Subject Pathways

1. Economics and Finance

• • Foundations of Economic & Financial Systems
     Dive into core principles of markets, fiscal and monetary policy, and how financial institutions shape global economies.
  • Investment Strategies & Real-World Applications
     Learn to interpret market trends, assess risk, and make informed decisions through interactive case studies and simulations.

2. Psychology and Behavioural Studies (STEM)

• • Hands-On Science Tutorials
     Explore cutting-edge research in human anatomy, cognition, and behavioural science through interactive laboratory sessions.
  • Problem-Solving & Experimentation
     Apply critical thinking to real-world medical and psychological case studies, honing your analytical and research skills.

3. Politics, Debating and Current Affairs (Humanities)

• • Presenting & Debating in Social Studies
     Refine your public speaking and debate techniques while exploring key social studies topics. Engage in structured argumentation, hone your rhetorical skills, and build confidence in your presentation style.
  • Contemporary Issues & Global Citizenship
    Investigate pressing global challenges through an interdisciplinary lens, integrating insights from politics, anthropology, philosophy, and economics. Engage in advanced discussions on constitutional and corporate law to develop the critical thinking and ethical frameworks needed for impactful, informed participation in today's interconnected world.

And - everyone partakes in an English IELTS, Language and Culture Immersion programme

• Intensive Language Workshops: Strengthen your reading, writing, and speaking skills under the guidance of experienced UK tutors.
• Cultural Integration: Practice idiomatic English in seminars on literature, history, and contemporary British society.

No matter your chosen pathway, you'll also participate in British culture classes—exploring the traditions, history, and influential figures who shaped the UK's global legacy.

Programme Highlights

1. Oxbridge-Style Tutorials

• • Small-group sessions led by accomplished tutors (including Oxbridge graduates).
  • Personalised feedback and mentorship to boost confidence in critical thinking, debate, and presentation.

2. Exclusive College Living

• • Reside at St Catharine's College, dating back to 1473.
  • Savor communal dining in historic halls, forging new friendships that span cultures and continents.

3. British Culture & Heritage

• • Dive into the UK's rich past—royalty, traditions, and parliamentary democracy.
  • Explore the nuances of British humor, social etiquette, and modern cultural trends.

4. Immersive Day Trip to London

• • Natural History Museum: Encounter world-class exhibits on Earth's biodiversity and evolution.
  • UCL & Imperial College: Glimpse cutting-edge research facilities and get a taste of London's vibrant university scene.
  • Houses of Parliament & Iconic Sights: Stand in the cradle of UK democracy and see landmarks like Big Ben and Westminster Abbey.

5. Academic Edge

• • Advanced skills in critical thinking, research, and communication.
  • Real-world perspective on your chosen pathway—Psychology & Behavioural Studies, Economics & Finance, Politics, Debating & Current Affair, and English.

6. Global Cultural Insight

• • A deeper understanding of British heritage, government, and social customs.
  • Confidence navigating international environments and academic settings.

7. University & Career Preparation

• • Advice and insight on UK university admissions (Oxbridge, UCL, Imperial, and more).
  • Tools to excel in interviews, scholarship applications, and beyond.

8. Lifelong Connections

• • Build an international network of motivated peers and mentors.
  • Forge friendships that extend well after you leave Cambridge.

Timetable

Accommodation & Facilities

• Historic College Setting: Stay in pupil rooms overlooking charming courtyards.
• Grand Dining Halls: Savor meals where generations of scholars once dined.
• Study Spaces: Access modern facilities designed to inspire collaboration and academic exploration.

Expert Instructors & Mentors

Dr Edward Wickham
St Catharine’s College, University of Cambridge

Dr Edward Wickham has been an Affiliate Lecturer at the Faculty of Music in Cambridge since 2006, where he delivers courses on Late Medieval and Renaissance music. His current research interest entails the examination of modes of text understanding and intelligibility within a range of choral repertories.

Dr Wickham was appointed Director of Music at St Catharine’s College, Cambridge in 2003 and later became Fellow and Director of Studies in Music. His duties at the College include direction of the two choirs, curating the Kellaway Concert series, and supporting a wide range of collegiate musical activities. In 2008 he formed the St Catharine’s Girls’ Choir, the first and only college-based choir for girls in the country. Under his direction, the choirs of St Catharine’s have made several recordings – latterly on the Resonus label – and toured as far afield as China and the United States. The choirs have gained a reputation for ambitious and innovative programming, which has included commissioning contemporary works and collaborations with musicians from non-Western traditions; and make regular broadcast appearances.

Educated at Oxford and King’s College, London, where he received his PhD for a study in 15th century sacred music, Dr Wickham has throughout his career maintained a busy schedule both as conductor and academic. Soon after leaving Oxford he established the vocal ensemble The Clerks, with which he made over two dozen recordings, and received many plaudits including the Gramophone Early Music Award. The Clerks have given concerts in many of the major UK and European festivals and venues, numerous broadcasts on British, European and US radio, and undertaken coast-to-coast tours of the USA. As director of The Clerks, his recordings and performances of Renaissance repertoire made a significant contribution to the understanding and appreciation of composers such as Ockeghem, Obrecht and Josquin Des Prez; and their innovative performances from manuscript facsimiles (notably a late-night BBC Proms performance) have done much to illuminate issues of period performance in Renaissance polyphony. He is equally engaged with contemporary music, commissioning new work from composers as diverse as Christopher Fox, Joanna Marsh, Robert Saxton and Stevie Wishart. Most recently, he has been working with speech scientists and cognitive psychologists on a series of projects supported by the Wellcome Trust, exploring the intelligibility of words in music, and musical hallucinations. This work has been presented in concerts across the UK, been profiled on BBC Radio and the resulting research published in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Wickham is much in demand as a choral coach, and has given workshops and masterclasses throughout the UK, USA and Europe; he was also for several years a guest conductor at the Tokyo Cantat Festival. He is a committed advocate of choral outreach, and is the founder and Artistic Director of The Oxford and Cambridge Singing School, which runs vacation singing courses for children in the UK and overseas.

• Oxbridge and UK University Graduates: Gain firsthand advice on university applications and career pathways.
• Experienced Educators: Personalized guidance tailored to your interests and goals.

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