When looking for private tuition, you have several options. One of the most common ways is by going to tuition centres. If, on the other hand, you want to learn from the comfort of your own home, you have the option of taking online lessons through a platform that offers private tuition, such as FindTutors.
Humanities tutors and lessons
Find a humanities tutor: English tutors, history tutors, geography tutors and more…
 £15/hr First class free Luiza GCSE English Tutor | Affordable GCSE English lessons by a University Graduate & Trainee TeacherHi! My name is Luiza, and I have a degree in Liberal Arts from Queen Mary University of London, specialising in English Literature and Hist... GCSE English Tutor | Affordable GCSE English lessons by a University Graduate & Trainee TeacherHi! My name is Luiza, and I have a degree in Liberal Arts from Queen Mary University of London, specialising in English Literature and Hist... |
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 £25/hr First class free 5.0(3 Reviews)Hannah English Lessons (SEND Inclusive) ONLINEAs a tutor, I am to provide accessible learning to all.My lessons include a variety of different strategies to engage and promote learning... English Lessons (SEND Inclusive) ONLINEAs a tutor, I am to provide accessible learning to all.My lessons include a variety of different strategies to engage and promote learning... |
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Highlighted  £20/hr First class free 5.0(3 Reviews)David Hi, I'm David, your first choice for a friendly and supportive online and in-person English Language & Literature TutorI have been tutoring since 2011. My tailored approach guarantees a positive experience for the student. My overall aim is to enthuse studen... Hi, I'm David, your first choice for a friendly and supportive online and in-person English Language & Literature TutorI have been tutoring since 2011. My tailored approach guarantees a positive experience for the student. My overall aim is to enthuse studen... |
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Highlighted  £25/hr First class free Rachel Motivated and with a great love of her subject, Rachel holds a teaching qualification and has many years’ experienceRachel enjoys devising fun and creative experiences for her students which ensure that they can enhance their critical and analytical skill... Motivated and with a great love of her subject, Rachel holds a teaching qualification and has many years’ experienceRachel enjoys devising fun and creative experiences for her students which ensure that they can enhance their critical and analytical skill... |
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Highlighted £16/hr Iram Akhtar Speak, Write, and Thrive in EnglishI have been working with children expanding their English, with their grammar, essay writing, reading analysis and public speaking with ov... Speak, Write, and Thrive in EnglishI have been working with children expanding their English, with their grammar, essay writing, reading analysis and public speaking with ov... |
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Highlighted £30/hr Bengeman White I am full of energy and always looking to improve. My lessons will be aimed at students with the same mindset.Are you looking for personalised one to tutor sessions completely adapted to your needs and with a clear plan to help you to achieve your g... I am full of energy and always looking to improve. My lessons will be aimed at students with the same mindset.Are you looking for personalised one to tutor sessions completely adapted to your needs and with a clear plan to help you to achieve your g... |
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£50/hr Aileen Available Online English Literature Tutoring for GCE and University Students – Enjoy Engaging Sessions!I am an enthusiastic and encouraging mature tutor and I have tutored for many years. I have experience over all the exam boards, and I foc... Online English Literature Tutoring for GCE and University Students – Enjoy Engaging Sessions!I am an enthusiastic and encouraging mature tutor and I have tutored for many years. I have experience over all the exam boards, and I foc... |
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 £60/hr 5.0(2 Reviews)Maria Post 16 /Adult English , EAL Life Skills Teacher/MentorI am a 'successful', current, secondary school teacher, with over 18, years, experience of teaching at Key stage 3 and at GCSE level, in... Post 16 /Adult English , EAL Life Skills Teacher/MentorI am a 'successful', current, secondary school teacher, with over 18, years, experience of teaching at Key stage 3 and at GCSE level, in... |
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 £25/hr First class free 5.0(1 Reviews)Michelle Excellent English support from an experienced ex-teacher and business professional! EAL verbal & written mastery, offering 1-to-1Being taught by me and my positive, engaging style will be fun and we will have a great time!I am a highly adept and passionate English edu... Excellent English support from an experienced ex-teacher and business professional! EAL verbal & written mastery, offering 1-to-1Being taught by me and my positive, engaging style will be fun and we will have a great time!I am a highly adept and passionate English edu... |
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Highlighted  £14/hr First class free 5.0(17 Reviews)Sonia English teacher for all ages, from primary to bacheler degreeMy name is Sonia García and I am a responsible, committed and patient university student. I am currently studying a degree in bilingual pri... English teacher for all ages, from primary to bacheler degreeMy name is Sonia García and I am a responsible, committed and patient university student. I am currently studying a degree in bilingual pri... |
