English Plus Academic Subjects

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ENGLISH PLUS
ACADEMIC SUBJECTS

DISCOVER YOUR
ACADEMIC PATH
AND ADVANCE YOUR ENGLISH

Key Facts

Age	16+
English Level	B1-C2 (upper intermediate - very advanced)
Start Dates	September, January
Duration	14 weeks (1 semester) 6-week compact programme
Class Size	15 maximum
Lessons per Week	19 (17 hours)

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Why Choose This Programme?

1. Enhance Subject Knowledge

Explore a range of academic subjects you might choose at university, deepening your knowledge in a familiar area or trying something completely new.

2. Prepare for University Success

Build the academic literacies you need for success at university as you improve your critical thinking, writing, research and presentation skills.

3. Prepare for a Cambridge (CAE/CPE) or IELTS Exam

Strengthen your English language confidence while preparing for and taking an externally validated language exam.

4. Interactive Learning

Enjoy small interactive classes taught by specialist subject teachers, ensuring plenty of individual attention and active participation.

5. Go Beyond the Classroom

Take part in inspiring academic and cultural study visits in Oxford, attend the St Clare’s Seminar Series, and engage in a vibrant programme of sports, social activities, and excursions.

6. Pathway to Higher Education

Receive specialist guidance from our experienced university and career counsellors, who help you choose and apply to the right university worldwide.

7. International Community and Networks

Experience the richness of an international classroom, studying alongside international students from more than 20 countries while living in the academic heart of Oxford.

8. Expert Teaching and Support

Benefit from over 70 years of experience, dedicated academic support from your Personal Tutor, and excellent results confirmed by ISI and British Council accreditation.

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THE NETHERLANDS, ENGLISH PLUS ACADEMIC SUBJECTS 2024

"I would definitely recommend this course to another student because it's very diverse, the classes are small and you get very good one-on-one lessons; the level of education is high, which is one of the most important things.”

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English for
Academic Purposes
(3 hours per week)

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3 Academic Courses
(3 hours per course per week)

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Course Options

Select 3 courses from the following academic subject areas:

English Literature

Introduction to English Literature

Explore English literature from Shakespeare to modern writers while improving your language skills. You'll study poems, plays, novels, and essays in their historical context, with field trips around Oxford to bring the texts to life.

Oxford and Fantasy Fiction

Discover how Oxford inspired iconic fantasy worlds like Wonderland, Middle-earth, Narnia, and His Dark Materials. This course explores myth, medieval literature, and film adaptations to understand how fantasy reflects and critiques the real world.

Communications and Film

Film Studies

Learn how films communicate ideas through visual language, genre, and storytelling. You'll explore Hollywood and World Cinema, analyse key films, and study the relationship between cinema and society.

Cross-Cultural Communication

Examine how culture shapes communication across media, literature, and art. This course helps you understand identity, difference, and global perspectives through diverse cultural texts and theoretical frameworks.

Politics and Philosophy

Introduction to Politics

Understand how political systems work and explore concepts like democracy, ideology, and civil society. Includes field trips and case studies to connect theory with real-world politics.

Introduction to Philosophy

Trace the evolution of Western philosophy from Plato to Wittgenstein. Learn how philosophical ideas shape our understanding of reality, knowledge, and morality, and apply them across disciplines.

Ethics

Explore what it means to act ethically through theories like Utilitarianism and Kantian ethics. You'll apply these ideas to real-world issues such as crime, war, and free speech.

Ethics, Values and the Law

Investigate how law and morality intersect in debates about freedom, responsibility, and rights. Topics include environmental ethics, free speech, and medical ethics, with a focus on philosophical and legal perspectives.

Psychology and Sociology

Introduction to Philosohy

Discover how the brain works and why we behave the way we do. Covering topics from memory and language to personality and social influence, this course includes visits to museums and live psychology experiments.

Introduction to Sociology

Learn how societies are structured and how social groups function. You'll explore key thinkers and topics like gender, race, religion, and media through sociological theories and research methods.

History and Law

Introduction to British History

Explore 1,000 years of British history from King Alfred to World War I. You'll study historical sources and visit key sites in Oxford and London to understand how Britain evolved.

