English Literature (Cambridge, 16-17) Oxford Summer Courses

Course Details

Learn how to more fully appreciate great writing at this English Literature summer school at Cambridge. Designed for 16-17-year-old students, it’s where you'll explore the writings of Wordsworth, Virginia Woolf, Ali Smith and many others. You’ll spend time with writing penned centuries ago, right through to the work of more modern writers. Through the seminars and tutorials you’ll learn how to analyse literary texts and argue your point of view around interpretation. As you learn, there’s also time to make new friends with like-minded students, and to explore Cambridge with its many colleges. Every day will be a busy one, with Oxbridge-style teaching, along with evening activities, excursions and free time to do your own thing.

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Accommodation

Experience what it’s like to be a student in Cambridge, with two weeks in a historic college
Breakfast and dinner served daily in the college dining hall or a recommended local restaurant
Take advantage of college social spaces
Celebrate each week with a formal dinner in true Cambridge style

Tuition

Learn the Cambridge way with teaching in the tutorial style
Teaching is in small groups, no bigger than eight students
Listen to new perspectives from your classmates and students in small group work
Receive a certificate and letter of recommendation from your tutor

Extracurricular Activities:

Enjoy a guided tour of Cambridge, delving into its illustrious academic history
Engage in a blend of organized activities, outings, and free time for exploration
Excursions feature visits to iconic sites like Blenheim Palace, the city of Bristol, and the Tower of London
Experience the excitement of the bop (the Oxford and Cambridge name for dancing)
Make new friends through fun social activities, such as sports and quizzes
Conclude the two-week experience with a graduation ceremony, formal dinner, and lively bop

Oxford Summer Courses was established in 2010 by two Oxford University alumni, Harry Hortyn and Robert Phipps. Offering a diverse range of over 40 subjects tailored for ages 9 to 24, their summer courses are hosted at prestigious university colleges and boarding schools in iconic cities including Oxford, Cambridge, London, and more. In 2023 alone, over 2,380 students experienced Oxford Summer Courses.

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Experience what it’s like to be a student in Cambridge, with two weeks in a historic college
Breakfast and dinner served daily in the college dining hall or a recommended local restaurant
Take advantage of college social spaces
Celebrate each week with a formal dinner in true Cambridge style

Learn the Cambridge way with teaching in the tutorial style
Teaching is in small groups, no bigger than eight students
Listen to new perspectives from your classmates and students in small group work
Receive a certificate and letter of recommendation from your tutor

Enjoy a guided tour of Cambridge, delving into its illustrious academic history
Engage in a blend of organized activities, outings, and free time for exploration
Excursions feature visits to iconic sites like Blenheim Palace, the city of Bristol, and the Tower of London
Experience the excitement of the bop (the Oxford and Cambridge name for dancing)
Make new friends through fun social activities, such as sports and quizzes
Conclude the two-week experience with a graduation ceremony, formal dinner, and lively bop