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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
Modules
This diploma has two stages. In Stage 1, you'll encounter a variety of different times and places and engage with some fascinating people, art works, ideas and stories. As a history student, this broad foundation will help you develop the skills and the confident, open approach you need to tackle more specialist history modules at Stage 2. In Stage 2, you'll explore the society and culture of Europe between 1500 and 1789, a time when society was transforming rapidly while still remaining rooted in medieval times. You'll learn about the British Isles from 1789 to 1914, when the United Kingdom was experiencing rapid industrial and imperial expansion, but also political conflict, poverty and uncertainty.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
2026/2027 academic year fees are not yet available.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