CourseCast with Tim Mears

What Is Music at Oxford Really Like?

In this episode, two third-year students from the University of Oxford, Benedict and Mithesha, share what Music at Oxford is really like. It's not what you think! Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else.www.coursecasttm.co.ukTimestamps:0:17 Highlights1:05 Introductions2:20 Why did you pick music?3:55 How does the course compare to A-level?5:14 What questions do you answer with a Music degree?6:26 How is music unique?7:40 What things drew you to music?8:47 What are you looking to do after the degree?12:03 How is the Music course structured?14:29 What has been your favourite topic so far?19:21 What does your weekly schedule look like?22:25 What makes the tutorial system unique?24:40 What misconceptions did you have about the course?27:25 How much is performance a part of the degree?29:19 What makes a good music student?32:50 What advice do you have for the application process?38:46 What did you write about for your personal statement?41:35 What made you a successful candidate?44:18 Any more advice for applicants?50:35 What do you do outside of the degree?57:21 What did you get up to in your gap year?1:02:20 What one piece of advice would you give an applicant?1:06:43 Anything else to say?1:08:50 OutroContact our Guests:Benedict: https://www.instagram.com/bkqwerty158/?hl=enMithesha: https://www.instagram.com/mitheshamageswaran/?hl=enLike, subscribe & share to support the channel!#university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe #oxford #oxforduniversity #podcast #music #admissions

Experemental Psychology at Oxford - according to students

https://coursecasttm.co.uk/our-student-network/ In this episode, two students from the University of Oxford, Anjali and Hannah, share what Experimental Psychology at Oxford is really like. Anjali is a first year Psychology student, whilst Hannah is a second year. Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else. www.coursecasttm.co.uk Timestamps: 0:56 Introductions 2:22 What things led you to choosing Pyschology? 3:42 What actually is Pyschology? 5:44 What is the best thing you have learnt so far? 7:01 Why is Experimental Pyschology a unique course? 9:07 What does your weekly schedule look like? 11:45 How are you assessed on the course? 13:50 How have you found the transition to university? 17:41 How you find the Oxford teaching style? 20:14 What qualities make a good Pyschology student? 21:14 How does Pyschology affect your world view? 22:44 What are your options after the degree? 24:28 What admissions advice do you have? 27:45 What was your personal statement process like? 31:47 What do you do outside of your degree? 35:38 How do you find Oxford's college life? 39:15 Have we missed anything? 42:20 What is your one piece of advice to a prospective applicant? 45:00 Outro Contact our Guests: Anjali: TikTok/Insta: @anjaliexamhelp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjali-sivasundaram-236575239/ Hannah: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-pierce-69ab06275 Like, subscribe & share to support the channel! #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe #oxford #oxforduniversity #podcast #psychology #admissions

What's an Oxford Law tutorial really like?

https://coursecasttm.co.uk/our-student-network/ Disclaimer: Viewer discretion advised, this video discusses topics some viewers may find upsetting. None of what is shared in the episode should be viewed as legal advice. In this episode, two second-year students from the University of Oxford, Edwin and Umberto, share what Law at Oxford is really like. This tutorial-style discussion explores some of the most interesting legal cases our guests have covered in their time at Oxford and should be a fascinating watch for anyone looking to study law at university! Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else. www.coursecasttm.co.uk Timestamps: 1:00 Introductions 2:03 R v Brown 1994 6:26 R v Wilson 1996 8:20 'Dr Evil' 2019 11:50 Flexibility of the law 19:00 R v Clinton 2012 26:17 R v Ahluwalia 1992 28:30 Judgement in Clinton 31:20 R v Blaue 1975 'Thin Skull Rule' 33:28 Types of law 36:38 Smith v Leech Brain 1962 40:30 Law at Oxford 42:00 Constitutional law 44:46 GCHQ 1985 49:20 Law at Oxford 53:25 Roman law's influence 1:02:00 Leases and licenses 1:04:04 Street v Mountford 1985 1:08:00 What is law at Oxford like? 1:15:30 What do you do in a law essay? 1:19:50 What is the best part of the degree? 1:22:40 Oxford Law Society 1:28:00 Outro Contact our Guests: Edwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-walker-273410205/ Umberto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umberto-spezi-88907a234/ Like, subscribe & share to support the channel! #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe #oxford #oxforduniversity #maths #admissions

Maths at Oxford - what's it really like?

https://coursecasttm.co.uk/our-student-network/ In this episode, two students from the University of Oxford, Jamie and Radomir, share what Maths at Oxford is really like. Both from Worcester College, Jamie is a first year Maths student, whilst Radomir is a second year. Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else. www.coursecasttm.co.uk Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Guest introductions 01:29 Why maths? 05:20 What are you studying when you study maths? 09:14 What is the most exciting thing you've learnt so far? 14:06 Day-to-day life for a maths student 15:42 Course structure and optional modules 23:33 What makes a good maths student? 31:48 Is AI useful for a maths degree? 36:24 Applications advice 47:01 Uni life outside of maths 51:38 Academic programmes and support 54:14 Advice for year 11, 12 and 13 students Contact our Guests: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesepotter?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesepotter?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios]   Like, subscribe & share to support the channel! #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe #oxford #oxforduniversity #maths #admissions

Classics at Oxford and beyond!

Check out our guests' book recommendation here: https://amzn.to/4qYfy7m https://coursecasttm.co.uk/our-student-network/ In this episode, two students from the University of Oxford, Valentina and Ilaria, share what Classics at Oxford is really like. Ilaria is a first year undergrad Classics student, whilst Valentina is undertaking her PhD at the University of Copenhagan, she was a visiting student at Oxford last term. Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else. www.coursecasttm.co.uk Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Introductions 1:24 Why did you pick Classics? 4:30 What is Classics? 7:31 How is Classics structured at Oxford? 9:11 Were language classes a step up from A-level? 11:25 How does Classics vary from undergrad to masters to PhD? 15:28 What advice would you give to help people manage the workload? 16:55 Why did you go beyond undergrad? 18:16 How are you assessed on the course? 20:58 What misconceptions might people have about Classics? 24:45 What kind of person thrives in Classics? 26:43 Can you speak Latin or Greek or just read it? 31:33 Why did you pick your PhD subject topic? 34:54 What was your admissions process like? 36:15 What did you read and write about in your personal statement? 38:05 How does the admissions test work if you haven't studied Latin or Greek? 39:02 Any tips for Classics interviews? 41:10 How do postgrad admissions work? 44:02 How do you use AI? 50:47 What do you do outside of your degree? 55:33 What one piece of advice would you give your past self? 55:50 Outro 1:00:43 Blooper Contact Valentina: vaor@hum.ku.dk   Like, subscribe & share to support the channel! #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe #oxford #oxforduniversity #classics