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Applying to anything is possible your 5 step guide Academic excellence Oxford’s intensive teaching style is Undergraduate Prospectus Undergraduate intellectually challenging, and leads to a world-class education. Why not now? Prospectus See pp 6–7 Choose your course 2014 Entry (ox.ac.uk/courses) and find out: Great financial support The entrance requirements Oxford offers the most generous support of any university in the UK How to apply to those from the lowest-income (is there a test or written work?) backgrounds. Which colleges offer it See pp 182–183 (you can give a preference, or make an open application: Top career outcomes ox.ac.uk/collegechoice) When our undergraduates go on to 2014 ENTRY full-time work, they have a median income 20% higher than the UK average within 6 months of graduating. By 15 October 2013 See pp 179–181 | Submit an application OXF O33 at www.ucas.com Hundreds of course options (any time from early Oxford offers traditional courses September – don’t leave and more unusual ones, some of it to the last minute) which are unique to us. See pp 32–139

Register for any admissions tests OF OXFORD UNIVERSITY Tests take place on 6 November 2013, usually in your own school Individual attention or college, (except the LNAT for Oxford is made up of small academic Law – register by 5 October communities called colleges, where and sit by 20 October). you will be taught in small groups or See ox.ac.uk/tests. even one-to-one. See pp 140–178

World-class resources In December 2013 Oxford’s libraries and museums are If shortlisted, you’ll second to none in their historical be invited to interview buildings and collections. Whether your (set dates for each subject – interest is fossils or first editions, you can ox.ac.uk/interview) find something to interest you here. See pp 8–11

At the cutting edge By mid-January 2014 Yes, we are an innovative research You’ll be told whether institution, but that’s not all that’s or not you have an modern about Oxford. We have many offer of a place brand-new buildings and a wifi network www.ox.ac.uk/study covering most of the city centre. See p 12

And by August 2014 A diverse student body Whoever you are and wherever you’re Complete your qualifications www.facebook.com/the.university.of.oxford and get your results; receive from, Oxford wants to welcome you. a final decision about We have students from 138 different your place countries and aged 17–87. See pp 13–19 october 2014 www.youtube.com/Oxford - start your course? The Oxford experience Oxford students like to play as hard as they work. The city has vibrant nightlife iTunes or http://itunes.ox.ac.uk and a thriving live music scene, while hundreds of student societies cover every conceivable interest. anything is possible See pp 20–31 www.twitter.com/UniofOxford Applying to anything is possible your 5 step guide Academic excellence Oxford’s intensive teaching style is Undergraduate Prospectus Undergraduate intellectually challenging, and leads to a world-class education. Why not now? Prospectus See pp 6–7 Choose your course 2014 Entry (ox.ac.uk/courses) and find out: Great financial support The entrance requirements Oxford offers the most generous support of any university in the UK How to apply to those from the lowest-income (is there a test or written work?) backgrounds. Which colleges offer it See pp 182–183 (you can give a preference, or make an open application: Top career outcomes ox.ac.uk/collegechoice) When our undergraduates go on to 2014 ENTRY full-time work, they have a median income 20% higher than the UK average within 6 months of graduating. By 15 October 2013 See pp 179–181 | Submit an application OXF O33 at www.ucas.com Hundreds of course options (any time from early Oxford offers traditional courses September – don’t leave and more unusual ones, some of it to the last minute) which are unique to us. See pp 32–139

And by August 2014 A diverse student body Whoever you are and wherever you’re Complete your qualifications www.facebook.com/the.university.of.oxford and get your results; receive from, Oxford wants to welcome you. a final decision about We have students from 138 different your place countries and aged 17–87. See pp 13–19 october 2014 www.youtube.com/Oxford - start your course? The Oxford experience Oxford students like to play as hard as they work. The city has vibrant nightlife iTunes or http://itunes.ox.ac.uk and a thriving live music scene, while hundreds of student societies cover every conceivable interest. anything is possible See pp 20–31 www.twitter.com/UniofOxford 5 ways to University Science Area This map gives an idea of which subjects are taught and researched in which parts of the science area. For more information, please see How to get to ox.ac.uk/visitors/maps_and_directions/science_area.html visit 1 Archaeology/History of Art 2–4 Biochemistry 5–6 Biological Sciences 7–9 Chemistry 10 Computer Science Friday 20 September 11 Earth Sciences Thursday 27 June | Wednesday 26 June | 12–16 Engineering Science Open days There are also various smaller 17 Experimental Psychology Wednesday 26 June, Thursday 27 June & no. events throughout the year. 18 Geography Friday 20 September 2013, with smaller in Europe See p 186 or ox.ac.uk/opendays 19–20 Materials Science events throughout the year.

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Introduction Courses COURSES CONTINUED 2 Is Oxford for me? 36 Archaeology and Anthropology 106 Mathematics and Statistics 4 I love Oxford 38 Biochemistry 108 Medicine 6 An Oxford degree 40 Biological Sciences 112 Modern Languages 42 Biomedical Sciences 116 Modern Languages and Linguistics About Oxford 44 Chemistry 118 Music 8 Libraries 46 Classical Archaeology and Ancient 120 Oriental Studies 10 Museums and collections History 124 Philosophy and Modern Languages 12 IT Services 48 Classics 126 Philosophy, Politics and Economics 12 Language Centre 50 Classics and English (PPE) 13 Support and well-being 52 Classics and Modern Languages 128 Philosophy and Theology 14 Disabled students 54 Classics and Oriental Studies 130 Physics 15 Equality for all 56 Computer Science 132 Physics and Philosophy 16 International students 58 Computer Science and Philosophy 134 Psychology, Philosophy and 18 Mature students 60 Earth Sciences Linguistics 20 Clubs and societies 62 Economics and Management 136 Theology and Religion 21 Oxford University Student 64 Engineering Science 138 Theology and Oriental Studies Union (OUSU) 66 English Language and Literature 22 Drama 68 English and Modern Languages Colleges 23 Sport 70 European and Middle Eastern 140 Oxford colleges 24 Music Languages 142 Which colleges offer my course? 24 Choral and organ awards 72 Experimental Psychology 144 The colleges (alphabetically) 26 Exploring Oxford 74 Fine Art 28 Where will I live? 76 Geography Careers and finance 30 A day in the life 78 History 179 Your career after Oxford 80 History (Ancient and Modern) 180 Oxford graduates: in demand Applying to Oxford 82 History and Economics 181 Oxford for life 31 How to apply 84 History and English 182 Student finance 32 Oxford courses 86 History and Modern Languages 33 Entrance requirements 88 History and Politics Ways to find out more 34 Subject requirements 90 History of Art 184 Visiting Oxford 92 Human Sciences 185 Oxford on the web . 94 Law (Jurisprudence) 186 Open days 96 Materials Sciences 188 Events near you Contents 98 Materials, Economics and Management Index and maps 100 Mathematics 190 Index 102 Mathematics and Computer Science 191 Small print 104 Mathematics and Philosophy 192 Map

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What you need to know Choosing your university is a life-changing decision, exciting and daunting. Lots of people might tell you what they think, but you need to feel able to make this decision for yourself. In this prospectus, we hope you will find all you need to know about Oxford in order to help you decide whether undergraduate life at this university may be for you.

About us... What can I study? Will an Oxford degree help me • Oxford offers both traditional courses and get a job? more unusual ones, some of which are • Nearly 95% of Oxford leavers are employed unique to the University. Read more about six months after graduating, and those in full- them on pp 36–139. time jobs have a median salary that is 20% higher than the UK average. See Your career How will I be taught? after Oxford (p 179) and Oxford graduates: in demand (p 180). • You will be taught in small groups by experts in your subject. There are also lectures and, depending on your subject, classes or Can I afford it? practicals. See An Oxford degree (p 6). • Around a quarter of first-years are given an Oxford bursary which they never have What is a college? to pay back. • UK and EU students can access a loan to • Oxford University is made up of many cover the whole cost of their tuition fees, different colleges. All students are members and around a sixth of first-years also receive of a college, which provides welfare support a fee reduction from Oxford and academic supervision. See Oxford • See Student finance (pp 182–183) Colleges (p 140).

Where will I live? Is it just hard work? • Oxford is famous for its student social life. • Your college will provide accommodation It’s quite hard to have an interest which you for your first year. After this, you can choose can’t pursue here – there are over 600 clubs to live in college for at least one more year, and societies, and you can always start or move out and rent in town with friends. your own. See Clubs and Societies (p 20), See Where will I live? (p 28). Drama (p 22), Sport (p 23)¸ Music (p 24).

Will I be happy? And if after reading the following pages • We very much hope so! Oxford regularly you still have unanswered questions, you comes top of student satisfaction surveys and only 1.1% of Oxford students drop out, can visit our website (ox.ac.uk/study), compared to a national average of 8.6%. contact the Admissions Information • There is lots of support available if you need Centre (p 184), or come to one of our it – see Support and well-being (p 13). open days (p 186).

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4| I didn’t know what to expect from Oxford other than a great education. In fact those three years have stayed with me in all sorts of ways. But perhaps most importantly I left university feeling able to choose who I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. I still feel lucky to have been there.

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The college system Financial support Every student at Oxford is a member of a Oxford is strongly committed to this college. They are sometimes compared to halls principle: if you are a UK student and have OXFORD: of residence at other universities, but they are the talent and ability to study with us, you so much more besides. Your college will be should never be put off from applying for your home for much of your time at Oxford, financial reasons. For example: in 2012–13, MOST providing accommodation, meals, a library an English student starting at Oxford could and IT support. The relatively small number receive up to £7,550 in grants and bursaries GENEROUS of students at each college allows for close that they never have to pay back, as well and supportive personal attention to be given as being entitled to government loans to In 2012–13, Oxford’s financial support is the most generous of all to your induction, academic development cover their fees plus up to £3,575. English universities for UK and EU and welfare. See pp 182–183 for more information students from the lowest income See p 140 for more information about about financial support at Oxford. households: no strings attached! colleges at Oxford. (Based on analysis of data at www.unifees2012.com.)

Tutorial teaching Career opportunities ‘Tutor’ is Oxford’s name for a member of Oxford graduates are highly valued by academic staff. They are often world-leading employers for their communication, experts in their field, and tutorials are a chance leadership and problem-solving skills. to get individualised teaching from them. At Hundreds of recruiters visit the University least once a week in each subject studied, groups each year, and nearly 95% of all Oxford of two or three students will spend an hour leavers are in work or further study six with their tutor, discussing a topic in depth. months after leaving. The Careers Service This personalised attention means that you can help you find an internship, learn will face rigorous academic challenges on a business skills and land your dream job. weekly basis, encouraging and facilitating See pp 179–181 for more information your learning in a way that just isn’t possible about careers after Oxford. in a lecture. It also means that tutors are I

immediately aware if you need any extra love support with any aspect of your course, so they can help you right away. Oxford

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Oxford University is world-famous for academic excellence. We pick the best and brightest students purely on their academic merit and passion for their chosen course. If that sounds like you, and you like to think for yourself, Oxford could be the right university for you. The system of teaching at Oxford combines the best of one-to-one or small group tutorials in college, with the wealth of resources in the University. Students share lectures, classes and practicals in their department, depending on their subject. Studying at Oxford is exciting: a springboard from which to dive into an ocean of opportunities. anything is possible

6| Selecting the right course is the most important decision you will have to make when applying to university

Each Oxford course has a compulsory core, plus various options you can choose from to tailor it to your personal interests. These aspects of the course are organised by departments of the central University:

Assessment Lectures Practicals Oxford courses have two stages. There All students in a are exams at the end of the first stage particular subject All students in (usually, the end of the first year) that you will come together science-based subjects must pass to continue the course, but degree for lectures. These come together for don’t count for your final grade. provide core labwork and/or After this, assessment depends on the information about fieldwork. Typically, course you are studying (see pp 36–139). different elements science students can You might sit your Finals (three-hour of your course that expect at least two exams on which your final grade is based) you may find useful half-days in the lab at the end of your last year, or at the end in tutorials, essays per week. of each year. Some exams may be replaced or exams. by a project or extended essay, or there might be an oral exam.

