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CourseCast with Tim Mears

CourseCast with Tim Mears

Written 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
  • What's it like to study law?
    Jan 10 2026

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    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.

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    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.

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    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
  • Accounting and Finance Degree Apprenticeships - what's all the fuss about?
    Jan 3 2026

    Check out our Emma's list of interview questions here:
    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tqUCp7yah9q1vBsHEIntnyZkka_9J1sQ?usp=sharing

    Degree Apprenticeships are becoming more and more popular every year, but what actually are they? In this episode of CourseCast, we've got Emma and Issy, two accounting apprentices, who let us in on all there is to know about Degree Apprenticeships.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Intro
    00:45 What is a degree apprenticeship?
    01:35 What have you learnt so far?
    02:29 Do you find it a better way to learn compared to uni?
    03:47 What is your typical schedule like?
    04:30 What type of work are you doing?
    06:03 Why a degree apprenticeship?
    09:23 How was the transition into a degree apprenticeship?
    11:03 How does the salary vary throughout the apprenticeship?
    12:47 What does a typical week look like?
    14:25 How have you found the social life around the apprenticeship?
    17:21 What misconceptions are there about degree apprenticeships?
    18:47 What was the application process like?
    21:13 What advice would you give someone applying?
    23:01 How does the work compare to A-levels?
    26:45 What common mistakes should applicants avoid?
    28:49 What strategy did you have for applications/interviews?
    32:01 What advice do you have for phone/online interviews?
    35:24 How did you prepare for your interviews?
    37:01 How do the admissions exams compare to A-level exams?
    40:37 What made you a successful candidate?
    43:30 How can you build yourself up to be a successful candidate?
    45:20 Outro

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    Connect with our guests!
    Emma: https://www.instagram.com/emmaburryy/?hl=en
    Issy: https://www.instagram.com/issyy.davies/

    Are you a UK university student with a unique uni experience? DM us with your course and university for a chance to come on the show!

    #oxforduniversity #apprenticeships #uni #universityadvice #alevel #sixthform #secondaryschool #accounting #finance

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    46 mins
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