English Literature & Creative Writing Summer School in Lady Margaret Hall at University of Oxford

Course Description: English Literature & Creative Writing Summer School in Lady Margaret Hall at University of Oxford

📚 Programme Overview

Discover your voice and sharpen your storytelling skills in the heart of Oxford. This summer school invites students aged 13–15 to explore the worlds of fiction, poetry, and prose while developing their own creative and analytical abilities. Through a blend of literary study and imaginative writing, you’ll build the confidence to communicate your ideas and shape your unique style. Whether you’re inspired by classic literature or contemporary tales, this course helps young writers express themselves with clarity and power.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

• Study iconic works across literary genres and historical periods

• Explore character development, narrative structure, and poetic forms

• Learn to critique and improve your own writing

• Practice peer review and receive tutor feedback on your work

• Strengthen your communication, vocabulary, and confidence

• Participate in a reflection session to review personal growth and academic goals

🧑‍🏫 How You’ll Learn

With class sizes capped at 8 students, this summer course offers personalised learning in an interactive environment. You’ll take part in:

• Seminars and tutor-led discussions

• Group brainstorming and writing challenges

• Creative writing workshops with peer feedback

• Independent projects and study time with on-course support

• A masterclass focused on collaboration and creative confidence

🏛 Location & Accommodation

The programme takes place at Lady Margaret Hall, a serene and beautiful college at the University of Oxford. Students stay in comfortable single or shared college rooms, experiencing authentic university life while enjoying modern amenities and 24/7 staff supervision.

🍽 Meals

Full-board dining is included. Students enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily at the college dining hall or local restaurants—ensuring healthy, balanced, and diverse meals throughout the stay.

🎨 Activities & Excursions

Outside of class, the summer comes alive with exciting extracurriculars and excursions:

• 🎭 Themed socials, games, and talent nights

• 🏰 Day trips to iconic locations like Blenheim Palace or Stratford-upon-Avon

• 🎨 Arts and cultural activities to inspire creativity

• 🎉 A graduation ceremony and end-of-course celebration disco

🛬 Airport Transfers

The programme includes optional airport transfer services for students arriving and departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Meeting point in T2

• Arrival Transfer: We offer a complimentary transfer for all students arriving at London Heathrow Airport between 8am and 3pm BST on the course start date (Sunday) within he specified times below. However, if you prefer to make your own way to the course location, please tell us on your Travel Form.

• Departure Transfer: We offer a complimentary transfer from your course location to London Heathrow Airport for flights departing between 9am and 4pm BST on Saturday after your course finishes.

• 🛫 Unaccompanied minors will be met by airline staff and escorted to our arrivals team. Departures cost £145 for the unaccompanied minors service.

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🎓 Certificates & Recognition

Each participant will receive a certificate of completion and personalised feedback from their tutor—perfect for portfolios or future academic applications.