The Wellington Scholars in Oxford Programme

SCHOLARSHIPS

Each student accepted to our Grand Strategy course is awarded a partial scholarship. It is named after the 1st Duke of Wellington (The “Iron Duke”), Arthur Wellesley who not only served with distinction as the Commander-in-Chief of the British Army and as twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, but also he served as the Chancellor of Oxford University in his later life from 1834 until his death in 1852.

The Oxford Exchange’s 2025 residential course is centred on the concept of “Grand Strategy” as studied in military strategic studies, but it is extended into other disciplines such as International Business & Management Studies, International Relations, Entrepreneurship, the Classics, and “PPE” (Oxford’s famous course in Philosophy, Politics & Economics).

OXFORD PEDAGOGY

Utilising the Oxford tutorial method, Design Thinking methodology,and The Oxford Exchange Global Scenarios techniques, students will work individually – and in small groups – to develop Grand Strategy models to present them to the rest of the cohort. The course design is a residential course with lectures, seminars, and scenario-building workshops.

APPLICATIONS

Please contact Mr Christopher Roberts at oex@oxfordexchange.org for an Application for the Wellington Scholars Programme. After you complete the form and return to us, we will offer a Zoom interview between you and the Course Director.

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What is Grand Strategy and why should we learn it?

Grand strategy, a country’s most complex form of planning toward the fulfillment of a long-term objective, refers to a nation's overall approach to achieving its long-term national interests, encompassing all aspects of statecraft, not just military matters. It involves coordinating and utilizing a wide range of tools, including military, diplomatic, economic, and cultural resources, to achieve specific goals. In essence, grand strategy is a framework for how a nation manages its resources and interacts with the world to achieve its long-term goals, whether those goals are security, prosperity, or influence.

What will you learn on this course?

You will learn different toolsets and lenses through which to analyse political, military, and foreign policy. You will learn techniques for building "futures" for the world at large, and through your classmates and your instructors, you will develop insights into options for small, middle, and large powers for the next 25-50 years. As a "Wellington Scholar," you will develop your own project, write a paper, and also participate in group assignments. In the end, you will earn an Oxford Exchange Certificate of Achievement and you could opt to earn 3 graduate or undergraduate credit hours from The Citadel (a US military academy).

Why Choose The Oxford Exchange?

Our courses are designed to be accessible to everyone, with affordable tuition and flexible schedules. We offer a wide range of programs in fields such as military science, international relations, education, psychology, and creative arts, so you can find the right program to meet your needs. Our team of advisors and instructors are here to support you every step of the way.

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