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Course intent

Join us into discovering the history and Augustus, the all-powerful Emperor and founder of the Roman Empire

What will I learn?

We will examine the life and works of Augustus. Adopted by his uncle: Julius Caesar, he triumphed in the Civil Wars following Caesar’s death. After defeating Antonius and Cleopatra in 31BCE he had taken control of the whole of the huge Roman Empire.

What powers did he have? What policies did he follow? How did Roman politics change?

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This lecture is for everyone.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

We recommend bringing paper and pen so you can make notes. A list of Key Words will be given out to everyone at the start of the lecture to explain any important technical terms

What can I do when I finish the course?

We offer a wide range of courses on aspects of history, as well as other Humanities subjects that may be of interest to further your knowledge.

You can also benefit from our special offer of 3 lectures for £50 when booking at the same time. Please note this offer can only be redeemed over the phone or in a centre, not when enrolling online.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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