History (W66) | Open University

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Course summary

This wide-ranging course will develop your knowledge of different periods of history from around 1500 to the twentieth century. This includes looking at when the United Kingdom experienced rapid industrial and imperial expansion, but also political conflict, poverty and uncertainty. You’ll tackle exciting and challenging issues such as power and warfare, culture and beliefs, health and medicine, imperialism, race, class and gender. You’ll begin to develop the skills of the historian in studying historical materials; exploring how we understand, interpret and debate past events; and investigating a range of critical approaches.

Key features of the course

Explores a wide range of historical topics, periods and places
Find out what it means to be a historian
Develops key analytical and research skills that are suitable for a wide range of careers
Enables you to learn to read critically, think logically and communicate effectively

How to apply

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Application codes

Institution code:: O11

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