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 £50/hr 5.0(3 Reviews)Alan I give one on one instruction and support people, students and mentees through fine-tuning their writingI have years of experience assisting young people and adults clarify and elevate their writing. I encourage everyone I instruct to rely on... I give one on one instruction and support people, students and mentees through fine-tuning their writingI have years of experience assisting young people and adults clarify and elevate their writing. I encourage everyone I instruct to rely on... |
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 £30/hr 5.0(5 Reviews)Edmund History tutor for exciting lessons (either just for fun, curriculum or revision)History Tutoring – Explore the Past, Build Confidence and Have Fun!Bring history to life with engaging, personalised tutoring sessions desi... History tutor for exciting lessons (either just for fun, curriculum or revision)History Tutoring – Explore the Past, Build Confidence and Have Fun!Bring history to life with engaging, personalised tutoring sessions desi... |
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 £30/hr 5.0(2 Reviews)Alex CELTA-qualified British English tutor with 10 years abroad: speaking confidence, fluency and pronunciation for adultsTen years teaching in Malaysia, South Korea, China and the UK taught me one thing above all: you improve fastest when you are the one doing... CELTA-qualified British English tutor with 10 years abroad: speaking confidence, fluency and pronunciation for adultsTen years teaching in Malaysia, South Korea, China and the UK taught me one thing above all: you improve fastest when you are the one doing... |
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 £40/hr First class free 5.0(2 Reviews)Jo English tutor providing lessons to children of all agesI am an experienced tutor of more than ten years and have tutored children for both SATs and GCSEs. I am currently a tutor and assessor for... English tutor providing lessons to children of all agesI am an experienced tutor of more than ten years and have tutored children for both SATs and GCSEs. I am currently a tutor and assessor for... |
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£30/hr First class free 5.0(1 Reviews)Michelle Fun, happy, patient with a positive attitude to learning.I will teach how the student learns. This might be auditory, kinaesthetic or visual making learning fun, exciting and memorable. Learning i... Fun, happy, patient with a positive attitude to learning.I will teach how the student learns. This might be auditory, kinaesthetic or visual making learning fun, exciting and memorable. Learning i... |
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 £20/hr 5.0(1 Reviews)Lavinia Cambridge University graduate (top grade). I love the English language. I think it is beautiful, funny, weird and exciting. I’d love to share it with youAre you a beginner or an advanced English speaker looking to become fluent? I would love to help you deepen your confidence with the Englis... Cambridge University graduate (top grade). I love the English language. I think it is beautiful, funny, weird and exciting. I’d love to share it with youAre you a beginner or an advanced English speaker looking to become fluent? I would love to help you deepen your confidence with the Englis... |
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 £10/hr First class free 5.0(1 Reviews)Louisa Available English classes to ESL speakers, or exam helpI have a degree in English linguistics, and many years of teaching experience with ESL students, so am qualified to teach English based on... English classes to ESL speakers, or exam helpI have a degree in English linguistics, and many years of teaching experience with ESL students, so am qualified to teach English based on... |
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 £40/hr First class free 5.0(1 Reviews)Sobaan AQA GCSE English Tutoring | Experienced Tutor | Cambridge Graduate*ONLINE TUTORING*Experienced GCSE English tutor with a track record of helping students boost their English grades.Cambridge graduate in Ed... AQA GCSE English Tutoring | Experienced Tutor | Cambridge Graduate*ONLINE TUTORING*Experienced GCSE English tutor with a track record of helping students boost their English grades.Cambridge graduate in Ed... |
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 £35/hr Qiandong Zhou PhD-qualified Education Tutor and university academic supervisor offering academic support. Based in Durham, online and in-person.I hold a PhD in Education from Durham University, a Master’s degree in International Education (Distinction) from the University of Leicest... PhD-qualified Education Tutor and university academic supervisor offering academic support. Based in Durham, online and in-person.I hold a PhD in Education from Durham University, a Master’s degree in International Education (Distinction) from the University of Leicest... |
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 £45/hr First class free 5.0(2 Reviews)Janer Experienced British Qualified Teacher Offering Expert Online GCSE English Language Tuition – All Abilities WelcomeI am a highly qualified British teacher with 15 years of experience in education, specialising in GCSE English Language (AQA).I offer engag... Experienced British Qualified Teacher Offering Expert Online GCSE English Language Tuition – All Abilities WelcomeI am a highly qualified British teacher with 15 years of experience in education, specialising in GCSE English Language (AQA).I offer engag... |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
💼 Where can I find private tuition for humanities subjects?
