Mansfield College Online Summer School

Mansfield College Online Summer School Programme
Economics | Mathematics | International Relations | International Law(TBC)
Date: July 28th - August 8th, 2025 (No classes on weekends)
Grade:9 - 12
Official online Programme by Mansfield of Oxford University
Instructors assigned by Oxford University
Small class size of up to 15 students
Official certificates from the Mansfield of Oxford University | Opportunity for the recommendation letter
Academic research paper | Oxford application workshop
Grade:9 - 12
Official online Programme by Mansfield of Oxford University
Instructors assigned by Oxford University
Small class size of up to 15 students
Official certificates from the Mansfield of Oxford University | Opportunity for the recommendation letter
Academic research paper | Oxford application workshop
Introduction
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, and one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. Oxford has educated a wide range of notable alumni, including 28 prime ministers of the United Kingdom and many heads of state and government around the world. 72 Nobel Prize laureates, 3 Fields Medalists, and 6 Turing Award winners have studied, worked, or held visiting fellowships at the University of Oxford.
Programme Introduction
The University of Oxford is a global leader in the field of Economics and Mathematics. It has one of the largest groups of academic economists and politics and international relations departments in the world and regularly ranks as the UK's top department. The researchers inform and improve economic and public policy around the world and are dedicated to training the next generation of economic and political leaders.
Oxford Mansfield College Online Summer School Programme is officially hosted by Mansfield of Oxford University and taught by instructors assigned by Mansfield College, culminating in the awarding of an official certificate of completion to the student. Within two weeks, students can acquire a good knowledge and understanding of the subject they choose. At the end of the class, all the students need to finish a thesis and present to the instructors. The best-performing students will receive a recommendation letter.
Programme Outcomes

Certificate of Completion
Why Us
Official
The programme is officially hosted by the Mansfield of Oxford University and taught in small classes, culminating in awarding an official certificate of completion.
The Mansfield of Oxford University selects and assigns excellent instructors, teaches in Oxford's traditional discussing style, stimulating students' unique perspectives and developing their ability to learn, think and criticize independently in the process. The instructor is not just a transmitter of knowledge but also a guide who can evaluate students' ideas in a focused manner, and guide them in their research and analysis.
Faculty
Thesis
All the students will complete a thesis within two weeks and present it to the instructors and classmates. Students will experience topic setting, literature reading, in-depth research, and academic writing, greatly enhance their educational and research skills.
Oxford application workshop will give students an insight into the Oxford application process and mock interview preparation.
Workshop
— Faculty —
*The above is the sample instructor, the final instructor is subject to change by Mansfield of Oxford University.
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Dr. George Bitsakakis
Director of Studies in Economics (2015 - ), Dean of Degrees MA (Oxon) MA (Michigan-Ann Arbor), MSc, PhD (LSE)
George Bitsakakis currently works at University of Oxford and teach Micro-foundations of Macro, Growth Theory & Innovation, Asset Pricing, Stochastic Calculus, Mathematical Economics, Public Economics, History of Economic Thought. Philosophy of Economics, Philosophy of Mathematics, Causality & Scientic Explanation; Dynamical Systems, Computation Theory, Meta-mathematics. -
Nikkita Ngalande
DPhil in Mathematics
Nikkita is a DPhil student under the supervision of Rama Cont, at the CDT in Mathematics of Random Systems. She currently works as a tutor at Oxford MESME Maths Circles, providing advanced mathematics learning for top British mathematics students to help them better utilize their strengths. Her research interests are at the intersection of mathematical modeling in finance and machine learning. -
Dr Francesca Granelli
Guest lecturer at Oxford University
Francesca holds an MA in International Relations and PhD in War Studies from King’s College London. Francesca’s research interests span trust, Language, Strategic Communications, Community Cohesion, conflict and Revolution. She disputes the conventional interpretation of revolution as a power struggle between conicting social forces.
Schedule
Day | Day1 | Day2 | Day3 | Day4 | Day5 |
Week 1 | Intro Economics | Micro Economics | Macro Economics | Quantitative Economics | Strategic Management or Economics of industry |
Week 2 | Econometrics | Game Theory | Labour Economics | Economics of Industry | Final Presentation |
Beijing Time | Contents |
10:00-11:00 | Extracurricular activity lead by bilingual TA |
11:00-18:00 | Teamwork and assignment |
18:00-20:00/19:00-21:00 | Live Course by Oxford tutors |
20:00-21:00 | Office Hour |
* There are no classes scheduled from August 2nd - August 3rd. Students will have a two-hour online course per day
* The schedule may vary depending on Mansfield of Oxford University.
Day | Day1 | Day2 | Day3 | Day4 | Day5 |
Week 1 | Intro Number Systems and Induction | Mathematical Reasoning and Logic | Vectors | Matrices | Limits and Convergence I |
Week 2 | Limits and Convergence II | Continuity | The Real Numbers | Basic Calculus | Final Assessment |
Beijing Time | Contents |
10:00-11:00 | Extracurricular activity lead by bilingual TA |
11:00-18:00 | Teamwork and assignment |
18:00-20:00/19:00-21:00 | Live Course by Oxford tutors |
20:00-21:00 | Office Hour |
Day | Day1 | Day2 | Day3 | Day4 | Day5 |
Week 1 | Classical approaches to the study of International Relations | International Society and Law | Power Politics | International Cooperation | Globalization and International Financial Institutions |
Week 2 | Global War and Security | International Organisations and International Security | Culture and Conflict | Critical Theory of International Relations | Final Presentation |
Beijing Time | Contents |
10:00-11:00 | Extracurricular activity lead by bilingual TA |
11:00-18:00 | Teamwork and assignment |
18:00-20:00/19:00-21:00 | Live Course by Oxford tutors |
20:00-21:00 | Office Hour |
Application
Date:
July 28th - August 8th, 2025 (No classes on weekends)
Admission Quota:
- 15 students for each class; There is a limited number of vacancies, placements are assigned on a first come, first serve basis
Grade:
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- 9-12
*For more information please contact ASEEDER teachers

Class requirements:
- A computer with camera and microphone; Students need to keep the camera on and wear collared shirts during the teaching time
How to apply:
Economics/Mathematics:
- Method 1:Students who received B or above in ASDAN EPQ can be admitted directly
- Method 2:Recommendation letter from an invited Economics/Mathematics teacher (Each teacher can recommend up to two students)
- Method 3:Individual applications need to submit English language performance (IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 90) and A or above in
International Relations/Law:
- Method 1 Students who received B or above in ASDAN EPQ can be admitted directly
- Method 2:Recommendation letter from an invited English teacher(Each teacher can recommend up to two students)
- Method 3:Individual applications need to submit English language performance (IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 90) and A or above in Economics/Mathematics
* If you do not meet the above criteria, you will be required to do a telephone interview in English with an ASEEDER teacher.