Harry Potter And The Creation Of The Fantastic in Oxford
Harry Potter And The Creation Of The Fantastic in Oxford summer course in Oxford, by Oxbridge Academic Programs.
Key Details
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Available from: July - August 2025 -
Provider: Oxbridge Academic Programs -
Ages: 13-15 -
Fees: $12,225 -
Duration: 4 weeks
Course Summary
In the University that was used as a setting for many of the most memorable scenes in the Harry Potter movies, students set out to understand the saga’s extraordinary global and inter-generational success. They discover the universality of the stories that Harry Potter draws on – in myth, fable, and traditional children’s and fantasy literatures – and identify the equally universal themes that run through the series – charting their development and endurance as characters and storylines evolve. The group goes on to assess how faithfully the stories were translated into film and stage while visiting the main Oxford sites. The course culminates in an effort by the students to plot and produce their own fantastic worlds, not to mention practicing some experimental spells.
The Oxford Experience takes place at Corpus Christi College, which was founded in 1517. Early visitors to the college included Catherine of Aragon and Erasmus of Rotterdam. Corpus Christi College was also the venue for the translation of what became the King James Bible, in 1611.
Corpus is located on a quiet, cobblestoned street in the medieval center of Oxford. Students choose a Major and a Minor to study for the month.
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Course Highlights
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Breakfast in Hall -
Major classes on topics as diverse as Studio Art or Business and Finance meet in classrooms, labs, studios, or out and about in Oxford
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Students can choose to have lunch at any local restaurants or sandwich shops in town
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three afternoons a week, Minor classes meet in classrooms, workshops, labs, or studios. When there is no class, they are free to join in organized activities or trips and tours in and around Oxford
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dinner in Hall
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evening activities, events, or shows
What's Included?
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Access to cultural sites and local events
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accommodation
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extracurricular activities, workshops, and event offerings
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continuous support
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on-site staff of experienced professionals
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local meals
Accommodation
In Oxford, students live in rooms that are occupied by undergraduates during the year. Students are housed in singles or doubles. Students can request a private bathroom (for a fee), on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuition
The Oxford Experience offers students in grades 8 and 9 the chance to immerse themselves in subjects about which they are passionate, under the guidance of a university teacher or a professional. Alongside, participants unlock the rich history and culture of Oxford from their base at Corpus Christi College.
Extracurricular Activities
Every class is designed to use Oxford as a teaching tool. When not in class, students have access to a full range of optional activities designed to help them discover Oxford and immerse themselves in English life. They can go on tours of sights like the Bodleian Library and Christ Church, take part in a variety of sports (including Quidditch), attend local Shakespeare productions, or might go on field trips to Stonehenge and London.
Key Details
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Available from: July - August 2025
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Provider: Oxbridge Academic Programs
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Ages: 13-15
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Fees: $12,225
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Duration: 4 weeks
