Scotland is an inspiring location in which to study politics. An independent country until the Act of Union in 1707, debates still rage about whether it should remain part of the United Kingdom, and how the Scottish role in British history should be considered. Using Scotland as an example, there is lots to discuss, from the implications of colonialism to the circumstances under which a country should become independent.
What’s more, Scotland is notable for a history of strong and remarkable leaders, offering plenty of case studies for our students here to consider. You can compare the experience of Scotland in Politics and Leadership to that of your own country, and those of your fellow students, who will be joining us from all over the world. They will benefit from sharing your experiences and opinions, just as you’ll learn from them in turn.
At Oxford Royale Academy’s Politics and Leadership Summer School you will learn alongside students from all over the world, as well as have the opportunity to explore questions about different political systems, approaches to leadership, and ethics in politics. What’s more, you can learn what it takes to be successful in the world of politics and leadership, and what routes you might need to take in order to become a leader of the future.
Effective leaders are needed in every profession. If you know you’d like to take on a leadership role in the future, our teachers and counsellors can help you to explore what kind of career path might be best for you. Starting a career in Politics is more challenging, as it’s highly competitive, but on this, too, our teachers can help you work out what your options might be if it’s something that you aspire to.
Above all, at Oxford Royale Academy, we’ll support you to have confidence in your own ambitions and strive towards them.
When you study with us in St Andrews, you aren’t just here to study; you’re also here to relax and enjoy yourself. Our varied programme of activities gives you the chance to try out new hobbies, from yoga to tie-dye, while our excursions let you see the sights of notable destinations like Edinburgh, and get to know Scottish culture.
At our parties, you can let your hair down with your new friends. There’s lots to do in St Andrews, from walking on the beach to playing a round of golf on some of the oldest and most famous golf courses in the world.
On our Politics and Leadership programmes, you’ll develop the skills needed for a leader, whether you intend to become a politician, a CEO, or simply stand out in your class. That includes skills like public speaking, voicing an opinion persuasively, but also the art of disagreeing with others respectfully.
Depending on the programme you choose, you might learn how to write and deliver a powerful speech, learn to write an essay in the style required by British universities, or explore the leadership styles of various notable leaders, and see which style you might like to adopt for yourself, growing your confidence in yourself as a leader in the process.
You’ll get to learn about Politics and Leadership from our expert teaching staff. But just as important is what you can learn from your fellow students.
An Oxford Royale Academy classroom represents an incredible range of experience of different political systems and leadership styles, where you might be alongside students who’ve lived in Donald Trump’s USA, Xi Jinping’s China, Jacinda Ardern’s New Zealand or Paul Kagame’s Rwanda. If you want to know what it’s like to live under a different political system than your own, or what the consequences are of a particular policy, you might only have to ask and see which of your fellow students has experienced it. It’s likely they’ll be just as interested in what you have to say about your own experiences as well.
Depending on what kind of career you’re aiming for, your qualifications at university could prove vital.
That’s why our programmes also offer you help and support on your university applications, especially if you’re considering a British university. We can talk you through the application process, and provide guidance on tricky parts such as the personal statement. The discussion and debate that is a fundamental part of all our Politics and Leadership programmes also stands you in good stead when it comes to a university interview.
