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

    https://coursecasttm.co.uk/our-student-network/

    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.

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    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

    Like, subscribe & share to support the channel!

    #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

    https://coursecasttm.co.uk/our-student-network/

    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/

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    #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

    https://coursecasttm.co.uk/our-student-network/

    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.

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    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

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

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    59 mins
  • Classics at Oxford and beyond!
    Jan 17 2026

    Check out our guests' book recommendation here: https://amzn.to/4qYfy7m

    https://coursecasttm.co.uk/our-student-network/

    In this episode, two students from the University of Oxford, Valentina and Ilaria, share what Classics at Oxford is really like. Ilaria is a first year undergrad Classics student, whilst Valentina is undertaking her PhD at the University of Copenhagan, she was a visiting student at Oxford last term.

    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:
    0:00 Intro
    0:48 Introductions
    1:24 Why did you pick Classics?
    4:30 What is Classics?
    7:31 How is Classics structured at Oxford?
    9:11 Were language classes a step up from A-level?
    11:25 How does Classics vary from undergrad to masters to PhD?
    15:28 What advice would you give to help people manage the workload?
    16:55 Why did you go beyond undergrad?
    18:16 How are you assessed on the course?
    20:58 What misconceptions might people have about Classics?
    24:45 What kind of person thrives in Classics?
    26:43 Can you speak Latin or Greek or just read it?
    31:33 Why did you pick your PhD subject topic?
    34:54 What was your admissions process like?
    36:15 What did you read and write about in your personal statement?
    38:05 How does the admissions test work if you haven't studied Latin or Greek?
    39:02 Any tips for Classics interviews?
    41:10 How do postgrad admissions work?
    44:02 How do you use AI?
    50:47 What do you do outside of your degree?
    55:33 What one piece of advice would you give your past self?
    55:50 Outro
    1:00:43 Blooper

    Contact Valentina: vaor@hum.ku.dk

    Like, subscribe & share to support the channel!

    #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe #oxford #oxforduniversity #classics

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • What's it like to study law?
    Jan 10 2026

    https://coursecasttm.co.uk/our-student-network/

    In this episode, two students from the University of Oxford and the University of Southampton, Edwin and Eren, share what Politics and International Relations is really like.
    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:
    0:00 Intro
    0:37 Coming up...
    1:08 Why did you pick your degree?
    4:19 What do you study during a Law degree?
    9:20 What does your typical schedule look like?
    12:42 How does studying Law compare to A-levels?
    14:45 What are Law exams like?
    19:20 Why did you pick a master's degree?
    23:35 How useful is AI in your degree?
    27:51 Connect with an Oxford student
    28:46 What advice do you have for the LNAT and personal statement?
    32:17 What advice do you have for interviews?
    34:52 How do undergrad and postgrad admissions compare?
    38:55 Is there anything you would change about your application?
    40:49 What are you looking to do after the degree?
    43:00 What's the difference between a barrister and a solicitor?
    45:45 What are you looking to do after the degree?
    48:06 What do you do outside of the degree?
    51:22 What's your one best piece of advice for applicants?
    54:06 Outro

    Contact our Guests:
    Edwin: https://www.instagram.com/eren.baykut.186/?hl=en
    Eren: https://www.instagram.com/edwin_w06/?hl=en

    Like, subscribe & share to support the channel!

    #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe #oxford #oxforduniversity #southampton

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    55 mins
  • Should you study Politics and International Relations at University?
    Jan 3 2026

    In this episode, two students from the University of Bath and University College London, Ash and Lyla, share what Politics and International Relations is really like.
    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

    Check out some Supercurricular recommendations here:
    An Introduction to Political Philosophy: https://amzn.to/4qDay81
    Talking to My Daughter About the Economy: A Brief History of Capitalism: https://amzn.to/496l8yx
    UCL Lectures: https://www.youtube.com/@uclpoliticalscience

    Check out Ash's radio show here:
    2:15 Every Monday https://bathmedia.co.uk/
    https://www.instagram.com/fuelforthoughturb/?hl=en

    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    1:07 Why did you pick your degree?
    4:41 What are you currently studying?
    7:18 What's the best thing you've learnt so far?
    10:18 How are you assessed on the course?
    13:33 What is the year abroad or placement like?
    16:57 What is your schedule like in a typical week?
    20:17 How do 'Hot Topics' work at UCL?
    22:41 Do you like being at a campus uni?
    25:41 How have you found the transition to uni?
    27:21 How useful is AI on your course?
    30:54 What do you getup to outside of the degree?
    35:12 What was the process for writing your personal statement?
    42:50 What other application advice do you have?
    45:15 How did you pick the right course for yourself?
    47:46 What advice would you give your Year 12 self?
    52:07 What do you want to do after uni?
    52:45 Outro

    Contact our Guests:
    Lyla:
    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lylaa.f/?hl=en
    LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lyla-foley-9713872ba
    Ash:
    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ashpeppiatt16/?hl=en

    Like, subscribe & share to support the channel!

    #politics #international #eu #ucl #university #alevel #sixthform #gcse #gcs #ppe

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    53 mins
  • International Politics and a Language - What's it really like?
    Dec 27 2025

    In this episode, two students from the University of Bath, Sarah and Charlie, share what International Politics is really like. Sarah is a first-year student studying International Politics with beginner Mandarin, whilst Charlie is a second-year student studying International Politics with advanced Spanish.
    Whether you're researching UK university courses or preparing for an Oxford application, this video offers practical insight you won’t find anywhere else.

    Check out some Supercurricular recommendations here:
    The Rest is Politics - ‪@restispolitics‬
    TLDR News - ‪@TLDRnews‬
    The Morality of China in Africa, Stephen Chan - https://amzn.eu/d/62MQZY2
    The Language Instinct, Steven Pinker - https://amzn.eu/d/1RUHX19

    Contact our Guests:
    Sarah: TBC
    Charlie: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/charab_05/?...
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-b...

    Like, subscribe & share to support the channel!

    www.coursecasttm.co.uk




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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Studying Theology & Religion at Oxford | Honest Student Interview
    Dec 13 2025

    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:

    • What the Theology & Religion degree involves
    • Oxford tutorials explained
    • How to write a strong Oxford personal statement
    • Real Oxford interview examples & advice
    • Studying theology as a person of faith
    • Careers after Theology & Religion
    • Oxford student life and workload

    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
    Like/rate, subscribe/follow & share to support the channel!


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    49 mins