Academic Enrichment
In today’s competitive admissions landscape, top universities value genuine subject curiosity demonstrated through super-curricular engagement. The UKEA Oxford Academic Enrichment Programme is designed to cultivate exactly this. Taught exclusively by professors, lecturers, researchers, and current students hired from the University of Oxford, the programme gives participants an authentic introduction to Oxford-style learning through tutorials and guided mini research projects.
Students can use their completed projects to strengthen university applications, contribute to their EPQ or IB EE, and gain material for future interviews. Our tutors offer personalised guidance to help students develop focused research topics that sit ahead of the school curriculum and showcase independent thinking. Hosted on the grounds of historic Oxford colleges, the programme also provides an immersive experience of collegiate academic life.
Age
Location
Dates
Duration
English
13-18
Oxford
August 2026
2 weeks
B2+
Subjects
Find your subject, fuel your curiosity, and grow with purpose.
AI
Computer Science
Mathematics
Biology
Economics
Medicine
Business
Engineering
Law
Chemistry
English Literature
Physics
Research Project
The Research Project is a highlight of the UKEA Oxford Academic Programme. Guided by tutors hired from the University of Oxford in small groups, students spend two weeks exploring their chosen subject in depth and produce a research paper or practical project — valuable preparation for EPQ and top university applications.
Research Process
Tutor Matching
At enrolment, students are asked about their academic interests and preferred research areas, helping us plan their project direction in advance. Based on each student’s academic interests and level, we match them with the most suitable tutor for their research project.
Oxford-Style Tutorial
The UKEA research project facilitates mock Oxbridge-style tutorials. In small-group sessions (1:4–1:8), students engage in discussion, analysis, and guided in-depth exploration with their tutor, working step by step towards their final project.
Seminar
Academic seminars provide both foundational and advanced insights into students’ chosen research subjects. Mirroring the style of GCSE and A-Level classes, these sessions extend existing knowledge and encourage deeper exploration. Seminars are taught in small groups, with a maximum size of 8 students.
Self-Led Research
Guided by Oxford graduates, students undertake self-led research in their chosen subject, culminating in an essay, presentation, or practical project. This process not only sharpens their ability to investigate and think independently, but also nurtures academic rigour, critical analysis, and the confidence to present their ideas with clarity and conviction.
Selected Student Work
Classification of von Neumann Factors
Each student will present their Research Project findings to a professor or a lecturer in the relevant field hired from the University of Oxford, followed by a Q&A and personalised feedback. This capstone presentation builds confidence in public speaking and communication, while allowing students to refine their work with expert input.
Adjudication & Reference Letter from Oxford Professors / Lecturers
EPQ
Students can build on their research to complete an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) — an independent research qualification widely recognised by UK universities. Highly valued in admissions, the EPQ demonstrates academic initiative and can give applicants a clear advantage in competitive university applications.
Lectures & Masterclasses
Oxford Professors and Lecturers feature as guest lecturers, coming in to deliver top-tier masterclasses, which give students the opportunity to deepen their subject knowledge and engage with the latest research in their chosen fields.
Examples of past masterclasses include:
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The Economics of Recessions
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Discrete Mathematics and Its Application to Ecology
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Introduction to Interesting Periods of British History
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The Language Brain of AI
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Mock Computer Science Interview & Interview Technique
Enrichment Programme
Alongside their core academic studies, students take part in a series of skills-based sessions designed to prepare them for future success. Covering areas such as university applications, careers, leadership, and public speaking, these workshops complement classroom learning by building confidence, broadening horizons, and equipping students with essential skills for academic and personal growth.
Oxbridge-Style Mock Interview
This programme offers an authentic Oxbridge-style interview, helping students practise the process, sharpen responses, and strengthen communication skills for competitive university applications.
Academic Excursions
Our excursions extend learning beyond the classroom, linking cultural discovery with academic enrichment.
Past Destinations
Oxford Colleges
LSE
Cambridge University
London
Imperial College London
