University History and Art History Tuition

Whether you are getting lost in medieval Siena or exploring the history of the Tibetan Empire, university-level History and Art History has something for you! We also specialise in rare and niche topics like the history of Himalayan religions and British agricultural history, so whatever your specialism, it’s very likely we can help you out!

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 marked exam papers and has a good understanding of what it takes to get the best grades – but she also believes in bringing history to life by looking at unsolved mysteries, unusual historical anecdotes and heated academic debates!

All of Jane’s academic degrees have a strong historical element. Her undergraduate and first Masters’ degrees especially focused on political and international relations history, and the history of political thought. Her second Masters’ looked at Tibetan political history and her PhD was again based on intellectual history (the influence of mathematics on ancient philosophy). Jane also has university level exam marking experience and has designed and taught courses at the University of Edinburgh.

“Having transferred university courses from Politics to History I needed to quickly and comprehensively get up to a 2nd year standard. Jane's knowledge and skill as a teacher has been a great help in achieving that, and I now feel much more confident! I would definitely recommend her.”

- Robin

“Dr. Orton's encouragement and support throughout the process were immensely motivating. She was always available to answer my questions and provided constructive criticism that helped me grow as a researcher.”

- Bartosz

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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History and Art History Blog Series

If you're not ready to reach out just yet, why not get started by reading our History and Art History 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!