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
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 £20/hr First class free 5.0(3 Reviews)Ellie English language and literature tutor, up to GCSE levelI have a first class degree in English Language and Linguistics from the University of Warwick, I achieved a grade 7 in World Literature on... English language and literature tutor, up to GCSE levelI have a first class degree in English Language and Linguistics from the University of Warwick, I achieved a grade 7 in World Literature on... |
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 £30/hr First class free 5.0(14 Reviews)Heather Experienced English Teacher for Adults learning English as a Second language | 30+ Years’ ExperienceHighly qualified English teacher specialising in adults who want to speak confidently and naturally.I hold a Bachelor’s in Education, a PGC... Experienced English Teacher for Adults learning English as a Second language | 30+ Years’ ExperienceHighly qualified English teacher specialising in adults who want to speak confidently and naturally.I hold a Bachelor’s in Education, a PGC... |
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£40/hr Josephine Hynes Oxford Classics graduate teaching Latin, Ancient Greek and English Literature to GCSE/A Level students online.I will follow structured curricula for Latin and Ancient Greek, while adapting each lesson to suit the individual student and their learnin... Oxford Classics graduate teaching Latin, Ancient Greek and English Literature to GCSE/A Level students online.I will follow structured curricula for Latin and Ancient Greek, while adapting each lesson to suit the individual student and their learnin... |
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 £40/hr First class free 5.0(1 Reviews)Charlie Highly Qualified, Friendly English Language Tutor with 12 Years’ ExperienceHello!I'm Charlie. I'm an English teacher with 12 years of experience teaching and tutoring English Language in international schools and c... Highly Qualified, Friendly English Language Tutor with 12 Years’ ExperienceHello!I'm Charlie. I'm an English teacher with 12 years of experience teaching and tutoring English Language in international schools and c... |
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 £25/hr First class free Eduardo Fun and Easy to understand Philosophy! Learn complex subjects through simple lectures and sessionsHi! I'm Eduardo, I've been teaching Philosophy for several years now. My students rate me high in Faculty ratings, I've taught Culture and... Fun and Easy to understand Philosophy! Learn complex subjects through simple lectures and sessionsHi! I'm Eduardo, I've been teaching Philosophy for several years now. My students rate me high in Faculty ratings, I've taught Culture and... |
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 £30/hr 5.0(1 Reviews)Sabrina Qualified pharmacist tutors English languageHi,My name is Sabrina and I'm a qualified pharmacist. I have a first class honours in Masters of Pharmacy. I have 10 GCSEs including Maths... Qualified pharmacist tutors English languageHi,My name is Sabrina and I'm a qualified pharmacist. I have a first class honours in Masters of Pharmacy. I have 10 GCSEs including Maths... |
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 £15/hr First class free Harriet History Tutor for AQA Conflict and Tension, Medicine and Health, Germany and ElizabethI received an A in my History GSCE last year and I am know doing History A level and predicted an A*. I am very passionate about the subjec... History Tutor for AQA Conflict and Tension, Medicine and Health, Germany and ElizabethI received an A in my History GSCE last year and I am know doing History A level and predicted an A*. I am very passionate about the subjec... |
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 £20/hr First class free 4.9(14 Reviews)Carlos I would describe myself as a very amiable person and try to plan an entertaining and fun class. People from all ages.I am a friendly and experienced teacher from Madrid, Spain. I have been fond of teaching for a number of years. It would be a pleasure to... I would describe myself as a very amiable person and try to plan an entertaining and fun class. People from all ages.I am a friendly and experienced teacher from Madrid, Spain. I have been fond of teaching for a number of years. It would be a pleasure to... |
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 £40/hr First class free Tara Creative and Interest Led English Tutor (For Students aged 11 and over - including GCSE and Functional Skills)I offer sessions in KS3 English, Functional Skills English (Entry Level 1/2/3 & Level 1/2), and GCSE English Language. I also offer support... Creative and Interest Led English Tutor (For Students aged 11 and over - including GCSE and Functional Skills)I offer sessions in KS3 English, Functional Skills English (Entry Level 1/2/3 & Level 1/2), and GCSE English Language. I also offer support... |
