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Today’s study guide introduces you to Classics, a notoriously tricky degree that concentrates on the study of the ancient world – that is, the Ancient…
October 13, 2020
If you’ve never been to an academic conference, it can be an intimidating experience. But it’s a great pity if this puts you off, because…
October 10, 2020
Have you ever dreamed of being at the forefront of scientific research? Take a degree in Chemistry and one day you might very well be.…
October 9, 2020
However, the decisions you make now will set you on a course that can be difficult to change, so it’s important to make the right…
October 6, 2020
Biology – referred to by some universities as Biological Sciences – is the study of all living things, from miniscule micro-organisms such as bacteria right…
October 2, 2020
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…
October 1, 2020
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…
September 29, 2020
Wherever you're studying with Oxford Royale Academy, you'll get to go on fantastic excursions and fascinating coach trips.
September 28, 2020
One of the biggest secrets to writing a good essay is the Boy Scouts’ motto: ‘be prepared’. Preparing for an essay – by conducting effective…
September 25, 2020
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…
September 25, 2020
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…
September 15, 2020
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…
September 14, 2020
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…
September 14, 2020
A huge number of native English speakers make frequent English slip-ups that bring on the wrath of the UK’s army of grammar pedants, and it’s…
September 14, 2020
About the Author Stephanie Allen read Classics and English at St Hugh’s College, Oxford, and is currently researching a PhD in Early Modern Academic Drama…
September 12, 2020
In the past 100 years, Britain has played a pivotal role in world history. Through two world wars, the break-up of the British Empire and…
September 12, 2020
Rachel McCombie, a graduate of St John’s College, Oxford, shares actionable tips on taking your essays from “Good” to “Outstanding.” For ambitious students, essays are…
September 12, 2020
For many such students, each essay brings with it the challenge of making it that little bit better than the last one. The problem is…
September 11, 2020
It’s often said that English is one of the hardest languages to learn. Given the fact that many of the words we use in English…
September 11, 2020
Whilst we have all heard a little about studying law at university, whether through family, friends or films, it is difficult to know what it…
September 11, 2020
