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, including 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 team has 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 subject specialist tutors, we also have Personal Statement and UCAS experts on our team, who have 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
5+ additional hours of live interactive teaching
20+ 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
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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 crafting 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 Course week and continue afterwards, to help students prepare for their upcoming application.
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Personal Statement Consultation
The Personal Statement is a vital part of any university application, giving students the chance to show real passion for their subject. Our two-hour package is designed to support this long-term process from planning to final polish.
During the Summer Course, students have an initial consultation with a subject specialist to create a clear plan for developing their Personal Statement.
After the Summer Course, they meet with a Personal Statements expert to refine tone and flow and make final improvements ahead of the UCAS deadline.
Admissions Test Paper Package
For applicants to Oxford for PPE or PPL, we offer a bespoke Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions (TARA) Paper Package. For applicants to Oxford for Physics and Philosophy, we offer the Engineering and Science Admissions Test (ESAT) Paper Package. For applicants to Oxford for Mathematics and Philosophy or Computer Science and Philosophy, we offer the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA) Paper Package. These Admissions Test Paper Packages are available at a reduced rate when purchased with a Summer Course. Each test closely replicates the real test, with an authentic-style paper, a Pearson VUE–style online portal, answer key, full worked solutions, and a question-by-question video walkthrough by the test setter. These entirely original papers are unavailable elsewhere, giving students a true Admissions Test experience.
Two-Mock Interview Package
Students can also add a Mock Interview Package to their Summer Course. A baseline interview during the Summer Course helps students identify strengths and areas for development, which they can work on throughout the autumn. A follow-up interview closer to the real interview date then gives them the chance to apply this feedback, build confidence, and refine their performance.
Mock Interviews are conducted by subject specialist tutors with Oxford and Cambridge interview experience and last 45 minutes: 30 minutes for the interview, followed by 15 minutes of verbal feedback. Students also receive a detailed written report assessing interview content, critical thinking and analysis, interview style, and outlining clear next steps for improvement.
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