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Search results - Oxford University Summer School for Adults

Key facts

TypesResidential Programmes
Summer Schools -
Start dateJul 2012
Subject area(s)Combined Studies
FeesNon-Resident fee: £590 per week (fee includes lunch and dinner, plus tea/coffee breaks) Resident fee, single occupancy: from £1,235 per week (fee includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus tea/coffee breaks)
Application statusCourse ended
Application deadlineFri 01 June 2012
Course contactIf you have any questions about this course, please email oussa@conted.ox.ac.uk or telephone Contact: +44 (0)1865 270396.

Overview

A choice of 44 accredited one-week courses in a variety of subjects
13 July to 10 August 2013, Rewley House, Oxford


Join people from the UK, Europe and further afield for enjoyable, yet serious study with some of the finest tutors in the country. For over 100 years the Oxford University Summer School for Adults (OUSSA) programme has been making it possible for everyone to take advantage of the Oxford system of expert tuition in small groups. Our 2012 students’ comments provide one of the best insights into the programme:

''A wonderful experience which will be in my mind for the rest of my life.''

''It has been a very enriching experience – a kind of utopia of learning, reflection and new friendships. I will be back.''


''I loved the whole experience! I had a wonderful tutor and the social activities were fantastic.''

''The programme is the best of its kind with the balance between time spent studying the course, social events and enjoying the beauty of the University.''

During the summer school there are opportunities to visit Oxford's many sights. In 2012 students attended curator’s tours of art exhibitions, fine wine tasting with the University’s champion ‘blind taster’, as well as walking tours to Christ Church for Evensong.

Above all, at OUSSA, you will meet interesting people, develop new ideas and immerse yourself in learning. To learn more about the summer school, scroll through the programme’s webpages which are accessible to the left of this page.
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Assessment methods

Students are assessed during the summer school by either a 1000 word written assignment or a presentation supported by individual documentation. To successfully gain credit (10 CATS) students should attend all classes and complete the on-course assignment. There is also a pre-course assignment of 1500 words set. Although this does not count towards credit, it is seen as an important way of developing a student's ideas and therefore its completion is expected.

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Teaching methods

All summer school courses are taught through group seminars (12 during the week) and individual tutorials (2 during the week). Students also conduct private study when not being taught and there is a well stocked library at OUDCE to support individual research interests.
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Accommodation


All bedrooms are modern, comfortably furnished, with tea/coffee making facilities, TV, telephone and private bath or shower rooms. We also offer a small number of de luxe bedrooms at Rewley House. These bedrooms are furnished to a higher specification than our standard rooms, eg flat-screen TVs and superior bedding.

The residential course fees include tuition, all meals and accommodation. Prices are per person/course and in 2013 will be as follows:
  • Single Room at Rewley House (standard room): £1,235
  • Single Room at Rewley House (de luxe room): £1,330
  • Resident couple at Rewley House (shared standard room): £1,020 per person
  • Resident couple at Rewley House (shared de luxe room): £1,110 per person
The fee to be a non-residential student, which includes lunch and dinner, is £590.

Please note: there is a supplement of £100 for non-EU students for each course they attend.

If you require shared accommodation you cannot enrol online. Instead, please download the application form, complete and email or post it to the OUSSA office. One application form should be completed for each enroling student.

If you have a specific question regarding accommodation please contact the summer school administrator: oussa@conted.ox.ac.uk

PLEASE NOTE: Due to an unprecedented response, accommodation is temporarily limited. However, accommodation suitable to your needs may still be available. If you are interested in attending a 2013 OUSSA course as a resident, download the PDF application form and return c/o OUSSA administrator via

email: OUSSA@conted.ox.ac.uk

fax: +44(0)1865 270 429

or post: OUSSA, OUDCE, 1 Wellington Square, OXFORD OX1 2JA).

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Libraries

OUDCE has its own library at its home in Wellington Square. OUSSA students have full access to its resources whilst they are studying on the summer school. Each year the library acquires the books on the individual course reading lists. By the time OUSSA students arrive for their summer school the library has usually already acquired the books, students should however bear in mind that each year some books are not readily available or are out of print. Students can find out more about the OUDCE library here.

As well as using the OUDCE library, OUSSA students may wish to access the public library in central Oxford during their summer school course. The public library in Oxford has a particularly strong music collection, both scores and audio CDs, as well as books on Music, and of course other subjects. More information on the central library can be found here.

