Bucksmore Advanced University Preparation Programme - PPE (Philosophy, Politics & Economics)

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An intensive academic and pre-university course for high-achieving students with a global perspective. This course provides subject-specific tuition at the first-year undergraduate level that prepares students for an elite university experience. Our dynamic team of tutors, many of whom are Oxbridge alumni, will guide students through engaging lessons that utilise a variety of hands-on and interactive pedagogical methods to explore challenging topics in an interactive way. Students will also learn from guest speakers and university mentors whilst developing key academic and professional skills that will support their future studies and the university admissions process.

This interdisciplinary course provides key foundational knowledge to help understand our past, present, and future from a variety of perspectives. Students will develop foundational knowledge in political and economic theory, including drawing on key texts from influential thinkers in ancient and contemporary history.

Student profile
Students with an advanced or native level of English
Students who are keen to apply to a top UK university, but need guidance with the application process
Motivated students who want to gain a university-level insight into their favourite subjects
Students looking to apply to any top global university, and who need super-curricular experience to strengthen their application

Learning outcomes
Study one undergraduate-level subject in a challenging yet rewarding academic environment
Gain valuable experience and soft skills through group projects that reflect real-life global issues
Learn from knowledgeable staff and mentors about university life and the application process
Experience university life and make friendships with an international cohort of like-minded students
Explore the UK through cultural trips and Study-in-Action excursions