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British & Irish history

British & Irish History
Courses Online & In London

Study the history, culture and politics of the British isles through the centuries and up to the present day.

Flexible Learning—In-Person or Online

Join us at our vibrant Covent Garden campus, an inspiring hub designed to support your learning with modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Explore our facilities.

Prefer the flexibility of online study? Our live, interactive online courses bring expert teaching straight to you, wherever you are.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  2. Becoming Britannia: Eighteenth Century Britain and the world
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    Course start date:  Tue 7 Oct 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Explore the development of a British national identity in the eighteenth century and considers how that identity was shaped by Britain’s interactions with the wider world.


     

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. 17th century England, Revolution and Restoration: The Protectorate
    Course start date:  Thu 22 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ellen Carpenter

    On this course we will examine the cultural, religious and social dynamics of the Protectorate era and the C17th Commonwealth. 

    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £129.00
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  5. Irish history and identity 4: American and European Influences in Irish History 1798-1924
    Course start date:  Thu 19 Feb 2026

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Colm Hickey

    Although inextricably linked to Britain, Ireland’s history, identity, and nationhood has equally been shaped by its relationship with Europe. This course traces Ireland’s the influence of European and American politics. 

    Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £143.00 Concession £116.00
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