History (Oxford, 18-24 yrs) 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.
Accomodation
- 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.
- 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
Location:
Oxford
Fees from:
£2,165
Typical duration:
2 weeks
Dates:
23rd June 2024 - 24th August 2024
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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