History (Oxford, 18-24) Oxford Summer Courses

Course Details

Embark on a captivating journey through history at Oxford Summer Courses' History Summer School for 18-24-year-olds. Delve into the legends and lessons of history, examining the rise of nations, causes of wars, and the ascension of influential leaders. Through individual study and collaborative sessions, explore ancient, medieval, and modern topics like the Roman Empire's fall, the Industrial Revolution, and the Cold War. Hone your analytical skills by discerning bias in accounts, strengthening your debating abilities, and analysing various sources. Engage in goal-setting, tutorial Q&A, and career discussions, experiencing the Oxford tutorial system and visiting diverse colleges for a comprehensive learning experience.

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Accommodation

Stay in historic 300-year-old Worcester College, with its state-of-the-art facilities
Breakfast and dinner provided
Experience formal dinners, local restaurants and college dining rooms
Enjoy free time for self-directed exploration and activities with peers

Tuition

Tutors bring academic expertise and teaching experience from Oxford and Cambridge
Courses mirror Oxford University methodologies, promoting rapid development of critical thinking
Tutorials available for students, with two students to one tutor for immediate feedback
Optimal learning methodologies enable in-depth debate, discussion, and analysis
Experience life as a student at one of the world’s top universities

Extracurricular Activities:

Visit world-famous historic sites such as Warwick Castle, Tower of London, Bath, and Portsmouth historic dockyards
Enjoy free time to explore Oxford and make new friends among fellow students
Conclude with a formal dinner and graduation ceremony, celebrating achievements with friends

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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Stay in historic 300-year-old Worcester College, with its state-of-the-art facilities
Breakfast and dinner provided
Experience formal dinners, local restaurants and college dining rooms
Enjoy free time for self-directed exploration and activities with peers

Tutors bring academic expertise and teaching experience from Oxford and Cambridge
Courses mirror Oxford University methodologies, promoting rapid development of critical thinking
Tutorials available for students, with two students to one tutor for immediate feedback
Optimal learning methodologies enable in-depth debate, discussion, and analysis
Experience life as a student at one of the world’s top universities

Visit world-famous historic sites such as Warwick Castle, Tower of London, Bath, and Portsmouth historic dockyards
Enjoy free time to explore Oxford and make new friends among fellow students
Conclude with a formal dinner and graduation ceremony, celebrating achievements with friends