The Online Insights course transforms the highlights of our programmes in Oxford and Cambridge University onto an easy-to-use virtual platform.

Small group classes taught by expert tutors

Gain expert insights in an online summer school in Engineering

The Engineering Online Insights programme offers the perfect opportunity to explore your subject in depth ahead of committing to more advanced study.

You will explore the range of topics available to an engineering student and appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of this field. Topics range from sustainable engineering, to electrical engineering and beyond, enabling you to get a feel for what it would be like to study Engineering at an advanced level.

Over the two-week programme, participants will take part in virtual seminars, future skills workshops, one-to-one tutorials, as well as group social activities led by current Oxbridge undergraduates.

Students receive a combination of subject-based tuition, one-to-one tutorials, future skills workshops and social activities with students from around the world.

Key Facts

• Average Class Size Of 5: Maximum 10 students
• 1:1 Tutorials: 2 x 30-minute sessions each week
• Oxbridge Academics: Tutors from Oxford and Cambridge University
• Future Skills Workshops: Develop key attributes such as personal branding, interview skills and academic writing
• 20+ hours of academic contact time per week
• Subject tuition delivered by an academic from Oxford or Cambridge University
• Academic skills workshops
• End-of-day social activities led by Mentors (Oxbridge undergraduates)
• Detailed personal evaluation written by tutor
• Certificate of attendance

Choose the Time that Works Best for You

As there are participants joining from around the globe, Online Insights offers two “streams” – Stream A and Stream B. Stream A starts in the morning whilst Stream B’s classes take place in the afternoon. Note – as our faculty are all based in Oxford & Cambridge, all times communicated are in UK time.

• Stream A: 09:00 - 15:00 (UK time)
• Stream B: 14:00 - 20:00 (UK time)

Daily social activities with participants around the world

Students can connect with like-minded individuals from around the world, and are encouraged to socialise and make friends through daily activities and games after classes finish.

Activities include virtual college tours, murder mystery parties and a ‘University Challenge’-style quiz.

These sessions are led by Oxbridge undergraduates who act as Mentors for Online Insights participants. This is a fantastic opportunity for participants to hear from students at Oxford and Cambridge University, and receive guidance and advice on studying at one of the world’s top universities.