Politics Summer School Oxford 16-17 yrs OSC
Course Details
Join the Politics Summer School in Oxford for in depth learning about modern political theory and practice. This course for 16-17 year olds, run by Oxford Summer Schools, explores freedom, liberty, equality, the international landscape, and current affairs to give a comprehensive view of global issues. Challenge the status quo by questioning authority and the legal system while forming rational, evidence-backed opinions. Understand fairness, equality, and justice in today’s political debates.
Your tutors will encourage you to set ambitious goals, to actively engage in Q&A sessions, and to participate in a critical thinking masterclass. You’ll discover future career pathways by listening to expert speakers. Experience the Oxford tutorial system and visit different colleges for an immersive experience.
Learn through tutorial-style teaching in small groups, guided by expert tutors. Complete independent work and receive personalized feedback. The course includes fun extracurricular activities and the opportunity to visit a university fair. When you graduate, you'll receive a certificate and recommendation letter.
Accomodation
- Live in student accommodation used by Oxford undergraduates during the term
- Choose between Standard and Premium room options
- Enjoy breakfast and dinner daily, with special formal dinners on Friday nights
Tuition
- Expert tutors encourage self-directed learning and critical thinking through interactive highly seminars
- Be prepared to express your ideas and take part in discussions
- Tutorials provide space to discuss your work and get feedback from your tutor
- You'll be given a certificate and letter of recommendation from your tutor as you complete the course
Extracurricular Activities:
- Make new friends as you meet like-minded students from different nations
- Visit iconic locations such as Warwick Castle, the British Museum or the city of Westminster
- Take a guided city tours that give you an introduction to historic Oxford
- A traditional graduation ceremony completes a rewarding two weeks of learning
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.
- Live in student accommodation used by Oxford undergraduates during the term
- Choose between Standard and Premium room options
- Enjoy breakfast and dinner daily, with special formal dinners on Friday nights
- Expert tutors encourage self-directed learning and critical thinking through interactive highly seminars
- Be prepared to express your ideas and take part in discussions
- Tutorials provide space to discuss your work and get feedback from your tutor
- You'll be given a certificate and letter of recommendation from your tutor as you complete the course
- Make new friends as you meet like-minded students from different nations
- Visit iconic locations such as Warwick Castle, the British Museum or the city of Westminster
- Take a guided city tours that give you an introduction to historic Oxford
- A traditional graduation ceremony completes a rewarding two weeks of learning
Location:
Oxford
Fees from:
£6,395
Typical duration:
2 weeks
Dates:
23 June - 24 August 2024, 6 July - 30 August 2025
Age Range:
16-17
"The best lesson I have had so far was at the beginning of the course when we studied Game Theory, and when we did presentations in class about shops or platforms that we had to imagine ourselves."
"The best thing about the Medicine course was the interactivity of the lectures. My tutor was really interested in the subject, so I always felt like I could go up to her and ask her questions, whether they were about what we were learning or about other areas of biotechnology."
"The course gave me an insight into how to make arguments in support of or against certain positions which is useful in law and the tutor assisted me in how to structure these arguments. I've enjoyed the company of having a roommate and that you make so many new friends."
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