University Subject Exploration

Ambitious students can gain a head start with applications through courses focused on G5 undergraduate content.

3 Academic Schools of Study

Students can choose one of the 3 academic schools for every two weeks they are on the programme

STEM

Subject included: Engineering, Maths, Physics and Computer Science

Biomedical Sciences

Subject included: Medicine, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology

Hummanities

Subject included: Law, Economics, Politics, History

Can't Decide?

Staying 4 weeks will allow you to cover 2 academic schools with no content repeated.

Who is it for?

This programme is designed for:

• Students who have not yet decided exactly what subject they want to study
• Students wanting to experience tuition equivalent to the first term of university
• Students intending to study anywhere, but particularly at Oxbridge at the G5
• Students aged 14-17 years old

Students will be able to choose from 3 academic ‘schools’ per fortnight: STEM, Biomedical Sciences or Humanities. This will allow them to find that they are truly interested in.

What is Included?

• A full social programme in Linacre College and around Oxford
• All meals and accommodation in en suite twin rooms
• Airport transfers from Heathrow and Gatwick
• Student travel insurance
• 3 full-day excursions including London, Cambridge and a school of study linked visit
• A formal dinner in a college dining hall

How Long is the Programme?

• 13 nights from Sunday 30th June or Sunday 14th July
• Students can stay for 27 nights and choose two schools of study
• No content will be repeated across the 4 weeks

Humanities Subject Exploration – 2 Week Timetable

Humanities 2 Week Timetable	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Sunday	Arrivals		Welcome Dinner and Icebreakers
Monday	Introduction to Law as a Degree What is a Crime?	Human Rights and Where to Find Them (Constitutional Law) Oxford Orientation and Walking Tour	Dinner out and free evening in Oxford
Tuesday	Why Both Studying Roman Law? (Private Law) Prep for Moot Court on Roman Private Law	Day in the Life of a Science Undergraduate Q&A Moot Court	Punting
Wednesday	Excursion: Humanities Insight Day
Thursday	Introduction to Economics as a Degree Using Economics in Every Day Life	The Global Economy in 2023 Christ Church College	Scavenger Hunt across Oxford
Friday	The Importance of Financial Management A People-Centred Approach to Management	Group Lecture – Guest Speaker Game Theory Workshop	Cinema/ Theatre
Saturday	Excursion: Cambridge – tour of colleges and punting
Sunday	Free Morning	Sports Afternoon is University Parks	Film Night
Monday	Introduction to Politics as a Degree Can Politics be Theoretical?	Comparative Government (Practice of Government) Ashmolean Museum	Evening Activity on Campus
Tuesday	Measuring Political Impact Ancient to Modern Beliefs about the State	What You Need to Know About Contemporary British Politics Personal Statement Workshop	Free Evening in Oxford
Wednesday	Excursion: London (optional tour of UCL/ Imperial)
Thursday	Introduction to History as a Degree Who is British in Pre-Conquest British History?	1800-1900: ‘The Century of Nationalism’ Pitt Rivers Museum	Evening Activity on Campus
Friday	History versus Historiography How do we Quantify History?	What Next? Steps to Studying in the UK Historical Figures Debate	Formal Hall & Graduation
Saturday	Departure

Biomedical Sciences Subject Exploration – 2 Week Timetable

Medical Sciences 2 Week Timetable	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Sunday	Arrivals		Welcome Dinner and Icebreakers
Monday	Introduction to Medicine as a Degree Functional Architecture of the Body	Homeostasis Oxford Orientation and Walking Tour	Dinner out and free evening in Oxford
Tuesday	Molecules in Medical Science Neurobiology and Human Behaviour	Day in the Life of a Medic Undergraduate Q&A Applying for Medicine Strategy Workshop	Punting
Wednesday	Excursion: Life Sciences Insight Day
Thursday	Introduction to Chemistry as a Degree Modern Theories of Chemical Bonding	Spectroscopy Christ Church College	Scavenger Hunt across Oxford
Friday	Chemical Shapes and Electronic Structures Rates of Chemical Reaction	Group Lecture – Guest Speaker Practical Application of Chemistry Workshop	Cinema/ Theatre
Saturday	Excursion: Cambridge – tour of colleges and punting
Sunday	Free Morning	Sports Afternoon is University Parks	Film Night
Monday	Introduction to Psychology as a Degree Social Psychology	Developmental Psychology Ashmolean Museum	Evening Activity on Campus
Tuesday	Cognitive Neuroscience Experimental Psychology	Behavioural Science Personal Statement Workshop	Free Evening in Oxford
Wednesday	Excursion: London (optional tour of UCL/ Imperial)
Thursday	Introduction to Biology as a Degree Biology of Cells	Physiology of Organisms Pitt Rivers Museum	Evening Activity on Campus
Friday	Evolution and Behaviour Plant Sciences	What Next? Steps to Studying in the UK Biology Practical Workshop	Formal Hall & Graduation
Saturday	Departure

STEM Subject Exploration – 2 Week Timetable

STEM 2 Week Timetable	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Sunday	Arrivals		Welcome Dinner and Icebreakers
Monday	Introduction to Computer Science as a Degree Object Oriented Programing	Digital Electronics Oxford Orientation and Walking Tour	Dinner out and free evening in Oxford
Tuesday	Interaction Design Computational Theory	Day in the Life of a Science Undergraduate Q&A Applying for a STEM Degree Strategy Workshop	Punting
Wednesday	Excursion: STEM Insight Day
Thursday	Introduction to Engineering as a Degree Mechanical Engineering	Structures and Materials Christ Church College	Scavenger Hunt across Oxford
Friday	Electrical and Information Engineering Mathematical Methods	Group Lecture – Guest Speaker Practical Application of Engineering Workshop	Cinema/ Theatre
Saturday	Excursion: Cambridge – tour of colleges and punting
Sunday	Free Morning	Sports Afternoon is University Parks	Film Night
Monday	Introduction to Maths as a Degree Algebraic Systems	Analysis of Calculus Ashmolean Museum	Evening Activity on Campus
Tuesday	Probability Mathematical Methods	Field Trip to History of Science Museum Personal Statement Workshop	Free Evening in Oxford
Wednesday	Excursion: London (optional tour of UCL/ Imperial)
Thursday	Introduction to Physics as a Degree Classical Physics	Wave Functions Pitt Rivers Museum	Evening Activity on Campus
Friday	Quantum Physics Special and General Relativity	What Next? Steps to Studying in the UK Physics Practical Workshop	Formal Hall & Graduation
Saturday	Departure

Student Testimonials

“I have already recommended your company to 3 of my friends. Two of them have received offers from Oxford.” - Shirley, received an offer from Cambridge for Maths

“The teachers here are experienced. The question style is unique, challenging, creative and comprehensive. I really enjoy my lessons here.” - Orchid, received an offer from Cambridge for Natural Sciences

Reece

Reece has a first-class Master’s in Engineering from Oxford University, and is currently a PhD candidate in A.I. He has over four years of tutoring experience.

Jesse

Jesse is a Cambridge medicine graduate. He consistently achieved first-class marks throughout his degree and has six years of tutoring experience.

Tereza

Tereza is an Oxford PPE graduate who consistently received first-class marks in her Economics work. She is a full-time professional tutor.

Paula

Paula has a first-class Master’s in Physics from Oxford University and is currently working on an Astrophysics PhD. She has six years of tutoring experience.

Contact us to find out more!

Complete our simple Booking Form here:
Leading Education 2024 Summer School Booking Form

Leading Education will send a confirmation email within two working days of receiving the form. The confirmation email will include details of how to pay the non-refundable deposit of £650.

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