Skip navigation

University College Dublin Logo
SEARCH UCD ADULT EDUCATION

Advanced Search
 
 

The Real Tudors: History's Most Notorious Family

New Course

Autumn HN113
Gillian Kenny


This course will use the popular TV series ‘The Tudors’ as the basis for an investigation into the real history of the family portrayed in it.  The course will refer to various other films and TV series that have focused on the Tudors. The course will start with Henry VII and deal with each of his descendants who became kings and queens of England namely Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary and Elizabeth.  The course will examine the impact the Tudors had on English and Irish social, cultural and religious history. 

Belfield View Map Monday 7.30pm - 9.30pm
8 weeks Autumn 28 Sep – 23 Nov
  No Class 26 Oct
Fee: €140 Print booking form or ring (01) 716-7123 for Laser/credit card payment

Tutor Details

Gillian Kenny is a graduate of both University College Dublin, where she received her BA and MA, and of Trinity College Dublin where she was conferred with a PhD in 2005. She is currently engaged in research relating to Irishwomen's lives before the twelfth century.

Interest Courses