from fields as diverse as human geography, history, anthropology and the arts. Berlin, with its seemingly infinite possibilities for memory, imagination and creative self-fashioning, offers a rich analytical model.

Arts, Activism and Social Justice
The Arts, Activism and Social Justice course offered by University of Bristol will help you learn from activists and change-makers working in the UK’s thriving arts and voluntary sectors.

Summer Studies in Paris - French Art Market and History
The Summer Studies in Paris - French Art Market and History course from IESA - School of Arts and Culture offers students a chance to encounter the great masterpieces of art directly in the galleries, museums and exhibitions of Paris.

Winter School
This Winter School course at ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon offers an immersive learning experience during the winter break. Participants engage in intensive courses on contemporary business topics taught by expert faculty.

The Contemporary Art Market
The Contemporary Art Market course from Nebrija University provides students with a comprehensive insight on the Contemporary Art Market, which will complement and professionalize their artistic education. Through a hands-on and on-site study of Madrid´s Contemporary Art Scene, Students will learn how the Contemporary Art Market is structured, and operates in a global scale.

Collaborative Innovation in Socially Engaged Art
In this Collaborative Innovation in Socially Engaged Art course from Nebrija University students will learn and apply Design Thinking methods to develop socially engaged art concepts, ideas and projects.
Curating Contemporary Art
Join the Curating Contemporary Art course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) and gain an understanding of professional standards of practice in curating. Learn about structures and institutions of the art world - acquire the tools to write an exhibition proposal, organise a show or apply for funding.
Photographic Portfolio
This Photographic Portfolio course from Warnborough College is not focused on improving the photos you take; rather it focuses on your ability to select appropriate photos for a purpose, and to then present those photos in an appropriate way.
Experimental Film
Experimental Film at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a practical course covering moving image and sound. It has been designed for artists and designers who want to integrate creative filmmaking into exhibitions and installations.
Curating from Art to Design and Beyond
This Curating from Art to Design and Beyond course at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is for students who are looking to enhance their engagement with and understanding of contemporary curatorial practice and theory.
Writers' Gym
This 8-week Writers' Gym workshop with screenwriter Ellis Freeman aims to refresh and deliver an injection of creative energy into your writing process.
Photographic Lighting
This Photographic Lighting course from Warnborough College will develop your understanding of light in photography and how to use different lighting equipment and techniques to achieve desired effects in a final image.
Intellectual Humility - Science
Anyone interested in the theory, the science and the applied issues surrounding intellectual humility. Learn more at the Intellectual Humility - Science programme from The University of Edinburgh.
Artemisia in Fiction and Fact
University College London (UCL)'s Artemisia in Fiction and Fact course examines the life, art and afterlives of the baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi (1593 to 1653), the first woman to gain admission to the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno in Florence.
Highschool Program
Successful career is starting with the right profession choice. The Highschool Program is offered by European Centre for Career Education.
Creative Writing
The Creative Writing course from UCL Summer School invites you to explore and experiment with your creative writing strengths and preferences. This course is offered in two sessions: Session One: Monday 29 June – Friday 17 July 2026. Session Two: Monday 20 July – Friday 7 August 2026
Century City - London's Social, Cultural and Public History, 1900 - 2000
The Century City - London's Social, Cultural and Public History, 1900 - 2000 course from UCL Summer School explores the making of a modern metropolis: London in the 20th century.
Discovering the Arts and Humanities
Do you want to know more about how people have expressed themselves through the ages and around the world? If so, this Discovering the Arts and Humanities module from The Open University UK is for you.