Undergraduate European History of the 20th Century

Summer School modules are designed to be intensive, intellectually stimulating short courses. They are taught by King’s academics in academic disciplines where King's has expertise. Classes are highly international, giving students an opportunity to collaborate with peers from all around the globe.

Each module consists of 150 study hours, comprising 45 hours of intensive synchronous and asynchronous teaching, independent study and group work and is examined to university standards. Comparable to an in-semester 15-credit King’s undergraduate module and therefore typically awarded 3-4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS, many summer students ask their home institution to award them external credit for their King's summer module to use towards their degree programme when they return home.

This module provides an introduction to 20th century European history. Arranged in four parts across four weeks, participants will learn about key moments in socio-political and cultural history that shaped national and transnational history across this turbulent century. Topics may include art & politics between the wars 1919-1939, the rise of fascism, rebuilding Europe 1945-1959, societal change in the 1960s and 1970s and from Europe to the EU. 

By the end of the module, you should have: 

• Expanded your knowledge of European history 

• Learn to engage critically with primary and secondary sources and make use of them to explain and understand historical events

• carried out independent research on a given topic and produced a structured and well supported response to an assignment brief

• worked collaboratively in diverse groups to produce a presentation 

The King's College London Undergraduate Summer School is open to students who are currently, or have been, enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme. We also welcome applications from professionals who have substantial relevant experience in their chosen subject area.

Entry requirements

• Open to students who are currently, or have been, enrolled in an undergraduate degree. We also welcome applications from professionals who have substantial relevant experience in their chosen subject area.
• Minimum grade requirement of 2:1 degree equivalent. See International grade equivalents on our Undergraduate Summer School homepage, under Entry requirements.
• English language requirement of at least level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). See full English Language requirements on our Undergraduate Summer School homepage, under Entry requirements.
• Minimum age at the start of the course is 18 years old.

In-class tests (40%), Class participation (10%), Presentation (50%)  - to be confirmed by the academic.

Taught on-campus any time between the hours of 9am and 6pm from Monday to Thursday. 

*Early application discount: prices apply for applications received by 23:59 GMT on 14 February 2025. Subject to availability at the time of application. From 15 February 2025, the standard 2025 tuition fees apply.

More information on our fees, entry requirements and residential package can be found on the Undergraduate Summer School homepage.

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