Colleges are not just where you live, but in most cases are your base for tutorial teaching Tutorials take place at least once a week and it’s up to you to research and prepare for them. Then you meet your tutor, perhaps with one or two other students, to discuss an essay An

or solutions to set problems. The aim is to review your answers Oxford or theories and explore ideas that arise in discussion.

A tutorial relies on the exchange of ideas between you, your tutor and degree other students. You don’t need to be experienced in debating – just ready to present and defend your opinions, accept constructive criticism and listen to others. Tutorials develop your ability to think for yourself – not only an essential ability for academic success but also a skill that the best employers look for in Oxford graduates.

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Libraries

Read your key texts... Whether you’re writing an essay or preparing for an experiment, you’ll be given a reading list to start from. You can find the books you need for this in your college or department, or both.

College libraries are open to everyone in your college. They stock the core materials for your course, and have generous lending arrangements. They are often open 24 hours a day, providing quiet, convenient places to study. The college librarian can help you to find what you need, and in many cases will order books in specially.

Subject libraries are open to everyone on your course. Staff in these libraries will include specialists in your subject area. They often run classes to help you make the most of what they can offer.

...or research your topic in-depth... When you find something really interesting, Oxford makes it easy to go beyond your reading list and find out more. Most courses offer a chance to write a dissertation or carry out a research project.

Subject librarians are your guides to Oxford’s world-class research collections. They can advise on the latest publications in your field, or on the best databases to search.

The Bodleian Library is the UK’s second largest library with more than 11,000,000 volumes on 117 miles of shelves. It is a legal deposit library, meaning it can claim a copy of any book or journal published in the UK or Ireland. All Oxford students are entitled to use ‘The Bod’ for their research.

The Radcliffe Science Library has a fantastic supply of books to help with studying. College libraries are really well-stocked too, so I have never needed to buy my own medical textbooks. Alex

...without even leaving your room Oxford has an extensive online collection, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This includes databases, books, reference works and the best online journal collection in the UK. These are available to members of the University from anywhere with an internet connection.

Find out more about what we have to offer: • SOLO (Search Oxford Libraries Online) – solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk – lists all our books and journals, in print and online. • OxLIP+ – oxlip-plus.bodleian.ox.ac.uk – lists all our databases, electronic reference works and e-journals. • LibGuides – libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk – research assistance, subject guides and how the Oxford library system works.

(Although, you might want to leave your room) Oxford has a mix of old and new libraries, which offer a fantastic range of places to study. Choose from Duke Humfrey’s (built in 1488, and used as the Hogwarts library in the Harry Potter films), the elegant circular Radcliffe Camera, the bright modern Social Science Library, and many more.

Sitting in the Bodleian Library at the same desk Libraries that might once have been occupied by John Locke and Robert Hooke, I feel part of the University’s rich history. Olinga ^ www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk |9 oxford museums - full of wonderful treasures

Museums and collections

Oxford has collections of international importance – databanks for research, teaching and study – full of wonderful treasures that anyone can enjoy. Here we highlight the five major museums and the Botanic Garden, but there are other collections in departments and colleges. All welcome volunteers to work with the public or the collection.

Ashmolean Museum Pitt Rivers Museum This is the world’s oldest public museum The Pitt Rivers is a museum of ethnography and the most important museum of art and and world archaeology, celebrated for its archaeology in this country outside London, period feel and the density of its displays. as well as being the greatest university museum in Courses that use the museum’s resources the world. It has a strong collection of European include Human Sciences, Archaeology and graphic art, with drawings by Michelangelo, Anthropology, Geography, Classics, History Leonardo and Raphael. of Art and Fine Art. Recent redevelopment at Following a major redevelopment, the the Museum has added fresh research and Ashmolean Museum now offers 39 new galleries, teaching facilities for students and academics, a purpose-built Education Centre, and three new and reinstated the original entrance to the study centres with hands-on access to reserve Museum. It takes its name and founding collections. collection from General Pitt Rivers, the Students of Ancient History, Anthropology, distinguished collector and scholar. Archaeology, Art, Classics or History of Art will www.prm.ox.ac.uk certainly use the museum. www.ashmolean.org Bate Collection The Bate Collection is one of the most Oxford University Museum magnificent collections of musical instruments of Natural History in the world. The Bate has more than 2,000 The spectacular neo-Gothic architecture of instruments from the renaissance, through the a Grade I listed building houses the University’s baroque, classical and romantic periods up to zoological, entomological and geological modern times. More than a thousand specimens. Among its famous features are a dodo, instruments are on display, by all the most the first dinosaur to be scientifically identified, important makers and from pre-eminent and the swifts in the tower. The Archaeology, collectors. Music and History of Art Biology and Earth Sciences courses make use of its undergraduates make use of the collection. staff expertise and collections. www.bate.ox.ac.uk www.oum.ox.ac.uk Botanic Garden Museum of the History This acts as a reference collection of 6,000 of Science types of plant: it is the most compact yet The world’s oldest purpose-built museum building diverse collection of plants in the world, houses an unrivalled collection of scientific and the oldest such garden in Britain. Plants instruments, from antiquity to the 20th century. grown here support teaching and research, Astrolabes, sundials, quadrants, mathematical and in the University and elsewhere, and the optical instruments, and apparatus associated with Global Strategy for Plant Conservation. chemistry, natural philosophy and medicine are The 130 acre Harcourt Arboretum is also displayed, alongside temporary exhibitions. The part of the Botanic Garden and is the site collections are used in teaching History of Science of a new wildflower meadow restoration and History of Art. project. The garden contributes to the Biological Sciences and Medicine courses. www.mhs.ox.ac.uk www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk

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IT Services Mobile Oxford Podcasts and iTunes U Whether you need maps, Public lectures, teaching material, library books, the next interviews with leading academics – bus, or even collection all available to download for free. times at the nearest You can also download podcasts postbox, Mobile Oxford about the admissions process. is here to help. Help and support IT learning programme The IT Services Help Centre has a number of You can choose from more than 200 different public PCs and Macs with a range of popular free or low-cost courses each term. From software, as well as scanning and printing fundamental skills in the common Office facilities. They provide general support and applications through to web design, advice by email, telephone, and in person. programming and multi-media, you can find Colleges and departments can also provide it all at courses.it.ox.ac.uk local help with IT problems. ^ www.it.ox.ac.uk

You can learn a new language Language or keep up an old one, whatever , Centre degree you re studying LASR (Languages for Study and Research) – Special courses are currently organised for term-time courses in French, German, Modern undergraduates studying Chemistry (French, Greek, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, German and Spanish), Engineering Science Russian, Spanish, and Welsh, at most levels from (French and German), Law (French and Dutch), beginner to advanced. These are primarily (but Mathematics (French and German), Materials not exclusively) for those who need foreign Science (any of the LASR and OPAL courses), languages for their study or research. Modern History (French and German), History of Art (Italian), and Physics (French, German OPAL (Oxford University Programme in and Spanish). Languages) – certificated evening courses in Charges apply for some courses, but these a more limited range of languages (which are often covered (at least in part) by your includes Arabic, Chinese and Japanese) for department. highly motivated language learners.

English language support is offered to international Centre students – see p 16 for further details. The Language Library has text, audio, video and computer-based material in about 150 languages, Language

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Student support and welfare are important priorities for the University, so there is always Support and well-being someone you can turn to

College support One of the benefits of being part of a college I am one of six trained peer supporters in my college. community (see p 140) is that there is always Our photos and phone numbers are up around college help available if you run into any problems. for people to get in touch if they want to. This varies from college to college, but normally includes your subject tutor, student As college LGBTQ rep*, I organise things like ‘LGBTQ ‘peer supporters’, people in designated welfare Teas’ and dinners out with nearby colleges. Oxford roles, a National Health Service doctor (with is an incredibly welcoming and supportive environment, whom you can enrol normally in your first week), and a college nurse who is available and my job is to make it even more so. for minor medical problems. Daniel, 2nd year *see p 15

University support By students, for students Student funding Oxford Nightline Oxford’s financial support is unrivalled Nightline is a confidential listening, among UK universities, giving grants and information and support service run by bursaries to around 1 in 4 students in students, for students. It is open overnight, 2012–13. For more information on the 8pm–8am, every night in term-time. A male support available, see pp 182–183. and a female volunteer are always available. Student Counselling Service users.ox.ac.uk/~nightln The counselling service is staffed by fully Student Advice Service trained counsellors, psychologists and The Student Advice Service (run by Oxford psychotherapists who are available to help University Student Union) is a free and you address personal or emotional problems confidential source of information, advice that get in the way of having a good and advocacy for students. The service can experience at Oxford and realising your full help with both simple information requests academic and personal potential. Its aim is to and more complex problems, such as help you develop a greater ability to take accommodation, harassment and abuse, decisions for yourself that effect real change. academic problems, complaints and appeals. As well as individual and group sessions there www.ousu.org are also workshops and self-help materials [email protected] available. ox.ac.uk/students/shw Harassment The University is committed to maintaining

a working, learning and social environment I was convinced somebody Support in which the rights and dignity of all members had made a mistake letting of the University community are respected. me into Oxford. I got to

The University has a network of Harassment and Advisors in colleges and departments and the point where I started

runs a dedicated harassment line. to think I should leave well-being www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/har before they told me to. My counsellor helped me Childcare Extensive childcare provision for student to understand why I felt parents is available at reduced rates. a fraud and we worked on University Childcare Services manage multi- how I could change the site nursery provision within Oxford, and way I thought about four colleges operate independent nurseries. myself. I got a first in The University’s Childcare Fund can offer Finals! financial support to students with childcare Zara, graduated 2012 related costs. www.admin.ox.ac.uk/childcare

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Disabled students The University welcomes applications from disabled students, and makes reasonable adjustments to facilitate access to courses.

The (DAS) Disability Advisory Service The unimaginable has happened – provides confidential information, advice and assistance with coordinating practical study I have been awarded a degree with support arrangements. With more than 1,600 distinction and a prize for best students registered with the Service in the dissertation. I was able to do an 2012–13 academic year, the DAS fulfils a amazing amount of work and edit crucial role for prospective and current disabled students. This includes students with my dissertation very fast with the disabilities including dyslexia, dyspraxia (and assistive technology you recommended other specific learning difficulties), students and put in place. For once I was on the Autistic Spectrum or with long-term able to do a vast amount of work mental health difficulties or health conditions. Find out about disabled students’ without it impacting on my health. experiences at Oxford at ox.ac.uk/students/ Sabena, graduated 2012 shw/das/profiles and ox.ac.uk/swd. For access to your course materials, the University can supply audio recordings, The Oxford University Student Union Braille texts or formats compatible with Disabled Students Campaign aims to screen-readers, magnification and scanning enhance the student experience and software. Further information on support raise awareness amongst all students. provided by the Accessible Resources Unit www.ousu.org can be found at www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ services/disability/aracu. The Disability Advisory Service arranges As Disabilities Officer for the support workers for disabled students, where do l fit in? Student Union I was involved in including note-takers, mentors and library making Disability Awareness Week assistants. Special examination arrangements into a permanent annual event involving may be available for students with a range of disabilities including specific learning speeches at the Oxford Union, a difficulties (SpLDs) such as dyslexia and comedy event with disabled comedians, dyspraxia. With appropriate supporting and much much more. I also help evidence, arrangements such as extra time, numerous people with disabilities rest breaks, word-processing and rescheduling get the help that they deserve. of examinations can be considered. The Assessment Centre provides study Andrew, 3rd year needs assessments for any student who is Details of the Disability Equality Scheme can applying for the Disabled Students’ Allowance. be found at ox.ac.uk/students/shw/das. Find out more by visiting ox.ac.uk/students/ ------shw/das/assessment.

