World History (University)

Upon completion, students will possess a comprehensive understanding of major historical processes, diverse societal structures, and interconnected global devel

World History (University). This course is designed for undergraduate students with a strong interest in understanding the complex tapestry of human civilization across diverse cultures and time periods. Upon completion, students will possess a comprehensive understanding of major historical processes, diverse societal structures, and interconnected global developments from prehistory to the contemporary era. This is independent university-level study and is not affiliated with any university. Every lesson includes tutor notes, a video, a practical lab, worked exercises and a 12-question quiz you must pass at 80%, followed by a pooled final exam and free and paid practice tests.

150h Certificate available

World History

Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

10 modules from foundations to advanced topics, with a pooled final exam.

Module 1: Foundations and Early Civilizations (Prehistory - 500 BCE)

1.1 The Dawn of Humanity: Hunter-Gatherers and the Neolithic Revolution Lab90 min
1.2 The Cradle of Civilization: Mesopotamia and the Fertile Crescent Lab90 min
1.3 Ancient Egypt: Pharaonic Rule and Enduring Legacies Lab90 min
1.4 Early River Valley Civilizations: Indus Valley and Early China Lab90 min
1.5 The Rise of Empires: Persia, Minoans, and Mycenaeans Lab90 min

You will learn to

Upon completion, students will possess a comprehensive understanding of major historical processes, diverse societal structures, and interconnected global developments from prehistory to the contemporary era.
Module 1: Foundations and Early Civilizations (Prehistory - 500 BCE)
Module 2: Classical Empires and Cultural Exchange (500 BCE - 500 CE)
Module 3: The Post-Classical World and Regional Divergence (500 - 1500 CE)
Module 4: Global Interactions and Transformation (1450 - 1750 CE)
Module 5: Revolutions and the Dawn of Modernity (1750 - 1900 CE)

Prerequisites

• This course is designed for undergraduate students with a strong interest in understanding the complex tapestry of human civilization across diverse cultures and time periods.

Format

50 lessons · ~150 hours · 40-question exam

Careers this prepares you for

How you study

Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.

World History (University)

Curriculum

Module 1Module 1: Module 1: Foundations and Early Civilizations (Prehistory - 500 BCE)

Module 2Module 2: Module 2: Classical Empires and Cultural Exchange (500 BCE - 500 CE)

Module 3Module 3: Module 3: The Post-Classical World and Regional Divergence (500 - 1500 CE)

Module 4Module 4: Module 4: Global Interactions and Transformation (1450 - 1750 CE)

Module 5Module 5: Module 5: Revolutions and the Dawn of Modernity (1750 - 1900 CE)

Module 6Module 6: Module 6: The Age of Global Conflicts (1900 - 1945)

Module 7Module 7: Module 7: The Cold War and Bipolar World (1945 - 1991)

Module 8Module 8: Module 8: Globalization and New Challenges (1991 - Present)

Module 9Module 9: Module 9: Thematic Explorations in World History

Module 10Module 10: Module 10: Historiography and Global Perspectives

Careers this prepares you for

How you study