Wessex Culture Studies
Discover Wessex through its landscapes, people, history and culture. Wessex Studies offers a distinctive interdisciplinary exploration of the region, bringing together archaeology, history, literature, environmental studies, heritage, politics and social and cultural perspectives to understand Wessex as both a historic landscape and a living region.
From prehistoric landscapes and the Anglo-Saxon kingdom to Thomas Hardy, rural traditions, wildlife, coastal communities and contemporary regional identity, the programme explores how Wessex has developed, how it has been imagined, and what it means today. A wide range of optional modules allows students to pursue specialist interests including Old English, folklore, maritime heritage, historic buildings, conservation, museums, tourism and the Wessex economy.
The programme is particularly suited to those with an interest in regional history and culture, as well as students considering careers in museums, heritage, tourism, archaeology, conservation, cultural organisations and the wider visitor economy. Through academic study, independent research and engagement with the places and institutions of Wessex, students develop both a deep understanding of the region and the skills to interpret, research and communicate its remarkable heritage.
What is Wessex Culture Studies
Wessex Culture Studies is the interdisciplinary study of the history, identity, traditions and cultural landscapes of Wessex and the wider south-west of England. Drawing upon history, archaeology, folklore, literature, language and cultural studies, it explores how the region’s distinctive past has shaped its communities, heritage and sense of place.
Mode Of Delivery
Asynchronous lectures, reading materials and extensive resources are shared on our Moodle platform to which you will be granted access. The course is delivered entirely online, under the guidance of our expert lecturers and academic staff. The academic year begins in September but you can also enter the programme in January.
What Do You Study
Broadly similar to a three year undergraduate degree, there are three levels (levels 4 to 6). In level 4 (year 1) you will study four core modules to give you the foundations of Wessex Culture Studies. In year 2 you study at level 5, with further core modules to advance your knowledge, and begin to make choices from our optional modules. In year 3 you will specialise by choosing from a variety of optional modules, and complete your dissertation on a topic chosen in collaboration with the academic staff and your supervisor. The modules are detailed below.
Cost
Each 15 credit module is £200, with a 30 credit module costing £400. This includes everything for the module, with no hidden cost. The entire programme therefore costs £4800, but you can study a module at a time and exit the programme when you wish. You will receive a certificate for each module, and a certificate of completion should you exit early which summarises the extent of your study.
Founding Cohort Discount
As these programmes are new, we are offering a limited number of places with a scholarship discount of 80%. T&Cs apply. This is an excellent opportunity to learn something new, and be involved with the development of a new course, at a really low cost. Email us today to find out more (info@wessexacademia.co.uk).