History

94 Short courses in History

The University of Edinburgh4,1(142)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Pre-University - Humanities

Students will embark on a scholarly adventure through a range of disciplines including Literature, Philosophy, History and Art History and gain a fascinating insight into studying Humanities at university level.

Short Course Full-time On-campus

14 days$6,997/full

Freie Universität Berlin4,2(46)

Berlin, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

Architecture in Berlin - A Walk through History

This Architecture in Berlin - A Walk through History course at Freie Universität Berlin provides an overview of the development of public and private architecture in Berlin during the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries

Short Course Part-time On-campus

28 days$1,511/full

Freie Universität Berlin4,2(46)

Berlin, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century

The Art in Germany from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century course at Freie Universität Berlin will introduce Berlin’s outstanding art collections, with their wide range of masterpieces from late medieval times to the present day.

Short Course Part-time On-campus

28 days$1,801/full

UCL4,0(122)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Critical and Postcolonial Approaches to World Politics

The Critical and Postcolonial Approaches to World Politics course from UCL Summer School introduces the discipline of international relations, outlining some of the central questions that scholars and policymakers have explored, and how the field has evolved as the world has changed.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

19 days$3,992/full

Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED)3,8(32)

Roma, Italy

Rome Architectural Sketchbook

The Rome Architectural Sketchbook programme from Istituto Europeo Di Design (IED) is a multidisciplinary course that explores the various components of architecture in Rome, allowing you to focus on sites, design and visual sketching.

Short Course Full-time On-campus

21 days$3,022/full

Freie Universität Berlin4,2(46)

Berlin, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

German Philosophy - From Kant to Habermas

The German Philosophy - From Kant to Habermas course from Freie Universität Berlin will be based upon contemporary attempts at rethinking a global philosophical perspective.

Short Course Part-time On-campus

28 days$1,511/full

Freie Universität Berlin4,2(46)

Berlin, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

The Making of Europe - From the 20th to the 21st Century

This The Making of Europe - From the 20th to the 21st Century course at Freie Universität Berlin provides an overview of the political, socio-economic, and cultural developments that shaped Europe throughout the 20th century and the first decades of the 21th century.

Short Course Part-time On-campus

28 days$1,801/full

UCL4,0(122)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Century City - London's Social, Cultural and Public History, 1900 - 2000

The Century City - London's Social, Cultural and Public History, 1900 - 2000 course from UCL Summer School explores the making of a modern metropolis: London in the 20th century.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

19 days$3,992/full

Freie Universität Berlin4,2(46)

Berlin, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

Seduction and Terror - Hitler's Germany

This Seduction and Terror - Hitler's Germany class from Freie Universität Berlin focuses on Hitler’s Germany and it begins with the 19th century background. Central to this session will be a discussion of the broad political currents, the agitators and petty demagogues who fueled the dissatisfaction and spread it widely.

Short Course Part-time On-campus

42 days$2,150/full

Freie Universität Berlin4,2(46)

Berlin, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

The Cold War

This course at Freie Universität Berlin utilizes the city of Berlin as a laboratory in which to examine the origins, nature, and conclusion of The Cold War that defined international relations between 1945 and 1991.

Short Course Part-time On-campus

28 days$1,511/full

VU Amsterdam Summer School4,2(131)

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hybrid Warfare and Peacebuilding in Countries Influenced by the Soviet Legacy

The Hybrid Warfare and Peacebuilding in Countries Influenced by the Soviet Legacy course from VU Amsterdam Summer School provides students with a comprehensive understanding of political, social, and military conflicts in states influenced by the Soviet legacy, including former Soviet republics and states of the former Warsaw Treaty Organization.

Short Course Full-time On-campus

5 days$1,090/full

University of Pisa4,1(158)

Livorno, Italy Top 2% in Worldwide

Vada Volaterrana Archaeological Field School

The Summer School at Vada Volaterrana is an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical experience in archaeological investigation, working side-by-side with skilfull and experienced researchers in the field.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

19 days$1,162/full

University of Tartu4,3(126)

Tartu, Estonia Top 2% in Worldwide

Tales, Legends, and Demons in Contemporary Culture and Ukrainian Folklore

Mare’s Head, vampire-witches, scary saints, and children appearing as flickering lights – what do they all have in common? Did giants ever inhabit the Ukrainian landscape, and why do Ukrainian mermaids not have tails, but witches do? These questions point to a complex, non-linear tradition of meaning-making of the uncanny and the supernatural, reflected in beliefs and narrative genres of Ukrainian folklore.During the course, students will explore the uncanny creatures, beliefs, and rituals, the way they were believed and practised. Interactive classes will provide key analytical tools and practical materials to explore various approaches to interpreting the supernatural beliefs and encounters, as well as examining their role in contemporary culture.

Short Course Full-time On-campus

10 days$523/yr

FutureLearn4,2(281)

Online

The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period - 1450 to 1800

Explore the history of the book during the early modern period and learn how the invention of printing revolutionized our world with The History of the Book in the Early Modern Period - 1450 to 1800 at Trinity College Dublin delivered through FutureLearn.

Certificate Part-time Online

1 month$109/full

Lake Como Learning Hub

Milano, Italy

SILK Summer School

The SILK Summer School programme from Lake Como Learning Hub is an immersive learning journey where 500 years of silk heritage meet cutting-edge sustainable innovation.

Short Course Full-time On-campus

9 days$1,511/full

Philip University in Marburg4,4(14)

Marburg an der Lahn, Germany Top 3% in Worldwide

Germany and Europe in a Turbulent World - History, Politics, Society, and Culture

The Germany and Europe in a Turbulent World - History, Politics, Society, and Culture International Summer University at Philip University in Marburg gives you an amazing opportunity to dive into German culture and experience University life in Marburg for four weeks, while enhancing your knowledge on politics, history and international relations.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

1 month$2,673/full

Scottish Universities' International Summer School5,0(3)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Modernism

The Modernism module from Scottish Universities' International Summer School is designed for students at all levels who wish to engage deeply with Modernist aesthetics and gain a richer understanding of this pivotal historical and cultural period.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

14 days$1,495/module

University of Kassel3,6(21)

Kassel, Germany Top 6% in Worldwide

German History and Politics

University of Kassel's German History and Politics includes a day trip to the former medieval monastery and later Nazi concentration camp in Breitenau.

Short Course Full-time On-campus

1 month$3,010/full

Dalarna University4,0(18)

Online

Post-Soviet Russian Society

The Post-Soviet Russian Society course offered by Dalarna University aims to provide you with an education that will pave your way to a successful career, while broadening your horizons in terms of personal development, global perspectives and specialised expertise.

Short Course Part-time Online

3 months$1,693/full

Tallinn University3,9(31)

Tallinn, Estonia Top 8% in Worldwide

Introduction to Estonia and Finno-Ugric Cultures and Nations

As Estonia is one of the Uralic nations, it is the best place to get to know Finno-Ugric cultures! This Introduction to Estonia and Finno-Ugric Cultures and Nations course at Tallinn University provides an overview of the Finno-Ugric nations’ history, culture, and modern developments.

Certificate Full-time On-campus

19 days$163/full