Creative Writing
Prepare your English skills for academia
Our approach to the English & Creative writing course is innovative, modern and friendly, giving you a comprehensive understanding of English language and literature as a core basis for your creative work. You will enhance your knowledge of English grammar in academic contexts and will improve their grammatical range and accuracy through a combination of text analysis and oral/written tasks.
Key facts
- £6995 Tuition + Accommodation (Half-board)
- Course length: 2 weeks
- For ages: 16 – 19 years
- Location: University of Oxford colleges
2025 Course dates
1st session – 6th July – 19th July
2nd session – 20th July – 2nd August
Why choose this course?
- The Advanced English and Creative Writing course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of English language and literature as a foundation for creative work.
- It focuses on improving students’ knowledge of English grammar and their grammatical range and accuracy through text analysis and oral and written tasks.
- It aims to help students develop their critical thinking and communication skills, and to give them the skills and confidence to use English effectively in a variety of contexts
What's included?
- Inspiring courses taught by expert tutors
- Over 20 hours of tuition
- Accommodation in the prestigious colleges of the University of Oxford
- Graduation ceremony, certificate, and report card
- Cultural excursions across the UK
- Maximum 16 students per class
- Accommodation, meals, tuition and excursions included in the price
What does the course cover?
- The course covers a range of topics, including English as a language, creative writing, the history and theory of creative writing, poetry, critical thinking, business writing, and negotiation skills.
- It introduces the study of linguistics and its branches, including phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics, and helps students develop their critical thinking and communication skills.
- Assessment tasks may include essays, oral presentations, seminar discussions, reading academic articles, and journal writing.
Who is the course for?
- Students who are interested in a comprehensive understanding of English language and literature as a foundation for creative work
- Students who are interested in improving their English language skills and gaining a deeper understanding of English language and literature
- Students who want to prepare their English skills for studying at University course in English
Our certification
Once you’re done learning and exploring oxford you will be provided with a course attendance certificate handed out during our graduation ceremony. We will highlight what you have learned during your time at OMA and suggest some areas where you could further improve. Not only that but upon request, we can provide each participant with a recommendation letter for future applications.
Stay at the university of oxford campus
Oxford is best known for its world-famous university founded in 1096. All our students will be staying at historic colleges of the University of Oxford over the duration of the summer school. Experience the life of a Oxford University student – stay in centuries-old college dorms; study in beautiful lecture theatres and famous labs; socialise in common rooms and picturesque university quads. Your time at OMA will be an amazing opportunity to follow in the footsteps of generations of thinkers and leaders that shaped the global science and history.
Our cultural excursions
Summer should not be all about work! That’s why we planned several trips and outings that will help you to experience English culture and history. You’ll have a chance to visit some of Oxford’s most important landmarks and museums to get a ‘feel’ of our beautiful city. How about London with where you can see some of the trendiest attractions and see a play on the famous West End? Exciting excursions await!
Why choose OMA?
- We offer world-class summer educational and cultural experiences in one of the world’s most prestigious institutions – the University of Oxford
- We provide access to some of the world’s leading university facilities, allowing participants to benefit from the most up-to-date resources and technology
- Highly qualified and experienced teachers bring each subject to life, providing students with the latest information and innovative teaching methods
- Small class sizes ensure that students have the opportunity to get to know their classmates, as well as their teachers, and receive individual attention and support.
- Oxford Medwell Academy offers a range of unique and inspiring courses, from Medicine and Disease Diagnosis to Creative Writing, to suit different needs and interests.
- OMA provides a comprehensive residential experience, with full-board accommodation and a range of afternoon and evening activities.
- 24h porter services in all colleges of the University of Oxford
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