Community Taster Sessions introduce you to four fascinating social science and humanities subjects through short, interactive sessions designed to give you a genuine feel for each discipline.
Psychology
You will explore the fundamentals of human behaviour and mental processes, including topics such as how we learn, memory and perception, personality and individual differences, and the psychological factors that influence how we think, feel, and act in everyday situations. Sessions may include simple psychological activities or demonstrations to help you understand how psychologists study behaviour.
Criminology
You will examine the nature of crime, criminals, and the criminal justice system within wider social and psychological contexts. Topics include understanding why people commit crimes, how society responds to crime, the role of the police and courts, offender rehabilitation, and the relationship between crime, media, and public perception.
History
You will investigate key historical periods, events, and themes, learning how historians analyse sources, construct arguments, and interpret the past. Sessions may cover topics such as social history, political change, conflict and protest, or local and national history, helping you develop critical skills in evidence evaluation and historical understanding.
English
You will engage with a range of literary and non-literary texts, including fiction, poetry, articles, and extracts. You will explore themes, language, character, and meaning, while developing your own responses and critical thinking skills. Sessions focus on discussion, interpretation, and building confidence in verbal and written analysis.
Each subject is delivered through short, accessible sessions that combine introductory content with discussion-based activities, giving you a clear sense of what it would be like to study each subject further.
