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Biology – referred to by some universities as Biological Sciences – is the study of all living things, from miniscule micro-organisms such as bacteria right the way up to human beings, and from plants and fungi to the strange creatures that inhabit the depths of the world’s deepest oceans. One need only consider the extraordinary...

by Andrew Alexander The views represented in this article are solely those of the author and may not be construed as in any way representative of the views or policies of Oxford Royale Summer Schools. This piece acts as a successor to part one and part two of the short series on the key events i...

As the new university application season opens for another year, you may be considering some extra ways in which you can enhance your personal statement before you submit your UCAS form. Top universities will be expecting you to demonstrate your love of your subject, so you can’t do much better than enjoying your subject by taking...

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

One of the biggest secrets to writing a good essay is the Boy Scouts’ motto: ‘be prepared’. Preparing for an essay – by conducting effective research – lays the foundations for a brilliant piece of writing, and it’s every bit as important as the actual writing part. Many students skimp on this crucial stage, or...

There are numerous characteristics of a good essay: original thinking, a tight structure, balanced arguments, and many more. But one aspect often overlooked is that a good essay should be interesting. It should spark the curiosity of the reader, keep them absorbed, make them want to keep reading and learn more. A boring essay risks...

The UK is a fantastic place to study, with numerous top universities and an abundance of interesting culture making it an attractive prospect for students from overseas. But while prospective students in the UK have gone through an education system geared towards UK universities – they’re studying standard qualifications, know roughly what universities they might...

In my opinion, two evils conspire to make revision-time miserable: the first is the stress of approaching exams, and the sense that there is an overwhelming amount of information to learn in an ever-dwindling period of time.

Many GCSE and A-level subjects are assessed in part by coursework in addition to exams, meaning that the mark you receive for coursework contributes to your overall grade. Many students prefer coursework, because it’s a chance to showcase your academic abilities away from the high-pressured environment of the exam room, making it ideal for those...