📚 What types of humanities subjects are there on FindTutors?
Humanities is a broad term that encompases many different subjects. Among the most important branches of humanities are: law, history, literature and philosophy. However, there are many more types of humanities tutors you can find on our website.
👧🏻 How can I find private humanities lessons for children?
You can find humanities lessons for children on our website by using the filters. However, you should bear in mind that not all humanities subjects are taught to children, most are aimed at secondary school or university students.
👨🏻🏫 What is the most common type of humanities tutor?
One of the most sought-after private tutors for humanities subjects are history tutors. This is because from an early age, children and teenagers study the history of the UK and later, world history. Another highly demanded type of humanities tutor is English language and literature tutors.
💲 What is the price of private tuition in humanities?
The price of private tuition always depends on several factors, although the final decision will be made by your tutor. It is normal that, if you want to take the lessons at home, the tutor will charge you a small supplement for the journey.
It is also common for some tutors, as they gain experience, to ask for more money for their lessons. Don't get overwhelmed, take a look at the profiles of the tutors and choose the one you like best for your humanities lessons, it's just a matter of talking it over!
Humanities subjects
Find Humanities lessons
As you may know, there are many branches of humanities which you can study. The most popular ones tend to be: law, philosophy, history and language and literature. If you are thinking about studying one of these subjects and want to find out more, here are some of the things you will learn:
Law lessons
You will learn about the rules and norms that regulate how people live together. These lessons are mainly divided into public law and private law. Law is taught at university and most students who decide to study law do so with the goal of pursuing a legal career. Legal careers include barristers, solicitors and paralegals
Philosophy lessons
Philosophy is a discipline full of reflections on life, focusing on human beings and the nature that surrounds them. Philosophy seeks answers about existence in general and, in particular, about aspects such as: beauty, knowledge, language, the mind, morality, reason and religion.
History lessons
Through history you will learn about all the events of the past, related to humanity. History lessons are taught from an early age for this very reason: it is important to know what happened in the past in order to understand how it affects society today and how to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Language and literature lessons
Literature, considered one of the fine arts, is a form of artistic expression. For centuries, authors have been expressing themselves both orally and in writing to express their emotions. Of all the branches of humanities, it is the one most closely related to art, so if you like literary genres such as poetry, prose or theatre, this is the ideal choice for you.
Tips for finding tutors
Once you have decided to study humanities, it is likely that you will need the help of a private tutor for your lessons. Whether you are a primary school, secondary school or university student, you can use the filters to find tutors who adapt to your needs. There are also lessons for adults and companies available on our website.
On this page you will find all types of humanities tutors, however, if you have a more specific type of tutor in mind you can search for it on our website. For example, if you want a children’s history tutor, you can find it on this page.
Our advice is not to stick with the first tutor you like: contact several tutors, get to know them a bit and see what chemistry there is between you. There may be one that you love at first, but you may meet someone else who is a better match for you. Apart from looking at the tutor's reviews, contacting them is important because there are many who may have few reviews, not because they are bad tutors, but because they have only been on the platform for a short time.