Academic course content
27 hours of lessons per week in total, of academic studies, academic English and UCAS counselling
Students also have the chance to meet with our expert tutors to discuss potential study plans for their further academic studies.
17 hours of academic taster sessions in subjects related to chosen stream:
MEDICAL
Students taking the Summer Academy will join the science classes offered as part of this course. For students who are interested in a more focused medical summer course, including information regarding UCAT, BMAT and other discussion of what it means to be a doctor, please refer to the Medical Summer Programme.
STEM
Maths
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Shape and Perimeter
- Data Handling
- Angles
- Number
- Time word problems
- Fractions
Much of this is taught through challenging problem-solving exercises.
Biology/Physics/Chemistry
Exploring science through activities.
- Safety/ Sound
- Chemistry: Materials
- Biology: Human Body
- Biology: Nutrition
- Biology: Plants
- Physics: Forces
- Biology: Animals
- Chemistry: Fossil Fuels
British Culture
Introduction to the UK education system (including universities).
- Parliament
- British food
- Family life/ the home
- Hobbies/ sports
- Customs
- The Monarchy
Academic English
- Summarising
- Note-taking
- Dictionary use
- Interpreting graphs
- Mini-presentations
- Library use
- Structure of a paragraph
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Business
Practical learning through problem-solving exercises
Economics:
Exploring economic and financial models
Maths
- Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Shape and Perimeter
- Data Handling
- Angles
- Number
- Time word problems
- Fractions
British Culture
Introduction to the UK education system (including universities).
- Parliament
- British food
- Family life/ the home
- Hobbies/ sports
- Customs
- The Monarchy
Academic English
- Summarising
- Note-taking
- Dictionary use
- Interpreting graphs
- Mini-presentations
- Library use
- Structure of a paragraph
