NCB British History and Heritage Courses
Our NCB British History and Heritage Courses offer online tuition covering topics such as the English country house, the English Civil War, the Reformation, the Stuart Court, Witch-hunts in England, and the Victorian City in Britain. NCB courses are delivered outside degree programmes - which means that as our students are learning for their own personal development rather than for academic credit, they can study with guidance from an experienced tutor without the pressure or additional costs of exams and essays.
There is no 'typical' NCB student - we welcome adult learners of all ages and nationalities. The one common trait our students share is their enthusiasm for their subject. Students may choose our courses because:
- We welcome students who are new to online study and those who have not studied for some time.
- There is no need to be in a set place at a set time - students can study online at a time that suits them.
- We do not expect students to have an academic background in their chosen subject
- ...but at the same time, our experienced tutors will 'stretch' more advanced students by presenting them with more challenging ideas or more complex material.
- Students can study a single NCB course, or several, and in any combination.
- NCB courses are an enjoyable way to keep mentally active, learn new things, develop IT skills and communicate with others who share your interests.
Summary of all NCB British History and Heritage Courses
1550-1750 Early Modern Britain: Country, Colonies and Culture
Monday 28th September 2009 - Friday 18th December 2009
Country, Colonies and Culture is one of two online courses that look at British history from 1550 to 1750. This course focuses on economic, social and cultural themes, such as overseas trade; culture, customs and beliefs; riots, crime and punishment; population growth, contraception and family life; and technological innovation in ...
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1550-1750 Early Modern Britain: Plagues, Persecutions and Populations
Monday 11th January 2010 - Thursday 1st April 2010
Plagues, Persecutions and Populations is one of two online courses that look at British history from 1550 to 1750. This course examines religious and political themes, such as the Reformation, later Protestant sects, the transition from ...
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Parish to Community History: Researching the Local Past, 1800-2000
Monday 11th January 2010 - Thursday 1st April 2010
This online course will help students learn more about researching the history of an English village or community between 1800 and the present. In the process students will become more familiar with interpreting a range of primary source materials and ...
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The English Country House: History, Architecture and Landscape
Monday 11th January 2010 - Thursday 1st April 2010
This online course gives a broad overview of the history of the country house from its origins in the late medieval period to its condition today. The course combines architectural and cultural history to investigate both the design of country houses, and the ...
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The Stuart Court: History, Politics and Culture
Monday 11th January 2010 - Thursday 1st April 2010
This online course uses a range of disciplines from archaeology to art history to examine the court of James I, Charles I, Charles II and James II between the period 1603 and 1688 – a time of great religious, political and social upheaval.
Art History
We will see how images by court ...
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The Tudors: History, Culture and Religion (Autumn 2009)
Monday 28th September 2009 - Friday 18th December 2009
This course is now full but we still have places on the Spring 2010 course.
This online course considers the Tudor court as archetypal in the history of the English monarchy. We will study the culture of this period through a blend ...
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The Tudors: History, Culture and Religion (Spring 2010)
Monday 11th January 2010 - Thursday 1st April 2010
This online course considers the Tudor court as archetypal in the history of the English monarchy. We will study the culture of this period through a blend of archaeology, art, history, and literature; analysing its evolution, function and impact in a ...
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The Victorian City in History, Literature and Art
Monday 28th September 2009 - Friday 18th December 2009
Registrations on this course are now closed for 2009/10
This online course explores the rapid urbanisation and development of the Victorian City in the nineteenth century. Students will study Victorian London; poverty and ...
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Village and Parish History: Reconstructing the Local Past, 1500-1800 (Autumn 2009)
Monday 28th September 2009 - Friday 18th December 2009
Registrations on this course are now closed for 2009/10 but we still have places on the Spring-Summer 2010 course.
This online course will help students learn more about researching the history of an English village or community between 1500 and 1800. In the ...
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Village and Parish History: Reconstructing the Local Past, 1500-1800 (Spring-Summer 2010)
Monday 12th April 2010 - Friday 2nd July 2010
This online course will help students learn more about researching the history of an English village or community between 1500 and 1800. In the process students will become more familiar with interpreting a range of primary source materials and will explore suggested ...
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