Candidates are advised to consider the requirements of their chosen course before applying, and identify any elements that might present particular difficulties. The Disability Advisory Service recommends that candidates visit their college and department of choice, to explore students facilities and discuss specific needs, and is happy to help with visits by individuals. It is essential to contact the department and Disability Advisory Service as early as possible in the application process so that any necessary arrangements can be made well in advance of the Disabled start of the course. ox.ac.uk/students/shw/das/contacts

14| If you have high academic , ability and potential, you re , the kind of person we d like Equality for all to welcome to oxford You will have the chance to make a unique contribution while enjoying the opportunity to study and socialise with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds, and with a huge variety of interests and passions. Admissions decisions are based solely on the individual merits of each candidate and the application of selection criteria appropriate to the course of study. Students and staff all contribute to making Oxford an inclusive environment where every member of the community feels respected and valued.

Female students I am involved in organising weekly In addition to an annual student-run Gender discussions and fun events to challenge Equality Festival, there is a vibrant Women’s gender inequality within the university Campaign within Oxford University Student Union (OUSU). The Campaign aims to create and beyond. In the past year we have a space where all students can meet to talk held poetry open mics, a comedy night, freely about their experiences and work to and a Feminist Forum. where do l fit in? enhance the experience of the University’s Sophie, 2nd year female population.

Black & Ethnic Minority CRAE is a safe space within which students people can freely talk about hard and CRAE (the OUSU campaign for Cultural and often silenced issues. It aims to Racial Awareness and Equality) seeks to celebrate the diversity in Oxford. The Race make Oxford University inclusive and Equality Network supports staff and students welcoming for people of all racial and by providing a forum for networking and cultural backgrounds; and to raise discussion on issues of race, ethnicity and awareness of and celebrate cultural identity. Annual events include Black History and racial diversities. Month. Josh, 3rd year Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer/Questioning During my time as Trans Rep, I (LGBTQ) students convened a series of lectures on There is a University LGBTQ Society, which transgender experiences, and was part Equality runs numerous social events and organises of a successful campaign to speakers and careers events. OUSU has an ‘LGBTQ campaign’ which works to enhance remove gender restrictions on the

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university events. all Mature students See pp 18–19 Gail, 3rd year

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The University’s Equality and Diversity Unit works with all parts of the University to develop and promote understanding of equality and diversity and ensure that this is reflected in all its processes. The Unit also supports the University in meeting the legal requirements of the Equality Act 2010, including eliminating unlawful discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity and fostering good relations between people with and without the ‘protected characteristics’ of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and/or belief and sexual orientation. Please see our website for further details of our work to promote equality, or contact us directly for advice. www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop |15

oxford University is internationally renowned for academic excellence.

International students We encourage applications from academically strong students from around the world, and welcome the diversity international students contribute to the University.

A good place to be Fees and funding Oxford is one of the most international Details on fees and funding available to you as an universities in the world. Today, one third international student can be found on p 182 and of its students (including 14% of at ox.ac.uk/funding. undergraduates), are international citizens, and come from 138 countries. Studying at Visas and Immigration Oxford is a terrific opportunity to meet If you are offered a place to study at Oxford for other people from around the world. more than 6 months and you are not an EEA or The University has long experience of Swiss national, you must apply for a visa in your helping international students settle in. home country/country of residence before you Centuries before most of today’s leading enter the UK. (EEA and Swiss nationals are free universities existed, we welcomed our first to enter the UK to study without a visa.) The UK international student, Emo of Friesland, has a tiered ‘Points-Based’ immigration system in 1190. Today, there are numerous student and Tier 4 (General) is the category for a student. societies representing most countries in When you have met the conditions of your offer the world. (such as academic and financial requirements), In a survey of international students at you will receive a ‘Confirmation of Acceptance 55 UK universities, Oxford was ranked as for Studies’ (CAS) number by email. This is the best place to be. required to complete the Tier 4 application form and appendix. You will also need supporting Satisfaction ratings Oxford’s rank documents such as proof of academic of international relative to 54 qualification and money for fees/living expenses. students at Oxford other universities For up to date information and to check the % in the survey current requirements please visit these websites: Expert lecturers 95.9 1 www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ visas-immigration/studying/ Online library 93.0 1 adult-students Research 90.9 1 www.ukcisa.org.uk Course content 90.6 1 ox.ac.uk/students/international_students email: Good place to be in 96.4 1 [email protected] Source: International Student Barometer, IGI Services Ltd (2011) Student Information Qualifications Our Student Information team can offer you all There is great competition for places at sorts of help and guidance before, during and Oxford which means that, even if you have after your studies. Student Information runs a excellent qualifications, you may not be meet-and-greet service at Heathrow Airport as offered a place. It may be appropriate or well as an International Student Orientation necessary to undertake further study. To Programme that offers you the chance to meet check if your qualifications are accepted fellow students and staff to discuss a whole please refer to ox.ac.uk/intquals. range of topics about life and study in Oxford. Student Information also has its own team of I attended the International Students’ Orientation Immigration and Visa Advisers who can help Programme, which was really helpful with practical you with any visa queries you might have. information, and also meant that I already knew lots of other international students before term started. Sylvia, Law, 1st year ^ ox.ac.uk/students/international_students 16|

English language requirements All teaching at Oxford University is carried out in English (with Getting in touch the exception of some language-specific teaching) and you must If you have any questions about your application to (see p 184). have sufficient fluency in written and spoken English to cope with Oxford, please contact the Admissions i your course from the start. However, some courses are available We also run events in many countries around the world. at the Language Centre (see p 12) to support your use of English To find out more please contact the Student Recruitment in an academic context, such as academic writing, seminars and Team at . formal presentations. [email protected] All non-native English-speaking applicants must satisfy one of the following requirements: • IELTS: overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components) • TOEFL (paper-based): overall score of 600 with a Test of Written English score of 5.5 • TOEFL (internet-based): overall score of 110 with at least component scores of Listening – 22, Reading – 24, Speaking – 25, and Writing – 24 • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): grade A • Cambridge Certificate for Proficiency in English (CPE): grade B • English Language GCSE, or O-level: grade B • First Language English IGCSE: grade B (not English as a Second Language) • International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL): score of 5 in English • European Baccalaureate: score of 70% in English. If you have not achieved this by the time you apply, it will form part of any conditional offer, and must be met by July 2014. An exemption from this requirement will be considered for applicants who have been educated full-time in the English language throughout the two most recent years before 15 October 2013, and who remain in full-time education conducted in the English language until the end of the school year in their home country. Applicants following the Singapore Integrated Programme (SIPCAL) are not required to satisfy any of the above requirements, as they are educated and assessed in English.

Visiting students If you are a student from overseas and wish to spend up to one year in Oxford on a course related to a degree in your own country, you can apply to a college for a place as a visiting student. As a visiting student you become a member of an Oxford college and it is the college that will arrange

for your tuition. Oxford does not award a degree International or any other qualification for one year of study as a visiting student, but colleges are willing to provide a record of achievement, for example for credit purposes. Please note that it is not possible to study

Medicine or Fine Art as a visiting student. students ox.ac.uk/visiting

I’ve lived in a number of countries throughout my life and was pleased to come into contact with individuals with such a huge range of cultures, beliefs and experiences. Femi, Materials Science, 3rd year

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Mature student means 21 or over at the start of october in your first year

Mature Students Oxford is looking for the best and brightest candidates, irrespective of their age or background. Just like everyone else who applies, mature students need to demonstrate academic ability and commitment to study.

Making an application Accommodation The application procedure for mature students All undergraduate degrees at Oxford involve is the same as for other students (see p 31 for intense study and high levels of commitment. our 5-step guide on how to apply). Many All undergraduate students are therefore required subjects require you to take a written test or to be resident in the city during term-time: either submit written work as part of your application. in college accommodation, in other Mature applicants do not always have suitable accommodation within 6 miles of the city centre, written work, and we do understand this. Please or within 25 miles, if it is your family home. contact the college you’re considering applying There are no part-time or distance-learning to, to discuss your options. options for undergraduate study here. However, Oxford does not accept transfer students you may wish to consider one of the many under any circumstances. However, you may courses offered by the University’s Department like to consider applying to Oxford for a second for Continuing Education (see opposite). undergraduate degree (see opposite). Oxford University Student Childcare Union (OUSU) has a Which college? The University’s Childcare Services manages mature students' campaign As a mature student, you can apply to any nursery places for children aged 4 months to which puts on social college or PPH. One college, Harris Manchester 5 years, with 12 nursery sites to choose from. events several times a (see p 150), and three of the Permanent Private Four colleges operate their own nurseries term and offers the chance Halls, Blackfriars (see p 145), St Stephen’s House independently. Some holiday play schemes exist to meet other mature (see p 172) and Wycliffe Hall (see p 178), take to further support childcare for older age students from across the only mature students. A college environment children. The University’s Childcare Fund University. These range specifically catering for mature students can is available for students in financial hardship provide excellent peer support in which to enjoy with care and related costs. from welcome drinks to the varied and fast-paced life of Oxford. intimate potluck dinners. www.admin.ox.ac.uk/childcare

Before I returned to the world of academia I had several careers: accountant, police officer and interior designer! My first degree was in Business Studies at the age of 18. Since then I had hungered to study English Literature and at 38 found myself in the position to go for it. I was scared, having not studied for 17 years, but knew I had to have a go. I visited Harris Manchester on an open day and knew this was where I wanted to be.

I’m sitting in our library while I write this and, even though I have been here for three years already (I studied an undergraduate degree before embarking on my Master’s) I still feel immensely privileged to be in beautiful surroundings studying a subject I love. All the staff here are so supportive both academically and personally so what seems terrifying at first is soon made familiar and homely. My only regret is that I didn’t come sooner! Laura, English Language and Literature ^ ox.ac.uk/mature

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Second undergraduate degrees Studying for a second undergraduate degree is a common route for students who decide to change direction in their education or to pursue a new area of study. The application procedure and entrance requirements are exactly the same as for candidates for their first degree, except that graduate applicants will be expected to have a good academic record from their first degree (usually at least a 2:1 classification). Candidates may apply for ‘Senior Status’, which gives direct entry to the second year of the course. However, Senior Status is not automatically granted. If you are a Home/EU student and you have already completed a Finances degree and you will be studying for a BA (and in certain cases for For information about fees and funding, other qualifications) you will be an ELQ (Equivalent or Lower please see ox.ac.uk/funding. Qualification) student, and it is unlikely that you will be eligible for government or University support. You may also be liable for a college Qualifications and study skills fee in addition to the tuition fee. For further details, please see Tutors at Oxford will take your work experience and life skills into account when ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/fees/information/elq. you apply, but it’s essential that you have also If you have studied at undergraduate level before but did not undertaken formal academic qualifications complete your degree, the funding you have already received will be within the three years before you apply. We taken into account and you might not get funding for the full length need to be sure that you will be able to cope of your course at Oxford. with the demands of academic study at Oxford and that you have the study skills that are so For further information about applying for a second undergraduate essential to following an undergraduate degree degree please refer to ox.ac.uk/grad. course. Many different academic qualifications would be acceptable. For further information on the qualifications you would need to make a competitive application, please refer to ox.ac.uk/enreqs. I had always loved history. I started taking some history courses at Birkbeck Department for Continuing College, and after a few modules I Education realised that I was ready to do a Foundation Certificates in English and History structured course. I knew that the Oxford offers two Foundation Certificates, in Department for Continuing Education at English Literature, and in History. These are Oxford offered one-to-one tutorials, part-time two-year courses for mature students. that the class size would be relatively If you do well enough you could progress to a small, and that there would be a week’s degree at Oxford by applying to join the second full-time study after the first year year of an English or History degree course. which all seemed ideal. The Certificate of Higher Education This highly flexible award programme enables To start with I was worried about students to use credit obtained from taking everything from essays and class Mature weekly classes, short online courses and discussions to exams, but it really summer classes to count towards an Oxford helped being part of a group.

qualification which is equivalent to one year of students full-time undergraduate study at first year level. After I completed my Foundation There are nine subject areas to choose from. Certificate I was very keen to pursue www.conted.ox.ac.uk/certhe an academic path, and the programme directors fully supported my application Part-time courses The Department for Continuing Education to Oxford University. I am now excited also offers a full range of part-time to be reading History as a second year Undergraduate Certificates, Diplomas and undergraduate student. Advanced Diplomas in other subjects. Some Janine, History of these may be studied online, and all earn nationally recognised credits. ox.ac.uk/mature www.conted.ox.ac.uk download the podcasts at: ox.ac.uk/mature

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with more than 400 groups to choose from, your time at Oxford will never be dull

Clubs and societies There are so many – not just for music and sports, but literature, politics, performing arts, media, faiths, cultural groups, opportunities for volunteering and more – that it may be a challenge to decide which to join. Whatever your level of expertise, you can become involved in any club or society that interests you. If a society or team does not exist, you may find support for setting one up. The annual Freshers’ Fair at the start of the first term is an ideal opportunity to find out what is available.

