PHILOSOPHY
Why Study Philosophy With Us?
Our Philosophy course has been designed by our expert tutors and gives students the opportunity to explore the big questions that remain unsolved by science. We will consider some of the fundamental questions that have been asked by humankind for centuries using rational inquiry and argument.
In small group seminars, students will enhance their problem-solving capacities through analysing concepts and definitions of complex arguments across a range of contexts. Students will be empowered to debate with our academics in their one-to-one tutorials and develop confidence in communicating their ideas and analysis through our group presentations.
PHILOSOPHY
Why Study Philosophy?
Our Philosophy course has been designed by our expert tutors and gives students the opportunity to explore the big questions that remain unsolved by science. We will consider some of the fundamental questions that have been asked by humankind for centuries using rational inquiry and argument.
In small group seminars, students will enhance their problem-solving capacities through analysing concepts and definitions of complex arguments across a range of contexts. Students will be empowered to debate with our academics in their one-to-one tutorials and develop confidence in communicating their ideas and analysis through our group presentations.
What will we cover?
Topics may include:
Ideas of Freedom
Symbolic Logic
Metaphysics
Social and Political Theory
Epistemology
Application Guidance
We understand that applying to study Philosophy at a world leading university can appear daunting, and so we have designed a programme that will de-mystify the process for students and help to build their confidence.
Our group sessions cover every element of the process, from pre-application considerations such as personal statements and submitted work, through to the post-application requirements, such as the Aptitude tests and interviews. We work directly with individual students to answer any concerns and questions they may have about their application and every student attends a one-to-one application session with one of our Admissions experts.
Our staff have years of experience in helping students access the UK’s top Universities and are all exclusively from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. As well as our expert tutors, we also have a Personal Statements and UCAS Expert on our team who has designed a workshop which provides exclusive insider guidance on how to approach an application.
What is included?
10+ hours of live Philosophy sessions, led by our expert tutors
10+ additional hours of live interactive teaching
30+ hours of directed learning throughout the week
A one-to-one Oxbridge-style tutorial
Live guest lecture from a leading Oxbridge Academic
Application workshops, from personal statements to mock interviews
Philosophy reading list and lecture guide
Certificate on completion of the course
Example Timetable
Add-ons
Included in our course fees are a range of sessions designed to help students prepare for their application to study Philosophy at a top UK University. We cover the entire admissions process, from writing personal statements, to strategies for approaching Admissions Tests and preparing for interviews.
Students who are applying this year may opt for additional personalised specialist support. These optional extras would begin during the Summer School and continue afterwards, to help students prepare for their upcoming application.
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Personal Statement Consultation
The Personal Statement is a key part of any university application and the student’s opportunity to demonstrate passion for their subject. We understand a Personal Statement is a long-term project and we have designed a 2-hour package which guides and supports students through the writing process.
During the Summer School, students will have an initial 1-hour consultation with a Subject Specialist to set out a plan on how to develop and strengthen their Personal Statement over the coming months.
After the Summer School, students will meet with our Personal Statements Expert before the UCAS deadline, once they have had a chance to work on their Statement. In another 1-hour consultation, our expert will work to improve the tone, flow and make any final suggestions before submission.
Admissions Tests
We have designed and produced a Philosophy Test (for Oxford) and a Philosophy Admissions Assessment (for Cambridge) and students may purchase a test package alongside the Summer School at a reduced rate. The test paper exactly replicates the style of the original paper, and the package comes complete with a mark scheme, full solutions and a question-by-question video walk-through. These tests cannot be found elsewhere online and are entirely unique, therefore fully replicating the Admissions Test experience for the student.
Mock Interviews
Students can also add a Mock Interview to their Summer School course. Interviews are one of the most important parts of an application and for students making an application this year, a baseline interview in the summer is an excellent way to prepare. A baseline interview allows students to work on their development points throughout the autumn and perhaps undertake additional Mock Interviews closer to the time to hone their skills.
Our Mock Interviews are conducted by our specialist tutors with Oxford and Cambridge interview experience. They last 45 minutes: 30 minutes for the interview, followed by 15 minutes of verbal feedback, discussing how the interview went and points for improvement. Students will also receive a detailed written report, which explains the content of the interview, assesses the student’s critical thinking and analytic skills, gives notes on their interview style and explains how they can improve next time.
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