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Architecture & Design

Architecture & Design summer course in Oxford, by Oxford Royale.

Duration
Duration: 2 Weeks
Dates
Dates: June - August 2026
Age Range
Age Range: 16-18
Fees
Fees from: £6,995.00

Course Summary

This course immerses students in the creative and technical foundations of architecture and design. Through practical studio work, site surveys, walking tours, and historical study, students gain skills in spatial planning, sketching, model-making, and digital tools. They’ll respond to real-world briefs, producing a final portfolio that includes technical drawings, models, and design proposals. Alongside the academic work, students explore Oxford’s rich architectural landscape and examine how architecture intersects with culture, sustainability, and society. The course offers valuable preparation for studying architecture or design at university and provides an inspiring environment to explore one’s creative and professional potential.

Also available in London and Cambridge.

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Course Highlights

  • Explore Oxford’s iconic architecture through walking tours
  • Develop technical and observational drawing skills
  • Learn model-making and digital storytelling
  • Study architectural history from Classical to Postmodern
  • Complete a personal portfolio through a real-world design challenge.

What's Included?

  • Accommodation in actual colleges of the University of Oxford
  • Breakfast & Dinner in historic dining hall
  • Opportunities to explore Oxford and this historic university with new friends
  • All class materials including custom Student Guide
  • Extracurriculars, excursions and graduation celebration
  • Final personal report and graduation certificate

Academics & Extracurriculars

Students develop technical and creative skills in architecture through hands-on design work, walking tours, and theory lessons. While building a personal portfolio, they also enjoy the full Oxford Royale experience enriching excursions, cultural exploration, and the opportunity to study and connect with peers in the inspiring academic setting of Oxford.

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