Who is this course for?
No previous experience in the subject is necessary and the course is open to anyone with an interest in the subject area.
What will I be studying?
The Certificate is divided into three termly units taught via Saturday day schools at the Institute of Continuing Education. Students are expected to attend all of the day schools throughout the year, the dates of which are given below.
Unit 1: Reformation, Revolution and Religion in Britain, 1485 - 1714
The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries witnessed such iconic events as the Reformation, the Armada, Civil War and Revolution and the final settlement of many of the issues which had divided Crown and Parliament after 1688. This course will investigate this exciting period, a period which saw the creation of modern Britain.
Day schools are on Saturdays at the Institute of Continuing Education on the following 4 dates: 5th October, 9th November, 23rd November and 7th December 2019.
Unit 2: Fascism in Europe 1918 - 1945
This course will concentrate on discussing those characteristics common to most overtly Fascist or National Socialist movements in Europe between 1919 and 1945. We will examine the origins of Fascism in the chaotic aftermath of the First World War and attempt an overview of the essential characteristics of the principle movements. We will also explore collaboration during World War II – from Finland to North Africa, from Spain to India. Why did individuals and countries choose to fight with or alongside Nazi Germany? Finally, we will close with a discussion of the state of neo-fascist and neo-Nazi movements in Europe since 1945 and the legacies which Fascism may have bequeathed to the modern world.
Day schools are on Saturdays at the Institute of Continuing Education on the following 4 dates: 1st February, 29th February, 14th March and 21st March 2020.
Unit 3: The making of America and the Native Americans
This course gives a broad chronological and geographical introduction to Native American history. The unit explores issues such as conflict, diplomacy, governmental relations, and the state of Native Americans in present day America. By focusing on several discrete events and native groups the course offers an insight into the make-up of native community and society and tracks the trials and tribulations that native people have undergone.
Day schools are on a Sunday and Saturdays at the Institute of Continuing Education on the following dates: 3rd (Sunday) May, 23rd May, 30th May and 6th June 2020.
What can I go on to do?
The Institute offers a number of award bearing and short courses in the field of local history and archaeology. For further information about the courses we offer please visit the Archaeology and History subject pages of our website.
Credit awarded by the Institute can also be transferred into the degree programmes of other higher education providers. However the amount of credit which can be transferred into degree programmes varies from institution to institution and is always at the discretion of the receiving institution.
Additional information
Should you need to book accommodation in order to attend the day schools this may be possible at Madingley Hall depending on availability. Please visit the Madingley Hall website or telephone +44(0) 1223 726222. When making a reservation please state that you are a student on an Institute undergraduate award bearing course and the name of the course you are booked onto.
This course will require a minimum number of students in order to run. Applicants for this course will be notified by September 6th 2019 if the course is not going to be running at which point students will be offered a refund of the fees they have paid so far (please see our Cancellation policy).
