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Philosophy

Question everything. From who you really are to what we can ever truly know, you’ll tackle some of the most crucial questions in philosophy – and learn how to think about thinking itself.

Oxford

Tutorials

16-17 year olds

From £4845

14 days commencing:

  • 28/06/2020, 05/07/2020, 12/07/2020, 19/07/2020, 26/07/2020, 02/08/2020, 09/08/2020, 16/08/2020
  • Learning
  • The Experience
  • Typical outings
  • Reviews
  • Stay in Oxford
  • Dates & Prices

Learning

Outline

Our perception of the world and ourselves are unique and ever changing. The more we know about the people, places and history that surround us, the more we can realise about our part in this big play we call life. Learn Philosophy with us and you’ll understand the tools of philosophy, explore skepticism and the nature of knowledge. We ’ll cover topics from mind, body and free will or personal identity and the self.

 

 

 

 

Teaching methodology

Learn the Oxford way with tutorial style teaching. Your expert tutor will foster self-directed learning and critical thinking through interactive seminars in small groups (no bigger than 8). During your course, you will complete two pieces of independent work (essays or problem sheets), which your tutor will then evaluate in either a 1:1 or 2:1 tutorial. Tutorials will provide you with the opportunity to discuss your work and feedback with your tutor and learn new perspectives from your classmates. On completion of the course, you’ll receive a certificate and letter of recommendation from your tutor.

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.

photo (c) John Cairns

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.

photo (c) John Cairns

Reviews

"I enjoyed our conversations about religion and ethics in philosophy class because I was able to form a more complex opinion on those topics with the help of our in-depth discussions."

Alisha India

Reviews

"My tutor was really insightful and helped us ease into the subject. We had many debates on our views on certain philosophical debates such as ‘Do we really have Knowledge?’ The best part was that we were in a small class, about 3 of use, so everyone was included in the discussions and nobody was left out."

Chamanda United Kingdom

Reviews

"Oxford Summer Courses has been such a unique and fulfilling experience with the help of the counselors and mentors. "

Irene Panama

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"You get the chance to ask questions to someone that can tell you what it’s like to work in that field and who can answer more difficult questions, you get a more inspiring insight in the subject than you get in your normal school. "

Emma Sweden

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!

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Dates & Prices

Date Room type Price Availability Apply
28 Jun - 11 Jul 2020
Standard (shared bathroom)
£4845
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28 Jun - 11 Jul 2020
En-suite (private room and bathroom)
£5045
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05 Jul - 18 Jul 2020
Standard (shared bathroom)
£4845
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12 Jul - 25 Jul 2020
Standard (shared bathroom)
£4845
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19 Jul - 01 Aug 2020
Standard (shared bathroom)
£4845
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26 Jul - 08 Aug 2020
Standard (shared bathroom)
£4845
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02 Aug - 15 Aug 2020
Standard (shared bathroom)
£4845
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09 Aug - 22 Aug 2020
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£4845
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16 Aug - 29 Aug 2020
Standard (shared bathroom)
£4845
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