Media Budding journalists and broadcasters have a wealth of opportunities at Oxford, whether they want a distraction from work or the first step in a career. Oxide is a student-run radio station broadcasting 24 hours a day and combining a diverse playlist with talk shows and interviews. The Cherwell and Oxford Student newspapers publish everything from restaurant reviews and crosswords to investigative journalism and sports reports. Isis Magazine is Britain’s oldest student publication, and Oxford has dozens of others, in print and on the web, in the University and colleges. > www.oxfordstudent.com > www.oxideradio.co.uk > www.cherwell.org > www.isismagazine.org.uk The Oxford Union The world’s most famous debating society has long had a reputation for bringing internationally known guests and speakers to Oxford. Established in 1823, it aims to promote debate and discussion not just in the University, but across the globe. The Union is also a social centre and there are frequent lectures by all kinds of figures, from Ronald Reagan, the Dalai Lama and Diego Maradona to Johnny Depp, Stephen Hawking and Shakira. > www.oxford-union.org Volunteering Oxford offers a wealth of opportunities for volunteering, many of which can be found through the Oxford Hub. OUSU (see opposite) also has a Vice-President for Charities and Communities. This person coordinates fundraising for a range of local and national charities through Raise and

societies Give (RAG), campaigning and volunteering through the Environment and Ethics committee, and is there to help and you with any questions about volunteering in Oxford. www.oxfordhub.org Clubs

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[OUSU] Oxford University Student Union Run by students, for students, OUSU exists to enhance the student experience at Oxford by representing the 19,000 students to the University and beyond.

OUSU campaigns on issues from Higher Education funding and equal opportunities to the quality of student housing. It also provides services, including a free, confidential advice service, a student newspaper and a host of events including nights out, charity events and an International Students’ Festival. OUSU works to widen access to Oxford with its Alternative Prospectus and its Target Schools scheme. The Student Union also produces more than 20 publications, including the Freshers’ Guide and Oxford Handbook, as well as organising the annual Freshers’ Fair where hundreds of student societies recruit new members. , For further details of OUSU s extensive work please see Support and equality on pp 13-15 and Finding out more on pp 184-189 or contact [email protected] ^ www.ousu.org Oxford

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Drama There is a wide range of venues and spaces, from the Burton Taylor Studio, which mounts two student productions every week, to the Oxford Playhouse, which hosts two large-scale student productions a term. In addition to these there are numerous college theatres, and gardens which provide wonderful settings for outdoor shows in the summer term. On stage, backstage or in the audience, you can take in a great variety of traditional, contemporary and experimental productions. There are University-wide bodies – including the Oxford University Dramatic Society (OUDS), the Theatre Technicians’ and Designers’ Society (TAFF), the Oxford Imps, and the Oxford Revue – and many more societies and funding bodies at college level. There is a full-time University Drama Officer who helps students to plan, programme and publicise their productions. The Drama Officer also organises workshops and talks, which are free and open to all, and can advise those planning a career in theatre or film on graduation. The Drama Officer can be contacted regarding any aspect of drama at Oxford at [email protected]. Oxford University Dramatic Society Oxford Imps OUDS is an umbrella society, representing a huge The Oxford Imps form the hub of improvised body of students interested in making theatre. It is comedy in Oxford, performing Whose Line Is a significant funding body, and a key event It Anyway-style shows every Monday night, organiser. OUDS mounts an international tour of and at the Edinburgh Fringe for a month each a Shakespeare production directed, performed and summer. They are a training, as well as a produced by students, in association with Thelma performance company, offering a boot camp Holt. The production often tours Japan. OUDS also and workshops for a new generation of comedians hosts a national tour every summer, culminating and actors. Every year they hold auditions (no in a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. experience required!), but also need technicians, production assistants, improvising keyboard players www.ouds.org and a keen audience to provide suggestions for the show. The Imps are a regular fixture at Tabs Are For Flying college balls and charity events, and put TAFF is the society for those who work on the their skills to use in a wide variety of other technical side of theatre and theatre design, formats, from full-length improvised including stage and production management, musicals and radio plays to short films. lighting, sound, props, and costume and set design. www.oxfordimps.com As a society, it provides support, advice and training for students who are interested in technical theatre. It also seeks to increase the understanding Oxford Revue of technical theatre in the broader University theatre The Oxford Revue was the brainchild of community. Throughout the year it runs workshops Michael Palin, who was the first to combine on a variety of aspects of technical theatre. the idea of ‘sketch comedy’ with ‘a paying www.tabsareforflying.co.uk audience’ in the early 1950s. Since then the Oxford Revue has never looked back, spawning some of Britain’s best loved writers and comedians, from Alan Bennett and Rowan Atkinson, to Armando Iannucci and Sally Phillips, to Stewart Lee and Katy Brand. www.oxfordrevue.com

Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor Each year a major theatrical figure is appointed to give a series of lectures and workshops at St Catherine’s College. The current Visiting Professor

Drama of Contemporary Theatre is Sir Michael Boyd. ^ Previous professors include Stephen Sondheim, www.oxforduniversitydrama.co.uk Arthur Miller, Kevin Spacey and Meera Syal. 22|

Sport Aikido Alternative pick-up ice hockey American football Athletics Aussie rules Badminton Baseball Basketball Boxing Bujinkan Dojo Canoe and kayak Caving Cheerleading Clay pigeon shooting Company of Archers Cricket Croquet Cross-country Cycling Dancesport Eton fives Fencing Floorball Football Gaelic games Gliding Golf Gymnastics Handball Hockey Ice hockey Jitsu Judo Karate Karate KDS Kendo Kickboxing Kitesurfing Korfball Kung Fu Lacrosse Lawn tennis Lifesaving Lightweight rowing Modern pentathlon Motor drivers Mountaineering Netball Octopush Olympic Wrestling Orienteering Pistol Polo Pool Powerlifting Rackets Real tennis Riding Rifle Rowing clubs Rugby fives Rugby league Rugby union Shorinji kempo Ski and snowboard Squash Sulkido Surfing Swimming Table tennis Taekwon-do Tai chi Trampolining Triathlon Ultimate frisbee Underwater exploration Volleyball Walking Waterpolo Windsurfing Yachting It isn’t all rowing and rugby at Oxford. You can play for fun, try a new sport or just get fit. But, if you want to represent the University, you have the chance to join a rich tradition and some very competitive teams. The University’s top athletes gain the status of ‘Blue’ – an accolade that stems from the first boat race in 1829, when Cambridge tied light blue ribbons to their boat and Oxford adopted Christ Church’s dark blue.

Oxford is currently ranked amongst the top British universities for sport thanks to coaching and commitment. As well as the British Universities and Colleges Sports (BUCS) championships and other tournaments, there are inter-university competitions and college leagues; up to 50 teams compete every Wednesday. You have the use of some of the best sporting facilities of any university, on three main sites: the Iffley Road sports complex, the University Parks sports grounds and the Marston Road sports ground. Iffley Road is where many clubs train and compete; it boasts a fitness gym, an all-weather running track, an Olympic-standard hockey pitch, a 25-metre swimming pool, rowing tank, cricket school, sports hall and dojo, along with provision for Association football, lawn tennis and rugby. The cricketers play on the picturesque University Parks – the only place in Britain where spectators can watch first-class cricket for free. Many of the women’s teams use Marston Road and its clubhouse. Most of the colleges have facilities of their own, from squash courts and fitness suites to boathouses, cricket pitches and lively clubhouses. All these grounds form a network of green spaces across the city.

The University’s Sports Federation helps to run Sport more than 80 clubs – including traditional sports, new and esoteric activities, and everything in between – for anyone from the interested beginner to the international athlete. Sport and exercise enhance student life for everyone. Whether you want to play in a serious team or a less serious one, or you just enjoy running, swimming, cycling or other sports by yourself, you will find what you are looking for here. Come along to our open days at the Iffley Road sports complex in order to find out more.

Open days: 26 and 27 june, and 20 september 2013 ^ www.sport.ox.ac.uk |23 Music The musical world is your oyster when studying at Oxford. From classical to jazz, through indie, rock, folk and electric, all the styles of music you could dream of (and then some) are represented. Whether you want to sing, perform, DJ, or just listen, you will find what you are looking for here. There is a wealth of opportunity for classical music Those looking to practise their instruments or lovers. Many colleges have their own choirs, form a band will find the numerous college music orchestras and bands. Opportunities to participate rooms invaluable. These rooms are often equipped in classical recitals are numerous. Lunchtime and with a piano, amps and a PA system. Some colleges evening concerts abound, often taking place in have their own drum kits for student use. Colleges spectacular settings such as the Sheldonian Theatre without a dedicated music room will often provide or the Holywell Music Room. The Oxford another space in which musicians can practice. University Music Society (OUMS) runs four RockSoc, the rock music society, maintains a list orchestras, a wind orchestra, a big band, a brass of musicians and vocalists to enable like-minded band, a string ensemble and the University chorus, music lovers to get in touch with one another and maintains a performers’ register enabling easily, and jazz musicians in particular are well musicians to get in touch with one another and catered for, with a number of different groups from collaborate. For those interested in world music, across the jazz spectrum constantly looking for the Oxford Gamelan Society meets weekly during new members. Other music societies include IMSoc term time to play on an heirloom gamelan, Kyai (Indie Music Society) and Electric Collective (for Madu Laras (Venerable Sweet Harmony) electronic and dance music). belonging to the Bate Collection of Musical Vocalists also have an astounding array of Instruments (see p 10), in the Faculty of Music. opportunities in groups as diverse as traditional If you are looking for more contemporary styles of college choirs, a cappella groups, and non- music, Oxford truly punches above its weight. Venues auditioned vocal ensembles. Musical theatre and such as the city’s O2 Academy and New Theatre opera are also popular, with frequent productions regularly draw both national and international acts. in the large college theatres and city centre venues. Many smaller venues hold regular jam sessions and For those wishing to commit to a formal role in the ‘open mic’ nights for the more aspiring among us, musical life of the University, many colleges offer and there is a well-established weekly series of both choral and organ scholarships (see below), with a jazz and blues concerts. If you fancy DJing you could number also offering instrumental or répétiteur always start out at college parties, or try the student scholarships. club nights that run open decks.

