The Tudors Course - University of Roehampton
Online, United Kingdom
Course
DURATION
6 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: Study the Tudor period and the sixteenth-century Reformation. You'll compare Tudor monarchs and examine political, religious, cultural change. Scholars from the University of Roehampton teach the course, delivered 100% online with flexible runs so you can join and work at your pace. The course covers Tudor England, historiography, politics, religious reform and cultural transformation, and explains how the era shaped British politics.
Career Outcomes: This course builds research, analysis and communication skills for history and heritage roles. Potential careers include historian, museum curator, archivist, secondary teacher, heritage officer, researcher. You can apply skills in publishing, media or public history.
Go back in time to learn about the dramatic rule of the Tudor monarchs and the religious change of the sixteenth-century reformation.
Uncover the turbulent history of Tudor England and its lasting impact
From magnificence and martyrs to weddings and war, the Tudor period was one of the most eventful in British history. The reigns of the five (or was it six?) monarchs during the late fifteenth to a seventeenth century have enthralled historians, students and television and film producers alike.
In this course, you will compare the rule of the Tudor monarchs and examine the significant political, religious and cultural changes of the period. You will be taught by renowned scholars on Tudor England from the University of Roehampton who will reveal how this era has shaped modern-day British politics.
When would you like to start?
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts.
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Who will you learn with?
Who developed the course?
University of Roehampton
Set on London’s most beautiful campus, the University of Roehampton offers a high-quality student experience with outstanding staff and facilities.
What topics will you cover?
- Overview of British history from 1485 and 1603.
- Introduction to the Tudor monarchy.
- Overview of political dynasties in Tudor England.
- Explore aspects of social history from 1485 and 1603.
- Introduction to the legacy of the Tudor dynasty.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to:
- Explain the legitimacy and legacy of the Tudor dynasty in British history.
- Engage with the social and political history of the Tudor era.
- Evaluate the significance of the Tudor dynasty in British history.
- Interpret the cultural artefacts, artwork, literature, and heritage sites of the Tudor era.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone with a general interest in the British monarchy, heritage and history. This includes students studying the Tudors in English, drama or history courses.
