Understanding the past is key to decoding the present. This makes our A Level History course interesting and engaging, providing detailed insights into modern British history as well as developing key analytical and research skills. The completion of this course equates to the fulfilment of a full A-level.

Go back in time to learn about the dramatic rule of the Tudor monarchs and religious change of the sixteenth-century reformation.

Use literary and archaeological evidence to see how ancient Greeks and Romans approached health, well-being, and societal issues.

History is the study of past events. To understand the present thoroughly, we need to look at past events and see how they are influencing the current state of the world. It would be impossible to understand the present social, economic and political climate without referring to the events of the 20th century.

The British Empire continues to cause enormous disagreement among historians. Find out why and join the debate.

The four-week online Introduction to Medieval Scotland course provides at least 72 hours of core academic teaching, along with development sessions to make the most of your international experience.