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…
Highlighted  £35/hr Susanna Fincham Helping foreigners to speak better easily understandable EnglishI have a teaching qualification and background teaching high school biology, but now retired and noticing foreigners often struggle with th... Helping foreigners to speak better easily understandable EnglishI have a teaching qualification and background teaching high school biology, but now retired and noticing foreigners often struggle with th... |
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 £35/hr First class free 5.0(2 Reviews)Ella English tutor with experience in SEN teaching**English Tutor with Experience in SEN Teaching** Unlock your potential with personalised English lessons from Ella, an experienced tutor s... English tutor with experience in SEN teaching**English Tutor with Experience in SEN Teaching** Unlock your potential with personalised English lessons from Ella, an experienced tutor s... |
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 £25/hr 4.9(14 Reviews)Poonam I am a senior educator and school Principal with over 20 years of experience in teaching, academic leadership, and international eI bring over 20 years of teaching and academic leadership experience, including international exposure in the UK, with expertise in History... I am a senior educator and school Principal with over 20 years of experience in teaching, academic leadership, and international eI bring over 20 years of teaching and academic leadership experience, including international exposure in the UK, with expertise in History... |
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£20/hr Jacob Online My name is Jacob, I recently finished university. I studied modern foreign languages with politics, I would like to help others.I will personalise my lessons to your needs and will help to teach you in any way that I can. I have a passion for teaching and love to see... My name is Jacob, I recently finished university. I studied modern foreign languages with politics, I would like to help others.I will personalise my lessons to your needs and will help to teach you in any way that I can. I have a passion for teaching and love to see... |
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 £18/hr First class free Dom Online Tutor in the humanities teaching students of any ageI'm a 3rd-year undergraduate at the University of Cambridge and would be delighted to help your child out with French, history, politics or... Tutor in the humanities teaching students of any ageI'm a 3rd-year undergraduate at the University of Cambridge and would be delighted to help your child out with French, history, politics or... |
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Highlighted  £20/hr First class free 5.0(10 Reviews)Divana Stuck at Band 6.0? How to Crack the IELTS Code and Score 7.0🛑 Stuck at a Band 6.0 and can't seem to move forward?Or maybe your exam is just a few weeks away, and the panic is setting in because you... Stuck at Band 6.0? How to Crack the IELTS Code and Score 7.0🛑 Stuck at a Band 6.0 and can't seem to move forward?Or maybe your exam is just a few weeks away, and the panic is setting in because you... |
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 £20/hr First class free 5.0(1 Reviews)Jatinder Friendly tutor with a positive attitude! Basic Englissh journey begins with me!I have taught both children and adults basic English language skills, particularly those whose first language is not English. My students h... Friendly tutor with a positive attitude! Basic Englissh journey begins with me!I have taught both children and adults basic English language skills, particularly those whose first language is not English. My students h... |
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 £20/hr First class free Hamish Bailey Online Journalist and communications professional helping students or adults who want to become clearer and more confident in writing.I am a trained journalist and communications professional with experience writing for local newspapers, national motorsport outlets and a p... Journalist and communications professional helping students or adults who want to become clearer and more confident in writing.I am a trained journalist and communications professional with experience writing for local newspapers, national motorsport outlets and a p... |
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 £25/hr First class free Ade KS1 & KS2 tutor (English, Maths, Reasoning, 11-plus prep.)In my 22 years of teaching, I've found that music and current trends help learning become more enduring. I teach English, Maths, Reasoning,... KS1 & KS2 tutor (English, Maths, Reasoning, 11-plus prep.)In my 22 years of teaching, I've found that music and current trends help learning become more enduring. I teach English, Maths, Reasoning,... |
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 £13/hr Gladys Online A-level History students, age sixteen to eighteenI aim to provide practical advice on how to improve on History essays, focusing on essay planning, historical analysis and making the subje... A-level History students, age sixteen to eighteenI aim to provide practical advice on how to improve on History essays, focusing on essay planning, historical analysis and making the subje... |
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 £12/hr Katy Online Second year psychology student living in Lincoln. Mature student and neurodivergent I want to teach study skills to others.I have no tutoring experience but I have lived with ADHD and autism my entire life and know the stresses and complications of having additi... Second year psychology student living in Lincoln. Mature student and neurodivergent I want to teach study skills to others.I have no tutoring experience but I have lived with ADHD and autism my entire life and know the stresses and complications of having additi... |
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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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 £13/hr First class free 5.0(4 Reviews)Hanna Clases de Inglés / English ClassesI am an English teacher with more than 15 years of experience. I have lived abroad for several years, in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, P... Clases de Inglés / English ClassesI am an English teacher with more than 15 years of experience. I have lived abroad for several years, in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, P... |
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Highlighted  £15/hr First class free Lily English and Creative Writing Tutor for all ages and all abilitiesEnglish and Creative Writing Tutor for all ages and all abilities |
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 £79/hr First class free 5.0(2 Reviews)Paul Nino Colabuono-McDonagh EFYS English as a second language tutor | BSc Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Graduate | Grade 8 & 8 for both English GCSE'sI am a UK-born educator with strong academic foundations in English Language and Literature, and I have extensive experience supporting fam... EFYS English as a second language tutor | BSc Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Graduate | Grade 8 & 8 for both English GCSE'sI am a UK-born educator with strong academic foundations in English Language and Literature, and I have extensive experience supporting fam... |
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 £60/hr First class free 5.0(5 Reviews)Izabelle Exclusive one-on-one public speaking coaching for serious professionals—led by a seasoned speaker and instructor with 20 years of global expertiseExecutive Communication Coaching for High-Impact SpeakingThis program is designed for professionals seeking to deliver compelling, high-sta... Exclusive one-on-one public speaking coaching for serious professionals—led by a seasoned speaker and instructor with 20 years of global expertiseExecutive Communication Coaching for High-Impact SpeakingThis program is designed for professionals seeking to deliver compelling, high-sta... |
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Highlighted  £20/hr First class free Ella English for students ESOL ( English for speakers of other languages)Private English lessons fully personalised for you and taught by an experienced private tutor with a passion for teaching .
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 £42/hr 5.0(2 Reviews)Matt Bristol or Online: Cambridge University graduate offering tutoring for English Language and Literature, and university application supportFirst 30mins free trialI am a passionate but patient teacher- I love English and want to help others discover the wonders of literature and... Bristol or Online: Cambridge University graduate offering tutoring for English Language and Literature, and university application supportFirst 30mins free trialI am a passionate but patient teacher- I love English and want to help others discover the wonders of literature and... |
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 £35/hr Adam Online I deliver private lesson to adult individuals, from teenagers to business professionals. Let's discuss your language needs!If you are looking for personalised language lessons, I will deliver all that you need: reading, writing, listening & speaking. I'll help y... I deliver private lesson to adult individuals, from teenagers to business professionals. Let's discuss your language needs!If you are looking for personalised language lessons, I will deliver all that you need: reading, writing, listening & speaking. I'll help y... |
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 £14/hr Peter Mensah Online A development planner aiming to inculcate sociology and sustainability-oriented knowledge in young mindsBSc Development Planning graduate and current LLM student with strong knowledge of sociology, sustainability and environmental governance.... A development planner aiming to inculcate sociology and sustainability-oriented knowledge in young mindsBSc Development Planning graduate and current LLM student with strong knowledge of sociology, sustainability and environmental governance.... |
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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.