World War 1 and 2 Level 3

Course code: OSC984

Boost your knowledge and understanding of World War 1 and 2 in this fascinating bundle!

Discover the key points of World War 1 and World War 2
Understand how World War 1 and 2 broke out
Identify the characteristics of the war
Explain the significance of the treaty of Versailles
Know what the term “mechanised warfare” means
Explain how Hitler came into power
Understand the significance of WW2 in terms of world history
Explore the significance of ‘D-Day’
Understand the changes in military technology throughout the war
Explore what life was like in the home front in Britain and Germany
Learn how the war ended and Germany collapsed in 1945

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This course will allow you to study at a time and place which suits you with no strict deadlines or timetabling to contend with. This means you can fit studying around your other commitments!

You will receive your course by post, so getting your materials is easy and hassle-free. Your personal tutor is there to support you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to 2 years (one year per course).

Study Hours

Approximately 160 hours.

Course Outcome

World War 1 Level 3 and World War 2 Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor marked assignments.

World War 1 Level 3

Unit 1

Pre-War European Continent Immediately Pre-1914

Characteristics
Terms of the treaty of London
International tension
State of military technology pre-war

Unit 2

Outbreak: 1914

Assassination of the Archduke
System of alliances
“The war of movement”
Trench warfare
Movements

Unit 3

1915

Characteristics of trench warfare
“Mechanised warfare”
Innovations
The sinking of the Lusitania
Chemical Weapons

Unit 4

1916

Gallipoli
Evacuation of the Gallipoli Peninsula
“War of attrition”
Battle of the Somme
Battle of Verdun

Unit 5

1917

New forms of warfare
Role of new machines of war
American entry into the war
Home front

Unit 6

1918

German counteroffensives of 1918
Closing phase of the war
Germany and the central powers collapsed in 1918
Treaty of Versailles
Post war events
Setting the scene for WW2

World War 2 Level 3

Unit 1

Pre-War 1939

The treaty of Versailles
Effect on Germany after 1918
Adolf Hitler 1933
Appeasement policy
Nations avoiding another war

Unit 2

1939

How WW2 began
System of alliances
‘The phony war’
Invasion of Poland
Military technology since 1914
Movements in the first year of war

Unit 3

1940

German invasion of the lowlands, Norway and Denmark
German invasion of France
Characteristics of ‘blitzkrieg’
The Battle of Britain
Formation and characteristics of the axis alliance

Unit 4

1941/1942

Rationale which informed operation Barbarossa
Operation Barbarossa
Events including Pearl Harbour
American entry into the war

Unit 5

1943/1944

Why Italy surrendered to the allies in 1943
‘D-Day’
Changes in military technology to 1944
The home front in Britain and Germany

Unit 6

1945 Post-War

Why Germany collapsed in 1945
War closing phase
Nuclear weapons
Setting the scene for the cold war
Significance of WW2 in terms of world history

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of written assignments which are marked by your tutor. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

Once enrolled, you will have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course), which will allow you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines. You will also receive 12 months tutor support for each course, so you can feel confident that you’ll get the help you need. Studying around your work and family commitments has never been easier.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted to you, so it is easy and hassle-free. You will also receive our award-winning tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive two Certificate’s of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of each course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What are the requirements for this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge or skills to enrol onto this course. You may need to conduct your own further reading.

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course). This bundle is truly flexible and adaptable around your lifestyle.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
Comprehensive study guide
Exclusive Open Study College Pen
Student study planner
Three colour highlighter
Student notebook
Document wallet

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

How will I get my work assessed?

Once we receive your work, we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your World War 1 and World War 2 Level 3 Certificates.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.