The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910
Offered by University of Virginia. This is a survey of modern history from a global perspective.
The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910 is a beginner-level online course from Coursera in History. It is structured in 7 modules, over PT15H27M10.613S. Learners rate it 4.8/5 from 3.1K ratings on Coursera.
Part of our History courses collection, where we compare it against 2 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Coursera |
| Duration | PT15H27M10.613S |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.8★ (3.1K reviews) |
| Price | Check price Free |
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What this course covers
7 modulesThe 7-part outline Coursera publishes for this course, across PT15H27M10.613S.
Module 1 · From the Traditional to the Modern - Commercial and Military Revolutions (1760-1800)
Module 2 · Democratic Revolutions of the Atlantic World (1760-1800)
Module 3 · Revolutionary Wars (1800-1830)
Module 4 · The World Transformed (1830-1870)
Module 5 · The Rise of National Industrial States (1830-1871)
Module 6 · The Rise of National Industrial Empires (1871-1900)
Module 7 · The Great Acceleration (1890-1910)
What learners rate it
Rated 4.8/5 by 3.1K learners on Coursera (checked 26 Aug 2026).
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Common questions
How much does The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910 cost?
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Does The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910 come with a certificate?
Yes — Coursera lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910 take?
Coursera lists it at PT15H27M10.613S. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910 suitable for beginners?
Yes. Coursera lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does The Modern World, Part One: Global History from 1760 to 1910 cover?
It is organised into 7 modules, starting with From the Traditional to the Modern - Commercial and Military Revolutions (1760-1800) and going on to Democratic Revolutions of the Atlantic World (1760-1800), Revolutionary Wars (1800-1830), The World Transformed (1830-1870), The Rise of National Industrial States (1830-1871), among others. The full outline is on this page.