LONDON’S ART, ARCHITECTURE AND CULTURE
HST5302 Architecture of London II: 1837 to the present
Taught through lectures and London-wide Field Trips, this module introduces the study of
architecture in both its historical context and its stylistic development. From the ascension of Queen
Victoria the module will explore the effects of Imperialism, the Industrial Revolution, WWII, the
Welfare State and the rise of the financial elite on the construction of London.
HST5606 London and its Museums
Exploring the rich variety of London’s exhibition spaces, classes take place weekly in a museum or
gallery, allowing you to acquire factual information on the institutions, the nature and value of their
collections/exhibits, and enabling you to critically evaluate your personal experience.
HST6369 Modern Art, 1900-1950
Level 6 but open to Associates and no prior knowledge necessary! Exploring the major movements
of this exciting, energised period in Art – from colourful Fauve painting to the drama of Abstract
Expressionism – students will discover how artists sought to challenge tradition, investigating the
aesthetic and political landscape of Europe and the US.
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BRITISH HISTORY
HST4308B Unravelling Britain: British History since 1801
From the industrial revolution to the sexual revolution, Britain has changed beyond recognition. This
module provides a rich introduction to 20th Century British history, from the post-WWI period to the
present day. Considering primary sources such as film, pop music and visual imagery, the module has
a strong global dimension, showing how crises in India, Asia and Africa shaped the ‘British World’.
HST6354 The Supernatural in Modern Britain
Level 6 but open to Associates and no prior knowledge necessary! Looking at the interaction
between social, medical and religious history, this module considers how supernatural events from
ghostly encounters to astral projection were experienced and understood in the UK across the
course of the nineteenth century.
HST5304 Britain and Europe 1945-73
Focused on Britain’s policy towards Europe in the period which saw Europe divided in the Cold War
and Britain’s attempt to reconcile its foreign policy traditions with the growing power of the
European Community, this module looks at the decision-making of British governments and Britain's
international relations
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EUROPEAN HISTORY
HST4107 Europe 1000-1500: The Middle Ages and their Legacy
Medieval institutions, ideas and practices still greatly influence the shape of modern Europe.
Languages, rituals, religious beliefs, political institutions, urban infrastructure and universities are
deeply marked by their medieval origins. This module explores Europe’s medieval past in its full
diversity and complexity.
HST4309B Europe in a Global Context since 1800
This module explores the complexities and contradictions of Europe from the 1930s to the present.
In the19th century the ideals of nationalism were associated with progress, emancipation and
liberalism, but in the 20th century they became vectors of exclusion, authoritarianism and even
genocide.
HST5324B A Century of Extremes: Germany 1890 - 1990
Looking at major developments in society, politics, culture and economy, this module traces German
history in the Post-WWII period from the Allied occupation, Germany's division during the Cold War
and the Westernization of the West and Sovietization of the East, through to unexpected
reunification.
HST5358 Paris from Napoleon to the Present
Perfect if you’re planning to visit the French capital during your time in the UK. Using a wide range of
primary sources from maps to fiction, art and architecture, photography and film, this module
explores the social, economic, political and cultural history of one of the most exciting and influential
cities in the world.
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US HISTORY
HST5317 Race in the United States: Slavery to Civil Rights
The School also has a strength in American history. This module surveys race relations in 19th and
20th century America, focusing primarily on African-American history, especially plantation slavery,
the Civil War, Reconstruction, segregation, turn-of-the-century race reform, the migration north,
Black Nationalism, and the Civil Rights Movement.