One key kearning tool utilised in universities is the lecture - both online and face to face. Take a look at some of the sample online lectures and podcasted lectures below to get a feel for what a university lecture is like. 

Chester | Hull | King's College London | Leicester | Stirling | UCL
 

Department of History and Archaeology, University of Chester

Contact: Professor Meggen Gondek history.archaeology@chester.ac.uk 

About: We are a team of historians and archaeologists dedicated to providing the highest quality teaching and learning experience for our students as well as producing quality research and publications. We are passionate about sharing our knowledge and enthusiasm for our subjects and embed our research interests and expertise in our teaching. You can study for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in either history or archaeology or you can combine the two disciplines. We also offer combined degrees with a range of other subjects. We teach through a variety of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and practicals in the field and in the lab. Find out more

Sample lectures:
 

• Applied Archaeology: From Historical Development to Sustainable Development. Presented at TAG Deva, the 40th Theoretical Archaeology Group Conference, 17-19th December 2018, University of Chester. Professor Cornelius Holtorf, Professor of Archaeology UNESCO Chair on Heritage Futures at Linnaeus University in Kalmar, Sweden. This is a lecture that can be used to get students of history and ancient history thinking about how the humanities can help to address societal challenges and sustainable development goals, with a focus on archaeology.
  
  
• Hidden Narratives of Medieval Art by Dr Katherine Wilson - This talk explores the hidden narratives behind medieval artworks, revealing that far from reflecting their owners’ power and status, these objects conveyed the uncertainty of everyday life and the fragility of princely rule during the Middle Ages.
  
  
• An Expert Explains…German Jews’ Experience of World War One by Professor Tim Grady - This short video delves deeper than the national histories surrounding the First World War to shed light on the Jewish individuals who served Germany in the conflict. It provides a useful overview of key issues for students interested in modern history and the social history of conflict.
  
  
• An Expert Explains… Hidden Narratives Behind Medieval Art by Dr Katherine Wilson - A short video discussing the hidden meanings within the The Arnolfini Portrait.  This can be used to help students understand how to use art as a primary source and the different approaches one can take to help understand medieval history.
   

History at the University of Hull

Contact: Dr Nick Evans, n.j.evans@hull.ac.uk 

About: History at Hull allows you to follow your interests in the social, cultural, art, indigenous, military, maritime, economic, gender, medical and humanitarian history of Britain, Europe and the wider world. Find out more

Sample lectures and podcasts:

• History@Hull in the Media - This page gathers together lectures, podcasts, blog posts and other recordings featuring members of the Department of History at the University of Hull. Find out more about the breadth of our subject and the perspectives that history can bring to our world.
   

Department of History, King's College London

Contact: Joan Redmond joan.redmond@kcl.ac.uk 

About: We are a vibrant community of historians that strives for the very highest standards of research and education. We aim to inspire and empower our students to achieve their scholarly potential within an inclusive and supportive learning environment. The 2019 QS World University Rankings by Subject placed us 5th in the UK and 18th in the world. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework, we ranked 5th in the UK for research quality. We also achieve consistently good results in the National Student Survey (88% student satisfaction rating in 2017). Find out more

Sample lectures:

• History Schools Network - These resources are intended for independent study by Years 12 and 13. They are based on our undergraduate curriculum at King’s but have been adapted for pre-university learners. The materials will be useful for Y13 students seeking to prepare themselves to study History at university, and for Y12 students interested in getting a sense of what university-level study in History is like. Each resource consists of a PowerPoint presentation with audio commentary, and a worksheet that highlights key terms and concepts, offers questions for thinking and writing, and suggests a range of further reading and online research activities.
   

History at the University of Leicester

Contacts: Dr Zoë Groves, Prof. George Lewis; email: hypir@le.ac.uk

About: Our flexible courses enable you to learn from leading academics in the field, in a vibrant and friendly environment. With experts in a wide range of topics, you will always be able to find modules that pique your curiosity and quench your thirst for knowledge. The expertise of our staff is highlighted by our strong publication record and reputation for research of outstanding quality, our work editing leading academic journals and our recent grant successes. Find out more

Sample lectures:
 

• 'Hell hath no fury' - illegitimacy and Deviance in 18th Century Britain - taster lecture by Dr Angela Muir

University of Stirling: History, Heritage and Politics

Contact: Thomas Marsden, email: thomas.marsden@stir.ac.uk

About: Research within the division of History, Heritage and Politics has an interdisciplinary focus that cuts across all three areas and engages with the work of others, especially in the fields of global security, cultural heritage, and the history and policy of civil society. Our work makes an impact on society and government policy and focuses on challenges that matter. If you join us as an undergraduate student, you’ll explore the forces that shape the past, present and future under the guidance of expert staff. You’ll gain a deeper insight into how the world works – and acquire the skills you need to make your own mark on it. You’ll also have the freedom to combine a BA Honours in History or Politics or International Politics with more than 15 other subjects. Find out more

Sample lectures and podcasts:
 

• History at Stirling - History at Stirling is an online resource comprising summer ‘events’ which will help you prepare to study History at University.  Events are posted twice a week and include short historical lectures and podcasts, the thoughts of Stirling students on the experience of studying History, virtual tours, and articles about the relevance of History in society today.
   

History at UCL

Contact: Florence Sutcliffe-Braithwaite, f.sutcliffe-braithwaite@ucl.ac.uk 

About: The UCL History department, which dates back to 1830, is consistently ranked as one of the best in the world for the quality of both its research and its teaching. Our rewarding programmes make this an exciting place to study over 5000 years of history across every continent, from the ancient Middle East to the twenty-first century. We take pride in being elite but not elitist and are committed to nurturing talent irrespective of students' backgrounds. We work hard to maintain a learning environment in which students are both supported and stretched, helping them to make the transition into higher education and to achieve their full potential whilst they are here. Find out more

Sample lectures:
 

• Jazz Music in the Cultural Cold War - Dr Iain Stewart discusses the politics of jazz music in the Cold War, from the music's reception in the European communist world to its use in American culural diplomacy.
   
• Legacies of British Slave Ownership - In this lecture, Professor Catherine Hall discusses her research on the “Legacies of British Slave-ownership” project, examining where the compensation money went and what impacts it had on Britain.