Choral and organ awards The University, recognising the educational and Spence, Susan Gritton, Emma Kirkby and Robin cultural value of music in college chapels, is keen Blaze, to name but a few – started out as choral to attract the very best singers and organists, and scholars at Oxford. to see as many as possible attend the choral and organ open day on 20 April 2013, which takes the Organ awards form of a series of workshops and Evensong. Organ scholars have a crucial role in the Oxford Oxford choirs enjoy an music scene. In some colleges they are effectively international reputation Choral awards the directors of chapel music; in others they act for excellence: in chapel, Applicants to the University for any subject can as assistants to a professional director of music. in concert, on tour and audition for a choral award at their preferred The experience is without parallel for those on CD. Any talented college or colleges. The duties and benefits of wishing to engage in music-making at a high level, a choral award vary greatly from college to learn how to accompany and direct choirs, and singer or organist can join college, and you can find out more by visiting acquire organisational skills. The chapel music in through the choral and the choral awards section on the Music Faculty environment in Oxford is extremely lively, and organ awards scheme. website www.music.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ offers scope not only for outstanding work in organ-and-choral-scholarships1. A significant chapel contexts but also for external activities, Open day: 20 April 2013 number of today’s leading singers – Toby such as tours and recordings.

24| As a sixth former, my thoughts of life as a Choral Scholar were totally The duties of organ scholars differ widely from removed from how I imagined student life. Now I understand how it all college to college, and to find the best fit for your fits together. The choir sings an evening service six days a week during talents and ambitions you should enquire carefully term - it sounds a lot but I’ve found that being a semi-professional Music about them. The Oxford choral and organ open day musician has made me better with my time. I spend two hours a day is a good place to start. In most colleges, organ doing something I love - singing. scholarships are open to applicants for any subject. Ben, Choral Scholar Organ scholars receive funding for organ lessons.

Further information Organ Scholarships at Oxford vary widely between each college, but each For information on the activities, duties and benefits provides opportunities that will shape your musical development beyond of the individual choirs please see individual college university. Some Scholarships offer the chance to work with the country’s websites. The Music Faculty publishes further finest choral directors, while in other colleges the Organ Scholar is able to information on both choral and organ awards, take more control themselves, developing both conducting and playing skills. including a compilation of college data on choirs Oxford’s provision for Organ Scholars is unrivalled, offering regular and organs, on its website masterclasses with distinguished organists and study trips abroad.

^ David, Organ Scholar www.music.ox.ac.uk

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Exploring Jericho Just north-west of the centre, the part of town known as Jericho is famous for its cocktail bars and high-end restaurants, although Pepper’s burgers There are around 40,000 students at Oxford’s are also legendary. There two universities (Oxford University and Oxford are also picturesque walks Brookes University). They make up a big part of across Port Meadow and the city’s 150,000 population. The city is youthful an arthouse cinema. and cosmopolitan, with plenty to see and do.

City Centre Shopping You will find all the usual high street stores, as well as smaller independent retailers. The famous Covered Market has everything from quirky fashion boutiques to pie shops. Theatre The Oxford Playhouse is one of Britain’s leading theatres, with regular high-profile productions. The New Theatre stages a variety of touring shows, including West End musicals and famous comedians. Not forgetting, of course, college theatres (see p 22).

What’s on at Oxford University ox.ac.uk/visitors/whats_on around the city www.dailyinfo.co.uk/events.php in the local music scene nightshift.oxfordmusic.net

26| Special events Summer events include Cowley Road Carnival, the Jericho Street Fair and Oxford Pride. Summer Eights, the colleges’ rowing competition, takes place every June and attracts large numbers of students supporting their college from the river bank. Whether you are sporty or not, you can enjoy the buzz and party atmosphere at the event, which lasts several days. Historic events include ‘May Morning’, where on 1 May crowds gather at sunrise to listen to choristers singing an invocation to summer from the top of Magdalen College tower. Over the years this has turned into a real celebration with balls, parties, and long opening hours.

Nightlife Many student club nights are held in the city. Down on Park End Street, R’n’B, hip-hop, and classic ‘cheese’ dominate the playlists. Just off Cornmarket Street, the Purple Turtle offers free entry to Oxford Union members (see p 20), and next door the Cellar offers a different theme each night, from dancehall and dubstep through comedy nights and live bands to electronica and metal. ...and if all that’s not enough, the bus to London takes 90 minutes and runs 24 hours East Oxford a day. The area around the Cowley Road is vibrant and diverse. Its restaurants cater to all tastes – Jamaican, Thai, Polish, Exploring Kurdish, Italian, Lebanese and more. It is also home

to lots of pubs and live Oxford music venues, including the O2 Academy which attracts many high-profile acts.

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First-year accommodation Living out can be a little more expensive than living in college, but it means you can stay Undergraduate students must live in Oxford, on during the holidays. Students in college but there is no need to look for rooms usually have to move out at the end of accommodation before you arrive. All colleges each term. provide rooms for first-year students, and will All college rooms are either in the city centre make all of the arrangements for you. Your or very close to it. Most private college may send you details of your room accommodation is also within a 15-minute after places are confirmed in August, or they walk or short cycle ride of the centre. In may simply give you the keys when you arrive. Oxford, there is no need to spend money on Most college rooms are single study-bedrooms, bus fares, as you would in larger cities. and you may have your own bathroom. Some Throughout your course, wherever you live, colleges have ‘sets’ where two students share a you can use your college’s library, computer study-living room, but you have your own room, sports facilities, laundry, bar, common bedroom. All rooms are furnished and have room and dining hall – most serve three meals internet access. Your room may be on the main every day. If you wish to cook, you may need site or nearby. to bring some kitchenware; your college will tell you what is provided. Living in and living out Colleges are very safe places, with a Porters’ Out of term Lodge at the entrance. The porters deal with During the holidays, your college may be able visitors and oversee security. They get to know to provide storage, particularly for you and look after your personal safety. international students. You may be able to stay All colleges will offer you a room for your on in college, or stay with friends who are first year and another year; in many colleges, living out. Some people use this time to work you can ‘live in’ for your whole course. If you and prepare for next term; others just enjoy do have to ‘live out’ of college, or you prefer being in Oxford. to, you can share a house with friends or rent a room in a family home. The University Accommodation Office will be able to help you with your search: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/ accommodation/private.

28| Kate, living in... It is natural to feel unsure about living in such close proximity with people that are yet to become your friends. But the strong sense of community that college life promotes means that your college soon becomes ‘home’ and evenings spent lazing in front of the TV in the Junior Common Room [see p 141], chatting in the college bar, or poring over books in the college library in the company of your sympathetic friends, soon make up for any sadness over the loss of home-cooked meals. What’s more, there is no need to worry about mastering your cooking skills before coming to Where study here, since all colleges have a ‘Hall’ where students are treated to a delightful three-course meal at a very reasonable price. will

live? and living out. As a ‘student city’, Oxford is fairly unique in having a number of student areas dotted around the city centre. Not only does this mean that there is plenty of availability when it comes to student housing, but also that you will rarely find yourselves more than two doors away from fellow Oxford students (oh yes, there really is no escape)! Wherever you decide to live, you can rest assured that your years out of college will be great fun and will also provide you with an opportunity to gain more independence.

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Here are some examples of what a typical day can be like as an Oxford student. Of course the details are different for different subjects, and will vary depending on what you like to do in your spare time. Visit our website to see some complete weekly timetables. ox.ac.uk/week

A day in the life

Arts student Science student

10am Translation class 9am Lecture 11am Lecture 10am In labs all day (I collected the details of 12pm Re-read my essay ready for my tutorial this today’s experiment last week, and read over afternoon, then go in to town for a look the theory and background). We’re shown round the shops how to use the equipment in the supervisor’s demonstration, and then it’s up 1pm Go to my favourite high street to us to conduct the experiment ourselves sandwich shop for lunch 6pm Dinner 2pm Tutorial in college. I read my essay on ‘The use of religion in politics under Augustus’. 7pm Prepare work for a maths tutorial Another student also reads his essay, and 8.30pm Fencing at the Sports Centre then we discuss them both with our tutor 3.30pm Head to the library to get books from the reading list for next essay. I make a start by reading one of the background books while I am there 7pm Dinner in college 9pm Head down to the college bar then out into Oxford

9am Tutorial about autism. I read my essay ‘Evaluate the view that autism is caused by a single cognitive deficit’ 8.30am Putting flyers up in college Porters’ Lodge 10am Work on a lab report for the upcoming elections at the Oxford 1pm Meeting with an advisor at the Careers University Students Union (OUSU) Service, to discuss my options for what to 9am More reading for my next essay do after my degree 12pm Lecture 2pm Write up notes from tutorial and reading for 1.30pm Meeting about the OUSU elections and next week’s essay getting people to vote 5pm Tutoring – I’m part of a volunteering 2.30pm More reading for my essay. I start to put scheme which allows university students in together the essay plan Oxford to teach children whose first

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Oxford courses

Embarking upon a degree at Oxford requires focus and dedication. Choosing the right subject is crucial. Like a good book, a good subject is one you can’t put down.

Oxford degrees explore the entire breadth of the subject, but they also let you probe deeply into areas that interest you. All courses have some compulsory papers, plus lots of options for you to choose from. You can pick and mix, as long as you take the right number of core papers and options where required. Of course any subject requires a broad interest in the field as a whole, but it is only when you have the chance to develop and pursue the topics that really fascinate you that you reach the highest academic attainment and the deepest enjoyment. The following pages detail the courses offered at Oxford. Do take your time to read through them to ensure that you choose the course that’s right for you. There are lots of ways to find out more – see pp 184–189. Why not download a course brochure or attend an open day? ^ ox.ac.uk/courses

there is an A to z subject section

Find out more on an open day: ox.ac.uk/opendays Can,t make it to an open day? Take an audio tour instead: ox.ac.uk/audiotours 32| Entrance requirements Entrance requirements Many students who apply to Oxford are taking A-levels but any candidate who has already taken, or who is currently studying, any other equivalent qualifications is also most welcome to apply. Below are just some of the qualifications that we accept – we list many more at ox.ac.uk/enreqs.

A-levels Level 3 Diplomas Conditional offers for students studying A-levels are The Extended Diploma is equivalent to three likely to range between A*A*A and AAA depending A-levels, and so students studying this qualification on the subject. Each subject page will detail the would be able to apply. Students with the Diploma, requirements. equivalent to two A-levels, would need to take an Providing that any specific subject requirements have A-level as well as the Diploma in order to make a been met, all A-levels are approved for admissions competitive application. Students with the purposes, with the exception of General Studies. Subsidiary Diploma, equivalent to one A-level, Oxford University does not require its candidates to would need to take two A-levels as well. disclose information on unit grades. However, where For admissions purposes, D* is considered applicants, schools or colleges provide AS module results equivalent to an A* grade at A-level and D to (grades or marks) within the UCAS application materials, an A grade. this information will be considered by tutors as part of the overall record of the candidate’s academic attainment International Baccalaureate to date. These recorded results may be used by admissions Students of the International Baccalaureate are tutors as evidence of a candidate’s suitability to study at usually required to achieve a level of performance Oxford, although they will be not used in a mechanistic of 38–40 points, including core points, with 7s and way to shortlist candidates for interview, or determine 6s in the higher level subjects. which candidates receive an offer. It is therefore in the interests of candidates for schools Scottish qualifications and colleges to declare AS module marks or grades if they demonstrate a candidate is performing strongly. Students with Scottish qualifications would usually Where it is the policy of a school or college not to be expected to have AAAAB or AAAAA in Scottish certificate AS module results (or where the school no Highers, supplemented by two or more Advanced longer enters candidates for modules in year 12) this Highers. The University currently sets conditional should be stated in the UCAS reference. If there is no offers that require AAB if a student is able to take statement then it will be assumed that it is the school or three Advanced Highers; where this is not possible college policy to certificate AS qualifications in Year 12. then a student would be expected to achieve AA in two Advanced Highers, as well as an A grade in an additional Higher course taken in Year 6. Extended Projects Where applicants have undertaken the Extended Project US qualifications ox.ac.uk/courses Qualification (EPQ), this will not be a condition of any offer but the University recognises that the EPQ will Successful candidates would typically have SAT provide an applicant with the opportunity to develop Reasoning Test scores of at least 700 in Critical research and academic skills relevant for study at Oxford. Reading, Mathematics and the Writing Paper, or there is an A to z subject section Candidates are encouraged to draw upon relevant EPQ ACT with a score of at least 32 out of 36. We experience when writing their personal statement. would also expect Grade 5 in three or more Advanced Placement tests in appropriate subjects or SAT Subject Tests in three appropriate subjects Age and Stage at 700 or better. Whilst the University supports the general principles of Age and Stage, where students progress through their qualifications at an appropriate rate according to their ability, we do expect students still to achieve at the If there are subject requirements for highest level. your course (see pp 34–35) then you must have studied these subjects to Pre-U A-level standard as part of whatever qualification(s) you have taken. For Oxford University will accept the Pre-U Diploma as a valid qualification for admissions purposes. Conditional example, applicants to Engineering offers are likely to vary between D2, D2, D3 and D3, D3, must have studied Mathematics and D3 depending on the subject. For admissions purposes Physics to a high academic standard. D2 is considered to be equivalent to an A* grade at A-level and D3 to an A grade. Students may also take Pre-U principal subjects in place of A-levels. |33|33

