79 Short courses in History

This Discover the Hidden History of York course from University of York will explore a diverse selection of engaging and unusual episodes from York’s history. 

The Exploring Stone Age Archaeology -The Mysteries of Star Carr course from University of York is for anyone with an interest in the past and archaeology, and particularly for those with no previous archaeological background who may be considering higher education.

The Summer Studies in Paris - French Art Market and History course from IESA - School of Arts and Culture offers students a chance to encounter the great masterpieces of art directly in the galleries, museums and exhibitions of Paris.  

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. 

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.

University of Strathclyde offers the Revolutionary Latin America, 1789-1825 programme.

Undertake an historical and cross-cultural study of mythology and folktale. Earn the Mythology and Folktale diploma by taking 12 credit hours of courses from the departments of classics, religion, German and Slavic studies and Icelandic language and literature. Add the micro-diploma to your University of Manitoba degree.

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.

Learn to make meaningful decolonial changes in a range of sectors with this Decolonising Society and Politics course at the University of Aberdeen.

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.

Access fascinating source materials as you evaluate Scotland’s global impact over the past millennium in this Scotland - A Millennium of History course at the University of Aberdeen.

This Jacobite Scotland - Cultures, Identities, Legacies, 1688-1830 course at the University of Aberdeen will explore one of the most romanticised and mythologised subjects in Scottish history: the Jacobite cause.

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. 

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.

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.

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

Have financial crises become more frequent and more severe over time? What can early bubbles tell us about the state of different stock markets? London School of Economics and Political Science offers the Financial Markets and the Global Economy - The History of Bubbles, Crashes and Inflations programme.

ESOL Skills for Life from Central College Nottingham is perfect if you are aged 16-18 years old, English is not your first language.

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.

Erasmus University Rotterdam's Urban Heritage Strategies course consists of two parts. Part I is offered remotely (online) in June. Part II is scheduled to take place on campus (on-site) in the Netherlands in July-August.