The Experience

You’ll have time to explore Oxford for yourself, as well as forging new friendships for the future, and there’s an action-packed programme of social activities, field trips and excursions to help bring your learning to life. We might even head to London for the day.

You’re not a tourist, so we won’t treat you like one. Instead we’ll help you uncover genuine local treasures and show you what life here is really like, from the inside.

Typical outings

Westminster, London

The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Cathedral, St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace – just a few of the world-famous landmarks in this part of London. Enjoy being at the heart of our vibrant capital.

Typical outings

Bath

Explore the cobbled streets and Georgian architecture of this historic English city. And discover the secrets of the literary world of Jane Austen, the Roman Baths, and its lively shops and cafés.

Typical outings

Blenheim Palace

Uncover the amazing history of the palace where Winston Churchill was born. And explore incredible state rooms, the tricky garden maze, the butterfly house, the beautiful grounds, and much more.

Typical outings

Ashmolean Museum

This world-famous museum of art and archaeology in the heart of Oxford University unveils a world of incredible historical artefacts, Egyptian mummies, Picasso, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and much more.

Typical outings

Warwick Castle

1,000 years of jaw-dropping history, magic, myth and adventure merge at the medieval castle built by William the Conqueror. Discover dragons, dark dungeons, and spectacular history brought brilliantly to life.

Typical outings

British Museum

Discover amazing treasures and the history of people from around the world. Then explore the heart of London from Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square, to the National Gallery and St James' Park.

Reviews

"The seminars with my tutor were challenging and opened my eyes to new aspects of politics. Studying political theories with classmates from different countries with different systems exposed me to new angles, which has deepened my understanding of the subject."

Anna Denmark

Reviews

"Chemistry has always been my favourite subject and my tutor at Oxford Summer Courses made me love it even more. Mr. Rami E Kremesti is one of the most experienced people I have ever met. He told us things about chemistry that one cannot find in any books. "

Aryaman India

Reviews

"During the two weeks, we covered various aspects of psychology and learned a lot by discussing our ideas, debating, and reading. I also improved my writing skills by working on an essay and a poster under the supervision of a careful and attentive tutor."

Camille France

Reviews

"The physics course is amazing. Absolutely astonishing. "

