25 Short courses in History in England, United Kingdom

Discover the Hidden History of York
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.

Exploring Stone Age Archaeology -The Mysteries of Star Carr
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.
ESOL Skills for Life
ESOL Skills for Life from Central College Nottingham is perfect if you are aged 16-18 years old, English is not your first language.
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.
Fossils and the history of life
This Fossils and the history of life course offered by University of Cambridge covers four billion years of organisms on Earth; from microbes, through extinct groups such as trilobites, dinosaurs, and mammoths to the present biosphere.
Financial Markets and the Global Economy - The History of Bubbles, Crashes and Inflations
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.
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.
Revolutions
What makes a revolution? Why does the world suddenly change, and what are the consequences? In this module in Revolutions at The Open University you'll examine four periods of swift and radical change: the Reformation, the French Revolution, the aftermath of World War I, and the 1960s.
Garden History
Garden History at Warnborough College is a course for not only students of garden design, but also professional designers, and horticulturists who wish to widen their understanding and knowledge of gardens across many countries and over the centuries.
Learning from the Past - A Guide for the Curious Researcher
Learn how to understand the past to explain the present, and get to know the amazing sources and resources of the British Library with Learning from the Past - A Guide for the Curious Researcher at The University of Nottingham delivered through FutureLearn.
From World War to White Heat - the RAF in the Cold War
Explore the role that the Royal Air Force played in the Cold War through the collections of the RAF Museums at Hendon and Cosford with From World War to White Heat - the RAF in the Cold War at Royal Holloway, University of London by FutureLearn.
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.
The Tudors
Go back in time to learn about the dramatic rule of the Tudor monarchs and religious change of the sixteenth century reformation with this The Tudors course from University of Roehampton by FutureLearn.
The Scottish Highland Clans - Origins, Decline and Transformation
In this The Scottish Highland Clans - Origins, Decline and Transformation course from The University of Glasgow delivered through FutureLearn you will explore fascinating Scottish history by learning about the Highland clans and how clanship has changed across hundreds of years.
History of Slavery in the British Caribbean
Explore the history and legacy of British colonial slavery and oppression in the Caribbean through historical slave accounts History of Slavery in the British Caribbean delivered through FutureLearn.
A History of Royal Fashion
Explore how British royalty have influenced fashion over the last 500 years, from the Tudors to the Windsors A History of Royal Fashion at The University of Glasgow delivered through FutureLearn.
Anarchy in the UK - A History of Punk from 1976-78
Explore the history of punk and the role played by youth subcultures in contemporary history, while making your own punk fanzine with Anarchy in the UK - A History of Punk from 1976-78 at University of Reading by FutureLearn.
WW1 Heroism - Through Art and Film
Discover just some of the ways that heroism and the First World War is portrayed through art and film with WW1 Heroism - Through Art and Film at FutureLearn in partnership with University of Leeds by FutureLearn.
Medieval Studies
This summer school is for students who want a foundation in the methodologies needed to examine primary medieval sources and to explore a region of crucial importance in shaping the medieval history of Western Europe.We welcome applications from international students, both undergraduates of any major as well as recent graduates and postgraduates.
Exploring the Classical World
The Exploring the Classical World programme delivered by The Open University UK is for anyone interested in ancient Greece and Rome.