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CourseCast with Tim Mears

CourseCast with Tim Mears

By: Timothy Mears
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CourseCast is a podcast by students for students. We discuss a wide range of university degrees to find out what they're really like - helping you make an informed decision about your future. We go beyond the stats to understand student life and stories.

Join me, Tim Mears - a PPE student at the University of Oxford, as I help you answer the question: 'What should I study at University?'

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Episodes
  • Experemental Psychology at Oxford - according to students
    Feb 7 2026

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    In this episode, two students from the University of Oxford, Anjali and Hannah, share what Experimental Psychology at Oxford is really like. Anjali is a first year Psychology student, whilst Hannah is a second year.

    Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else.

    www.coursecasttm.co.uk

    Timestamps:
    0:56 Introductions
    2:22 What things led you to choosing Pyschology?
    3:42 What actually is Pyschology?
    5:44 What is the best thing you have learnt so far?
    7:01 Why is Experimental Pyschology a unique course?
    9:07 What does your weekly schedule look like?
    11:45 How are you assessed on the course?
    13:50 How have you found the transition to university?
    17:41 How you find the Oxford teaching style?
    20:14 What qualities make a good Pyschology student?
    21:14 How does Pyschology affect your world view?
    22:44 What are your options after the degree?
    24:28 What admissions advice do you have?
    27:45 What was your personal statement process like?
    31:47 What do you do outside of your degree?
    35:38 How do you find Oxford's college life?
    39:15 Have we missed anything?
    42:20 What is your one piece of advice to a prospective applicant?
    45:00 Outro


    Contact our Guests:

    Anjali:
    TikTok/Insta: @anjaliexamhelp
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjali-sivasundaram-236575239/

    Hannah:
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-pierce-69ab06275

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    #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe #oxford #oxforduniversity #podcast #psychology #admissions

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    45 mins
  • What's an Oxford Law tutorial really like?
    Feb 2 2026

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    Disclaimer: Viewer discretion advised, this video discusses topics some viewers may find upsetting. None of what is shared in the episode should be viewed as legal advice.

    In this episode, two second-year students from the University of Oxford, Edwin and Umberto, share what Law at Oxford is really like. This tutorial-style discussion explores some of the most interesting legal cases our guests have covered in their time at Oxford and should be a fascinating watch for anyone looking to study law at university!

    Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else.

    www.coursecasttm.co.uk

    Timestamps:
    1:00 Introductions
    2:03 R v Brown 1994
    6:26 R v Wilson 1996
    8:20 'Dr Evil' 2019
    11:50 Flexibility of the law
    19:00 R v Clinton 2012
    26:17 R v Ahluwalia 1992
    28:30 Judgement in Clinton
    31:20 R v Blaue 1975 'Thin Skull Rule'
    33:28 Types of law
    36:38 Smith v Leech Brain 1962
    40:30 Law at Oxford
    42:00 Constitutional law
    44:46 GCHQ 1985
    49:20 Law at Oxford
    53:25 Roman law's influence
    1:02:00 Leases and licenses
    1:04:04 Street v Mountford 1985
    1:08:00 What is law at Oxford like?
    1:15:30 What do you do in a law essay?
    1:19:50 What is the best part of the degree?
    1:22:40 Oxford Law Society
    1:28:00 Outro


    Contact our Guests:
    Edwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwin-walker-273410205/
    Umberto: https://www.linkedin.com/in/umberto-spezi-88907a234/

    Like, subscribe & share to support the channel!

    #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe #oxford #oxforduniversity #maths #admissions

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Maths at Oxford - what's it really like?
    Jan 26 2026

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    In this episode, two students from the University of Oxford, Jamie and Radomir, share what Maths at Oxford is really like. Both from Worcester College, Jamie is a first year Maths student, whilst Radomir is a second year.

    Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else.

    www.coursecasttm.co.uk

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:42 Guest introductions
    01:29 Why maths?
    05:20 What are you studying when you study maths?
    09:14 What is the most exciting thing you've learnt so far?
    14:06 Day-to-day life for a maths student
    15:42 Course structure and optional modules
    23:33 What makes a good maths student?
    31:48 Is AI useful for a maths degree?
    36:24 Applications advice
    47:01 Uni life outside of maths
    51:38 Academic programmes and support
    54:14 Advice for year 11, 12 and 13 students

    Contact our Guests:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesepotter?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios

    Like, subscribe & share to support the channel!

    #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe #oxford #oxforduniversity #maths #admissions

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    59 mins
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