Portuguese studies is an academic area that encompasses the ways in which cultural diversity manifests in both historical and modern contexts. The field of Lusophone studies includes the culture’s relationship with and effects of colonialization, Arabic and Hebrew traditions, feminism, and human rights.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

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.