University Classics and Ancient History Tuition

There’s a lot we can learn from the Ancient world, from Emperor Augustus’ brilliant propaganda to some of Homer’s most jaw-dropping moments! Whichever combination of university modules you’ve chosen, your journey through the Ancient world promises to be exhilarating, entertaining and instructive!

We offer personal tuition to support your degree. Click the links to meet your tutor, find out what we offer, or read summaries of topics that will help you in your studies.

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Meet Your Tutor

Dr Jane Orton has a PhD in Classics and Philosophy, in which she looked at the impact of mathematics on the philosophy of Plato. She also did her first research Masters’ in the development of Classical Greek political thought. She is a huge Plato fan and has given presentations at academic conferences all over the world on ancient Greek philosophy.

Jane has tutored students in Ancient Philosophy, Ancient Greek Warfare, Alexander the Great, Ancient Greek Religion, Athenian Democracy, Julius Caesar and the Roman Republic, The Roman Empire from Augustus to Domitian, Ancient Architecture, Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes, Virgil’s Aeneid and Ovid’s Metamorphoses. Jane also has university level exam marking experience and has designed and taught courses at the University of Edinburgh.

“Great connection with the student!”

- Diana

“Jane was an excellent tutor…She responded quickly and was extremely flexible with timings. We will definitely use her again in the future.”

- Lisa

“Jane has a unique way of explaining complex concepts that makes them accessible and interesting!”

- Ciara

“My results were amazing!!”

- Phoebe

Jane says:

“Quite often students are surprised to find how quickly sessions go by and how much material we’ve covered in the time we’ve spent together.

We might spend one session focusing on content for a particular topic, followed by another session devoted to essay planning, feedback and what examiners are looking for. Our tutorials will be geared towards what you need to know for your exams, but we won’t lose sight of what makes your topic exciting.”

University is a time of great intellectual independence and an opportunity to specialise in the subjects you love, but it can be intimidating to work without regular supervision. We provide regular or ad hoc personal tuition on topics in most areas of the humanities, including History, Philosophy, Politics, International Relations, Religious Studies, Theology, Anthropology, Folklore, Area Studies, Classics and Ancient History. You will receive personalised tuition with trained academics, enhancing your understanding of the course material through fun and rigorous discussion. In addition, we will give you in-depth, individual feedback on your essays, close progress monitoring and personalised attention from academic experts. Contact us to get started.

Many students feel intimidated by the thought of doing their own library-based or fieldwork research with minimal supervision from their university. We will help you to explore ideas for your dissertation topic, through one-on-one tutorials on your chosen subject. We will also provide feedback on drafts and ideas, and talk through academic debates, project structure and methodology. We believe that you are very capable of doing an excellent job and we will not do your work for you or engage in any other unethical practice that amounts to cheating. Instead, we will work with you to enable you to stand on your own feet and produce a dissertation of which you can be proud. Contact us to get started.

The excitement of starting a university course can sometimes be overshadowed by feelings of apprehension, but we believe that students should feel confident in their abilities when commencing a degree. For students on a gap year or those wanting to use the summer holiday to prepare for undergraduate study, we offer pre-university foundation level courses and ad hoc tutorials. Our online foundation courses can be tailored to your specific university and degree course, including History, Philosophy, Politics, International Relations, Religious Studies, Theology, Anthropology, Folklore, Area Studies, Classics and Ancient History. One-on-one Oxbridge-style tuition allows you to enhance your understanding of the course material through fun and rigorous discussion with trained academics. Contact us for a free consultation session to find out more.

Universities in the United Kingdom welcome international students from all over the world and benefit enormously from their diverse viewpoints and talents. For these students, studying in the UK can be both exciting and daunting: the emphasis on independent learning and analytical argument can be challenging for people who have previously experienced other styles of education at school. We offer pre-university foundation level courses or ad hoc tutorials to prepare international students for undergraduate study and can offer ongoing support throughout your degree. Our online tuition can be tailored to your specific university and degree course, including History, Philosophy, Politics, International Relations, Religious Studies, Theology, Anthropology, Folklore, Area Studies, Classics and Ancient History. Contact us for a free consultation session to find out more.

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Classics Blog Series

If you're not ready to reach out just yet, why not get started by reading our Classics blog series? For university-level scholars, we’ve included clickable links to useful literature and canonical scholarship you need to be acquainted with to get started. These are great topic summaries - contact us for tutorials on how to use the information effectively in essays!