University Eperience Programme2024Oxford Summer School
A Fascinating Exploration to World’s Oldest University
Sponsor: Brasenose College
COURSE AIMS
- A specialist University Experience Programme (UEP) designed and set up with the specific aim of preparing students for access to the very best of British university education.
- Our goal is to maximise your potential, to set you on the path to academic success.
- The UEP course takes place one of the UK’s world-renowned universities: Brasenose College, allowing students unrivalled access to these privileged seats of learning.
Brasenose College, Oxford University
- City centre campus in the heart of one of the World’s Top 3 Universities
- Safe and secure campus in the centre of the historic city of Oxford, minutes from shops, museums and historic attractions
- Close-knit and welcoming college, committed to the pursuit of academic excellence
- Oxford is the former home of world-renowned writers, including JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Lewis Carroll and Philip Pullman, to name a few
COURSE FACTS
Start Dates
11 August
Course Length
14 nights
Age Range
14-17
Hours of Learning
40 hours
Entry Requirements
Pre-course assessment
Minimum Level
B1+
Max. Class Size
12
Course Price
£8,200
Who is it for?
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.
THE COURSE
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
Oxford Summer School — A Fascinating Exploration
Brasenose College, Oxford University
Itinerary (2 weeks)
Day 1
Morning
• Arrivals, welcome and by the Principal
Afternoon
• Course induction, overview and familiarisation
Evening
• Welcome evening
Day 2
Morning
• Seminar: Active Listening
Afternoon
• Practical: Active Listening
• A historic walking tour of Oxford
Evening
• Quiz Night
Day 3
Morning
• Seminar: Seminar Skills
Afternoon
• Practical: Seminar Skills
• Christ Church College, Oxford University Visit
Evening
• Oxford by night
Day 4
Morning
• Seminar: Research Skills
Afternoon
• Practical: Research Skills
• Free Time in Oxford City Centre
Evening
• Movie night at the Cinema
Day 5
Morning
• Seminar: Essay Writing
Afternoon
• Practical: Essay Writing
• Punting in Oxford on the River Thames
Evening
• Guest Speaker: Life as an Oxford Student
Day 6
Morning
• Seminar: Multi-cultural Communication
Afternoon
• Practical: Multi-cultural Communication
• Free Time in Oxford City Centre
Evening
• Karaoke Evening
Day 7
Full Day
• A full day in London visiting G5 University Imperial College
• A River Thames Cruise and Sightseeing Tour
Evening
• Oxford Disco evening
Day 8
Morning
• Arrivals, welcome and by the Principal
Afternoon
• Course induction, overview and familiarisation
Evening
• Welcome evening
Day 9
Morning
• Seminar: Effective Presentations
Afternoon
• Practical: Effective Presentations
• Visit the Ashmolean Museum
Evening
• An evening at the Theatre
Day 10
Morning
• Seminar: Proof Reading
Afternoon
• Practical: Proof Reading
• Visit Blenheim Palace
Evening
• Souvenir shopping
Day 11
Morning
• Seminar: Group Work
Afternoon
• Practical: Group Work
• Free Time in Oxford City Centre
Evening
• Bowling night in Oxford
Day 12
Morning
• Seminar: University Admissions
Afternoon
• Practical: University Admissions
• Afternoon Tea
Evening
• Guest Speaker: Applying to a UK University
Day 13
Morning
• Seminar: Personal Statement
Afternoon
• Practical: Personal Statement
• Free Time in Oxford City Centre
Evening
• Formal dinner and Graduation Ceremony
Day 14
Full Day
• A full day in Stratford-upon-Avon
• A visit to the birthplace of William Shakespeare
Evening
• Oxford Disco evening