Uncover the turbulent history of Tudor England and its lasting impact

From magnificence and martyrs to weddings and war, the Tudor period was one of the most eventful in British history. The reigns of the five (or was it six?) monarchs during the late fifteenth to seventeenth century has enthralled historians, students and television and film producers alike.

On this course you will compare the rule of the Tudor monarchs and examine the significant political, religious and cultural changes of the period. You will be taught by renowned scholars on Tudor England from the University of Roehampton who will reveal how this era has shaped modern-day British politics.

This course is for anyone with a general interest in the British monarchy, heritage and history. This includes students studying the Tudors in English, drama or history courses.

Syllabus

Afterlives of the Tudors

Welcome and Introduction
Who's a Tudor?
The Tudors in Popular Memory
The Tudors in Film and Television
The Tudors in Literature and Fiction
The Tudors in Place and Space

Henry VII and Henry VIII

Winning the Throne
Establishing the Throne
Overcoming the Threats to the Throne
The King is Dead!
Securing the Tudor Throne

Henry VIII

The Break with Rome
Things Go Wrong
The Extension of Power
Ignominious Ends

Edward VI, Jane I, and Mary I

Edward VI
Jane I
Mary I

Elizabeth I

Elizabethan Rule
The Challenges of Ruling
Consolidating Power

The End of the Tudors

Elizabeth's "Second Reign"
New Worlds
The End of the Tudors

Taught by

Suzannah Lipscomb

Reviews

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Karen Carlson @sloopie72

Good class; blends the history with a look at art and architecture of the period, and with depictions of the major personages in later drama, art, and film, includiing the historical accuracy and motivation behind such works.
Divided into sections about the various monarchs; controversies are nicely outlined with different views presented.
My personal preference is for more video lectures and fewer "articles" (short written pieces on various topics). Futurelearn tends to be article-heavy.
FMI see my post on my personal blog at https://sloopie72.wordpress.com/2022/11/16/tudor-mooc/
Dave Rawlings

There are some pluses with the course. It covers a lot and the contributions from students in the discussion forum is extensive (probably averaging 400 responses to each question posed by the course team) and there were many useful contributions. Ho…

There are some pluses with the course. It covers a lot and the contributions from students in the discussion forum is extensive (probably averaging 400 responses to each question posed by the course team) and there were many useful contributions. However, the course tries to cover far too much for a 6 week course. The advertised 5 hours per week is nowhere near enough time if you are going to contribute actively to the forum. There was also inadequate visible support from the educators - one mentor who did a good job, but needed far more help.

There were well over 100 questions posed by the team - one at the end of every section. This resulted in some repetition. Most of the questions could not be answered adequately without going beyond the material provided in the course.

There were also a number of errors in the material (although many were corrected).

Uncover the turbulent history of Tudor England and its lasting impact

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