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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. You’ll tackle such exciting and challenging issues 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
- Study using custom-made teaching materials
Modules
This diploma has two stages, each comprising two modules. Stage 1 consists of an introductory module in the arts and humanities followed by beginning your study of history with the module Revolutions. In this module you'll examine four periods of swift and radical change: the Reformation, the French Revolution, the aftermath of World War I, and the 1960s. Next, in Stage 2, you will take two history modules, one focusing on Europe between 1500 and 1780 and the other focusing on the British Isles 1789–1914.
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.
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
2025/2026 academic year fees are not yet available.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