Subject sessions

Live subject tasters and masterclasses, led by our lecturers give you the chance to meet academic staff and get a great insight into your study area of interest. You are welcome to try out areas of study that you may not have had the chance to experience at school, allowing you to explore different options as you think about your future career path.

We also offer talks from industry experts that can boost your current studies. These talks are amazing opportunities to network with professionals and for you to demonstrate that you're interested in gaining knowledge outside of the classroom.

Our sessions are often followed by an informal Q&A, giving you the opportunity to meet staff and current students to find out everything you'd like to know about life as an undergraduate student at Herts.

Take a look at all of the sessions and sign up for as many as you want! Be sure to check back here as we update the sessions regularly.

Gothic Masterclass: The Dark Side of Literature

The illegitimate child of the Enlightenment, Gothic literature invites us into labyrinths of sublime terror. But how do we define it? This masterclass will look at the history, terminology, and...

19:00 - 19:45 29 April 2025
Sociology Masterclass: Making Murderers? The Sociology of Homicide

Dr. Arndt Emmerich, a cultural sociologist, will explore how sociologists analyse homicide, examining its prosecution and societal context. Through case studies, including serial killers, this masterclass reveals how sociological theories...

16:30 - 17:15 1 May 2025
Kantian Ethics: Summary and Critique

This Masterclass with philosopher and lecturer Dr Brendan Larvor will explain Kantian deontological ethics up to A-level and slightly beyond. It will be useful either as an introduction or revision...

16:30 - 17:15 8 May 2025
Health Psychology Taster Lecture: Why is it so hard to change our behaviour?

Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to kick bad habits? In this taster session, Neil will use some real-world examples to explain why we struggle to change our...

16:30 - 17:15 15 May 2025

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Subject sessions

Gothic Masterclass: The Dark Side of Literature

Sociology Masterclass: Making Murderers? The Sociology of Homicide

Kantian Ethics: Summary and Critique

Health Psychology Taster Lecture: Why is it so hard to change our behaviour?

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