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

Stay in Oxford

Where it all began. Oxford is home to the oldest university in the English-speaking world, and it’s also where Oxford Summer Courses was born. Known as the city of dreaming spires, Oxford has educated and inspired world-changing thinkers through the ages. And its renowned tutorial teaching keeps the university among the global elite. But it’s so much more than books. This is a lively, cosmopolitan and open-minded place. There’s room for everyone, with something new (or very old) to discover at every turn.

Accommodation: All of the accommodation in Oxford is based within Oxford University college grounds, and the beautiful buildings that date back in some cases to the 13th century, present a real sense of the traditional university. Although the bedrooms have been appropriately modernised, they remain in-keeping with the college surroundings with lots of character and charm. Accommodating full-time students during term time, the rooms are practical and usually have some desk space for quiet study time. Each corridor houses a pastoral member of staff, who oversees students throughout the night. We are able to offer twin or single bedrooms with either shared or private bathroom facilities.

Food and catering: You will get the chance to eat at a range of Oxford's best restaurants and cafes during the week, and each Friday evening you will experience an Oxford University formal hall. As an Oxford Summer Courses student, you will get to attend two formal halls per course, where you can expect an excellent dining experience and an electric atmosphere, as students and staff celebrate the achievements of the week together. Usually followed by a traditional party and graduation ceremony it really is an experience of a lifetime, so don’t forget your cameras for this one!

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)
  The morning taught session is 3 hours of academic teaching in your chosen subject with your tutor.
- 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)
  You'll have a 3-hour long tutor-led subject specific trip to get a broadened insight into their chosen industry.
- 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)
  The morning taught session is 3 hours of academic teaching in your chosen subject with your tutor.
- 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)
  You'll have a 3-hour long tutor-led subject specific trip to get a broadened insight into their chosen industry.
- Free time
- Supper club(Tap for more)
  You'll have the opportunity to use your networking skills at a supper club during the evening. You'll practice networking with other students, as well as your tutors and other leading academics and industry experts who will be attending.
- 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)
  You'll have a 3-hour skills-based workshop in the morning, focusing on things like leadership skills, confidence, or critical thinking.
- 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.
- Day trip(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.
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)
  The morning taught session is 3 hours of academic teaching in your chosen subject with your tutor.
- 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)
  You'll have a 3-hour long tutor-led subject specific trip to get a broadened insight into their chosen industry.
- 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)
  The morning taught session is 3 hours of academic teaching in your chosen subject with your tutor.
- 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 delivery(Tap for more)
  Collaborative learning : You'll prepare and deliver a presentation to your peers, other age group, and all 16-24 tutors. Styled like a conference, this will be followed by a drinks reception and formal in the evening.
- 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.
- Departures(Tap for more)
  Students finishing their course will pack their bags and check out. There will be an additional day trip on this day, for any students staying on to study for another course.
- 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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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

Typical outings

British Museum

Reviews

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Stay in Oxford

Accommodation

Food and catering

ONE-WEEK COURSE SAMPLE TIMETABLE

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