Humanitites courses

4.48

Study historical perspectives on contemporary issues of sex and genderThis course offers you the chance to explore vital historical perspectives on key contemporary issues surrounding sexuality and gender, including the #MeToo movement, campaigns for...

4.64

When you think of the Quakers, it might bring to mind porridge oats, or pacifism, or perhaps prison reform. But there is much much more to the Quakers than any of these things. Through this...

4.8

Explore the birth of film and the end of Queen Victoria’s epic reignRoll up! Roll up! Take your seats for the ‘Living Picture’ craze! In this course we journey back to the end of the...

4.82

Explore ancient Rome through a unique, historically accurate 3D model. Take a guided tour around ancient Rome with expert Professor Matthew Nicholls, using his detailed and award-winning 3D digital model of the city. Explore Rome’s...

4.68

Uncover the history of early Roman BritainWhat did a Roman funeral look, sound, and smell like? And how can you tell just from a person’s remains? Join a research team uncovering exciting new information about...

4.28

Understand how war deaths are countedCalculating the number of deaths during a war is a difficult, but necessary, task - having accurate information is crucial for political and societal debates and decisions. On this course...

4.75

Discover how books were made, sold and read between 1450 and 1800The early modern period was an exciting time for invention and innovation. On this course, you’ll explore book production using examples from Trinity College...

4.84

Learn how to describe your background, family and where you live in IrishBuild on your existing basic knowledge of the Irish language and culture. Whether you’re looking to work, study or travel in Ireland, gain...

4.1

Gain insights into the British Empire’s reach by examining its colonial housesThe British country house has always been part of the nation’s heritage, but the latest historical research suggests that it is even more than...

4.69

Explore the British Army’s part in the making of the modern worldWith a legacy stretching back centuries, the British Army is proud of its hard-won reputation as one of the most formidable fighting forces in...

4.39

The centenary of the First World War is a time for reflection and exploration. In this short course you will discover just some of the ways that heroism is portrayed through art and film. You...

4.75

Chart the progress of an archaeological excavation from dig to lab and beyond. We’ll show you around our field school at the Vale of Pewsey, a relatively untouched site compared to its famous neighbour, Stonehenge....

4.63

Explore British railway history and learn what work on the railways was likeOn this course, you will investigate the professional lives of the men and women working on the British railways from the 1840s until...

4.62

Explore what it means to live as a humanist Today an increasing number of people around the world describe themselves as humanist. They believe that this is the only life we have, that the world...

4.48

Explore the British Empire through six controversial themesOver six weeks, we’ll explore the British Empire through six themes - money, violence, race, religion, gender and sex, and propaganda. You’ll get to hear the stories of...

3.59

Look beyond the clichés and stereotypes of art and literature in Chinese cultureChinese culture has not been explored in as much depth as Chinese history and politics. By uncovering the richness and diversity of Chinese...

4.6

This course takes an innovative approach to exploring history, focusing on Lancaster Castle as a microcosm of broader trends. This fascinating location provides a wealth of evidence from the remains of Roman forts to its...

4.85

Get an introduction to the key concepts of Japanese avant-garde artButoh dance is practiced and researched globally, but the work of its founder, Hijikata Tatsumi, is relatively unknown. This is in part because archival materials...

4.55

Subcultures have existed for a long time: the greasers of 1950s America, the mods and rockers of the 1960s and 70s in England, the grunge of the 1980s and 90s, to name a few. Each...