Introduction to the Gothic  (6 sessions – £60): online, tutor-led small group short course for home educated / homeschooling students

Course summary: Explore gothic conventions and their contributions to the modern horror genre. Learn to identify Gothic elements in film, literature, art and architecture. Explore the popularity of the Gothic in literature as a medium to challenge societal beliefs and expectations. Practice using Gothic conventions to produce your own piece of Gothic literature. Also available as part of a ‘full year’ Upper KS3 English Literature curriculum bundle of short courses.

Who This Course is For: Young people aged 13yrs+

What this Course Includes: Each small-group short course includes: weekly video tutorials (avail. 24/7); support learning materials / documents / resources; weekly activities (such as projects, quizzes, assignments with personal feedback, etc. ); direct access to a passionate, knowledgeable tutor; easy access via the online “Canvas” learning platform (and Zoom). And on this page, you’ll find a detailed document describing how online short courses work, that you can browse/download.

Course Tutor: HomeMadeEducation’s English/History teacher and former home educator, Caitlin

Availability/Schedule:
i) Currently available to enrol and start at any time, and proceed at your own pace
ii) Live – next available November 2026

Course Format (“Flexi/Recorded“): Available for enrolment in the “Online, Flexible Timing/Recorded format” to start at any time
Course Format (“Live/Real-time“): Available Fridays 9-10am , November 6 start (2026)

How to Enrol / Request Further Details: Just complete the form below or send an email using the details below

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HomeMadeEducation tutors have a wide range of degrees, including P.H.D. degrees, Masters Degrees, PGCE and teaching degrees. You’ll also find tutors with qualifications in SEND teaching, tutors that are published authors, tutors that are award winning designers, and tutors that are experienced exam board examiners. HomeMadeEducation tutors are all current or former home educators.