Subject requirements

Essential Recommended Helpful Colleges will normally expect It is highly desirable to study A background in these subjects at students to take the full A-level, these subjects to full A-level, or either full A-level or AS-level (or Subject or equivalent, in these subjects. equivalent equivalent) may be useful for some See course pages for details elements of the course Archaeology and Combination of arts

Anthropology and science subjects Biochemistry Chemistry and another science Biology and Mathematics to

(Molecular and Cellular) or Mathematics at least AS-level Biological Sciences Biology or Human Biology Another science or Mathematics Tutors would prefer to see Two from Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences Mathematics or Physics as part Mathematics or Physics of your subject combination Chemistry and Another science or Chemistry Mathematics Further Mathematics Classical Archaeology A classical language, Classical

and Ancient History Civilisation or Ancient History Latin and/or Greek Classics (for Course I only) Latin and/or Greek (for Course I Classics and English only) English Literature or English Language and Literature Latin and/or Greek (for Course I Classics and Modern only) and a modern language Languages (depending on course choice)

Classics and Oriental Studies Latin and/or Greek Further Mathematics or a Computer Science Mathematics science Computer Science and Further Mathematics or a A subject involving Mathematics Philosophy science essay writing Mathematics, plus Chemistry Biology, Geology, Earth Sciences (Geology) Chemistry or Physics or Physics Further Mathematics

Economics and Management Mathematics Inclusion of Maths Mechanics Engineering Science Mathematics and Physics Further Mathematics modules English Language and English Literature or A language, History Literature English Language and Literature A modern language (depending English and Modern on course choice) and English

Languages Literature, or English Language and Literature European and Middle A modern language

Eastern Languages (depending on course choice) One or more science subjects or Experimental Psychology Mathematics

Fine Art Art

Geography Geography

History History

History (Ancient and A classical language, Classical History Modern) Civilisation, Ancient History

History and Economics History, Mathematics English Literature or History and English History English Language and Literature 34| Subject requirements 35 | 35 |

Helpful A science A background in A these background subjects at either full A-level or AS-level (or equivalent) may be useful some for elements of the course Further Mathematics An arts subject and Further Mathematics History History of Art, History, English, a language, Art Sociology, Politics, Government and Politics For For Linguistics: English Language, Mathematics, a science or any other language Further Mathematics, Design and Materials) (Resistant Technology

Biology, Mathematics a language A subject involving essay writing A subject involving essay writing, English Language, Mathematics, a science or any other language A language Mathematics, History A subject involving essay writing Further Mathematics, Design and Materials) (Resistant Technology

Recommended It is highly desirable to study these subjects to full A-level, or equivalent History Keyboard ability Keyboard to ABRSM Grade V or above Inclusion of Maths Mechanics module Inclusion of Maths Mechanics module Further Mathematics Further Mathematics Further Mathematics Further Mathematics

History For For Psychology: one or more science subjects or Mathematics

Chemistry Chemistry

please check the details on your course pages as well Are your qualifications sufficient? Check: ox.ac.uk/enreqs Check: sufficient? qualifications Are your

These tables give a but summary ... of requirements the entrance Essential Colleges Colleges will normally expect students the to take full A-level, or equivalent, in these subjects. See course pages details for A modern language (depending on course choice) (depending on course choice) Physics and Mathematics Physics and Mathematics Chemistry with either Mathematics or Biology or Physics One or modern more languages A modern language (depending on course choice) Music A modern language (depending on course choice) Mathematics and Physics Mathematics and Physics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics A subject involving essay writing A modern relevant language Law) European for required (not

Subject Materials, Economics Materials, and Management (MEM) Law (Jurisprudence) Law with Law Studies in Europe Science Materials History History and Politics History of Art Human Sciences History History and Modern Languages Theology and Religion Theology and Oriental Studies Physics Physics and Philosophy Philosophy Psychology, and Linguistics Philosophy and Modern Languages Politics and Philosophy, Economics (PPE) Philosophy and Theology Modern Modern Languages Modern Languages and Linguistics Music Studies Oriental Mathematics and Philosophy Mathematics and Statistics Medicine Mathematics Mathematics and Science Computer Archaeology and Anthropology

UCAS Course Code: LV64 What is Archaeology and in primatological or social anthropological Brief course outline Anthropology? fieldwork are also possible. Further Duration of course: 3 years Archaeology and anthropology together archaeological fieldwork may be provided Degree awarded: BA encompass the study of humankind from the by the School of Archaeology in the form of Course statistics for 2012 entry distant origins of the human species to the a compulsory training excavation. Financial Intake: 23 present day. Both disciplines have a long support for this fieldwork is available from Applications shortlisted for interview: history. Archaeology grew from the University and may also be available 62.3% 18th-century antiquarianism while from your college. In the first term of your Successful applications: 24.5% anthropology began even earlier in the first second year you will write a report on the Entrance requirements days of colonial encounter. Today both fieldwork that you have undertaken. You A-levels: AAA subjects involve a range of sophisticated may also engage in fieldwork as part of your final year dissertation, while other Advanced Highers: AA/AAB approaches shared with the arts, social sciences and physical sciences. There is also opportunities may exist for work-based IB: 38–40 including core points lively interaction. Thus, for example, the learning in the University’s museums. Or any other equivalent A background of studying both arts and science anthropological study of primates and early humans helps archaeologists, using the A typical weekly timetable subjects can be helpful to students in completing this Your work is divided among lectures, course, although there are no specific subject physical remains recovered, to reconstruct tutorials and practical classes. In the first requirements for admission. the ways in which our earliest ancestors year, you will spend about six hours a week Open days lived. Scientific dating techniques produce in lectures, closely tied to the course’s core 26 and 27 June, and 20 September the time-frame and the latest genetic papers. Lectures for core and option papers 2013 analyses define their relationships to take up about ten hours a week in years 2 Location modern human populations. and 3. Throughout the course, there are one See map on inside back cover Archaeology and Anthropology or two tutorials per week (normally a total Contact details of 12 in each term). +44 (0) 1865 278246 at Oxford Oxford is a leading centre for research and [email protected] Written work teaching in archaeology and anthropology. As part of your application you will be www.arch.ox.ac.uk Six institutions specialise in these subjects: required to submit two recent marked essays, the Institutes of Archaeology and Social and each written as part of a school or college Cultural Anthropology, the Ashmolean course within a two-week period or less, Museum, the Pitt Rivers Museum and the preferably in different subjects; you have the Oxford University Museum of Natural option of submitting an additional piece of History, and the Research Laboratory for work composed over a longer period of time Archaeology and the History of Art. All are if you so wish. You are also required to supported by world-class libraries and are submit a statement of no more than 300 well equipped with laboratories and words explaining your interests in the joint computing resources. The Oxford degree is degree and what you understand to be the unique in the way it combines archaeology links between archaeology and and anthropology throughout the course, anthropology. This statement is different to offering an unusually broad perspective on that on your UCAS form; it should tell us human societies from earliest prehistory to why you are particularly interested in the present. Archaeology and Anthropology at Oxford. Work placements/international These should be submitted by 11 November opportunities 2013. As part of your course you are required to Written test undertake at least three weeks of fieldwork You do not need to take a written test as part on a project that you will select for yourself. of an application for this course. Advice is available from your college tutor and from members of the Schools of What are tutors looking for? Archaeology and Anthropology. Your Tutors will primarily be looking for an fieldwork, which must be approved by the interest in, and enthusiasm, for the study of Standing Committee that runs the degree, humans and their material culture, ideally may be anywhere in the world – South from both arts and science viewpoints, Africa, the Andes and Georgia are recent combined with an ability to digest and destinations. For most people it is likely to assimilate significant quantities of data and take an archaeological form on either an argue from evidence. No prior experience of excavation or as part of a field-survey team, archaeology or anthropology is required, but but museum-based work and participation any fieldwork experience and general

36| Find out more on an open day: ox.ac.uk/opendays Archaeology and Anthropology Oliver, who graduated in 2005 and currently works as Head of Physics in a north London school says: * The skills acquired during my study in Oxford (time management, discussion with peers * ‘and superiors, information synthesis and independent study, thought and organisation) are useful to me in both my day-to-day duties and my longer term career aspirations.’ reading in the subject further demonstrates Careers your interest and commitment. If you are While some Archaeology and shortlisted for interview you will normally Anthropology graduates go on to further OXFORD be asked to talk about the relationship study and research to become professional between the sub-disciplines and to consider anthropologists and archaeologists, others Podcasts problems from archaeological and will move into different areas. Graduates of anthropological points of view. You may this course have found opportunities in also be given artefacts, maps or other heritage management, museum curation on iTunes material to interpret. and education, regional archaeological Audio and video podcasts are now services, international development, the available from the School of Archaeology. Related courses Civil Service, advertising, marketing, Interviews with Professor Barry Cunliffe, Students interested in this course might also Professor Mark Pollard, Professor Chris computing, energy supply, and community Gosden and DPhil student Wendy like to consider Classical Archaeology and relations. Recent Archaeology and Ancient History, History courses, History Morrison are available from the Anthropology graduates include a University of Oxford podcasts page of Art, Human Sciences, or Earth Sciences management consultant, a financial or directly from iTunes, see: (Geology). analyst, a trainee solicitor, and a medical podcasts.ox.ac.uk/units/ student. archaeology-institute

1st year 2nd and 3rd years

Courses Courses Four core courses are taken: Four core courses are taken: ⚫⚫ Introduction to world archaeology ⚫⚫ Social analysis and interpretation ⚫⚫ Introduction to anthropological theory ⚫⚫ Cultural representations, beliefs and ⚫⚫ Perspectives on human evolution practices ⚫⚫ The nature of archaeological enquiry ⚫⚫ Landscape and ecology Practical classes ⚫⚫ Urbanisation and change in complex Fieldwork societies Options (three from a broad range of anthropological and archaeological courses) Thesis

Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: Four written papers Seven written papers; thesis

Choosing Archaeology and Anthropology, for me, was about the amazing breadth of the subject. I had always favoured history and the biological sciences in school, and this degree offers ways to not only combine the two, but also to look at both history and science from a completely new angle. Now that I’m in my second year, I can’t imagine having chosen a different subject. With my degree, I’ve had the opportunity for field trips, field work in southern England, and am planning on several months in South America, all with help from my tutors and college, who fully support getting out and doing real-life archaeological and anthropological work.

