Courses in postcolonial literature can be an important part of a liberal studies education. There are elements of psychology, politics, history, and sociology woven into the study of oppression, resistance, self-image, and world view.

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.