PPE
Why Study PPE With Us?
Our Summer School gives students the chance to study Oxford’s most famous interdisciplinary course, taught by our in-house, expert tutors who have experienced it first hand.
Students will study a range of different topics across Philosophy, Politics and Economics, debating fundamental moral conundrums whilst considering the importance of economic trends and predictions, alongside pressing global political matters. The course will introduce students to the wealth of skills required for success when studying a number of overlapping subjects, from numerical and analytical reasoning to problem solving and critical thinking.
If students are keen to immerse themselves in the political and economic challenges facing the world today and would like to broaden their horizons far beyond the curriculum then our course is absolutely right for them.
PPE
Why Study PPE with Us?
Our Summer School gives students the chance to study Oxford’s most famous interdisciplinary course, taught by our in-house, expert tutors who have experienced it first hand.
Students will study a range of different topics across Philosophy, Politics and Economics, debating fundamental moral conundrums whilst considering the importance of economic trends and predictions, alongside pressing global political matters. The course will introduce students to the wealth of skills required for success when studying a number of overlapping subjects, from numerical and analytical reasoning to problem solving and critical thinking.
If students are keen to immerse themselves in the political and economic challenges facing the world today and would like to broaden their horizons far beyond the curriculum then our course is absolutely right for them.
What will we cover?
Topics may include:
Political sociology
Macro/Microeconomics
The history of Political thought
Economics post-COVID
Metaethics
Application Guidance
Our PPE programme is perfect for students considering applying to Oxford or a top UK university. The course will help students to decide whether the subject is right for them while also demystifying the application process.
Our team exclusively comprises academics from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge, who have first-hand experience of what it takes to make a successful application.
As well as expert Subject Tutors, we also have a Personal Statements and UCAS Expert on our team, who will run an interactive workshop with students to give insider guidance on how best to approach an application. We cover all aspects of the application process in detail, through a range of interactive seminars and discussions.
Students will learn about the pre-application preparation required for a UCAS application, from writing a Personal Statement to making the right choice when it comes to colleges and universities. Students will also spend time learning about the post application process, after the UCAS form has been submitted, which includes the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) and Oxbridge interviews.
What is included?
10+ hours of live PPE sessions, led by our expert, in-house 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
PPE 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 PPE. The entire admissions process is covered, 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
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 Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) paper for Oxford, 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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