Enricde Brazil

ONE-WEEK COURSE SAMPLE TIMETABLE

Week 1

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Sunday
- Arrivals and orientation(Tap for more)
  As students arrive, they will be greeted, checked in, and shown around their college site.
- Course induction
- Welcome event and dinner
  There will be a welcome talk and dinner on the first night where you will meet other students on the course. Dinner is served in the main dining hall of your college, where there is a canteen serving a variety of hot and cold options. After dinner, you'll have some free time to socialise.
Monday
- Breakfast
  You'll receive a wake up call in the morning, with breakfast being served in the main dining hall in your college. Breakfast includes hot and cold options. After breakfast, you'll have a little time to prep for your day and travel to your first session.
- Taught session(Tap for more)
  On most of the mornings you will have a taught session with your tutor. This is in the style of an academic seminar, which means it will be in a small group and it will be very interactive. Your tutor will want to hear what you think about the topics being discussed, and to get the most out of these sessions you should come ready to express your ideas and take part in discussion. There are no wrong answers and no stupid questions.
- Lunch
  Lunch is served in the main dining hall, where there will be a canteen serving a variety of hot and cold options. After lunch, you'll have some free time to socialise before your afternoon sessions.
- Subject trip(Tap for more)
  In these, your tutor will take you out of the classroom to experience your chosen subject happening in the real world. You may visit a bustling media start-up, see a Medtech lab in action, or observe the Crown Court in session. Broadening your experience of your chosen subject in this way is key to the course’s modern, blended learning style.
- Free time
- Dinner
  Dinner is served in the main dining hall at your college, where there will be a canteen serving a variety of hot and cold options. After dinner, you'll have some free time to socialise.
- Evening activity(Tap for more)
  During the evening activity, you'll have a fun team activity either on-site (at the college) or off-site (in Oxford). Examples of on-site activities are croquet or a pub quiz. Examples of off-site activities include punting, bowling, cinema, or an Oxford ghost walk.
- Free time
Tuesday
- Breakfast
  You'll receive a wake up call in the morning, with breakfast being served in the main dining hall in your college. Breakfast includes hot and cold options. After breakfast, you'll have a little time to prep for your day and travel to your first session.
- Taught session(Tap for more)
  On most of the mornings you will have a taught session with your tutor. This is in the style of an academic seminar, which means it will be in a small group and it will be very interactive. Your tutor will want to hear what you think about the topics being discussed, and to get the most out of these sessions you should come ready to express your ideas and take part in discussion. There are no wrong answers and no stupid questions.
- Lunch
  Lunch is served in the main dining hall, where there will be a canteen serving a variety of hot and cold options. After lunch, you'll have some free time to socialise before your afternoon sessions.
- Subject trip(Tap for more)
  In these, your tutor will take you out of the classroom to experience your chosen subject happening in the real world. You may visit a bustling media start-up, see a Medtech lab in action, or observe the Crown Court in session. Broadening your experience of your chosen subject in this way is key to the course’s modern, blended learning style.
- Free time
- Supper club(Tap for more)
  The Supper Club is a specially-designed facilitated-networking event. A guest speaker will deliver an engaging and interactive lecture, after which there will be a reception and dinner attended by the speaker, your tutors, and other academics and industry experts. The event is designed to enable thoughtful discussion, to facilitate productive interaction between experts and students, and to provide students with vital experience in the world of academic and professional networking. Whatever your level of confidence or your previous experience in networking, we will help you develop your skills to the next level.
- Free time
Wednesday
- Breakfast
  You'll receive a wake up call in the morning, with breakfast being served in the main dining hall in your college. Breakfast includes hot and cold options. After breakfast, you'll have a little time to prep for your day and travel to your first session.
- Skills-based workshop(Tap for more)
  On Wednesday morning, you will take part in a skills-based professional development workshop. This may focus on areas such as effective learning techniques, skill sets, using your strengths, performing at an elite level, or careers in the new economy. Personal transferable skills are vital and future-proof tools for the modern student.
- Lunch
  Lunch is served in the main dining hall, where there will be a canteen serving a variety of hot and cold options. After lunch, you'll have some free time to socialise before your afternoon sessions.
- Oxford College Visits and Local Sightseeing(Tap for more)
  Spring’s blended learning courses have a busy schedule of classes, events, and workshops, but we also find time for some sightseeing, rest, and relaxation. On some evenings and one Wednesday afternoon, you will get the chance to take part in some classic Oxford activities, such as punting on the river or going on a ‘ghost trail’ of the old cobbled streets. You will have the chance to visit some of the university's oldest and most beautiful colleges. You will also get the chance for some independent exploration of the city. Our staff will be able to point you towards the best cafes and shops, or provide you with some sightseeing hints and tips.
- Evening activity(Tap for more)
  During the evening activity, you'll have a fun team activity either on-site (at the college) or off-site (in Oxford). Examples of on-site activities are croquet or a pub quiz. Examples of off-site activities include punting, bowling, cinema, or an Oxford ghost walk.
Thursday
- Breakfast
  You'll receive a wake up call in the morning, with breakfast being served in the main dining hall in your college. Breakfast includes hot and cold options. After breakfast, you'll have a little time to prep for your day and travel to your first session.
- Taught session(Tap for more)
  On most of the mornings you will have a taught session with your tutor. This is in the style of an academic seminar, which means it will be in a small group and it will be very interactive. Your tutor will want to hear what you think about the topics being discussed, and to get the most out of these sessions you should come ready to express your ideas and take part in discussion. There are no wrong answers and no stupid questions.
- Lunch
  Lunch is served in the main dining hall, where there will be a canteen serving a variety of hot and cold options. After lunch, you'll have some free time to socialise before your afternoon sessions.
- Study time
- Free time
- Guest speaker and dinner
  Enjoy an inspirational talk from a guest speaker, followed by a dinner.
Friday
- Breakfast
  You'll receive a wake up call in the morning, with breakfast being served in the main dining hall in your college. Breakfast includes hot and cold options. After breakfast, you'll have a little time to prep for your day and travel to your first session.
- Taught session(Tap for more)
  On most of the mornings you will have a taught session with your tutor. This is in the style of an academic seminar, which means it will be in a small group and it will be very interactive. Your tutor will want to hear what you think about the topics being discussed, and to get the most out of these sessions you should come ready to express your ideas and take part in discussion. There are no wrong answers and no stupid questions.
- Lunch
  Lunch is served in the main dining hall, where there will be a canteen serving a variety of hot and cold options. After lunch, you'll have some free time to socialise before your afternoon sessions.
- Presentation preparation and OxSC Futures Conference(Tap for more)
  On Friday afternoon all students will take part in the OxSC Futures Conference. The Futures Conference is our very own re-creation of an academic or professional conference, and will be attended by all students and tutors, as well as some members of Oxford’s academic and professional community. You and your classmates will deliver a presentation of some of the work you have done with your tutor. But this won’t be just like the same old class presentations you’ve done at school or university. You will be thought-provoking, mind-changing, and paradigm-shifting. Your generation is the professional and academic minds of the future, and this is an opportunity for you to express your vision, and your new skills and knowledge.
- Graduation and formal dinner(Tap for more)
  Celebrate your final evening with a graduation and formal dinner. The formal dinner is in the style of an Oxford college formal dinner in the college dining hall.
- Free time
Saturday
- Breakfast
  You'll receive a wake up call in the morning, with breakfast being served in the main dining hall in your college. Breakfast includes hot and cold options. After breakfast, you'll have a little time to prep for your day and travel to your first session.
- Day trip for students studying another course or Departures(Tap for more)
  Following lunch, you'll go on a day trip to explore somewhere new. Example day trip destinations include Bath, Windsor, and South Kensington. You may have dinner out, or you may have dinner on return to Oxford, depending on the trip destination.
- Dinner
  Dinner is served in the main dining hall at your college, where there will be a canteen serving a variety of hot and cold options. After dinner, you'll have some free time to socialise.
- Evening activity(Tap for more)
  During the evening activity, you'll have a fun team activity either on-site (at the college) or off-site (in Oxford). Examples of on-site activities are croquet or a pub quiz. Examples of off-site activities include punting, bowling, cinema, or an Oxford ghost walk.
- Free time

Week 2

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Sunday
No activity
Monday
No activity
Tuesday
No activity
Wednesday
No activity
Thursday
No activity
Friday
No activity
Saturday
No activity

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The Experience

Typical outings

Westminster, London

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Bath

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Blenheim Palace

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Ashmolean Museum

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Warwick Castle

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British Museum

Reviews

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Accommodation

Food and catering

ONE-WEEK COURSE SAMPLE TIMETABLE

Week 1

Week 2

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