HISTORY
Why Study History With Us?
Our programme has been designed to ignite the curiosity of an aspiring historian and discover periods and phenomena far beyond the school curriculum. Our course looks at a wide range of topics; students will consider global history, from political movements to failing states, as well as delving into social history and considering the role of the individual when learning about the past.
All lessons are taught through small group seminars and students have the opportunity to explore their favourite topics in their one-to-one tutorials. Our group project will hone their analytical and critical thinking skills whilst also developing confidence in defending their ideas to an academic.
HISTORY
Why Study History?
Our programme has been designed to ignite the curiosity of an aspiring historian and discover periods and phenomena far beyond the school curriculum. Our course looks at a wide range of topics; students will consider global history, from political movements to failing states, whilst also delving into social history and considering the role of the individual when learning about the past.
All lessons are taught through small group seminars and students have the opportunity to explore their favourite topics in their one-to-one tutorials. Our group project will hone their analytical and critical thinking skills whilst also developing confidence in defending their ideas to an academic.
What will we cover?
Topics may include:
Modernism Movement in the 20th Century
Why Do Empires Fail?
The History of Pandemics
What Happened in the Dark Ages?
The Renaissance and Religion
Application Guidance
We understand that applying to study History can be daunting, and so we have designed a programme to clarify the process and help students understand what an Admissions Tutor is looking for.
We cover all aspects of the application process in detail through group discussions and during one-to-one admissions sessions. We work directly with individual students to answer any concerns and questions they may have regarding pre-application preparation, from Personal Statements to submitted work. Later in the week, we spend time considering the post-application requirements, such as Cambridge College admissions assessments (HAA, if required) and interviews.
Our team has years of experience helping students access the UK’s top universities, and are all exclusively from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge. As well as subject expert tutors, we also have Personal Statement and UCAS experts on our team, who have designed a workshop which provides exclusive insider guidance on how to approach an application.
What is included?
10+ hours of live History seminars, led by our expert tutors
5+ additional hours of live interactive teaching
20+ hours of directed learning throughout the week
A one-to-one Oxbridge-style tutorial
Live guest lecture from a leading Oxbridge Academic
Application workshops, from personal statements to mock interviews
History reading list and lecture guide
Certificate on completion of the course
Example Timetable
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Add-ons
Included in our course fees are a range of sessions designed to help students prepare for their application to study History at a top UK University. We cover the entire admissions process, from crafting Personal Statements, to strategies for approaching Admissions Tests and preparing for interviews.
Students who are applying this year may opt for additional personalised specialist support. These optional extras would begin during the Summer Course week and continue afterwards, to help students prepare for their upcoming application.
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Personal Statement Consultation
The Personal Statement is a vital part of any university application, giving students the chance to show real passion for their subject. Our two-hour package is designed to support this long-term process from planning to final polish.
During the Summer Course, students have an initial consultation with a subject specialist to create a clear plan for developing their Personal Statement.
After the Summer Course, they meet with a Personal Statements expert to refine tone and flow and make final improvements ahead of the UCAS deadline.
Admissions Test Paper Packages
For applicants to Oxford for History and Politics or History and Economics, we offer a bespoke Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions (TARA) Paper Package, available at a reduced rate when purchased with a Summer Course. It closely replicates the real test, with an authentic-style paper, a Pearson VUE–style online portal, answer key, full worked solutions, and a question-by-question video walkthrough by the test setter. For applicants to certain Cambridge colleges, we offer the History Admissions Assessment (HAA), which is taken around the same time as the interviews. These entirely original papers are unavailable elsewhere, giving students a true Admissions Test experience.
Two-Mock Interview Package
Students can also add a Mock Interview Package to their Summer Course. A baseline interview during the Summer Course helps students identify strengths and areas for development, which they can work on throughout the autumn. A follow-up interview closer to the real interview date then gives them the chance to apply this feedback, build confidence, and refine their performance.
Mock Interviews are conducted by subject specialist tutors with Oxford and Cambridge interview experience and last 45 minutes: 30 minutes for the interview, followed by 15 minutes of verbal feedback. Students also receive a detailed written report assessing interview content, critical thinking and analysis, interview style, and outlining clear next steps for improvement.
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