Social Sciences Study Abroad Programs in Oxford, England

Imagine yourself sitting in class, listening to your professor lecturing about Shakespeare’s plays or Winston Churchill’s policies. But you’re not at your home university—you’re learning in England, where these famous figures lived. This is your chance to study at one of the most renowned universities in the world: the University of Oxford. Our IES Abroad program offers you the opportunity to directly enroll in St. Catherine’s College, one of the 38 self-governing colleges that together make up the University of Oxford. In 2017-2018, the University of Oxford has been ranked as the 2nd best university in the world, according to Times Higher Education. Like all Oxford colleges, St. Catherine’s utilizes the tutorial education system. This allows you to select a highly personalized course of study, based on previous coursework at your home institution and your academic interests. We want you to feel at home in Oxford, so we do everything we can to help you integrate into life in the city. From housing to cultural events, our job is to make sure you have the best, most authentic study abroad experience possible.

Expand your horizons and boost your personal and academic growth with an LMH Summer Program. Our carefully developed range of courses all offer the chance to immerse yourself in your chosen subject, dive deep into complex topics, and explore the latest research in the field. These courses are taught using the Oxford tutorial system—a personalized, small-group teaching method that sharpens your critical thinking, enhances your communication skills, and provides a strong foundation for future academic and career success. Beyond the classroom, our social and cultural activities and events program provides an authentic taste of the unique student experience at Oxford and a perfect opportunity to make new friends from all across the globe. Everything is on your doorstep, with the accommodation, dining, and teaching all on our beautiful, self-contained College campus.

The Oxford Gap Year is the perfect way to prepare for the independent mode of study required at college. It gives the opportunity to pursue courses of interest in depth and at a comfortable pace, freely exploring topics that arouse curiosity. The program takes place in Oxford, England's oldest university city, which makes for an ideal setting for students to broaden their academic knowledge while developing personally. This program is not affiliated with the university. The prestigious Oxford Gap Year is an excellent study opportunity for US and international participants comprising: - High school graduates during their gap year - High school juniors or seniors taking a semester overseas - College students taking an overseas study semester or year - Mature students taking the "time out" to undertake an academic or research project Highly regarded for the quality of its teaching and student-centered approach, the program provides individualized and inspiring study courses. These foster greater confidence and motivation, enabling both academic and social success in college.

Study abroad at the University of Oxford, the world's oldest English-speaking university. As an Arcadia Abroad student, you'll have full visiting student status, access to the Bodleian Library, and can study sciences, social sciences, or arts at one of seven colleges: St. Anne’s, St. Catherine’s, St. Edmund Hall, Lady Margaret Hall, Mansfield, Worcester, or Hertford. The renowned tutorial system offers one-on-one or small group sessions with a subject tutor, providing rigorous, graduate-level preparation. Live in the quintessential college town of Oxford, where ancient architecture meets a vibrant social scene, with easy access to the Cotswolds and London. Special Fall Term Opportunities with Arcadia Abroad: Hertford College offers a September Pre-sessional Seminar. At Lady Margaret Hall, begin a major tutorial early (Extended Michaelmas Term). St Anne's College provides a Humanities course or Pre-Med tutorials. Oxford is a member of the Russell Group, representing the UK's leading research-intensive universities.