Please note: Students upon enrolling on an OUSSA course do not automatically gain access to the University of Oxford's main Bodleian library. Those students that are already enrolled at a recognised Higher Education institution are able to secure access on an individual basis free of charge during the Oxford vacation period, which happens to coincide with OUSSA. This does however require some planning in advance. The OUSSA office cannot facilitate students wishing to gain access to the main Bodleian library, but further information can be found here.

For those students wishing to purchase the books on their course reading list OUDCE advises that they first wait to receive confirmation that their course will go ahead. In the unlikely event that a course is cancelled students are notified in advance.

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Scholarships

There is a limited number of bursaries available, which include those kindly donated by the Governing Body of Kellogg College, Oxford, and the Ruth Windsor Fund.

Bursaries are provided for UK applicants on low incomes or state benefits who wish to continue or resume studying. Bursaries will normally be offered to first time applicants to the summer school only. Please note that bursaries will not cover more than 50% of the OUSSA fee - and many students will receive less than this amount. Therefore, bursary applicants must be able to pay (at least) 50% of their course fee.

The deadline for bursary applications is 1 March 2013. Please contact the Programme Administrator by email at oussa@conted.ox.ac.uk to request an application form. Please note that evidence is required to support bursary applications (eg wage slips, details of income from state benefits, Council Tax bills), and applicants are therefore advised to allow sufficient time to complete the necessary paperwork.

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Modules in this programme

The following modules can be studied as part of this programme:

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Apply for this course

Enrolment Procedure

Early enrolment is advised as many courses fill before February.

Enrolment Online

  • Prospective students may enrol online by navigating to the desired course page and then clicking the 'apply online' link at the bottom of that page.
  • Closing Date:
    • Enrolments will be accepted up to 1 June 2013.
  • Payment:
    • Online enrolments require payment in full at the time of registering.

Enrolment by Post, Fax or Email attachment
  • Those who do not wish to register online or who have specific requirements (e.g. disabled suite accommodation) should contact the Programme Administrator directly.
  • They should complete the application form, link below, and send it to the Programme Administrator (address shown below).
  • Although we try to honour students' first choice of course, sometimes a course fills-up rapidly. Please therefore indicate a second choice of course on your application form.
  • Confirmation will be sent to you with an invoice which may be paid either online or by bank transfer, credit/debit card or cheque/banker`s draft.
  • Closing Date:
    • Enrolments will be accepted up to 1 June 2013.
  • Payments:
    • Participants are required to pay the full fee within 30 days of the invoice date.

English Language Requirements

Students whose first language is not English will need to supply evidence of their English language fluency upon application. We accept the following:

TOEFL (600)
CBT TOEFL (250)
Cambridge CAE (Grade A) or CPE (Grade B or above)
IELTS (7)
(or evidence of an equivalent level of competence)

Refunds and Cancellations

Participants who wish to cancel must inform the Programme Administrator in writing.

Click here to view our cancellation policy

Participants are very strongly recommended to take out vacation cancellation insurance and should consult their travel agent and/or insurer for information and advice.

Cancellations by Oxford

Oxford University Department for Continuing Education reserves the right to alter details of any course should illness or other emergency prevent a tutor from teaching, and to cancel a course if exceptionally low enrolment would make it educationally unviable. In the unlikely event that Oxford has to cancel a course, the Programme Administrator will contact the participants affected to discuss alternative arrangements.

Confirmation and Further Information

Enrolment Online
Successful enrolments will be confirmed automatically.
The full description of the course, which includes recommended prior reading, is available on the website.

Enrolment by Post, Fax or Email attachment
Confirmation of your registration will be sent by email (or post or fax if you do not use email), along with a copy of the full description of the course, which includes recommended reading.

Further Information
Joining Notes/Travel Advice Notes which provide information on how to get to Rewley House, arrival and departure times etc will be made available on our website. Those who enrolled through the Programme Administrator, and hence may not have access to the Web, will receive a printed copy with the receipt for their payment. For any supplementary information please contact the Programme Administrator or consult our website.

Contact Details

Email: oussa@conted.ox.ac.uk
Post:
OUSSA, OUDCE
1 Wellington Square
Oxford
OX1 2JA
(UK)

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