Public History: Film, Video Games & Heritage. Summer School

Entry requirements

You generally don't need to have a specific academic background to undertake one of our summer school courses. Any exceptions are highlighted in the course descriptions.

• You are 18 years or older on 5 July 2025.
• You have completed at least 1 year of Undergraduate study in July 2025.
• You have the necessary level of English to study at university. If you do not live in an English-speaking country, you will need to send us evidence of this. The English language requirements for the Summer School are in line with the Undergraduate programme requirements at University of Southampton, with Duolingo tests being accepted. For more information, visit English Language Proficiency.

Months of entry

July

Course content

Explore and engage with the wide variety of ways in which public history is presented, from museums and heritage sites to films, fictional novels, and video games.

Learn how to effectively communicate history to the general public, developing practical skills such as how to plan a film sequence or script a podcast. The course will also include a field trip to a historical site.

Course dates and costs:

• 5 day course, overall period: Saturday 5 July to Sunday 13 July 2025
• Tuition fee: £800
• Cost with accommodation (some catering is included. Visit the 'Your student experience' tab of this website for more information): £1,334. Accommodation is optional.

Information for international students

You’ll need to check if you need a UK visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the country for up to 3 weeks. You can check if you need a UK VISA on the GOV.UK page: Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK.

Did you know you have other options for short-term study in the UK if you are doing a degree in another country?

Spend a semester or a year in the UK by doing an exchange or joining us as a Study Abroad student.