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| Studying Theology & Religion at Oxford | Honest Student Interview | 13 Dec 2025 | 00:48:41 | |
Thinking about applying to Theology & Religion at Oxford University? In this episode, two Oxford students — Emily and Clara — give a clear, honest breakdown of what the degree is really like. We cover the course structure, tutorials, study advice, Oxford personal statement tips, interview preparation, and life as a humanities student at Oxford. Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else. What you’ll learn:
Key quotes: “It’s a subject for people who don’t want to box themselves in.”“They want to see how you think, not what you’ve memorised.” Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts or Watch on YouTube | |||
| Oxford PPE - see inside Oxfords most Infamous Degree! | 06 Dec 2025 | 00:59:42 | |
Check out our guests' reading recommendations: Cut Short by Ciaran Thapar: https://amzn.to/4pwmtnK Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance: https://amzn.to/3MhyCys An Introduction to Political Philosophy by Jonathan Wolff: https://amzn.to/3MhyCys The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford: https://amzn.to/3KIw8Zm Think by Simon Blackburn: https://amzn.to/4pt4jne Dive into the infamous Oxford PPE degree! Our guests, Lily and Barn give us the full, honest rundown on what it's really like to study one of the UK's most competitive courses. We cover: The difficult admissions process and tips for prospective students. What the PPE curriculum actually entails, covering Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. The demanding workload and day-to-day student experience at Oxford. Their most useful and interesting book recommendations The best philosophical advice they've received and would pass on to listeners. Whether you're applying to Oxford, curious about PPE, or just looking for a glimpse into university life, this episode is packed with essential insights and personal stories! Connect with our guests! Lily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-taylor-447480311/ Barn: https://www.instagram.com/barn.w.cole/?hl=en Are you a UK university student with a unique uni experience? DM us with your course and university for a chance to come on the show! #OxfordUniversity #PPE #Admissions #StudentLife #UniversityAdvice #CourseCast #PoliticsPhilosophyEconomics | |||
| Oxford Physics - The Student Perspective | 29 Nov 2025 | 00:58:28 | |
Check out Henry’s book recommendation here: https://amzn.to/4omwwKT In this episode of CourseCast, we speak to Henry and Emre, two physicists at the University of Oxford. We discuss their experiences with applications and what studying at Oxford is really like. If you're interested in Maths, Physics, Engineering or any other STEM degree - this video is for you. We spoke about what makes physics at Oxford unique and our guests' highlights of the course so far. We also discussed maintaining a good work-life balance at university and admission advice. For a summary of this (and all other) episodes, please subscribe to our blog: https://coursecasttm.beehiiv.com/subscribe Please share this with everyone, and don't forget to like and follow for more. New videos every week (PPE dropping next)! DM us on Instagram if you are a student at a UK university and would like to be a guest! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coursecasttm/?hl=en Subscribe to our mailing list: https://coursecasttm.beehiiv.com/subscribe Listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://coursecasttm.buzzsprout.com CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS: Henry: https://www.instagram.com/henrytaylorr_/ | |||
| Biochemistry at Oxford - What's it really like? | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:58:42 | |
In this episode of CourseCast, we speak to Ari and Alexei, two biochemists at the University of Oxford. We discuss their experiences with applications and what studying at Oxford is really like. If you're interested in Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Medicine or any other STEM degree - this video is for you. | |||