Oxford & Cambridge Advanced Studies Program

In today’s rapidly developing globalised economy, it is imperative that future leaders of their generation learn how to transcend borders and adopt an international outlook. In this course, students will explore the issues affecting multinational companies in terms of finance, economics, human resources, organisational theory and marketing. It provides an excellent foundation in how such global enterprises run and paves the way for a degree in a similar subject, helping students build the skills they need to manage an international brand.

Now more than ever economic matters are crucial to our everyday lives. While microeconomics studies the economic behaviour of the individual unit, such as a person, household or individual firm, macroeconomics focuses on all of the units combined together and is the study of the system as a whole. This course introduces basic concepts and tools used in macroeconomics analysis such as the theory, measurement and determination of national income, budget deficits, national debt and exchange rates.

As Albert Einstein put it, “Scientists investigate that which already is; engineers create that which has never been.” Engineering is an extremely broad field of study, embracing everything from electronics to space exploration. This tutorial will provide students with an overview of the practical applications of engineering in different fields including electrical and mechanical and will offer the opportunity for some hands-on design and experimentation. This course is the perfect partner to our mathematics and science tutorials.

This course provides an introduction to the rules and functions of international law by exploring the different areas it encompasses. The history of international law will be examined, to provide some context, before focusing on the more specific topics of the international protection of human rights, recognition, jurisdiction, the use of force, and the United Nations organs. This subject is ideal for those looking to study law at university and those with a general interest in these topics.

As digital and social media merge with traditional communication methods, changing the way businesses operate, there really couldn’t be a more exciting time to study marketing. In today’s highly competitive global economy, effective marketing and advertising lie at the very heart of every successful business. Ranging from global marketing to brand and corporate communications, this course will help you develop essential career skills like critical analysis, creativity and problem-solving.

On the course, you will gain an overview of the workings of the nervous and immune systems, both having profound implications for human health. This will help you examine the arguments of nature versus nurture for the causes of some ‘modern’ diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. This is an ideal course for students wishing to study medicine, or for those with an interest in the issues surrounding our future health.

With the growth of globalisation few things have a bigger impact on our everyday lives than politics and international relations. As the universities of numerous British Prime Ministers, and also the almae maters of many other world leaders, Cambridge and Oxford are the ideal locations for this course. The course will introduce students to the theoretical background of international relations before examining historical topics and analysing the behaviour of states and international organisations.

The study of human behaviour has captured scientific minds ever since ancient Greek philosophers theorised that mental illnesses were of a physical, rather than divine nature. The study of psychology leads to a greater understanding of people and thus a background in psychology can boost your employability, whichever career path you choose to pursue. This tutorial covers key issues in social and cognitive psychology, nature vs. nurture, and psychological research methodology.

Every year, millions of tourists are awestruck by the architectural masterpiece of Oxford’s city centre. What better backdrop for students who are looking to embark upon their journey of becoming a qualified architect? This course will introduce the basics of design and implementation, as well as exploring some of the historical and cultural issues that influence the field.

Studying texts predating 1914 provides students with the opportunity to understand the cultural and historical context of various time periods that shaped the art emerging from its era. From Beowulf to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, classical literature has provided inspiration to generations of writers and thinkers over the years.

From Charlie Chaplin to Avatar, 'moving pictures’ have been entertaining audiences for over a century. The growth of Film Studies as an academic discipline testifies to the importance of examining films not only as a cultural artefact but also as an influential art form. Looking at films from a range of directors, genres and time periods, this course provides an introduction to film history, theory and criticism, perfect for those with a passion for the silver screen.

Cryptocurrency, mobile banking and e-finance are just a few of the innovations that have emerged from this new sector of financial innovation and technology. Students investing their time and studies in this tutorial subject will not go unrewarded. Fintech looks at developments in the financial field, risks involved and analysing opportunities for future peer to peer lending and consumer products.

The late 19th and early 20th century saw rapid and wide-ranging changes to the political, social, cultural and economic fabric of the United Kingdom. Studying these chronologies and the British influence on global conflicts gives an insight into the society we currently live. Understanding our links to the past helps to interpret possible mechanisms of change of the future.

Since time immemorial, art in all its forms has been used to convey feelings and aspects of human life: from religion to science, to ideals of beauty and beyond. This course will examine how art has changed over time and what it can teach us about the past, encouraging students to analyse and evaluate artworks.

Oxford University has educated and played host to some of the finest minds and biggest names in the history of philosophy, John Locke being but an example. The course will start from the very origins of philosophical thought, dating as far back as Aristotle and Plato, and will explore the basic principles of philosophy, before moving on to tackle some of the most intricate and fascinating questions which have troubled eminent philosophers in more recent years.

What will the world look like in 10 years? How can we solve the current climate crisis? This can be fostered through cooperative leadership, engineering, technology, politics and science. Students explore how scientific ideas and technology are translated into policies before being put into action through networks and global institutions.

For those wanting to further their knowledge in one of the most essential subjects that affect a multitude of fields, this advanced mathematics course looks at various areas of algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, complex numbers, defining the derivative, the definite integral and a study of differential and integral calculus..

Can you help Uber in its search for the AI breakthrough to self-driving vehicles? A firmly integrated part of our everyday lives, AI has become normal to the masses over recent decades and is set to grow in the future. Study the development of machine learning and computer systems that has allowed all of this to happen in such a short space of time.

Comprehending the foundations of chemistry are fundamental to gaining an understanding of how life is constructed. Chemical bonds, atomic structures and equilibria all have a part to play. Gain an insight into the complexity of human life by studying the chemical processes within and relating to living organisms.

Ever wondered how we feel pain! Exploring the inner workings of the brain, our neuroscience tutorials look at how neurones communicate with each other and in turn control or cause human behaviour. Discover key areas and concepts in this field through study on memory formation, psychiatric disorders and the workings of the brain.

Physics is one of the oldest academic disciplines, tracing its origins back two millennia when astrologers tried to explain the world around them by gazing at the stars. Since then classic physicists, including paradigm-shifting Cambridge graduate Isaac Newton, have changed the manner in which we understand the world. This course covers the major breakthroughs in classic physics, beginning with Newton. Students will gain a foundation in areas of modern physics including relativity, quantum mechanics and cosmology.

Social studies is the integrated study of multiple fields of social science and the humanities, including history, geography, anthropology and political science. The course allows students to study the history of social interaction between and within nations whilst developing the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as culturally diverse and democratic citizens in an independent world. This is an ideal course for students looking to study a humanities degree including PPE at Oxford or HSPS at Cambridge.

There are many wonders beyond the Earth’s limits and this subject provides the opportunity to discover more of these wonders through a combination of astrophysics, astronomy and space science. Space exploration gives students an insight into this multi-disciplinary continually expanding field.