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…
 £25/hr Eva Marsden-Barnes Online I am currently an Oxford University English student, and my essays are looking at those wishing to improve in GCSE EnglishPrivate lessons that can be fully personalised to your specific targets and needs, focusing particularly on teaching the exam skills needed... I am currently an Oxford University English student, and my essays are looking at those wishing to improve in GCSE EnglishPrivate lessons that can be fully personalised to your specific targets and needs, focusing particularly on teaching the exam skills needed... |
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Highlighted  £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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 £19/hr Ms Marina Gratrix Hello I’m a passionate, experienced English Language TeacherI teach fun and instructional English lessons. I can deliver online lessons or 1-1 if suitable. I love helping learners with their confiden... Hello I’m a passionate, experienced English Language TeacherI teach fun and instructional English lessons. I can deliver online lessons or 1-1 if suitable. I love helping learners with their confiden... |
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£35/hr Connor Online I would describe myself as a supportive, approachable and motivating tutor who focuses on building confidence as well as academicSkills and Experience
I am an experienced teacher with a strong background supporting students across a range of abilities, including those... I would describe myself as a supportive, approachable and motivating tutor who focuses on building confidence as well as academicSkills and Experience
I am an experienced teacher with a strong background supporting students across a range of abilities, including those... |
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 £40/hr First class free Elina Qualified History tutor that delivers resultsI am a qualified History tutor with over 10 years of experience both in school and one to one tuition. I have helped both GCSE & A level st... Qualified History tutor that delivers resultsI am a qualified History tutor with over 10 years of experience both in school and one to one tuition. I have helped both GCSE & A level st... |
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 £28/hr First class free Ore Online Do you need help acing that English Language Paper, developing your communication, reading, writing and grammar skills?I am an International Baccalaureate graduate currently studying Liberal Arts and Business in the US. I am a private tutor looking to help s... Do you need help acing that English Language Paper, developing your communication, reading, writing and grammar skills?I am an International Baccalaureate graduate currently studying Liberal Arts and Business in the US. I am a private tutor looking to help s... |
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 £25/hr 5.0(3 Reviews)Martin Private English lessons / IELTS / proofreading from qualified and experienced native teacherHello, my name is Martin Dowsing. Here are some facts about me:- Over 11 years’ experience teaching English as a Foreign Language (3 and a... Private English lessons / IELTS / proofreading from qualified and experienced native teacherHello, my name is Martin Dowsing. Here are some facts about me:- Over 11 years’ experience teaching English as a Foreign Language (3 and a... |
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 £25/hr Ruth Omotola Odufoye I am TEFL certified & an English specialistI teach students from KS 1-4 with more than 12 years experience in the physical class and online space. My curriculum design is tailored t... I am TEFL certified & an English specialistI teach students from KS 1-4 with more than 12 years experience in the physical class and online space. My curriculum design is tailored t... |
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 £25/hr Ebru Online I teach History and English Language and Literature at GCSE and A Level, as well as English at Primary level, all onlineI am a Cambridge graduate with experience as an A Level History tutor, but can also teach English Language and Literature at GCSE and A Lev... I teach History and English Language and Literature at GCSE and A Level, as well as English at Primary level, all onlineI am a Cambridge graduate with experience as an A Level History tutor, but can also teach English Language and Literature at GCSE and A Lev... |
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 £30/hr First class free Vanessa My name is Vanessa. I’m a good writer and speaker of English language. My target lessons are aimed to middle school studentsI love teaching, and good at taking care of kids that’s why I offer private lessons for: a beginner’s course or a refresher course? Are you... My name is Vanessa. I’m a good writer and speaker of English language. My target lessons are aimed to middle school studentsI love teaching, and good at taking care of kids that’s why I offer private lessons for: a beginner’s course or a refresher course? Are you... |
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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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 £14/hr First class free Vishakha Online History tutoring at GCSE level! Please feel free to reach out and ask any questions. I proficient across many periods!**History Tutoring at GCSE Level!** Unlock the past with personalised history lessons tailored to your needs! I’m Vishakha, proficient acro... History tutoring at GCSE level! Please feel free to reach out and ask any questions. I proficient across many periods!**History Tutoring at GCSE Level!** Unlock the past with personalised history lessons tailored to your needs! I’m Vishakha, proficient acro... |
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 £12/hr Faida Online Friendly and patient tutor offering personalised lessons for all levels, helping students build confidence and achieve top resultsI explain concepts clearly, break down difficult topics, and adapt lessons to each student's pace to ensure real understanding and exam suc... Friendly and patient tutor offering personalised lessons for all levels, helping students build confidence and achieve top resultsI explain concepts clearly, break down difficult topics, and adapt lessons to each student's pace to ensure real understanding and exam suc... |
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£25/hr Rebecca Watson Online A foreign student who wants to become confident in speaking and communicating in English.I have always wanted to be able to help other people, whether that is doing local voluntary work in my community providing a safe space whe... A foreign student who wants to become confident in speaking and communicating in English.I have always wanted to be able to help other people, whether that is doing local voluntary work in my community providing a safe space whe... |
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 £15/hr Jack English for Business professionals with experienced business tutorI focus on practical communication, using real-life situations. Students speak actively, and receive real-time feedback, and improve step b... English for Business professionals with experienced business tutorI focus on practical communication, using real-life situations. Students speak actively, and receive real-time feedback, and improve step b... |
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 £17/hr 5.0(11 Reviews)Anna English and French Tutor teaches students of all agesI have a Master's degree in English and French languages and literature and have been tutoring for 15 years. Experienced tutor and pedagogu... English and French Tutor teaches students of all agesI have a Master's degree in English and French languages and literature and have been tutoring for 15 years. Experienced tutor and pedagogu... |
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 £22/hr First class free Hannah Online I’m an English tutor with a strong academic foundation for GCSE and A-Level students.With a First-Class degree in Literature, an A*at A-Level and a 9 at GCSE, I support students by analysing texts, marking past papers and te... I’m an English tutor with a strong academic foundation for GCSE and A-Level students.With a First-Class degree in Literature, an A*at A-Level and a 9 at GCSE, I support students by analysing texts, marking past papers and te... |
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 £10/hr First class free Ben Creative, patient tutor; lessons aimed at all learners.I bring strong research, communication, and teaching skills, with experience in tutoring, academic writing, public engagement, digital cont... Creative, patient tutor; lessons aimed at all learners.I bring strong research, communication, and teaching skills, with experience in tutoring, academic writing, public engagement, digital cont... |
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 £10/hr Bolarinwa Michael Online I am an experienced English Language teacher with a background in Applied Linguistics, delivering engaging, student-focused lessonSkilled in teaching grammar, writing, comprehension, and speech work. Holds degrees in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, with several ye... I am an experienced English Language teacher with a background in Applied Linguistics, delivering engaging, student-focused lessonSkilled in teaching grammar, writing, comprehension, and speech work. Holds degrees in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, with several ye... |
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 £45/hr Hussain Ismail Cambridge-educated academic with 30 years’ international experience providing tutoring in academic writing for university studentsI teach remote university-level sessions using Oxbridge standards. I deconstruct complex tasks into logical steps, reducing cognitive overl... Cambridge-educated academic with 30 years’ international experience providing tutoring in academic writing for university studentsI teach remote university-level sessions using Oxbridge standards. I deconstruct complex tasks into logical steps, reducing cognitive overl... |
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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.