Timothy Mears

CourseCast with Tim 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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What Is Music at Oxford Really Like? 11.04.2026 1:09:14

In this episode, two third-year students from the University of Oxford, Benedict and Mithesha, share what Music at Oxford is really like. It's not what you think! 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.ukTimestamps:0:17 Highlights1:05 Introductions2:20 Why...

Experemental Psychology at Oxford - according to students 07.02.2026 45:22

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 wo...

What's an Oxford Law tutorial really like? 02.02.2026 1:28:32

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...

Maths at Oxford - what's it really like? 26.01.2026 59:17

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...

Classics at Oxford and beyond! 17.01.2026 1:01:09

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 stu...

What's it like to study law? 10.01.2026 55:20

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.coursecastt...

Should you study Politics and International Relations at University? 03.01.2026 53:21

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 he...

International Politics and a Language - What's it really like? 27.12.2025 1:07:27

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 applicati...

Studying Theology & Religion at Oxford | Honest Student Interview 13.12.2025 48:41

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 univers...

Oxford PPE - see inside Oxfords most Infamous Degree! 06.12.2025 59:42

Check out our guests' reading recommendations: Cut Short by Ciaran Thapar: https://amzn.to/4pwmtnK Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance: https://amzn.to/3MhyCys An Introduction to Political Philosophy by Jonathan Wolff: https://amzn.to/3MhyCys The Undercover Economist by Tim Harford: https://amzn.to/3KIw8Zm Think by Simon Blackburn: https://amzn.to/4pt4jne Dive into the infamous Oxford PPE degree! O...

Oxford Physics - The Student Perspective 29.11.2025 58:29

Check out Henry’s book recommendation here: https://amzn.to/4omwwKT In this episode of CourseCast, we speak to Henry and Emre, two physicists at the University of Oxford. We discuss their experiences with applications and what studying at Oxford is really like. If you're interested in Maths, Physics, Engineering or any other STEM degree - this video is for you. We spoke about what makes physi...

Biochemistry at Oxford - What's it really like? 21.11.2025 58:42

In this episode of CourseCast, we speak to Ari and Alexei, two biochemists at the University of Oxford. We discuss their experiences with applications and what studying at Oxford is really like. If you're interested in Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Medicine or any other STEM degree - this video is for you. Our guests cover a lot of ground (see our blog - linked below - for a summary). We discus...