Erin 2nd year

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UCAS Course Code: C700 What is Biochemistry? also gives you the opportunity to reflect on Brief course outline The study of living things at the molecular your aptitude and enthusiasm for a research Duration of course: 4 years level has undergone tremendous expansion career. Degree awarded: MBiochem in recent years, leading to ever increasing Research placements/international Course statistics for 2012 entry insights into topics as various as the origin opportunities Offers: 101 of life, the nature of disease and the A wide choice of fourth-year research Applications shortlisted for interview: development of individual organisms. Powerful new techniques, such as those of projects is available both within the 83.9% Biochemistry Department, and in related Successful applications: 28.0% molecular genetics and NMR spectroscopy, enable us to analyse biological phenomena departments, such as Molecular Medicine, Entrance requirements Clinical Biochemistry, Pathology and A-levels: A*AA with A* in Mathematics, in more and more precise molecular terms. These studies have led to commercially Pharmacology. About ten students each Physics, Chemistry or Biology, or a valuable developments in drug design and year can carry out their project in selected closely related subject. synthesis, forensic science, environmental European universities, under the ERASMUS Advanced Highers: AA/AAB sensing and a whole range of other areas. exchange scheme, and at Princeton IB: 39 including core points with 7 Furthermore, advances in biochemistry are University in the USA. in HL Chemistry largely responsible for the breakdown of A typical weekly timetable Or any other equivalent traditional boundaries between cell biology, Candidates are expected to have Chemistry to During years 1–3, your work is divided A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB medicine, physics and chemistry as their between lectures (about ten a week), or any other equivalent, plus another science or applications become increasingly wide tutorials (one or two a week) and practicals Mathematics. Biology and Mathematics to at least reaching. (averaging one full day a week). The AS-level, Scottish Higher or Standard Level in the IB remaining time is spent on private study (set Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry (Mathematical Methods, not Mathematical Studies) reading, or problem-solving exercises). In or any other equivalent can be helpful to students in at Oxford the fourth year, the project occupies you in completing the course, although they are not The Biochemistry Department in Oxford is required for admission. More detailed information one of the largest in Europe, and includes full-time research for 18 weeks, and the is available on the department website. academic divisions of: Cell and remainder of the year is spent in writing up Open days Chromosome Biology; Genes and your research project and studying specialist 26 and 27 June, and 20 September Development; Molecular Biophysics; option topics. Your final degree class is 2013 Molecular and Systems Biochemistry; and derived from a combination of marks from Location the Glycobiology Institute/Drug Discovery second-, third- and fourth-year courses. See map on inside back cover Research Unit. The department is extremely Written work and written tests Contact details active in research, with about 300 You do not need to take a written test or [email protected] postgraduate students and research staff. submit any written work as part of an www.bioch.ox.ac.uk The breadth and excellence of these application for this course. activities are reflected in the scope of the undergraduate course and underpins the What are tutors looking for? teaching. As Biochemistry is not taught as an A-level The department has superb research subject, tutors will not expect you to have a facilities – having moved into our brand detailed knowledge of the subject. However, new building in September 2008 – and if you are shortlisted for interview, tutors excellent teaching facilities, computer will be looking for an informed interest in network and access to a wide range of the subject (originating from news items, online and hard-copy journals. books, magazine articles, etc), together with An important aspect of the Oxford an ability to use information (from other Biochemistry course is its fourth-year school or college subjects, particularly project, lasting 18 weeks full-time, which Chemistry) to analyse and solve problems allows you to explore both laboratory- and to construct your own opinions. based research and specific recent advances For further information about the in biochemistry in detail. You choose the selection criteria see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. project yourself. Under the supervision of a Related courses group leader, you will design your own Students interested in this course might also experiments, and will learn to plan research like to consider Biological Sciences, programmes and present your results and Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, or Human ideas – orally and in written form – to other Sciences. workers in the field. The experience gained is much valued by employers. The project

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Kathryn, who graduated in 1984, has worked internationally as a molecular biologist ** Biochemistry and Cellular) (Molecular and currently teaches in China. She says: My tutor at Oxford helped me see beyond the obvious career in science in the ‘UK and I was fortunate to be able to ride the Biotech wave in the US in the 1980s and 1990s. Since then, everywhere I have travelled and worked I have met helpful and supportive alumni. Oxford is a truly global university.’ Careers Biochemical Society website Biochemists are playing an increasingly www.biochemistry.org. wide role in biological, environmental and Recent Biochemistry graduates include a Erasmus clinical fields, with employment areas PhD researcher in clinical medicine, a Please see ox.ac.uk/erasmus stretching from health care to agriculture. financial analyst, a market research for details of Erasmus opportunities Biochemical analysis is used in clinical and executive, and a research assistant at a for this course. forensic science, such as DNA Chinese university. fingerprinting, and in the food and Erin, who graduated in 2010, is a clinical pharmaceutical industries. Other areas of scientist for the NHS. She says: employment include biotechnology and ‘My degree not only gave me the knowledge bioinformatics. Typically about 60% of our and qualification necessary for a career in biochemistry graduates go on to do research Clinical Biochemistry, but the methods of or further study, mostly in the biochemistry teaching employed at Oxford University field, while others find employment in have helped me develop an investigative industry, commerce or other areas, such as and independent way of thinking, perfect finance. Further details of careers in for this career which applies scientific biochemistry can be found on the UK principles to clinical situations.’

1st year 2nd and 3rd years 4th year

Courses Courses Courses Five courses are taken: Five courses are taken: A research project (full-time, 18 weeks), ⚫⚫ Molecular cell biology ⚫⚫ Structure and function of plus two courses taken from a list of ⚫⚫ Biological chemistry macromolecules options. The list typically includes subjects ⚫⚫ Biophysical chemistry ⚫⚫ Energetics and metabolic processes such as: ⚫⚫ Organic chemistry ⚫⚫ Genetics and molecular biology ⚫⚫ Bionanotechnology ⚫⚫ Elementary maths and statistics ⚫⚫ Cell biology and integration of function ⚫⚫ Cancer biology ⚫⚫ Data handling and interpretation ⚫⚫ Clinical and applied immunology ⚫⚫ Membrane transport ⚫⚫ Neuropharmacology ⚫⚫ Signalling and coordination in plants ⚫⚫ Structural proteomics ⚫⚫ Virology Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations, Part 1: Final University examinations, Part 2 Five written papers; satisfactory practical Six written papers; satisfactory practical Project dissertation and oral presentation record record Two written papers

I really like the way that Oxford teaches. It is very different from other universities where you pick options a lot sooner. The course allows you to see what’s out there and really lays the foundation work that is absolutely needed if you want to go into science careers when you finish. I also like the 18-week project that is at the end of my fourth year. I’m really looking forward to it as I’ll get the chance to work for an extended amount of time in a lab. It will definitely help me to decide whether a job in research/PhD is for me!

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UCAS Course Code: C100 What is Biological Sciences? A typical weekly timetable Brief course outline Biological Sciences is an exciting and Your work is divided between lectures Duration of course: 3 years rapidly developing subject area, with (normally around ten a week), tutorials Degree awarded: BA many applications in fields as diverse as (normally one a week) and practical classes Course statistics for 2012 entry conservation biology and molecular (six–nine hours a week in the first year; at Intake: 108 genetics. The study of living things has least 50 hours over two terms in the Applications shortlisted for interview: undergone tremendous expansion in second year). recent years, and topics such as cell 80.3% Written work and written tests Successful applications: 32.8% biology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology and ecology are advancing You do not need to take a written test or Entrance requirements submit any written work as part of an A-levels: A*AA with the A* in a science rapidly. These developments will have a considerable impact on society, in areas application for this course. or Mathematics. such as medicine, the environment and Advanced Highers: AA/AAB What are tutors looking for? agriculture. The rapid expansion has IB: 38–40 including core points Tutors are looking for your enthusiasm for been accompanied by a blurring of the Biology and your potential to study it at Or any other equivalent distinctions between disciplines: a Candidates are expected to have Biology (or Human university. Interviews are not to test your Biology) to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher Level biologist with an interest in tropical factual knowledge – they are designed to in the IB (7 points in Biology), or another equivalent. plants may well use many of the tools enable you to show your ability to think Open days and techniques that are indispensable and to understand whatever facts you have 26 and 27 June, and 20 September to a molecular geneticist. encountered up to that time. If you express an interest in a particular aspect of Biology, 2013 Biological Sciences at Oxford Location Oxford has large departments of both be prepared to talk intelligently about it. See map on inside back cover Plant Sciences and Zoology, with The process is rigorous, but sympathetic, Contact details extremely well-equipped modern so that you can show us your best. You +44 (0) 1865 281214 laboratories. In addition, there are may be asked to examine and comment on [email protected] extensive zoological and botanical biological objects, or to interpret a written www.biology.ox.ac.uk collections in the Zoology and Plant passage or a simple set of data, given to Sciences Departments, University you during the interview. Museum of Natural History, Botanic Related courses Garden, Herbarium, Arboretum and Students interested in this course might University Parks that support work on also like to consider Biochemistry the animal and plant kingdoms. The (Molecular and Cellular), Biomedical departments also have access to nearby Sciences, Earth Sciences (Geology), Wytham Woods and the Food Animal Geography, or Human Sciences. Initiative site at the University Field Station that are used for fieldwork. The Careers Oxford course permits a flexible A significant proportion of Oxford combination of molecular and whole- biologists embark on a professional, organism biology with opportunities to scientific or technical career after specialise in particular areas. graduating, whilst more than one third go on to further study such as a research Practicals and fieldwork doctorate, or a postgraduate course in an Practical laboratory work is an integral applied field. Others will take up careers part of teaching and there is a one-week in fields such as industry or finance, where field trip for all first-year students to their scientific problem-solving skills are Pembrokeshire to study ecology. excellent training. Fieldwork is a crucial part of some Recent Biological Sciences graduates courses, for example there are field days include an occupational therapist and a associated with a number of the second- scientist within a multinational year practical courses and in the third pharmaceutical firm. Jenny graduated in year students may be able to attend an 1996. After several years in a medical overseas field course. Furthermore, communication agency environment, she many students carry out their research now has her own business, working directly projects in the field, either in the UK with major global pharmaceutical or abroad. companies. She explains that ‘the tutorial system and writing opportunities during my degree were critical in developing the skills

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A general paper paper A data interpretation A short essay-based paper A long essay-based paper ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 3rd 3rd year Courses Final Final University examinations: Four written papers: Around 20 Around options covering the full of breadth activeIn the research departments. Students expected are to 6–8 take of these specialist options, which 2 chosen are overseas freely. field also courses are available but numbers able to capped attend are logistical for reasons. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ course assignments and research Two work 30% counts project for (prepared of assessment) overall

studying Botany required a combination studying Botany required skills of analytical and communication a financial which is invaluable for And the professional and businessman. tutorial system challenges of the weekly of helped produce independence to challenge thought and a willingness convention. communications industry. He says that communications industry. Evolution Essay paper covering the six themes Quantitative methods paper Evolution Quantitative methods Adaptations to the environment Animal behaviour Cell and developmental biology Disease Ecology Plants and people ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment Courses Courses 2nd year Second Second University examinations: written papers:Three Eight courses are offered. Students are Students Eight are offered. courses are to attend lectures encouraged in all themes. Compulsory: ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Satisfactory practical record ⚫ ⚫ Themes: ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ 2nd year Claire Claire Throughout my whole life my head has buzzed with questions; questions about humans, plants, the oceans and the microscopic world invisible to the naked eye. Oxford offers me the answers to these questions. It’s incredible! There’s loads of practical work, from a brilliant week-long field- trip to Wales in your first year, to tropical Borneo in your second. Lab work is a great chance to test the theories you’ve learnt in lectures and the supervisors are always happy to offer help and explanation. In your third year you get to carry out a project, investigating whatever you choose, the only criteria being that you’re fascinated by what you’re investigating.