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 £20/hr First class free Sandi Lets Learn Together. I have over a decades experience teaching this wonderful language to all ages and cultures. Learning is fun!**Lets Learn Together **Join me, Sandi, in an engaging journey to master the English Language. With over a decade of teaching experience ac... Lets Learn Together. I have over a decades experience teaching this wonderful language to all ages and cultures. Learning is fun!**Lets Learn Together **Join me, Sandi, in an engaging journey to master the English Language. With over a decade of teaching experience ac... |
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 £20/hr First class free Didi 🌍 BASIC ENGLISH LESSONS FOR STUDENTS WORLDWIDE 🇬🇧**Learn • Practice • Grow**Are you looking to improve your English and feel more confident speaking, reading and communicating?I offer **fr... 🌍 BASIC ENGLISH LESSONS FOR STUDENTS WORLDWIDE 🇬🇧**Learn • Practice • Grow**Are you looking to improve your English and feel more confident speaking, reading and communicating?I offer **fr... |
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 £30/hr 5.0(4 Reviews)Sophie Experienced SEND Tutor, with sessions tailored to your child’s specific educational needs!I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Psychology and currently work as a private SEND teacher. I have over four years of experi... Experienced SEND Tutor, with sessions tailored to your child’s specific educational needs!I hold both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Psychology and currently work as a private SEND teacher. I have over four years of experi... |
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 £23/hr First class free Klara Portuguese and social science tutoring for teens and adults: no textbooks, real conversations & ideasOlá! I'm Klara, a native Portuguese speaker from Brazil, now living in Budapest. I grew up between Brazilian and Hungarian cultures, which... Portuguese and social science tutoring for teens and adults: no textbooks, real conversations & ideasOlá! I'm Klara, a native Portuguese speaker from Brazil, now living in Budapest. I grew up between Brazilian and Hungarian cultures, which... |
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 £30/hr First class free 5.0(2 Reviews)Elizabeth SELT test (UK government approved) for visasI can help with all 12 levels of this test and can help you online or 1-1 in North Kent, UK. I have helped many student pass their Graded... SELT test (UK government approved) for visasI can help with all 12 levels of this test and can help you online or 1-1 in North Kent, UK. I have helped many student pass their Graded... |
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 £20/hr First class free 5.0(4 Reviews)Jess A 1:1 tutor of SATs, GCSE, and A Level students in English language and English literatureFor me, it is incredibly important, first and foremost, that the student feels comfortable in our lessons. If you struggle with anxiety or... A 1:1 tutor of SATs, GCSE, and A Level students in English language and English literatureFor me, it is incredibly important, first and foremost, that the student feels comfortable in our lessons. If you struggle with anxiety or... |
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 £15/hr First class free 5.0(1 Reviews)Leon Personalised online tutoring to improve your creative or academic writingI am a published author with a Master’s Degree in Publishing and 5+ years of copyediting experience offering tutorials, workshops and const... Personalised online tutoring to improve your creative or academic writingI am a published author with a Master’s Degree in Publishing and 5+ years of copyediting experience offering tutorials, workshops and const... |
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 £20/hr Lorraine Passionate, inspiring speaker for curious lifelong learners.And children of all agesI bring a lifetime of experience, curiosity and a genuine passion for people and their stories. I am currently completing a History degree... Passionate, inspiring speaker for curious lifelong learners.And children of all agesI bring a lifetime of experience, curiosity and a genuine passion for people and their stories. I am currently completing a History degree... |
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 £50/hr 5.0(1 Reviews)Aziz I'm an experienced English tutor, catering for students that are studying at KS3 and GCSE levelI'm an experienced tutor and therefore I can adapt my style to suit students.I cover English Language and Literature which means students g... I'm an experienced English tutor, catering for students that are studying at KS3 and GCSE levelI'm an experienced tutor and therefore I can adapt my style to suit students.I cover English Language and Literature which means students g... |
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 £40/hr First class free 5.0(1 Reviews)Jack Experienced Philosophy teacher and examiner at A LevelExperienced Head of Department for RS and Philosophy. Examiner for AQA Philosophy. Currently teaching at a school in East Sussex. I am esp... Experienced Philosophy teacher and examiner at A LevelExperienced Head of Department for RS and Philosophy. Examiner for AQA Philosophy. Currently teaching at a school in East Sussex. I am esp... |
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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.