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Study mode | Start date | Duration | Fee international | Fee study period | Year of study |
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Full-time | n/a | years: 2 | £47400 | Whole course | 2016 - 2017 |
Full-time | n/a | years: 1 | £31500 | Whole course | 2016 - 2017 |
A-level courses normally take between three and six terms to complete. The choice of subjects is an important decision, depending upon a variety of factors including aptitude, interest, skills required and previous examination performance.
It is worth considering that some A-levels are more manageable than others and can therefore be covered more quickly. Subject choice and proposed course length are discussed at interview; all the relevant factors should be taken into account before course choices are finalised. The proposed degree course may also be an issue.
Most students join the college at the beginning of the academic year in September and take their courses over one or two years; a smaller number start at the beginning of the Hilary (spring) or Trinity (summer) terms, taking courses over a period of between one and five terms. A few students join once term is underway; the flexibility of the tutorial system means that it is usually possible to enrol at the college at any time during the year.
A-level material is taught in a clear and direct way, checking understanding by careful review and continual practice from previous examination questions in order to develop answering skills. Tutors ensure that students develop a good set of revision notes and materials and encourage systematic and well-focused revision. Time is allowed for an overall subject review as the examinations approach, to check recall and understanding and enable further practice with essential examination techniques.
One-Year Courses
The intensive style of teaching and the efficiency of the tutorial method enable us to prepare students for A-level examinations in one year, assuming that they possess the required academic skills and, especially in the sciences, prior knowledge of the subject. Evidence of success at GCSE, or equivalent, is an important pre-requisite for many subjects. However, a one-year course places a greater onus on the student to undertake additional reading, careful note-taking and practice from examination-style questions. A substantial amount of preparation, to re-inforce and develop the material covered in class, is required. A one-year course should not be contemplated unless the student is willing and able to put in the necessary work.
Students proposing to undertake a one-year A-level should consider their choice carefully. The natural sciences, for example, involve a considerable amount of material, building on students' prior knowledge of the subject, whereas most social science subjects can be covered more easily and do not necessarily assume any prior knowledge. As with the two-year course, we prepare students for the board that best suits individual aptitudes.
One-year A-level courses are particularly intensive and require a strict adherence to the precise subject specification. Topics are taught in broad outline, with a subsequent review to check and develop understanding.
The main college premises are in King Edward Street with three further sites within walking distance, all in the heart of the university precinct.King Edward Street is off Oxford High Street and about 200 yards East of Carfax. It is easy to find but the following map and directions may be helpful.