History Programme
Sunday 11th – Saturday 24th August 2024
The History Programme is broad based and allows participants to develop their historical knowledge and research skills as well as analytical and presentation skills.
The history programme is designed for students who are interested in a taste of academic life at an elite university, and are considering studying Humanities or Social Sciences at undergraduate level, for instance History, Archaeology, Political Science, English, Sociology, Economics, Law, and Philosophy! It is also well-suited to students who are currently taking History, English and related subjects at secondary school, or who simply wish to improve their research and analytical skills or academic English.
We encourage applications from students with an interest in history and who are seeking a challenging, immersive academic experience in one of Europe’s most historically rich and exciting centres of learning.
Enquiries about the Programmes
If you have questions or would like further information, please contact us here.
Director of Studies
Tom Tyson| Director of Studies for the History Programme
Dr Tom Tyson is a PhD at the University of Cambridge and incoming Doctoral Fellow at the Institute of Historical Research, London.
Born in London, Tom grew up in Fremantle Western Australia, and went to high school at John Curtin College of the Arts. He moved to the UK in 2012 to study History at the University of Cambridge (Trinity Hall), graduating with a First in 2015. He stayed on in Cambridge for another year to complete an MPhil in Early Modern History.
Tom is passionate about teaching, having taught History and Politics A-Level for a number of years at Fine Arts College, Hampstead, and since starting his doctorate, he has lectured and led seminars for undergraduates at Cambridge. He is also running an evening course for adults in the Autumn at Fine Arts College entitled “Subversives and Sinners: An Alternative History of Britain from the Renaissance to the Romantic”.
Tom has also won a number of academic awards, including the Dr Lightfoot Prize for Ecclesiastical History. His doctoral research is on the history of Gypsies in early modern Scotland, with a focus on their persecution and toleration in the seventeenth century.
Course Details
Close analysis of historical, with the opportunity to work with original historical texts and objects ranging from manuscripts and books to films, art, and architecture
Engagement with history beyond the confines of the classroom and lecture hall
Fees
Fees – £5,600. This covers:
- Tuition and Teaching Materials
- Accommodation
- All Meals, including lunches
- Cost of visits and travel to and from the airport
It does not cover air-fares, travel insurance or pocket money.
Registration
- Admission to the History Programme is for students aged 15 or above.
- In some circumstances, we may ask for the applicant to provide a reference from the school and a copy of their latest school report.
- Students from one of our participating schools should apply via their school. (Please follow the School’s own timetable for Applications).