For inspired and high-reaching individuals looking to take their academic knowhow to the next level for higher education or exams.
This course helps develop understanding through a series of academic workshops, designed to increase confidence and communication skills for academic success.
Immerse yourself in academic life, visiting Oxford colleges and attending lectures from guest speakers with first-hand experience of university life in the UK.
In addition, you will take part in a variety of workshops designed to help you achieve academic success.
• Seminar Skills
• Essay Writing
• Effective Presentations
• Proof-reading
• Group Work
• Multicultural Communication
• Research Skills
• Active Listening
Morning
• Arrivals, welcome and by the Principal
Afternoon
• Course induction, overview and familiarisation
Evening
• Welcome evening
Morning
• Seminar: Active Listening
Afternoon
• Practical: Active Listening
• A historic walking tour of Oxford
Evening
• Quiz Night
Morning
• Seminar: Seminar Skills
Afternoon
• Practical: Seminar Skills
• Christ Church College, Oxford University Visit
Evening
• Oxford by night
Morning
• Seminar: Research Skills
Afternoon
• Practical: Research Skills
• Free Time in Oxford City Centre
Evening
• Movie night at the Cinema
Morning
• Seminar: Essay Writing
Afternoon
• Practical: Essay Writing
• Punting in Oxford on the River Thames
Evening
• Guest Speaker: Life as an Oxford Student
Morning
• Seminar: Multi-cultural Communication
Afternoon
• Practical: Multi-cultural Communication
• Free Time in Oxford City Centre
Evening
• Karaoke Evening
Full Day
• A full day in London visiting G5 University Imperial College
• A River Thames Cruise and Sightseeing Tour
Evening
• Oxford Disco evening
Morning
• Arrivals, welcome and by the Principal
Afternoon
• Course induction, overview and familiarisation
Evening
• Welcome evening
Morning
• Seminar: Effective Presentations
Afternoon
• Practical: Effective Presentations
• Visit the Ashmolean Museum
Evening
• An evening at the Theatre
Morning
• Seminar: Proof Reading
Afternoon
• Practical: Proof Reading
• Visit Blenheim Palace
Evening
• Souvenir shopping
Morning
• Seminar: Group Work
Afternoon
• Practical: Group Work
• Free Time in Oxford City Centre
Evening
• Bowling night in Oxford
Morning
• Seminar: University Admissions
Afternoon
• Practical: University Admissions
• Afternoon Tea
Evening
• Guest Speaker: Applying to a UK University
Morning
• Seminar: Personal Statement
Afternoon
• Practical: Personal Statement
• Free Time in Oxford City Centre
Evening
• Formal dinner and Graduation Ceremony
Full Day
• A full day in Stratford-upon-Avon
• A visit to the birthplace of William Shakespeare
Evening
• Oxford Disco evening