University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall Summer

First-class teaching is at the heart of the University of Oxford, Lady Margaret Hall summer program. In a series of thought-provoking lectures and lively seminar discussions, learn about cutting-edge research, expand your core knowledge, and explore new ideas and concepts among peers with diverse international perspectives and academic backgrounds.

Classes at Lady Margaret Hall are designed and delivered by experienced academics and experts from Lady Margaret Hall and across the University of Oxford, and are taught using the Oxford teaching model. Over the three-week session, you will take part in a range of class types, including lectures (four per week), seminars (two per week), and tutorials (one per week). You will produce one assessed work each week, which will be submitted to the tutor and then discussed in a tutorial.

You may only enroll in the classes that are posted in the Lady Margaret Hall summer catalog and for which you have met any prerequisites. Lady Margaret Hall offers two summer sessions. Enroll in one session or both. Select one class per session. All classes are worth 4 U.S. semester credit hours.

Upcoming summer classes include:

• Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Reinforcement Learning
• Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Computer Vision
• Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Natural Language Processing
• Advanced Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Deep Unsupervised Learning
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Theory and Practice
• British Literature: Repression, Subversion, Expression: Gender and Sexuality in British Literature
• British Literature: Oxford and the Rise of Fantasy
• Economic History: The Great Divergence, Convergence, and Beyond
• Philosophy, Politics, and Economics: Leadership in Politics, Business, and Society
• Philosophy, Politics, and Economics: Climate Change, Politics, and Environmental Justice
• Philosophy, Politics, and Economics: Globalisation, Populism, and Identity
• Psychology: Psychology and Social Connection
• Psychology: Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
• Psychology: Computational Psychology and Artificial Intelligence

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Tutorial System
The hallmark of the University of Oxford academics is the tutorial system. The tutorial is typically a one-hour meeting between one or two students and the tutor. Tutorials usually meet once a week or every other week, and at the center of the tutorial is an essay on a topic the tutor previously assigned. The tutor will lead a discussion about the essay topic in an effort to provide new insights. At the end of the tutorial, the tutor will assign a new topic and may offer recommended reading. Tutorials are individually arranged, taking into account the subject to be studied and the tutor’s area of expertise. They are similar to independent study courses, but Oxford students bear even more responsibility for conducting independent research and maintaining good academic progress. The University of Oxford organizes weekly lectures on myriad academic subjects, and all students at the University, regardless of college, are welcome to attend. Lectures are not usually mandatory except for some science subjects, but tutors often recommend them as good supplements to tutorials and research.

Australia Outbound Program
Students enrolled at select Australia universities are invited to participate in Session 1 this program. The program is open to students of all year levels and all fields. Students will earn 45+ contact hours credit; the equivalent of one subject.

Please see the Australia Outbound term below in the Dates and Fees section for program fees and expected expenses in Australian dollars. For more information on the Australia Outbound program, please reach out to us at australiaoutbound@ifsa-butler.org.

Lab & Field Trip Fees
Please review syllabi and course materials when registering for direct-enroll classes. Certain classes may have a one-off lab or field trip fee disclosed in the syllabus or during the first meeting of the class. These fees are not included in your IFSA program fee. You will be responsible for these fees, whether they are billed and paid by IFSA or billed to you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Eligibility

• You must be at least 18 years of age. Students under 18 may be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
• You must be currently attending or recently graduated from a U.S. or Canadian community college, technical college, two-year college, four-year college, or four-year university. Students attending select Australia universities are also eligible.
• You must have completed at least one (1) full-time year of study at your home institution before the beginning of the term. Classes during the summer program are geared toward students who have completed one to two years of study.

Recommendation Letter
No letter of recommendation required.

TRANSCRIPT
Upon completion of your program, IFSA will send an official Butler University transcript to your home university with your coursework converted to the U.S. semester credit hour system. You will also have access to an unofficial transcript in your IFSA Student Portal. The transcript reflects classes taken, credits attempted, and grades earned during your term abroad. This service is included in your study abroad program at no additional cost. See our Transcripts page for more information.