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Research-Based Curricula coursebooks or 'RBCs' are short digital subject coursebooks for Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 students, each written by a PhD researcher and expert in that topic. Practice university-style study whilst learning new and fascinating things about a subject of your choice! Completing an RBC is great preparation for university, can be mentioned in UCAS applications and shows interest in your subject.

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Medieval Experiences of Sickness and Health

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Fiona Knight, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
History
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Girlhood Chronicles: Experiences of Girls in the Past Few Years

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Lance Peng, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Sociology
Psychology
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Safe Relationships, Strong Lives

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Junyi Yang, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Psychology
Criminology
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Postcolonial Britain: Identity and the Legacies of Empire

Social Sciences

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Seetha Tan, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Sociology
Geography
History
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Football in the UK: an introduction to heritage studies

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Josh Bland, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Geography
History
Heritage Studies
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What might your future school look like?

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by David Baker, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Art
Design
Technology
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Your Wellbeing and Social Media

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Aisha Sobey, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Computer Science
Politics
Technology
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The Psychology behind Mythology

Arts & Humanities

This RBC tutorial pack was created by Emily Rushton, a researcher at the University of Cambridge.

Key Stage 5
Classics
Latin
Psychology