This curriculum will provide you with the foundation you need to become part of the next generation of innovators. It will coach you in the skills needed to incubate a business idea, before expanding it into a thriving company. Students will be immersed in the core principles of business management, the practical process of innovation and the entrepreneurial mindset that combine to form all successful businesses. They will also join a group of international classmates to mock launch a new business idea.  

Designed for students with a foundational understanding of business, this course offers a deeper dive into the world of marketing strategies and campaigns. Ambitious learners will explore key concepts like consumer behaviour, market research, and brand management, while mastering the latest trends in digital marketing, from social media to AI and virtual reality. Through practical case studies, simulations, and real-world projects, students will learn how to create effective marketing strategies, measure their success, and navigate critical issues such as ethics and sustainability, This is the perfect for students aiming to enter the world of marketing.

Students will strive to preserve life on planet earth as they collaborate in small groups to generate solutions to some of humanity’s most challenging issues. Students will learn, and experience, how the fields of climate science, politics, and leadership can work together to beat extinction through exciting case studies. Our young learners will collaborate with their peers to publish a list of ideas and innovations to solve these challenges.

The curriculum will provide them with an introduction to the emerging technology that is shaping the future. Providing a broad foundation in engineering principles and fields, it will inspire them to take on the future’s grand challenges from alternative energy to advanced robotics and beyond. Design tomorrow’s solutions through a comprehensive overview of the intersection of engineering and technology.  

You will be studying the brain, mind and behaviour, and in doing so you will find out all sorts of things about yourself and the social world around you, such as how you remember events and faces, how your brain works, how what happened to you as a child affects you now – even how you measure your own personality! Dive into intriguing social topics, like why people believe in fake news, and how we can help people with mental health problems. Every facet of this subject will focus on scientific, evidence-based research.

Step into the future with AI and cybersecurity, two of the most powerful forces shaping the digital world. In this dynamic two-week course at Oxford, you’ll explore machine learning, prompt engineering, ethical hacking, and cyber defense, gaining hands-on experience in both fields. Build AI-powered applications, crack codes with cryptography, and tackle real-world cyber threats in an immersive, team-based environment. Put your skills to the test in a high-stakes Cyber Defence Hackathon, where you’ll defend networks, outsmart hackers, and collaborate with like-minded students to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of technology.

With the city of Oxford—the filming site of the Harry Potter films, James Bond, and much more—as your set, you will gain insights into film production and digital editing as you experience first-hand what it is like to produce a film. Utilise first-class video production equipment including HD cameras and professional sound and lighting instruments. Practice your digital editing skills as you take your film through post-production using Final Cut Pro. Immerse yourself in screenwriting, location scouting, storyboarding, and digital editing.  

The curriculum explores the essential elements of corporate finance, including sources of funding, financial analysis, and risk management, while also delving into the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics and their practical applications to business decision-making. By integrating these complementary disciplines, students will develop a well-rounded perspective on the financial, strategic, and microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that influence business decision-making.

The curriculum gives students the opportunity to examine the interconnection of law and politics, and take their first step to pursuing a legal career. Focused on emerging issues in these fields, the programme fosters discussion and debate through legal case studies and their ethical implications on issues ranging from civil rights to globalisation, trade, trade barriers and access to resources. Gain insight into Criminal and Civil Law, while exploring facets of Business Law, Contract Law, and Ethics.  

Bring your design ideas to life at one of the richest artistic and architectural locations in the world. You'll apply the core principles of architecture, including planning, design and spatial mapping as you fast track your future to becoming a world-class architect. Take inspiration from your surroundings as you improve your drawing skills and build a design portfolio. Acquire the knowledge and ability to bring your designs to life, with university-style tutorials and workshops that will equip you with valuable experiences for your academic pursuits.  

You will gain insight into what it takes to work in the medical profession, explore the fields of biology, genetics, neuroscience, genomics, emergency medicine, and human anatomy in a fully immersive setting. You will be supported by expert tutors while you investigate the practice of medicine, learning from guest speakers and simulations. Gain practical insight into a career as a Surgeon, Doctor, Nurse, or Allied Health Professional and identify how to navigate the medical school application process.  

This course offers a comprehensive journey through centuries of history and philosophy, exploring the key ideas, thinkers, and events that shaped our world. From the classical period to the modern day, students will examine how philosophical ideas influenced historical progress, with an insight into how writers captured the zeitgeist of their time. Through studying influential figures like Aristotle, Nietzsche, and Rousseau, our students will see how history, philosophy, and literature intersect to create meaning. By encouraging critical discussion and creative thinking, this course helps students develop a nuanced understanding of how past thought shaped the world we live in today.

Draw inspiration for your English learning from a city which launched some of the greatest English novels – visit the Narnia door in St Mary's Passage which is said to have inspired CS Lewis, or relax in the Botanic Gardens on a sunny day like the characters in Philip Pullman's 'His Dark Materials'.

Preserve life on planet earth as you collaborate in small groups to generate solutions to some of the most challenging issues facing humanity. This course exposes you to how the fields of climate science, politics, law and leadership can work together to beat extinction.

The course provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the exciting career opportunities in engineering and technology. You will explore the fields of Civil, Mechanical, Biomedical, and Aerospace engineering as you survey emerging technical applications, from self-driving vehicles to space travel. Apply your skills in the 'Mission to Mars Design Challenge', where you will collaborate with your peers to propose engineering and technology solutions that will support the establishment of a colony on Mars.

 

The course provides you with a broad introduction to business, finance, and marketing. It equips you with the skills to innovate and successfully launch and manage your own business. Immerse yourself in the exciting world of innovation through compelling case studies on companies like Tesla and TikTok and profiles of leading innovators like Elon Musk and Steve Jobs. Engage with real entrepreneurs who are leading new business ideas to success.  

This course offers the ideal introduction to law for students aged 13 to 15, who are interested in exploring a legal career. In a supportive, interactive setting, students will gain a solid understanding of UK law theory, develop essential subject skills, and discover the various career paths within the legal profession. This hands-on programme brings the study of law to life. Students will learn the fundamentals of law, and have the chance to put theory into action through engaging simulated scenarios, including investigations, mock trials, and lively debates.  

Explore the basics of human anatomy as you identify different career trajectories in the exciting fields of medicine and healthcare. Expand your understanding of medicine through practical, hands-on medical simulations like cannulation, conducting a physical exam, applying splints and slings, and controlling external haemorrhaging. Investigate both the practice of medicine and biomedical research through speakers and visits to a university biomedical lab or research facility.  

This dynamic programme is designed to equip students with essential AI skills through hands-on experience and real-world applications. Participants will explore the transformative power of AI—its potential, limitations, and role in solving global challenges. From machine learning and computer vision to natural language processing and generative AI, the course blends interactive learning with teamwork, ensuring students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. With AI revolutionising industries from healthcare to finance, this course is ideal for students interested in both technical and non-technical career paths, preparing them for a future shaped by artificial intelligence.

Shoot, edit and screen a short film on location. With the University of 0xfordsetting of scenes in the Harry Potter films - as your backdrop, gain insights into film production and digital editing as you experience first-hand how to create a film. Working with film industry professionals, you'll also study screenwriting, location scouting and storyboarding.  

Develop strong skills in English grammar, syntax, pronunciation and colloquial usage in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Expand your vocabulary and build the foundation to support superior English reading and writing skills, leading to a strong application to an English-speaking university.