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Overview
The Gloriana - the life and times of Elizabeth I course offered by University of Cambridge will explore such topics as her troubled and often dangerous youth, her policies as Queen where she was a woman in a man's world, as well as looking at some of the famous events and personalities of her reign.
This course aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to the general narrative of the period 1533-1603, focusing upon the life and reign of Elizabeth I. The course will examine the personalities involved, religious, social and cultural history, the war with Spain and the Armada as well as discussing some of the long-term consequences of the reign.
Key facts:
- By studying this week, the students should have:
- become familiar with navigating around the Virtual Learning environment (VLE) and from VLE to links and back
- tested their ability to access files and the web conferencing software and sorted out any problems with the help of the eLearning team
- learnt how to look for, assess and reference internet resources
- used Quickmail to introduce themselves to other students
- contributed to a discussion forum to introduce themselves to other students and discuss why they are interested in the course, what they hope to get out of their studies and also to respond to news items sent out on behalf of tutor
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Elizabeth: Princess, bastard and Queen, 1533 - 1558
- A woman in a man’s world – Elizabeth and her rule
- The Elizabethan Religious Settlement – Anglicans, Puritans and Catholics
- Religion, Spain and the Armada
- The Elizabethan Age
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
History View 35 other Short Courses in History in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is open to everyone, and you don’t need any previous knowledge or experience of the subject to attend.
- Our online courses are designed especially for adult learners who want to advance their personal or professional development. They are taught by tutors who are expert in both their subjects and in teaching students of all ages and experiences.
Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents415 GBP / full≈ 415 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents415 GBP / full≈ 415 GBP / full
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