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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

In the Working Lives on Britain's Railways Railway History and Heritage course by FutureLearn, you will investigate the professional lives of the women and men working in the British railways from the 1840s up until the First World War. This study will be carried out by utilising archival materials from the National Railway Museum. From there, you will get knowledge about the physical and mental hardships endured by railway workers.

Moreover, the FutureLearn Working Lives on Britain's Railway online programme covers all the pleasures and risks that came with working in this novel industry. From female office clerks to Irish Catholic navvies based in industrial cities, this course will take you through a refreshing discovery of the surprising complexity and diversity of the railway workforce in the 19th century.

The Working Lives on Britain's Railways: Railway History and Heritage course is offered by FutureLearn in conjunction with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, and is mentored by three exceptionally experienced faculty, hailing from the same institution. If you opt for an upgraded access subscription, you get a FutureLearn credential to support your knowledge, along with unlimited access to course materials.

The Highlights

Expert faculty
Free course
Offered by University of Strathclyde
Self-paced learning
Four weeks duration
Three hours of commitment per week required
Digital certificate available with upgrade option

Programme Offerings

free course
Expert Faculty
Offered by University of Strathclyde
Upgrade for digital certification
Upgrade for extended access
Self-paced learning
Online Sessions

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1564	yes	Futurelearn

Since this course is funded by the Department of Education, UK, it does not have a fee.
The candidates who wish to avail exclusive benefits like certificate, increased course access, and want to learn more, can pay for the subscriptions.

Using Technology in Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning fee structure

Course	Total Fee
Using Technology in Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning	$0
Using Technology in Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning Upgrade plan	$64
Using Technology in Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning Unlimited plan	$279.99

Eligibility Criteria

The FutureLearn Working Lives on Britain's Railways: Railway History and Heritage course does not involve any eligibility criterion. Interested candidates are eligible for the programme.

What you will learn

Knowledge of history

By the end of the Working Lives on Britain's Railways Railway History and Heritage online training programme by FutureLearn, you will be proficient in topics like

Assessing representations of the working class in railways and various railway artefacts.
Discussing how these things relate to broader questions of gender, class, and professional identity.
Searching online resources provided by the National Railway Museum and other similar archives for relevant material available pertaining to workers' lives and railway history.
Exploring spoken and written material on workers' lives within the appropriate material and historical contexts.

Who it is for

Locomotive EngineerHistorianLoco Pilot

The Working Lives on Britain's Railways course by FutureLearn has been developed for everyone having an interest in railway heritage and history, working-class culture and history, the Victorian period, industrial heritage, and museums.

Admission Details

Visit The Course Page.
Click on the “Join course for free” button on the programme webpage.
Create a FutureLearn account by entering essential details such as your name, email address, name, etc. You can also sign up using your Google/Facebook credentials.
There is no fee payment required for this programme. Once you successfully create an account, you will be successfully enrolled in the programme.

The Syllabus

welcome to the course
welcome to week one
what did engine drivers do
dangers and difficulties
the engine-driver hero

welcome to week 2
what is railway signalling
communication and isolation
accidents and anxieties

welcome to week 3
what was a navvy ?
shaping the communities
finding the navvy

welcome to week 4
what did clerks do ?
office life and leisure
rising through ranks
final activities : railway workers and their legacies

Instructors

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: The course is not available currently. How will I know when it is back?

You can click on the “Email me when I can join” option located on the top of the course homepage to get regular updates about the course availability. You can also add it to your wishlist.

2: How many weeks of access do I get with the free access option?

You can access the Working Lives on Britain's Railways online course for six weeks with the free option.

3: Do I have to attend the lectures at a particular time of the day?

No, the lectures are pre-recorded, which means that you can learn at your own pace and in your schedule.

4: Is the Working Lives on Britain's Railways: Railway History and Heritage course only available in some countries?

No, the course is available across the globe, and you can learn from the comfort of your own home.

5: What is the course duration, and how much time do I put in every week?

The FutureLearn Working Lives on Britain's Railways programme is four weeks long and requires at least three hours of weekly commitment to complete the course in time.