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Royal Institution Masterclass: Computer Science
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Royal Institution Masterclasses in Computer Science

Applications for the 2025 Masterclasses are now open

What are the Royal Institution Masterclasses in Computer Science?

The Masterclasses are a series of hands-on and extra-curricular activities that are designed to inspire and engage young people in Computer Science. Each session is led by enthusiastic speakers from industry, academia and education.

Topics we have run previously include:

The Oxford Royal Institution Masterclasses in Computer Science are supported by Morgan Stanley and University of Oxford's Department of Computer Science.

Subject to funding the students will be invited to return for another series of Masterclass sessions in year 10 and year 11.



When and Where

The 2025 programme is running in-person at the University of Oxford's Department of Computer Science, Wolfson Building, Park's Road, OX1 3QD. There will be six sessions for year 9 students. The programme will run from 9:30am to 12:00pm on the following Saturday dates:



Nomination criteria

Eligible schools are state funded schools in Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Swindon, Gloucestershire and Buckinghamshire:



How do I apply?

Teachers in eligible schools may email masterclasses@cs.ox.ac.uk using a school email address to receive further details and a short online form to nominate their one/two students. Afterwards students (with the help of parents/guardians) will fill out a short online form in order to complete the application process.



Selecting Candidates:

We can allow approximately 25 students per year onto the masterclass programme. When selecting candidates, we aim for at least 50% of the cohort of students to self-identify as female. Candidates from schools who've not engaged with Computer Science outreach events in recent years will also be prioritised. We will also use ACORN and POLAR data - based on students' home postcodes - to prioritise students:



What previous participants have said:

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"It has reinforced my desire to take it further for A level and eventually university"

"Computer science is now a more broader term in my eyes as to what it covers, as reflected by the varying topics in the masterclasses’"

"It seemed very well organised and had a nice balance of theory and practical aspects"



Questions?

Please don't hesitate to get in contact with us at masterclasses@cs.ox.ac.uk

Please note that the organisers reserve the right to change the programme without notification or to make alterations to the advertised details for the day at short notice.