The Classics degree at Oxford is incredibly broad, with the whole of the Mediterranean world being able to be studied, with a whole paper focusing on the Achaemenid Empire in Persia between 550 and 330 BCE, and a timespan from c.1000 BCE to the modern day, with Modern Greek Poetry being able to be studied, and also the reception of Classical Literature in English Poetry.

As recent Oxbridge graduates, we know that some degrees at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge can sound like a foreign language when you first come across them. In this article we will run through what these degrees mean and what studying them could look like, helping you make informed decisions about your university applications.

Every student applying for UK universities needs to write a Personal Statement as part of their UCAS application. A personal statement is hugely important in your application and allows you to showcase your interests and achievements, as well as explaining why you want to study a particular course. At Renewed Learning we have a lot of experience working with students on their Personal Statements. Here are our five top tips to improve yours:

Applications to the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge are notoriously difficult and the admission process can seem daunting. We have outlined five key steps to guide you through applying, from how to start thinking about an application, all the way through to submission. We have spoken to the Renewed Learning tutors (all of whom are Oxbridge-educated) to gather their own personal experiences and produce this summary.

The Visual-Auditory-Kinaesthetic (VAK) learning style model can be a helpful starting point for thinking about different ways of learning and how you can diversify your studying techniques. With this in mind, this article will guide you through the research on VAK learning styles and how you can help your academics through learning styles.

I studied Human Sciences at Wadham College, Oxford for three years from 2019 to 2022. Weirdly, I have actually graduated in absentia (I couldn’t attend the degree ceremony) in August 2022 because I was already on a voluntary teaching programme in Bali!