Leadership Summer Courses in Oxford
Explore what effective leadership involves, develop your ability to communicate and collaborate, and build confidence making decisions with Atlas Summer Courses. Our two-week Leadership summer courses in Oxford, available for students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24, give you the opportunity to examine different approaches to leadership while developing your communication, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Through small-group teaching and independent study, you'll explore leadership challenges, consider different perspectives and develop greater confidence communicating your ideas while enjoying the wider experience of spending your summer in Oxford with Atlas Summer Courses.
What's Included?
Your residential Leadership summer course in Oxford includes academic teaching, accommodation, meals, a certificate on completion, airport transfer from Heathrow and insurance.
Choose from Plus, Superior and Premier packages, with accommodation and additional benefits varying by package.
Study Leadership in Oxford
Our Leadership summer courses in Oxford give students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24 the opportunity to spend two weeks exploring leadership, communication and decision-making as part of an Atlas Summer Courses summer experience.
Leadership involves more than simply being in charge. Effective leaders need to communicate clearly, understand different perspectives, make considered decisions and work effectively with others towards shared goals.
Across the course, you'll be encouraged to examine different approaches to leadership and consider how individuals respond to challenges, influence others and make decisions. You'll also have opportunities to reflect on your own ideas about what effective leadership looks like.
Outside your academic sessions, you'll experience the wider programme alongside other students, with time to enjoy Oxford and take part in the social and cultural elements of your summer.
What Will You Study on a Leadership Summer Course in Oxford?
There is no prescribed syllabus that every student follows. Atlas Summer Courses tutors create their own syllabi, drawing on their expertise while taking the interests, abilities and learning needs of their students into account.
Depending on your tutor, group and age range, you could explore different approaches to leadership, communication, teamwork, decision-making and managing challenges.
You might consider questions such as:
- What makes someone an effective leader?
- Are there different approaches to leadership?
- How can leaders communicate ideas clearly and persuasively?
- How should leaders approach difficult decisions?
- What role do collaboration and teamwork play in effective leadership?
- How can leaders respond when people have competing priorities or perspectives?
The depth and approach will reflect the age group you're studying with, as well as your tutor's expertise and the interests of the group. Any syllabus shown on our website is an example from a previous course rather than a guarantee of the exact topics you'll study.
How You'll Learn on Your Leadership Course
How you'll study Leadership depends on your age group, with each course with Atlas Summer Courses designed to provide an appropriate level of challenge and independence.
Ages 13–15
24 hours of small-group seminars
You'll take part in eight seminars where you'll explore leadership through interactive discussions, case studies and activities. You'll be encouraged to consider different perspectives, work through leadership challenges and develop your confidence communicating ideas.
12 hours of private study
You'll complete a small amount of work for each seminar. Depending on the course, this might involve reading, researching a leadership question, reflecting on a case study or preparing a presentation. There will be opportunities to work independently as well as collaboratively with your peers.
Ages 16–17 and 18–24
18 hours of small-group seminars
You'll take part in six three-hour seminars, exploring leadership ideas and challenges through discussion, case studies and activities.
2 hours of tutorials
You'll have one tutorial each week, usually with your tutor and one other student. Tutorials provide a focused opportunity to discuss the essay or project you've been working on, explain your thinking and receive detailed feedback.
Around 20 hours of private study
You'll complete reading in preparation for seminars and work independently on an essay or project for each tutorial.
Across all age groups, you'll be encouraged to participate actively, consider different perspectives and become more confident communicating and defending your ideas.
Your Summer Experience in Oxford
Your time with Atlas Summer Courses extends beyond your Leadership course.
You'll spend two weeks living and learning alongside other students, combining your academic programme with the wider social and cultural elements of the summer experience.
Outside your academic sessions, you'll have opportunities to spend time with other students, enjoy Oxford and take part in the activities and experiences included within your programme.
Accommodation and additional programme benefits vary according to the package you choose, so you can compare the available options before applying.
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Who Are Our Leadership Summer Courses in Oxford For?
Our Leadership summer courses in Oxford are designed for students aged 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24 who want to understand more about leadership and develop their ability to communicate, collaborate and make considered decisions.
You don't need previous leadership experience to join. The course may particularly appeal to you if you enjoy working with others, discussing ideas, solving problems or want to become more confident communicating your views and taking responsibility within a group.
You'll develop transferable skills including communication, critical thinking, decision-making, collaboration, problem-solving, independent study and presenting ideas clearly.
Learn from Expert Tutors
Atlas Summer Courses tutors are experienced educators and subject specialists active across academia, industry and education.
They bring their own expertise and interests into their teaching and have the freedom to shape their syllabus around both their specialism and the students in their group. This means different Leadership summer courses in Oxford may explore different leadership approaches, challenges and perspectives.
Tutors are confirmed closer to the summer, so profiles on our website are examples of tutors who have previously taught with us rather than confirmation of who will teach your course.
Where Can Leadership Take You?
Leadership skills can be valuable wherever people need to work together, communicate effectively and make decisions.
Students interested in Leadership may go on to explore subjects such as business, management, entrepreneurship, politics, international relations or other areas involving organisations, people and decision-making.
The communication, collaboration, problem-solving and decision-making skills associated with Leadership can also be useful across a wide range of future academic, professional and personal settings.
A Leadership summer course in Oxford gives you the opportunity to explore different approaches to leadership while developing skills you can continue to build on in your future studies and experiences.
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FAQs about Atlas Summer Courses
Atlas Summer Courses offers a wide range of summer courses in Oxford across subjects including sciences, humanities, social sciences, business, medicine, law, engineering and creative disciplines. Courses are available for different age groups, with the exact subjects available depending on the student's age and course dates.
Our summer courses in Oxford are available for students across several age groups, including 13–15, 16–17 and 18–24. Teaching and independent study are designed around each age group, giving students an appropriate level of academic challenge and independence.
Our residential summer courses in Oxford combine academic teaching with accommodation, meals and a wider programme of social and cultural experiences. Inclusions and accommodation vary by package, so students and families can compare the available options when choosing their course.
No. Atlas Summer Courses is an independent summer course provider and is not part of, affiliated with or endorsed by the University of Oxford. Our summer courses in Oxford are organised and delivered by Atlas Programmes, with the focus on our academic courses and the wider Atlas Programmes summer experience.
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