Politics Summer School Oxford 18-24 yrs OSC
Course Details
Dive into the dynamic world of politics as you join the Politics Summer School by Oxford Summer Courses for inquisitive students aged 18-24. Based in a historic Oxford college, the course studies iconic politicians, modern-day conflicts, and the ever-changing political landscape. Explore democracy, national tensions, economics, social democracy, socialist feminism, and unheard voices. Engage in debates with intellectual rigour, examining the social and philosophical frameworks of political theory.
During the course you’ll set ambitious goals with our support, and take part in tutorial Q&A sessions. You’ll gain insight from political professionals. Discover future career pathways, understand the Oxford and Cambridge tutorial system, and visit diverse Oxford colleges for a comprehensive experience. Your learning will be in the Oxford way with small-group, tutorial-style teaching. Complete independent work evaluated in personalized tutorials, and receive a certificate and recommendation letter. Independent study allows for deep exploration of topics, while industry insights and career sessions offer valuable guidance. Enjoy evening socials, diverse activities, and college visits for a well-rounded summer school experience.
Accomodation
- Stay in accommodation used by term-term undergraduate students at Oxford
- Standard and Premium room options
- Breakfast and dinner daily, with formal dinners on Friday nights
Tuition
- Your expert tutor will encourage self-directed learning and critical thinking through interactive seminars
- Class sizes kept small, to no more than 8 students
- Tutorials give opportunities to discuss your work and feedback with your tutor
- On completion of the course, you'll receive a certificate and letter of recommendation from your tutor
Extracurricular Activities:
- See more of the country with visits to destinations such as Blenheim Palace, the British Museum or the city of Bristol
- Plenty of free time, allowing you to organise social activities with new friends
- Take a guided city tours to get an introduction to historic Oxford
- Your course completes in style, with a traditional graduation ceremony
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.
- Stay in accommodation used by term-term undergraduate students at Oxford
- Standard and Premium room options
- Breakfast and dinner daily, with formal dinners on Friday nights
- Your expert tutor will encourage self-directed learning and critical thinking through interactive seminars
- Class sizes kept small, to no more than 8 students
- Tutorials give opportunities to discuss your work and feedback with your tutor
- On completion of the course, you'll receive a certificate and letter of recommendation from your tutor
- See more of the country with visits to destinations such as Blenheim Palace, the British Museum or the city of Bristol
- Plenty of free time, allowing you to organise social activities with new friends
- Take a guided city tours to get an introduction to historic Oxford
- Your course completes in style, with a traditional graduation ceremony
Location:
Oxford
Fees from:
£6,395
Typical duration:
2 weeks
Dates:
23 June - 24 August 2024, 6 July - 30 August 2025
Age Range:
18-24
"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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