, who in graduated 2007, and is now at assistant College, a says:the research Royal Veterinary My degree My gave me degree in a my interest keen subject and the skills to pursue it. So I far have tracked deserts, rhinos across oceans, and chased across am with birds working currently chickens! Hannah ‘ Organisms Ecology Quantitative methods (not examined) Cells Cells and genes ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Jeremy graduated in 1975 and has Jeremy graduated in 1975 Assessment 1st year Courses First First University examinations: written papers Three Satisfactory practical record Four courses are Four taken: courses are ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ spent his career in business and finance, spent his career in business in media and specialising since 1994 now has a number marketing services. He the media and of business interests in ** interpret data, needed to analyse and concisely in present them clearly and of clinical trials context and discuss results field.’ with leaders in the oncology

Biomedical Sciences

UCAS Course Code: BC98 What is Biomedical Sciences? A typical weekly timetable Brief course outline Biomedical scientists focus on how cells, A first-year student would typically attend Duration of course: 3 years organs and systems function in the human six to ten lectures, a Mathematics class and Degree awarded: (dependent on body, an exciting and dynamic area that is a three-hour practical class. Practical work specialism in the latter part of the highly relevant to the understanding and undertaken in laboratories forms an integral course) treatment of human diseases. Although part of this programme; students are BA (Hons) Cell and Systems Biology biomedical sciences shape modern medical required to complete practical work to a BA (Hons) Neuroscience practice, the subject is not a substitute for satisfactory standard in order to progress Course statistics for 2012 entry Medicine. through the degree course. In addition, students prepare for weekly tutorials at Intake: 33 Biomedical Sciences at Oxford Applications shortlisted for interview: which discussions between students and Oxford is a highly respected and tutors highlight, through consideration of 56.8% internationally recognised centre for experimental studies, the significance and Successful applications: 16.9% biomedical research and, on this limitations of the topic under consideration. Entrance requirements interdisciplinary course, students will Students’ remaining time is available for self- A-levels: A*AA excluding Critical Thinking and receive the benefit of tuition from leading directed study and extra-curricular activities. General Studies. Candidates are required to have two experts working within a variety of non- of their A-levels from Biology, Chemistry, Physics During the first two terms of the second clinical and clinical departments. year, work is divided between lectures and Mathematics. This course is the successor to the Advanced Highers: AA (about five per week), tutorials (one or two Physiological Sciences and Psychology and per week) and practical classes. The final Highers: AAAAA Physiology courses, and provides students Candidates are required to have an Advanced Higher term of the second year is set aside for the with an intellectually stimulating education in at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or laboratory research project. Mathematics, and two Highers from Biology, in modern molecular, cellular and systems During the third year students attend Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. biology and neuroscience. lectures, seminars and tutorials in their IB: 39 (including core points), with 7, 6, The course has been designed so that chosen specialist area. 6 at HL. students first acquire an integrated Candidates are required to have two subjects from understanding of biomedical science that Written work Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at allows them to shape their subsequent You do not need to submit written work as Higher Level. studies towards the topics that interest part of an application for this course. Cambridge Pre-U: D2D3D3 Candidates are them the most. required to have two subjects from Biology, As the course progresses, increasing Written test Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. All applicants must take the Biomedical Please note: Tutors would prefer to see Mathematics emphasis is placed on relating knowledge to scientific research. That emphasis is Admissions Test (BMAT) in their own or Physics as part of your subject combination at A2, school or college or approved test centre on or equivalent qualification. If not taken on to a higher demonstrated by the opportunity for all 6 November 2013. The standard deadline level (A-level or equivalent), all candidates will need students to obtain first-hand experience of to show that they have received a basic education laboratory research in the later stages of the for registration is 1 October 2013, and the (achieving at least a grade C at GCSE, Intermediate course. Students choose their own project final deadline for registration is 15 October 2 or Standard grade (Credit), or equivalent in 2013. It is the responsibility of the candidate Biology, Chemistry, Physics (GCSE Dual Award and the possible areas for research within the University are almost limitless. to ensure they are registered for this test. See Combined Sciences, or equivalent is also acceptable) www.bmat.org.uk for further details. and Mathematics. On the basis of the specialisation initiated Other equivalent qualifications are also acceptable. by the selection of second-year modules and What are tutors looking for? Please see www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/bms for confirmed by the choice of third-year Tutors look for lively, receptive minds with further details. options, students will be awarded a degree the ability to evaluate evidence critically. Open days in Neuroscience or Cell and Systems You should be able to consider issues from 26 and 27 June, and 20 September Biology. The University reserves the right to different perspectives and have a capacity 2013 For information, email: limit the number of students progressing to for logical and creative thinking. BMAT [email protected] or visit either specialism in the third year. results data will be considered when our website at www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/ For further details on the structure of the shortlisting candidates for interview. study/bms/open-days course, please refer to For further information about the Location www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/bms. selection criteria see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. See map on inside back cover Contact details [email protected] www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/bms

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Biomedical Sciences

Related courses or as a psychologist. Of course, Students interested in this course the degree will also qualify you to might also like to consider Biochemistry pursue further study with a Master’s LEADERS in (Molecular and Cellular), Biological degree or Doctoral training. The course Sciences, Chemistry, Experimental would also provide a solid foundation BIOmedicAL Psychology, Human Sciences or Medicine. with which to apply for a course in Medicine. Careers The Biomedical Sciences course at teaching & Thanks to Oxford’s unique teaching the University of Oxford is a full-time, style and structure, the Biomedical basic science degree course, offering research Sciences course will equip you with education in cell and systems physiology A flexible and modern undergraduate knowledge and transferable skills and neuroscience. It is not accredited by necessary for a career in research, in the science programme at a university the Institute of Biomedical Science. leading the way in biomedical teaching pharmaceutical or biotechnology fields and research.

1st year 2nd year (Part I) 3rd year (Part II)

Courses Courses Courses ⚫⚫ Numerical and 2 terms Either: scientific skills Students will select courses totalling Cell and Systems Biology (Mathematics and ten units from a wide range of options. Two advanced options (one major option, one minor option) Statistics, Chemistry Subject areas offered include: from the Honour School of Medical Sciences: and Physics) ⚫⚫ Psychological processes and ⚫⚫ Neuroscience ⚫⚫ Body, brain and disorders ⚫⚫ Molecular medicine behaviour ⚫⚫ Neurophysiology ⚫⚫ Myocardial, vascular and respiratory biology ⚫⚫ Cells, molecules and ⚫⚫ Cellular and systems physiology ⚫⚫ Infection and immunity genes ⚫⚫ Intra- and intercellular signalling ⚫⚫ Signalling in health and disease Delivered by lectures, ⚫⚫ Genetics and developmental biology Each option comprises eight themes. For the major option, classes and practical ⚫⚫ Pharmacology students would typically be expected to study material from five sessions ⚫⚫ Cellular pathology and immunology or six themes; for the minor option, students would typically be The full list is available at expected to study material from three or four themes. www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/bms. Or: 1 term (Part II) Neuroscience Students will work on their research Two advanced options from the Honour School of project, which is submitted during the Experimental Psychology (see the Experimental Psychology third year as a component of the page) plus four themes from the Neuroscience option from final examination. the Honour School of Medical Sciences.

Assessment Assessment Assessment Examined by three Examined by two written papers at the Examined by four written papers during the third term of the written papers at the end end of the year. 20% of the final final year. Students will also submit a project dissertation. In of the year. A degree mark is contributed by written addition, students will deliver a presentation on their research satisfactory practical examination of this material during the project and answer questions from the examiners. record is required for second year. An academic penalty will 80% of the final degree mark is determined by performance in progression to Year 2 be applied for an unsatisfactory the written papers and the project dissertation practical record

Although in school I was encouraged to apply for Medicine, my interests were much more about the science than patient interaction. The brilliance of the Biomedical Sciences course at Oxford is the luxury of choice. It has been designed in a ‘stepping stone’ fashion, providing students with a solid foundation of science in the first year and then allowing them to tailor the course to their particular interests over the following two years. You can tell they’ve really thought about the structure and it’s arguably one of the best and most exciting courses Oxford offers.

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Chemistry

UCAS Course Code: F100 What is Chemistry? The undergraduate course lasts four Brief course outline Chemistry is a wide-ranging science years, the fourth year (Part II) being Duration of course: 4 years concerned with the synthesis, structures, devoted exclusively to research – a Degree awarded: MChem dynamics, properties and transformations distinctive, long-standing feature of Course statistics for 2012 entry of all types of materials – organic, inorganic Chemistry at Oxford. Intake: 181 and biological. Chemistry is part of the Mathematical, Applications shortlisted for interview: Chemists are a constant source of Physical and Life Sciences Division, which 95.4% innovation: it is hard to imagine any also contains Computer Science, Earth Successful applications: 36.8% product introduced in recent times that did Sciences (Geology), Engineering, Materials, Entrance requirements not require the creative efforts of a chemist Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Plant A-levels: A*AA with the A* in a science at some stage. Chemistry also underpins the Sciences and Zoology, some of which are conceptual framework and methodology of taught in combinations in joint courses. In or Mathematics. biochemistry and molecular medicine, and the later stages of honour schools in Advanced Highers: AA/AAB is at the heart of many major industrial Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, IB: 38–40 including core points with 7 in activities. there are opportunities to take options in Chemistry and 6 or 7 in Mathematics If you have a scientific approach, and other subject areas: in Chemistry for Or any other equivalent Chemistry is your favourite subject, that example, it is possible to take History and Candidates are required to have Chemistry and Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher is enough reason in itself to study it at Philosophy of Science or a language as Level in the IB or any other equivalent. In IB university. As well as its inherent challenge supplementary subjects, usually in the Mathematics,7 at SL is also acceptable. Another and excitement a Chemistry degree opens second year. science or Further Mathematics are recommended. the door to a wide and varied range of A typical weekly timetable (years 1–3) Open days careers. During the first three years, your work is 26 and 27 June, and 20 September Chemistry at Oxford divided between lectures (usually about ten 2013 The Department of Chemistry is the largest a week), tutorials and classes (one or two a Location in the western world. Each year some 180 week), and practical classes occupying See map on inside back cover chemists graduate after a four-year course about one and a half days a week. The Contact details which includes a year of research, and course is challenging but leaves adequate +44 (0) 1865 272568 about 80 graduates receive doctorates. time for extra-curricular pursuits. [email protected] Oxford is one of the leading chemistry www.chem.ox.ac.uk research departments in the world with Work placements/international around 80 academic staff carrying out opportunities international-level research, and an annual Part II (the fourth year) involves full-time research income of around £15 million. The work with an established research group. latest (2008) Research Assessment Exercise There is the possibility of a few students confirmed that Oxford Chemistry has the spending three months of the year at highest ‘power rating’ (breadth and depth universities in continental Europe or of science) in the UK. The department is the USA. currently engaged in a number of Written work and written tests innovative areas of work including You do not need to take a written test or chemistry for measurement, drug discovery, submit any written work as part of an energy, catalysis, nanochemistry, synthesis, application for this course. atmospheric chemistry, synthetic biology and femtochemistry. What are tutors looking for? The department has an unrivalled track The tutors will be looking for evidence of record in protecting and commercializing motivation and potential for advanced the innovative work of research staff. Tens study; they will seek to evaluate your of millions of pounds in cash has been capacity to analyse and use information to raised for the University as a result of spin- develop your own understanding, and your out activities from research carried out by willingness to discuss concepts. Oxford chemists. The school is housed in Related courses four laboratories, clustered together in the Students interested in this course might also University’s Science Area, particularly close like to consider Biochemistry (Molecular to the well-stocked Radcliffe Science and Cellular), Biomedical Sciences, Earth Library. These include a state-of-the-art Sciences (Geology), