Decolonization in Africa Course
Delve into African decolonisation via pivotal leaders, independence movements, and international dynamics. Develop research, archival, and writing abilities to create robust, evidence-driven analyses suited to history, politics, and broader humanities fields.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This concise, intensive course provides a structured introduction to decolonisation in Africa, blending essential political history with hands-on research training. You will examine colonial governance, independence campaigns, prominent leaders, and Cold War influences, whilst acquiring skills in archival work, source evaluation, comparative case study design, and producing a refined, evidence-supported analysis of 2,500–3,500 words.
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Develop skills
- Comparative analysis: devise thorough case studies on African decolonisation.
- Archival research: handle colonial archives, oral testimonies, and UN records.
- Historiographical skills: grapple with major debates on nationalism, violence, and elites.
- Political analysis: chart parties, leaders, and tactics in independence efforts.
- Research writing: produce a 3,500-word, properly referenced decolonisation case study.
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