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43 Online Short courses in 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.

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.
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.
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.
Revolutionary Latin America, 1789-1825
University of Strathclyde offers the Revolutionary Latin America, 1789-1825 programme.
Decolonising Society and Politics
Learn to make meaningful decolonial changes in a range of sectors with this Decolonising Society and Politics course at the University of Aberdeen.
Scotland - A Millennium of History
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.
Jacobite Scotland - Cultures, Identities, Legacies, 1688-1830
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.
History of China - The Modern Era
EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the History of China - The Modern Era program in collaboration with Harvard University - HarvardX.
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.
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.
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.
The Civil War and Reconstruction
EdX is an online learning platform trusted by over 12 million users offering the The Civil War and Reconstruction Program in collaboration with Columbia University - ColumbiaX. Explore the Civil War’s long-term impact.
Scottish Witch-Hunting and the Rise of a Protestant Culture 1590-1690
Join this Scottish Witch-Hunting and the Rise of a Protestant Culture 1590-1690 course at the University of Aberdeen to uncover the facts about witch-hunting in Scotland and the Scottish witch trials.
Aboriginal Students and the Post-Secondary Journey
This Aboriginal Students and the Post-Secondary Journey course at the University of Manitoba will review post-secondary Aboriginal strategies; examine successes; and lingering challenges and the possible next steps to increase student retention.
Scottish Visual History
Join this Scottish Visual History course at the University of Aberdeen and discover Scotland’s fascinating visual history across the 18th and 19th centuries.
Peace and Conflict Studies
In this Peace and Conflict Studies course at the University of Aberdeen, you’ll explore the key ideas, methods, and real-world practices that shape conflict resolution, peacemaking, and post-conflict peacebuilding.
Ritual and daily life in the prehistoric Eastern Mediterranean
This online course in Ritual and daily life in the prehistoric Eastern Mediterranean at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) explores the archaeological evidence from the Aegean area, Cyprus and other regions of eastern Mediterranean during prehistoric/protohistoric times, focusing on specific subjects.
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.