University of Hull, Certificate, British Maritime History

The course comprises of modules on the development of the British fisheries, the Royal Navy, and Britain's sea transport industries (shipping, shipbuilding, ports and trade); in the 1st year of the programme, attention is afforded to the 1550-1850 period, an era during which Britain's maritime activities expanded in every respect; the focus in the 2nd year is on the development of Britain's fishing, naval and sea transport interests since the mid-19th century.