History Online Research Programme
The History Online Research Programme offers 13-18-year-old participants a specialised subject tutor to cover historical events, analysis, and critical interpretation and support in the completion of a relevant academic research project, all conducted online.
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Our online programmes provide a virtual learning experience offering exceptional opportunities for academic enrichment to engaged students around the world.
Ideal age range
This pre-university online course is designed for high school and secondary school participants aged 13-18
Individual tutelage
Participants receive one-to-one tutorials covering subject-based learnings and relevant skills
Flexible timing
Available year-round from anywhere in the world
Program duration
A comprehensive 10-15 hour programme
Explore the curriculum
Expert academic tutors guide students through a bespoke, subject-specific curriculum that deepens their understanding and enhances critical thinking skills.
Students design and complete an independent research project, developing essential skills in research, academic writing, referencing, and argumentation — culminating in a final written report. Perfect for university applications!
Students have the choice between individual tutorials with their subject tutor, offering personalised feedback and mentorship, or learning in a group setting amongst like-minded peers.
Upon completion, students receive a certificate recognising their academic work — ideal for university applications, portfolios, or CVs. For accredited courses, they also receive a copy of their qualification recognised by universities around the world.
For Publication Research Programme students, they will finish their programme with 4 hours of coaching to support them in publishing their work in an internationally recognised high school journal.
Complete a History paper, see it published
Exceptional papers are shared in our Immerse Education Online Research Project Symposium
Through the publication route, students receive focused guidance to see their work in external publications.
Download the Symposium Journal Vol. 1 No. 2, featuring "How Has the Use of Veto Power by Permanent Members of the UN Security Council Affected the Credibility and Effectiveness of the United Nations in Addressing Humanitarian Crises and Conflicts?", here.
History online research programme
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Explore the History online research programme
Immerse Education’s history online programme offers 13-18-year-old participants a specialised subject tutor to cover historical events, analysis, and critical interpretation, and support in the completion of a relevant academic research project, all conducted online.
Meet some of our History tutors
Dr Richard Morris
Dr Richard Morris is a historian of early modern Europe with degrees from the University of Cambridge, where he has taught since 2014. A former Research Associate at the University of Oxford, he is the author of Court Festivals of the Holy Roman Empire, 1555–1619 and serves on the Advisory Board of the Society for European Festivals Research. He has worked with Immerse since 2019.
George Manning
George is a lecturer in Medieval English at Pembroke College, Oxford. He also teaches at Worcester College and University College, Oxford. He holds a BA in English Literature from Durham University, an MSt in English (650-1550) from Mansfield College, Oxford, and a DPhil (PhD) from St Anne’s College, Oxford.
Online research opportunities & outcomes
Develop a pre-university research project
Learning history online gives students the chance to explore historical events, figures, and ideas with expert guidance. This programme combines personal tutoring with a detailed research project, helping students think like historians. Participants examine sources, analyse different viewpoints, and develop strong arguments. At the end, students present their work at the Immerse Online Symposium.
Skills you will develop
Students learn how to evaluate historical evidence, form clear opinions, and express their ideas in writing. They improve their ability to research independently, compare sources, and question what they read. These skills will be useful no matter what a student chooses to do, and especially in essay-based degree subjects and careers where critical thinking is important. Study history online with us!
A learning experience beyond the classroom
There is more to our history summer school than simply learning facts by heart. Through guided research and personalised support, students explore the area of history that interests them most from multiple angles—understanding cause and effect, tracing how events shape societies, and making meaningful connections between the past and the present.
Certificate of achievement and Letter of Recommendation
Top-performing students may also be awarded a personal Letter of Recommendation from their tutor - a prestigious endorsement to further strengthen future applications.
Build a strong academic portfolio
Our online history certificate programme helps students stand out in university applications. A completed research project shows curiosity, independence, and a passion for history. Admissions officers look for students who take the initiative, and this programme provides a meaningful way to do that.
What do our alumni have to say?
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The course combines 1:1 lessons with independent study and research, similar to the teaching methodology undergraduates receive at top universities.
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Personalised Feedback
Through careful observation and support throughout the programme, the tutor will identify key strengths and write recommendations as to how the student can further their interest and develop their skills and knowledge.
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Letter of Recommendation
For those who excel, there’s also the opportunity to earn a personal Letter of Recommendation from your tutor - a powerful endorsement that can support your academic and professional goals long into the future.
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Parents FAQ
We have strict safeguarding policies and procedures that cover all cases of students needed medical attention to ensure student safety and wellbeing. If a child requires medical attention, all of our staff are first-aid trained are able to handle minor injuries or illnesses on-site, while more serious cases are referred to the nearest hospital or GP practice. For more information, or if you are unsure about whether we can accommodate your requirements, please contact us at enquiries@immerse.education.
All of our team members pass an Enhanced DBS check (the UK’s criminal record check) and undergo safeguarding and welfare training. Our resident summer team, together with college personnel, supervise each of our sites 24/7. The colleges and the cities themselves are very safe environments.
Meals are provided for students during the programme, with specifics depending on the student’s age group and exact location or college. Typically, students aged 13-15 receive breakfast, lunch, and dinner either on-site or near their accommodation, while students aged 16-18 are provided with breakfast and dinner, with various lunch options available near their accommodation or classrooms.Our host venues accommodate all dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-related needs. If your child has specific allergies or dietary restrictions, please include these details in the post-enrolment form so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Students will be responsible for getting to and from the city where the programme is located. However, travel to and from excursions, tours and activities attended during the programme’s duration will be fully arranged by Immerse Education and are included in the fees.
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