Regent’s Park College Online Masterclasses are the perfect opportunity for Year 12 students to get a taste of studying their subject of interest. Attendees will get the chance to experience university-style lectures, meet real Tutors, and learn about teaching at an Oxford college – and whether it suits their style of learning. Furthermore, they will receive admissions advice from current Oxford tutors themselves, which they can use to build a strong application. Regent’s student ambassadors will also be available to answer questions about Oxford life from a student’s perspective.
This year, we are offering Masterclasses in PPE, Geography, History, English, and Theology & Religion.
They are perfect for students who are a little unsure about what they want to study at university or are looking to learn more about their chosen subject. The Masterclasses will be hosted online via Microsoft Teams, meaning that students can attend from the comfort of their own homes. Find out more about each Masterclass and register below!
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Masterclass in PPE: Friday 3 July 2026
Regent’s Park College is running an online Masterclass in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, taking place on Friday 3rd July, between 10am and 2:30pm. This is aimed at Year 12 students interested in studying PPE at University and considering applying to the University of Oxford.
Programme
10:00am Welcome and introducing Regent’s
An introduction to the study day, information about the schedule, and some reasons why you should consider applying to study PPE at Regent’s Park College.
10:20am Academic session 1 (Politics and Economics): ‘Do tariffs boost growth? The economics and politics of protectionism.’
Presented by Dr Charles Read, followed by Q&A.
11:20am Break
11:30am Academic session 2 (Philosophy): ‘Science and horse races. Are we ever justified in thinking that the future will resemble the past?’
Presented by Dr Jordan Bell, followed by Q&A.
12:30pm Break for lunch
1:00pm Virtual Tour of Regent’s Park College
Collage of photographs and videos of the College.
1:15pm Q&A with student ambassadors
In this session our students will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you more about the student experience at Regent’s Park College.
1.30pm Making a competitive application to study PPE at Oxford University
Guidance on what we look for in an applicant, the application timeline, what we look for in a personal statement, how the interviews work and how you can best prepare for them.
2.00pm Admissions Q&A
Feel free to ask us anything about the admissions process at Oxford University and at Regent’s Park College.
2.30pm Wrap-up and end of study day
Eligibility
It is essential that you meet all of the following criteria:
- Year 12 (or equivalent) student.
- Attending a UK state school, or home-schooled.
- An interest in applying to read PPE at University of Oxford.
- Predicted to get at least AAA at A-Level (or equivalent), unless there is a reason why you are predicted lower grades.
Registration deadline: Monday 29th June 2026. Limited to the first 200 applications.
Please email access@regents.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Masterclass in Geography: Thursday 16 July 2026
Regent’s Park College is running an online Masterclass in Geography, taking place on Thursday 16th July, between 10am and 2pm. This is aimed at Year 12 students interested in studying Geography at University and considering applying to the University of Oxford.
Programme
10:00am Welcome and introducing Regent’s
An introduction to the study day, information about the schedule, and some reasons why you should consider applying to study Geography at Regent’s Park College.
10:20am Academic session 1: ‘Hidden in plain sight: how urban walls tell the story of cities, climate and nature’
Presented by Dr Katrin Wilhelm, followed by Q&A.
11:10am Break
11:20am Academic session 2: ‘Coastal landscapes in a changing climate’
Presented by Dr Timothy Baxter, followed by Q&A.
12:10pm Break for lunch
12:40pm Q&A with student ambassadors
In this session our students will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you more about the student experience at Regent’s Park College.
1:10pm Virtual Tour of Regent’s Park College
Collage of photographs and videos of the College.
1.15pm Making a competitive application to study Geography at Oxford University
Guidance on what we look for in an applicant, the application timeline, what we look for in a personal statement, how the interviews work and how you can best prepare for them.
2.00pm Wrap-up and end of study day
Eligibility
It is essential that you meet all of the following criteria:
- Year 12 (or equivalent) student.
- Attending a UK state school, or home-schooled.
- An interest in applying to read Geography at University of Oxford.
- Predicted to get at least AAA at A-Level (or equivalent), unless there is a reason why you are predicted lower grades.
Registration deadline: Monday 13th July 2026. Limited to the first 200 applications.
Please email access@regents.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Masterclass in History: Saturday 18 July 2026
Regent’s Park College is running an online Masterclass in History, taking place on Saturday 18th July, between 10am and 2:30pm. This is aimed at Year 12 students interested in studying History at University and considering applying to the University of Oxford.
Programme
10:00am Welcome and introducing Regent’s
An introduction to the study day, information about the schedule, and some reasons why you should consider applying to study History at Regent’s Park College.
