Application deadline
31 May 2026
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A Taste of Arts and Humanities
by University of Warwick Pre-University Summer School
A university taster exploring English, film, theater, media and Liberal Arts through lectures, discussion and creative projects, helping students compare humanities study paths.
Last verified: 8 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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A Taste of Arts and Humanities at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Considering university study
Age range / Year group
Ages 16-17
Location / Region
Coventry, United Kingdom
Cost
£5,250
Duration
11 days
Format
In-person
HumanitiesLiteratureFilmMedia Studies
Language: English
Accommodation: Single en-suite room, 10 nights
Meals: Breakfasts, dinners and refreshments
Certificate / Outcome: University of Warwick Certificate of Attendance
Campus experience: Gym and swimming pool access
Teaching: 29 contact hours
Tutors / faculty: Warwick academic staff
A Taste of Arts and Humanities summary
A Taste of Arts and Humanities introduces several university disciplines through one connected academic experience, including English, film, theater, media and Liberal Arts.
Students combine lectures and discussion with film analysis, practical performance exercises and a team creative project about sustainability.
Its strongest use is testing how different humanities subjects are taught before choosing a university direction.
What is A Taste of Arts and Humanities?
A Taste of Arts and Humanities is a University of Warwick pre-university summer school course that samples several approaches to studying culture and society. Its modules cover English, Film and Television Studies, Theatre and Performance Studies, Cultural and Media Policy Studies, Liberal Arts, and Global Sustainable Development.
Students experience university-style lectures and seminars alongside practical and collaborative activities. They analyze moving images, explore how written texts become performances and develop a storyboard communicating a sustainability challenge. The wider residential experience adds university preparation workshops, campus activities and cultural trips.
Why Succeed highlights A Taste of Arts and Humanities
Sampling several disciplines helps students compare academic interests before committing to a degree subject.
Film seminars and practical performance work offer concrete experience of how humanities teaching differs across departments.
The sustainability storyboard connects critical thinking with teamwork and communication.
University application and personal statement sessions make the academic taster useful for broader study planning.
Single en-suite rooms and documented overnight supervision provide clear information for families assessing residential study.
Who is A Taste of Arts and Humanities for?
Best for
Students exploring several humanities degree paths who enjoy discussion, interpretation and creative group work.
Not ideal if
You want sustained specialization in one subject or a course centered on a single substantial independent project.
Is A Taste of Arts and Humanities worth it?
The program is most valuable when you need to compare humanities subjects through their actual teaching methods. Moving between film analysis, performance, creative industries and problem-based learning can make degree choices more informed. Residential life and university preparation sessions add another useful dimension.
The breadth also limits how deeply you can explore any one discipline. Treat the attendance certificate as a record of participation, and judge the experience by the questions, skills and subject preferences you develop. Families should weigh the residential package against whether a focused course would better serve the student's goals.
A practical overview of cost, accommodation, meals, dates and provider details to review before deciding.
Cost and what is included
£5,250; includes All academic and skills teaching., Guest lectures., 10 nights of accommodation., Breakfasts, dinners and refreshments., Social activities., Travel to Oxford and activities on trips..
Accommodation
Single en-suite room, 10 nights
Meals
Breakfasts, dinners and refreshments
Supervision or safety information
Safeguarding-trained staff and student ambassadors support students, including overnight in halls and on trips. Warwick provides staff and support-service emergency contacts available around the clock.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
11 days; Coventry, United Kingdom.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does A Taste of Arts and Humanities need?
Effort level
Moderate, with active academic and residential participation.
Best started
Begin practical planning two to three months before a future session, especially if a visa is needed.
Main challenge
Switching between analytical, practical and collaborative ways of learning.
Typical preparation
Identify two or three questions you want to explore across the course subjects.
Practice taking concise notes while watching a lecture or analyzing a short film.
Complete any assigned film theory or criticism reading before its session.
Prepare passport documentation and discuss consent, dietary needs and travel arrangements with your family.
Useful if
You want to test subject interests and practice university learning habits.
What do students do on A Taste of Arts and Humanities?
You sample university humanities teaching through lectures, discussion and practical exercises. A collaborative sustainability project gives you a chance to turn research and interpretation into a creative communication task.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Read a short piece of film theory or criticism before the film session.
- 2
Take lecture notes, watch a short film and discuss it in a seminar.
- 3
Explore how literature, art, photography and film represent social and historical change.
- 4
Use practical exercises to interpret a written text and develop performance choices.
- 5
Investigate creative industries and try Liberal Arts problem-based learning.
- 6
Work with a team to choose a sustainability challenge and create a storyboard.
- 7
Participate in skills workshops and present team group work.
A Taste of Arts and Humanities dates and deadlines
Next cycle not announced yet. These dates are from the latest verified cycle and should be used as a reference only.
Reference date
Application deadline
5 June 2026
Non-visa applicants, including ETA-eligible applicants.
