Some of us left school with a passion for history, while others, perhaps less inspired by the way it was taught, left thinking it was just about memorising dates and never looked back. This new, special course from the Learning Hub is designed to appeal to both groups, offering a rich grounding in a variety of historical periods as well as insights into the process of historical study itself. Led by established Learning Hub tutor and historian Dr. Simon Gregor, the course is crafted to be fun, engaging, and highly informative.

The course follows the structure of a typical GCSE history syllabus but is tailored for an adult audience. Sessions will include a mix of lecture-style content, full-group discussions, and small-group activities. Alongside exploring historical events, participants will delve into the nature of historical enquiry and analysis, working with primary sources from each period studied. And the best part? No exams! This course is designed to be educational, enriching, and above all, enjoyable.

Modules

The entirety of the course will be broken up into six terms, each term comprising of ten weekly 90-minute long classes, spread over two years.

We will be studying five modules, across six terms, over the next two years. The modules will be:

• Migrants in Britain c800 to the present
• Notting Hill c1948-1970
• Mao's China 1945-1976
• Henry VIII and his Ministers 1509-1540
• Spain and the New World c1490-1555

Most modules will take a little over one term, allowing us to complete the course within the two-year timeframe. The group size will be limited to enable plenty of time for discussion, and the opportunity to work in smaller break-out groups.

Terms

Future Term dates will be confirmed with exact dates nearer the time, however they will be broken up into the following Terms over the 2 year duration:

• New Year Term : Mid January – Mid March
• Spring/Summer Term : Late April/Early May – Late June/Early July
• Autumn Term : Late September/Early October – Late November/Early December

Course price

The cost of each term will be £150, for ten 90-minute classes.

The terms will be available to book one at a time to break up the cost over the two year time period.

We will do everything we can to keep days, times and the cost the same for your tuition group for the full two years.

Course texts

Please note, there is no requirement to purchase text books or to ‘do homework’, however Simon will sometimes recommend optional further reading or study between classes for those who want to delve deeper.

Consent to share information & disclaimer

• By signing up for the course, you consent to being recorded during each session. The recordings will be made available to course participants for a limited time, allowing you to catch up on missed sessions or re-watch classes as needed.
• By enrolling in this course, you also agree to have your name and email address shared with Simon, who will use this information to send you relevant handouts and updates as needed. Please rest assured that no other personal details will be shared.
• While we understand that personal circumstances can change, the viability of these courses relies on participant’s commitment to attend for the full two-year duration. We encourage you to carefully consider your availability before enrolling, as consistency from all participants is necessary to ensure the course remains sustainable and financially viable. Your dedication is crucial in helping us maintain the quality and integrity of the programme.

Zoom

All sessions will take place via Zoom. Each 10-part term will have its own unique Zoom code created for that period. Please keep the Zoom code safe and do not share it to any external sources.

Recordings

Don’t worry if you miss a live session or wish to watch anything back for clarification at a later time. Each session will be recorded to allow you to play back a recording in your own time. We will aim to send recording links out via email within 48 hours after each live session. All sessions will be viewable for at least 14 days afterwards.

Information documents including Zoom log in details will be included at the bottom of your confirmation email after you have registered. 

(If you do not receive a confirmation email please check your spam/junk email boxes or sign into the 'Your Account' section of our website to retrieve all of your booking and course information)