MGS online courses

The recent Black Lives Matter protests and riots across the world following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis have highlighted difficult legacies from the past and provoked reflection about our shared histories.

On this course, you’ll explore the riots that occurred in Moss Side, Manchester in July 1981, learning more about the historical experiences of ethnic minority communities in England.

One of the most interesting political debates of recent years is who is more powerful – the UK Prime Minister or the US President.

On this course, you’ll answer this question by examining the political structures of each country and their impact on POTUS and the PM’s agendas. 

David Foster Wallace is widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of his generation. By turns funny and moving, his formally innovative novels, short stories, and essays explore themes like boredom, addiction, irony, and the self.

On this six-week course from Manchester Grammar School, you’ll delve into the life and literature of David Foster Wallace. As you explore Foster Wallace’s philosophical and cultural impact, you’ll hone your literary analysis skills and philosophical thinking.

There is a long and rich tradition of poetry in the French language. From verse playwrights like Racine and Molière, to symbolists like Charles Baudelaire and Paul Verlaine, to surrealists like Jacques Prévert and Andre Breton, and beyond.

Any A Level (high school) or undergraduate student of French will need to learn how to read poetry in French. Understanding French poetry can be challenging, however. Even for gifted students, poetic language can be complex, even if individual words or phrases are clear.

This course will equip you with a poetic toolkit to boost reading comprehension of French poetry. Based on real-life challenges and methodologies developed at Manchester Grammar School, the course will help you to approach French poetry with confidence.

This four-week course will help you explore microeconomics – the study of the decisions that individuals, households, and firms make when allocating resources.

You’ll gain knowledge of the key principles of microeconomics as well as the theories underpinning modern economies.

By the end, you’ll understand why studying the interaction of individuals and firms is crucial in achieving better outcomes for society.

This three-week course from Manchester Grammar School will give you an opportunity to study a university-level topic in-depth.

As an A-level mathematics student, you’ll be able to further your learning through the study of generating functions and obtain a sense of what it’s like to study maths at university.

When considering a mathematics degree, people often have little idea how the subject develops from school to university and its use in professional contexts.

On this six-week course from Manchester Grammar School, you’ll be introduced to mathematical ideas you may encounter as an undergraduate, gaining an overview of higher level maths.

Romulus’ Cesspool: the Late Roman Republic 133 BCE – 49 BCE

During period of the Late Roman Republic, the ancient Roman state descend from the peak of its power to factional infighting and civil war. Political and social changes across a century saw Rome evolve from Republic to Empire, with some of the great names of Roman history, including Julius Caesar, playing a part. 

In this course, you will explore how and why those changes took place by examining significant events, individuals and underlying structural causes, while engaging with a host of ancient literary and material sources.