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Global Queenship

level 4 10 credits

We will explore queenship, considering queens as mothers, consorts, strong political figures and rulers in their own right, as patrons of religion and culture, and how they have been remembered.

Yes

Exploring World Religions

level 4 10 credits

We will explore religions from around the world, introducing different faiths and diverse global religious traditions, and asking wider questions surrounding texts, practices, authority and identity.

Yes

Exploring the Past: Archaeology

level 4 10 credits

This course introduces approaches and techniques, exploring the reconstruction of past landscape and agriculture, technology, trade, diet, burial practices, beliefs, cultural identities and the lives of individuals and communities.

Yes

Introduction to British Archaeology

level 4 10 credits

Beginning at the dawn of Roman Britain, we will go on to explore the Anglo-Saxons, Celts, Vikings and Normans, before considering the archaeology of medieval power, identity, economy and death down to the end of the medieval period.

Yes

The Fairy Tale

level 4 10 credits

This course will examine them in the light of art, literature, myth and folklore, to expand our understanding of the importance of themes and characters from medieval tales to modern fantasy.

Yes

Ancient Literature and Society

level 4 10 credits

Using texts ranging from epic poetry to comedy, and including works by Homer, Sophocles, Ovid and Virgil, we will explore societies that birthed stories which continue to captivate audiences today.

Yes

Exploring the Past: What is History

level 4 10 credits

This module will explore the role of the historian, from the presentation of history in the world around us, to the history of politics, nations, society and cultures, and the global and diverse approaches of today.

Yes

Life, Love and Death in Early Modern England

level 4 10 credits

This course explores the life cycle in early modern England from birth to death, examining topics including childhood, marriage, work and old age.

Yes

Ideas of Empire: From Persia to Putin

level 4 10 credits

We will examine empires including Assyria, Persia, Rome, the Renaissance empires forged in the 'New World', and more recent imperial visions of the World Wars, Cold War and post-Soviet era.

Yes

Humanities Independent Study

level 4 10 credits

This module will provide an opportunity to develop an extended piece of writing (academic or creative) on a topic of your choice in a supported journey of independent study.

Yes