The study of cultural history can appeal to students with an array of interests. Courses may cover subjects such as anthropology, philosophy, religion, the arts, gender studies and race, though many other topics can also be explored.

Summer courses are educational programs that are available during the summer months from learning institutions located across the globe. Some schools offer these seasonal courses in-person or online so that students can further increase their education in the manner most convenient to them.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.