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Genealogy Research and Family History
- Describe the benefits of exploring your past
- Discuss the connection between genealogy and history
- Explain how to explore your ancestry through ... Read More

Culture Studies - The Aboriginal Australians
- Explain Australia's indigenous communities' historical s...
- Describe the multifaceted nature of culture, beliefs, tr...
- Recall the historical period of pre-European ... Read More

An Introduction to Military History
- Discuss the characteristics of wars during the mediaeval...
- Outline the features of military systems
- Explain the causes and consequences of the Wo... Read More

Understanding Feminist Poetry
- Describe the historical context that led to the feminist...
- Analyze the role and impact of poetry on feminism
- Discuss its key features and themes
- Outline the context of feminist poetry in the... Read More

Medieval History: Art and Architecture
- Distinguish between different periods of the Middle Ages
- Identify factors that lead to the collapse of the Roman ...
- Analyze the rise and spread of Christianity a... Read More

The History of Contemporary Art
- Analyze and interpret various artistic movements
- Discuss the role of sociopolitical contexts in shaping a...
- Assess the continuation and cultural reflections of abst...
- Identify the influence of technology on conte... Read More

International Relations
- Define international relations
- Discuss the theories of international relations
- Describe the evolution of inter-state relations
- Discuss the history of international relation... Read More

Introduction to Archaeology
- Recall the aim and function of Archaeology
- List and explain the types of Archaeology
- Summarise the eight distinct archeological time periods
- Discuss how to research, plan and carry out a... Read More

Introduction to DNA and Genealogy
- Define âgenealogyâ and distinguish it from âfamily histo...
- Discuss the need for genealogy
- Recognise the benefits of undertaking genealo... Read More

An Introduction to Irish Family History
- Outline the first steps to take to find your Irish ances...
- Summarize Irish naming and baptism traditions and their ...
- Define what a parish and townland are and des... Read More

World History - World War 1 and Its Aftermath
- Identify the political alliances that formed before the ...
- Describe the events such as the assassination of Archduk...
- Discuss the great battles on the Western and ... Read More

The History of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain
- Outline the factors that created the conditions for the ...
- State the developments in the textile industry in the ei...
- Discuss the development of steam as a source ... Read More

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - Origins
- Identify the key actors and events that set the conflict...
- Summarize both Israeli and Palestinian perspectives on t...
- Compare and contrast Israeli and Palestinian ... Read More

Advanced Diploma in Political Ideologies
- Discuss the concept of Fascism
- Explain Conservatism, especially in the context of India
- List the features of Liberalism Read More

World History - The Rise of Fascism
- Describe the rise of the Nazi party in Germany during th...
- Discuss how the Nazi party turned Germany into a one-par...
- Describe the aggression and violence shown by... Read More

Journalism and Print Media
- Outline the evolution and development of print media
- Examine how blogs are impacting traditional print media ...
- Explain the different print journalism styles
- Discuss the factors associated with the decli... Read More
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