The School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London is hosting a summer school for year 12 students focused on using new sources like photographs, maps, and music in the study of Asian and African history. Over three days, students will attend lectures from leading academics, develop study skills, and learn about the university application process from current undergraduate students. The summer school will take place June 26th-28th from 9:30am to 3:30pm each day on the Russell Square campus. Interested students should contact Sarah Tucker by March 30th for more information.

1. School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
“SOAS History Summer School”
for Year 12 Students
What?
 “SOAS History Summer School - 'New Sources for the History of Asia and Africa:
Photographs, Maps and Music'”
 Participants will gain a deep insight into what it is like to study History;
experiencing lectures and developing key skills
 As well as lectures by leading History academics, the programme will also
include study skills sessions with current undergraduate students,
information about the UCAS application process and the chance to meet
History graduates
 Over 3 days, participants will:
o Interact with leading academic experts on history
o Discover what it is like to study History at university, and meet
current undergraduate SOAS students
o Improve study skills, and receive guidance on the UCAS
application process (including personal statements)
 Participants will also have the opportunity to join an ongoing follow-up
project taking place in 2012-13
When and where?
 Tuesday 26th - Thursday 28th June, 9.30am – 3.30pm each day
 SOAS, University of London; Russell Square campus, WC1H 0XG
Next steps:
 If you are interested, please contact Sarah Tucker (st47@soas.ac.uk) for
further information (please note the application deadline is 30th March)