HIST306 - The British Empire

Course Details

Course Code: HIST306 Course ID: 3056 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate

This course examines the British Empire from the late 18th century to the 1960s. It includes the settler colonies, the colonies inhabited almost exclusively by non-European peoples, and the "informal empire" of trade and investment as well as the impact of the Empire upon the British Isles. (Prerequisites: HIST300/HS334 for History and Military History majors only)

Course Schedule

Registration Dates Course Dates Start Month Session Weeks
Registration08/25/2025 - 01/30/2026 Course Dates02/02/2026 - 03/29/2026 Start Month February SessionWinter 2026 Session I Weeks8 Week session
Registration10/27/2025 - 04/03/2026 Course Dates04/06/2026 - 05/31/2026 Start Month April SessionSpring 2026 Session B Weeks8 Week session
Registration12/29/2025 - 05/29/2026 Course Dates06/01/2026 - 07/26/2026 Start Month June SessionSpring 2026 Session D Weeks8 Week session

Previous Syllabi

Not current for future courses.