In good news for Star Wars fans, a university in the UK is offering a new course to explore the deeper meanings of the epic sci-fi film series that has enthralled audiences for decades.

The day-long open access course by the University of Glasgow in the UK – Star Wars and Philosophy: Destiny, Justice and the Metaphysics of the Force – will be held on 4 May.

It will examine how far people can be responsible for their own actions when their destiny is governed by "the Force".