10:20am Academic session 1: ‘Why did so many die during the Irish famine?’
Presented by Dr Charles Read, followed by Q&A.
11:20am Break
11:30am Academic session 2: ‘How can we use the history of emotions to study the Reformation?’
Presented by Dr Leif Dixon, followed by Q&A.
12:30pm Break for lunch
1:00pm Virtual Tour of Regent’s Park College
Collage of photographs and videos of the College.
1:15pm Q&A with student ambassadors
In this session our students will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you more about the student experience at Regent’s Park College.
1.30pm Making a competitive application to study History at Oxford University
Guidance on what we look for in an applicant, the application timeline, what we look for in a personal statement, how the interviews work and how you can best prepare for them.
2.00pm Admissions Q&A
Feel free to ask us anything about the admissions process at Oxford University and at Regent’s Park College.
2.30pm Wrap-up and end of study day
Eligibility
It is essential that you meet all of the following criteria:
- Year 12 (or equivalent) student.
- Attending a UK state school, or home-schooled.
- An interest in applying to read History at University of Oxford.
- Predicted to get at least AAA at A-Level (or equivalent), unless there is a reason why you are predicted lower grades.
Registration deadline: Wednesday 15th July 2026. Limited to the first 200 applications.
Please email access@regents.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Masterclass in English: Friday 28 August 2026
Regent’s Park College is running an online Masterclass in English, taking place on Friday 28th August 2026, between 10am and 2:30pm. This is aimed at Year 12 students interested in studying English at University and considering applying to the University of Oxford.
Programme
10:00am Welcome and introducing Regent’s
An introduction to the study day, information about the schedule, and some reasons why you should consider applying to study English at Regent’s Park College.
10:20am Academic session 1: ‘Reading Otherwise: Allegory in Literature from Milton to Orwell’
Presented by Dr David Parry, followed by Q&A.
11:20am Break
11:30am Academic session 2: ‘Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Plath and the Psychiatrists’
Presented by Dr Richard Lawes, followed by Q&A.
12:30pm Break for lunch
1:00pm Virtual Tour of Regent’s Park College
Collage of photographs and videos of the College.
1:05pm Q&A with student ambassadors
In this session our students will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you more about the student experience at Regent’s Park College.
1.30pm Making a competitive application to study English at Oxford University
Guidance on what we look for in an applicant, the application timeline, what we look for in a personal statement, how the interviews work and how you can best prepare for them.
2.00pm Admissions Q&A
Feel free to ask us anything about the admissions process at Oxford University and at Regent’s Park College.
2.30pm Wrap-up and end of study day
Eligibility
It is essential that you meet all of the following criteria:
- Year 12 (or equivalent) student.
- Attending a UK state school, or home-schooled.
- An interest in applying to read English at University of Oxford.
- Predicted to get at least AAA at A-Level (or equivalent), unless there is a reason why you are predicted lower grades.
Registration deadline: Monday 24th August 2026. Limited to the first 200 applications.
Please email access@regents.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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Masterclass in Theology & Religion: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Regent’s Park College is running an online Masterclass in Theology & Religion, taking place on Tuesday 1st September 2026, between 10am and 2pm. This is aimed at Year 12 students interested in studying Theology & Religion at University and considering applying to the University of Oxford.
Programme
10:00am Welcome and introducing Regent’s
An introduction to the study day, information about the schedule, and some reasons why you should consider applying to study Theology & Religion at Regent’s Park College.
10:20am Academic session 1: ‘Reclaiming the exorcised body of Mary Magdalene’
Presented by Dr Christine Joynes, followed by Q&A.
11:10am Break
11:20am Academic session 2: ‘Is Christianity an ecological disaster?’
Presented by Dr Tim Middleton
12:10pm Break for lunch
12:40pm Q&A with student ambassadors
In this session our students will be on hand to answer your questions and tell you more about the student experience at Regent’s Park College.
1:10pm Virtual Tour of Regent’s Park College
Collage of photographs and videos of the College.
1.15pm Making a competitive application to study Theology & Religion at Oxford University
Guidance on what we look for in an applicant, the application timeline, what we look for in a personal statement, how the interviews work and how you can best prepare for them.
2.00pm Wrap-up and end of study day
Eligibility
It is essential that you meet the following criteria:
- Student going into Year 13 (or equivalent)
- Attending a UK state school, or home-schooled.
- An interest in applying to read Theology & Religion at University of Oxford.
- Predicted to get at least AAA at A-Level (or equivalent), unless there is a reason why you are predicted lower grades.
Registration deadline: Thursday 27th August 2026. Limited to the first 200 applications.
Please email access@regents.ox.ac.uk if you have any questions.