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Architecture & Design (Oxford)

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

Duration
Duration: 2 weeks
Dates
Dates: 5th July - 15th August 2026
Age Range
Age Range: 16-18
Fees
Fees from: £6,995

Course Summary

The Architecture and Design Summer School at Oxford Royale allows students to bring their design ideas to life at one of the richest artistic and architectural locations in the world. They will apply the core principles of architecture, including planning, design and spatial mapping, as they fast track their future to becoming a world-class architect. Students will also apply their learning in the “City of the Future” design challenge, where they will collaborate on a design team and propose and present architectural solutions for the urban city of 2050.

As part of the Summer School, students immerse themselves in the buildings, colleges, art collections and museums in Oxford, observing ‘case studies’ which illustrate the development of art and architecture in Europe between the Roman and Norman Conquests, to the architecture of the University in the 20th and 21st centuries. They will produce a range of architectural drawings and build their professional portfolio as they practice technical drawing and model construction in both manual and digital formats.

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.

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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.

Learn more on the official Oxford Royale website .

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“When I first got to ORA a i was really scared, but then it really succeeded on changing how I felt about it. I met amazing new friends that I’m still in contact with until now, I even discovered my passion for creative writing that I didn’t know existed until after I graduated from ORA. It was truly an amazing experience that I would love to relive. The staff and counselors really made a difference at ORA due to their kindness and positive personality and I came home feeling achieved. There were so many different people with different backgrounds and it was so much fun getting know different cultures and also finding some people with the same culture as mine! I would definitely recommend ORA to anyone who wants to find out what they want to do in the future or try to start a new page by meeting different people and I hope I get to come back next year! And maybe even one day as a counselor too!”
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“I was great time in Oxford and never forget. I had lots of friends. I learned lots of different things in lessons and go somewhere with staffs such as, museums, libraries. I recommend everyone. I hope to meet again”
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“Oxford Royale Academy had an amazing environment. Not only were there an array of several subject choices, but the staff and students at ORA made these two weeks the best summer I could ask for. The teachers were amazing as they were considerate and really passionate about their students making our learning and understanding really easy and interesting.”
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“ORA was a great experience that made me happy because it helped me think about my future career as an engineer and the field I would like to specialize in. It also helped me to know the reason why I chose it and how it can help the environment, African countries in development, my country and generally people in need. I also liked it because it was challenging because I have not covered most of the things we were doing while other students did, then I had to do my best to be part of the best. The challenge was achieved because I got an A* and next time I'll do better. In general I had a great time at ORA (Lady Margaret Hall) which I hope will happen again. Thank you for giving me this chance to learn by travelling.”

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