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War of the RosesDiploma Course

A period of horrific violence, political intrigue and ambitious aristocrats, the War of the Roses was a series of battles fought between 1455 and 1485. One of the most significant events in English history, it bore witness to a series of monarchs.

This course takes you through the events of the conflict chronologically – highlighting the main battles and incidents that occurred and the key players involved – grouped under ‘the First War’, ‘the Second War’ and ‘the Third War’, to highlight the separation of years and people between each cluster of events.

Course overview:

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What Will You Learn?

The course begins with a look at the 100 Years War and how it caused the development of the War of the Roses. We’ll examine the two branches of the House of Plantagenet – the Yorks and the Lancasters, along with the key components and people that led them to war.

From there, the War of the Roses Diploma Course takes you through the war chronologically, beginning with the Battle of St. Albans and the Battle of Blore Heath. You’ll also discover the role Margaret of Anjou, queen consort of Henry VI, played in the War of the Roses.

The ‘Second War’ opens with the Battle of Towton and continues with a reflection on two important battles – the Battle of Barnett and the Battle of Tewkesbury. The ‘Third War’ explores the reigns of the Yorkist kings, Edward IV and his brother Richard III. You’ll also learn of the downfall of Richard III and the start of the Tudor era.

The course concludes with an examination of the political and cultural legacies that resulted from the four decades of war and the lasting impact the House of Tudor had on England.

By studying this course, you will:

Learn how the War of the Roses developed
Become familiar with the main people involved and the primary battles fought
Know who the various kings and queens of England were during this period
Discover the most powerful nobles of the time
Understand how the Houses of Neville and Percy were involved in the war
Learn how the war ended and how the Tudors came to rule England

Who Would Benefit from This Course?

Detailing one of the most significant events in English history, the War of the Roses Diploma Course is perfect for those who are interested in Britain’s rich and complex history, and the lasting effects that this four-decades-long conflict had on the country’s political & cultural landscape.

Modules

Module 1: The Roots of War7 Parts

Introduction
Part 1: What was the Hundred Years’ War?
Part 2: Phases of the War
Part 3: French Victories and the End of the War
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 1 Assessment

Module 2: One Family, Two Houses8 Parts

Part 1: The Yorks and the Lancasters
Part 2: Edward’s Act of Entail
Part 3: The Reign of Richard II
Part 4: Further Crises in the Reign of Richard
Part 5: The House of Clarence and the House of York Merge
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 2 Assessment

Module 3: A Lead-Up to War7 Parts

Part 1: The Reign of Henry IV
Part 2: The Reign of Henry V
Part 3: The Reign of Henry VI
Part 4: York’s Rise to Power
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 3 Assessment

Module 4: War Begins7 Parts

Part 1: The Battle of St Albans
Part 2: The Feud Between Richard and the Queen
Part 3: The Battle of Blore Heath
Part 4: The Rout of Ludford Bridge
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 4 Assessment

Module 5: Queen Margaret Versus York6 Parts

Part 1: Warwick’s War
Part 2: Queen Margaret and the Battle of Wakefield
Part 3: The Second Battle of St Albans
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 5 Assessment

Module 6: Warwick’s Invasion7 Parts

Part 1: The Battle of Towton
Part 2: A Yorkist Victory
Part 3: The Kingmaker Versus the King
Part 4: Rebellions and Losses
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 6 Assessment

Module 7: Edward’s Return7 Parts

Part 1: The Return of the King
Part 2: The Battle of Barnet Begins
Part 3: Margaret of Anjou Returns to England
Part 4: The Battle of Tewkesbury
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 7 Assessment

Module 8: The Rise and Fall of Richard III7 Parts

Part 1: Edward After Tewkesbury
Part 2: The Duke of Gloucester’s Race to Power
Part 3: The Reign of Richard III
Part 4: The Buckingham Rebellion
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 8 Assessment

Module 9: The End of the War8 Parts

Part 1: Henry Tudor in France
Part 2: Connections and Claims
Part 3: The Lead-Up to the Battle of Bosworth
Part 4: The Battle to End all Battles
Part 5: The Aftermath of the Battle
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Module 9 Assessment

Module 10: The Aftermath of the War8 Parts

Part 1: Pretenders, Rebellions and Difficulties for the New King
Part 2: The Decimation of England’s Nobility
Part 3: The Crown Recovers Power
Part 4: The Cultural Legacy of the War of the Roses
Test Your Knowledge
Key Learning Points Exercise
Conclusion
Module 10 Assessment

Accreditations

The War of the Roses Diploma Course will take you up to 150 hours to complete, working from home. There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

This is a Level 3 course and will give you 150 CPD (Continued Professional Development) points.

Upon completion of your course assessments, you receive 2 certificates. A certificate from the Centre of Excellence and a CPD certificate displaying the number of CPD points earned from the course.

This course is endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. Therefore, upon successful completion of this course, learners can also receive a certificate of achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary, which lists the details of all the units the learner has completed as part of the course. (This certificate is optional and costs an additional £25).

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