Introduction to Law

Gain a foundational understanding of legal systems, especially the English Legal System. Learn key legal concepts across criminal, civil, and international law, with practical insights into how laws shape society.

Art History and Visual Arts

Oxford Art and Architecture

Study Oxford’s rich architectural and artistic heritage through site visits and museum tours. Learn how local buildings and collections reflect broader European art history.

Fundamentals of Drawing

Develop your drawing skills through hands-on projects inspired by Oxford’s museums and landscapes. Suitable for all levels, with opportunities to explore various techniques and keep an artist’s journal.

Painting

Explore painting through studio work and outdoor sessions, blending personal creativity with art history. The course encourages experimentation and is open to all skill levels.

Photography

Learn photography both practically and theoretically, using Oxford’s inspiring settings. You'll explore digital and darkroom techniques, critical theory, and create a final portfolio for exhibition.

Business and Economics

International Business in the News

Analyse global business trends and challenges using real-world case studies. Understand how politics, economics, and global events shape international trade and business strategy.

Introduction to Economics

Learn how economies function and how economic theories apply to public policy. Topics include supply and demand, inflation, unemployment, and the role of government in markets.

Fundamentals of Marketing

Explore the essentials of marketing, from branding and consumer behaviour to digital strategy and ethics. Learn how businesses create value and adapt in a global marketplace.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Develop your own business ideas while learning how ventures are launched and sustained. This hands-on course blends creativity, teamwork, and strategic thinking to build entrepreneurial skills.

Mathematics

College Algebra

Strengthen your understanding of core mathematical concepts with practical applications. Ideal for students in social sciences, business, or management who don’t require advanced maths.

Languages

Chinese, French, Spanish, Italian (Various Levels)

Choose from a wide range of language tutorials tailored to your level and goals. Lessons are usually one-to-one and can follow a set syllabus or be customised for exam preparation or personal interest.

Other Ancient and Modern Languages (e.g. Latin, German, Japanese, Russian)

Choose from a wide range of language tutorials tailored to your level and goals. Courses are flexible and can prepare you for exams or support personal and academic development.

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Sample Timetable

For Business, Maths, Economics (BME)

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
08:45 09:40	Vocabulary Academic Word List - UefAP.com	Reading ILETS input and practice test	Listening and Note-taking University-level Lecture on Globalisation and Sustainability	Writing Harvard style in-text citation and reference lists	Speaking Preparing for IELTS 'long turn'
09:45 10:40	Grammar Review of mixed conditionals	Writing Features of formal, academic register for essays	Speaking Discussion of the Weekly Theme: 'Society: Education in Oxford'	Reading Academic article on Economic Imperialism	Mixed Skills Learning Review Quiz
	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
11:00 11:55	Business 'How the law can shape business ethics'	Business Liberalism vs. Protectionism	Mathematics Rational Functions	Self-study	Higher Education advice
12:00 12:55	Business 'How governments use or don't use regulation to control firms'	Self-study	Self-study	Business 'Foreign Direct Investment to gain influence and control'	Self-study
	Lunch Locally	Lunch Locally	Lunch Locally	Lunch Locally	Lunch Locally
13:15 14:10	Economics 'The economics of public expenditure and taxation'	Mathematics Techniques to study integers and rational numbers	Economics 'The cost of protecting the health and well-being of citizens'	Mathematics Different ways to solve equations	Study Visit University of Oxford Open Day
14:15 15:10	Economics 'Changing levels of taxation to influence Aggregate Demand'	Mathematics Graphs and Linear functions	Economics 'How debt crises reshape the way economic power works'	Open Learning Club	Study Visit University of Oxford Open Day
15:15 16:10	Free Period	Free Period	Free Period	Free Period	Free Period
	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
16:30 17:25	Chess Club	Manchester University Visit Presentation, Q&A	Seminar Series 'The constraints we have when learning a new language from listening to speech'	Free Period	Study Visit University of Oxford Open Day
17:30 18:25	Free Period	Free Period	Free Period	Open Basketball session	Study Visit University of Oxford Open Day
Eve	Free Period	Karaoke Night 19:00, The Mad Hatter	Free Period	Free Period	Study Visit University of Oxford Open Day