OXFORD
Law, Politics & International Relations
Explore law, politics and global affairs through multiple perspectives.
Age Range
14-17 Years
Duration
13 Days
Location
St Hilda’s College
University of Oxford
Summer Session 2027
Session 1: 4–17 July 2027
Session 2: 18–31 July 2027
COURSE INTRODUCTION
Explore the ideas that shape society
Explore the ideas, institutions and debates that shape justice, government and international affairs. This interdisciplinary programme connects legal reasoning with political thought and global relations, encouraging students to examine complex issues from multiple perspectives.
Students will investigate how laws and policies are created, interpreted and challenged, while considering how governments, institutions and international actors respond to conflict, cooperation and global change. The programme develops evidence-based reasoning, persuasive communication and the confidence to engage thoughtfully with important contemporary questions.
What You Will Explore
From legal reasoning to global affairs
Explore the systems, institutions and ideas that influence how societies are governed, how laws are shaped and how countries interact.
COURSE EXPERIENCE
Question ideas. Examine perspectives. Engage with the world.
Students explore contemporary questions through the connected perspectives of law, politics and international relations.
The programme encourages students to examine complex issues carefully, consider different viewpoints and understand how governments, institutions and international actors respond to changing circumstances.
PROJECTS AND OUTCOMES
Question deeply. Build arguments. See the bigger picture.
The programme encourages students to approach complex questions with curiosity, evidence and careful reasoning.
By exploring legal, political and international perspectives, students develop greater confidence in analysing issues, constructing arguments and communicating their ideas.
FUTURE STUDY & Careers
Explore where your ideas could take you
The programme offers students an opportunity to explore academic pathways connected with law, politics and international relations.
It can help students consider how their interests in justice, government, diplomacy and global affairs might develop into future areas of study and professional interest.
A Typical Day
A balance of learning and experience
THE OXFORD EXPERIENCE
Explore ideas in a city shaped by learning
Experience Oxford, a city with a distinctive academic atmosphere and centuries of intellectual history.
Explore business and financial ideas while experiencing the wider cultural and academic character of one of the UK’s most renowned university cities.
Life at oxbridge scholars
Moments that matter
Want to explore the programme in more detail?
Download our 2027 Programme Guide for full information on our courses, locations, accommodation and student experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions answered
What will students explore on the Law, Politics & International Relations programme?
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Ready to explore what comes next?
Join us for an unforgettable summer at Oxbridge Scholars.
