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Curious how big questions shape your future? Join the Oxford Philosophy Summer School to explore logic, ethics and political theory, debate with top tutors, build a research project and boost your university application with personalised feedback.
Immerse Education's Oxford Philosophy Summer School (Summer 2026) is a two-week academic immersion designed for students aged 16-18. The programme covers core areas of philosophy including logic, ethics, metaphysics and political theory through seminar-based learning, small-group teaching (class sizes of 7-10), and one-to-one tutoring with tutors from leading universities.
Participants undertake a self-directed research project and receive personalised feedback to strengthen university applications. Students live and learn in Oxford University colleges (examples: St Edmund's Hall, Balliol College, Oriel College), gaining an authentic residential experience with assigned accommodation, Wi-Fi, and catered meals for residential options.
The programme also includes two full-day excursions (Cambridge and London), guest lectures, evening events, and a graduation ceremony with a formal dinner. An optional UCAS points add-on (8 points) is available as part of the application process.
Multiple delivery options are offered (non-residential, residential, and residential + online research module), and every participant receives a certificate recognising their achievement. The course is explicitly positioned as preparation for students interested in philosophy, law, or any field that values rigorous reasoning and academic writing.
Certificate of achievement / Certificate of attendance
25 May 2026
Dates from the previous cycle — new dates are announced when applications reopen.
01 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Summer 2026 (July & August sessions)
£5,995
Non-Residential option: £5,995. Classic (Residential) option: £7,495 (includes accommodation and meals). Classic + Online Research Programme: £9,516 (2 weeks residential + 10 hours online). Programme includes 40 hours of tuition, designated mentors, 1:1 support, guest speaker sessions, certificate, daily meals (breakfast & dinner) for residential participants, and cultural/social activities. Residential option provides university college accommodation (13 nights).
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