These ensure that students keep up with their work and that they can confidently think about, discuss and criticise relevant research. As well as A-levels, Baccalaureate, Scottish, Irish or other comparable national qualifications are welcome. Our academic requirements are defined in our course leaflet, and at the website. Tutors will not request school or college written work as part of the application. An intercollegiate pooling system ensures that the best candidates receive offers regardless of which college handles their application.
Selection is made regardless of cultural, school or ethnic background.
All candidates sit a one-hour written test on the day they arrive for interview. This tests verbal and numerical reasoning skills rather than knowledge. Further information College tutors, research workers and current students are on hand at Open days. If you have any general questions, e.g. about entrance qualifications, please contact the Faculty Office and do not circulate them to each college. You can contact colleges for detailed information, perhaps if you want to discover their tutors' special interests or if you wish to nominate a preferred college on your Oxford Application Form.