Programme dates
14-24 July 2026
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Application deadline | 31 May 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Application deadline | 5 June 2026 | Local | Reference date | |
Programme dates | 14-24 July 2026 | Local | Reference date |
Eligibility and requirements
Aged 16 or 17 throughout the program.
Considering applying to university.
Enthusiastic about the academic content.
No subject-specific prerequisites.
Good English language and comprehension; no specific test required.
Passport data-page copy required.
Parent or guardian consent and a UK contact required.
Student code of conduct must be signed before arrival.
Appropriate immigration permission or ETA may be required.
How much does A Taste of Arts and Humanities cost?
Program fee
£5,250 — Residential package.
Funding or discounts
- Application fee: £50 — Separate nonrefundable assessment fee.
- Deposit: £1,000 — Included in the program fee.
What's included
All academic and skills teaching., Guest lectures., 10 nights of accommodation., Breakfasts, dinners and refreshments., Social activities., Travel to Oxford and activities on trips.
How to apply to A Taste of Arts and Humanities
- 1
Choose A Taste of Arts and Humanities on Warwick's summer school application form.
- 2
Complete the online form and pay the £50 nonrefundable assessment fee.
- 3
Submit a copy of your passport data page.
- 4
Allow 3–5 working days for the admissions team's assessment.
- 5
If offered a place, follow the emailed deposit or course-fee payment instructions.
- 6
Arrange required consent, conduct and immigration documentation before attendance.
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What does A Taste of Arts and Humanities cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Film and Television Studies
Practice critical film analysis through preparatory reading, a lecture, a short film and seminar discussion.
English and British Culture
Explore how literature, art, photography and film represent revolution, industrialization and war from approximately 1750–1950.
Theatre and Performance Studies
Combine practical exercises and discussion to explore interpretation, staging and transforming a written text into performance.
Cultural and Media Policy Studies
Investigate the creative industries and the challenges and opportunities involved in a creative career.
Liberal Arts and Global Sustainable Development
Try problem-based learning about travel and identity, then communicate a sustainability challenge through a team storyboard.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on A Taste of Arts and Humanities?
A typical day during the program.
Arrival and orientation
Register, settle into halls, meet ambassadors, tour campus and join team-building activities.
Academic teaching
Attend lectures, with a guest lecture in week one and skills sessions on Friday and the following Monday–Wednesday.
University preparation
Join university application guidance, a personal statement workshop and skills presentations.
Trips and social activities
Visit Oxford on Saturday and Warwick Castle on Sunday, with social events and a farewell celebration during the stay.
Who teaches on A Taste of Arts and Humanities?
The course names Dr William Rupp, Professor Chris Bilton, Dr Richenda Roberts, Dr Natalie Diddams and Jake Edwards among its teachers. Professor Bilton, director of Warwick's BA in Media and Creative Industries, leads the creative-industries session.
The teaching team may change before the course begins.
Where do students stay on A Taste of Arts and Humanities?
Residential plan
- Sherbourne rooms: Stay in a single en-suite study bedroom with bedding, towels, Wi-Fi and shared kitchen and social space.
- Meals and dietary needs: Breakfasts and dinners are included, and special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
- Supervision and welfare: Safeguarding-trained staff and overnight ambassadors support students, with emergency contacts available 24/7.
- Facilities and activities: Students have gym and swimming pool access, campus social activities and accompanied cultural trips.
Flats house 10 students and an ambassador; some lunches require separate spending money.
What happens after A Taste of Arts and Humanities?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Receive a University of Warwick Certificate of Attendance.
Compare humanities disciplines through university-style teaching.
Develop analytical, research and communication skills.
Create a collaborative sustainability storyboard and present group work.
Build understanding of UK university applications and personal statements.
The certificate records attendance; treat subject exploration and learning as the main value.
Where does A Taste of Arts and Humanities take place?
The University of Warwick campus lies approximately three miles southwest of Coventry city center, near the border of the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Warwick identifies Birmingham International and London Heathrow as suitable airports, with Birmingham closer to campus.
Airport transfers must be booked separately and cost extra.
A Taste of Arts and Humanities FAQs
The course includes English, Film and Television Studies, Theatre and Performance Studies, Cultural and Media Policy Studies, Liberal Arts, and Global Sustainable Development.
There are no subject-specific prerequisites. Warwick expects students to be enthusiastic learners who are considering university study.
The program is taught in English and requires good English language and comprehension. No specific English language test is required as evidence.
Students stay in Sherbourne halls on the University of Warwick campus. Each student has a single study bedroom with a private en-suite bathroom and shares kitchen and social space with flatmates.
Breakfasts and dinners are included, along with refreshments. Students need additional money for lunches, extra snacks and drinks; special dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.
Safeguarding-trained staff and student ambassadors support students, including overnight in halls and on trips. Warwick provides staff and support-service emergency contacts available around the clock.
Students receive a University of Warwick Certificate of Attendance at the end of the program. This is an attendance certificate.
Students experience lectures, seminars and practical academic work. The wider summer school also includes sessions on applying to university in the UK, a personal statement workshop and personal development skills.
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