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Are you thinking of studying Sociology?

Sociology is the study of society and human social behaviour: the wide range of things that govern our interactions with one another. It addresses society…

March 16, 2020

12 High Achievers: Advice, Quotes and How They Got to Where They are Today

No matter how hard we study and how academic we are, there are times when even the most dedicated student can start to feel stuck…

March 13, 2020

10 Ways to Help Your Child Learn English

As a parent, you may not realise how much you can do to support your children in learning English. That’s the case even if they’re…

March 13, 2020

Patent Thickets: Law and Economics in Action

About the Author Samantha Love read Law at Merton College, Oxford, and is currently following the BCL course.  There are few areas in which it…

February 28, 2020

Are you thinking of studying Politics?

Politics is the study of government, society and the operation of power in the modern world. The topics you will study will range from different…

February 23, 2020

The Twin Cities of Oxford, Cambridge and London

The history of twinning towns dates back to the 9th century, but the practice really took off after the Second World War. With deep divisions…

February 16, 2020

Look Inside Oxford Royale Academy’s Summer Schools

Wherever you're studying with Oxford Royale Academy, you'll get to go on fantastic excursions and fascinating coach trips.

February 14, 2020

Why is University in the UK So Expensive – And Is It Worth the Cost?

With sweeping changes to tuition fees, the cost of going to university has skyrocketed in recent years. Unsurprisingly, it’s led many students to question whether…

February 11, 2020

Are you thinking of studying Pharmacy?

Pharmacy is the study of medicine, looking at how drugs are created, their chemistry and interactions, and everything else a qualified pharmacist is required to…

February 9, 2020

8 Reasons Why Oxford, Cambridge and London Have the Best Universities in the World

There’s no question that Oxford, Cambridge and London have produced outstanding universities. In the QS World University Rankings, Cambridge sits at number 4 globally, Oxford…

February 9, 2020

Are you thinking of studying Nursing?

Nursing is a subject that has changed a great deal in recent years. While once you could become a nurse as a school leaver, now…

February 2, 2020

10 Oxford Donors and How They Made Their Money

The University of Oxford has a long and rich history of philanthropic donations. Last year, the university revealed it raised more than £2bn over the…

February 1, 2020

Are you thinking of studying Music?

Between 2007/8 and 2010/11 the number of students applying to study music rose by almost half, to more than 5,000 – considerably higher than the…

January 26, 2020

The 6 Levels of Educational Complexity and How to Use Them

The abstract concepts of educational psychology can be surprisingly useful for students. There have been many different attempts to classify students’ levels of understanding in…

January 26, 2020

Are you thinking of studying Medicine?

Medicine is notoriously one of the toughest, most competitive and most prestigious degree courses available. Med students can have a workload that’s double that of…

January 19, 2020

6 Novels to Read to Understand Oxford

Oxford is a world of its own. Its ‘dreaming spires’ and unique charm have inspired the work of authors, poets and artists for centuries. Oxford’s…

January 13, 2020

Are you thinking of studying Mathematics?

Mathematics students have a lot of reasons to feel pleased with themselves. Mathematics graduates are constantly in short supply, they have a plethora of well-paid…

January 12, 2020

15 Skills and Achievements That Will Look Good on Any CV

When you’re applying for your very first job, your CV can feel a little bare. On the one hand, no one expects a teenager to…

January 11, 2020

All Chemistry is Driven by Physics

About the author Philippa Logan read Natural Sciences (specialising in Chemistry) at Newnham College, Cambridge.  ‘All science is either physics or stamp collecting.’ So said…

January 8, 2020

4 Ways to Come Up With a Great Essay Idea

One of the most exciting and challenging parts of moving forward through your academic career is the increasing amount of freedom you get to decide…

January 4, 2020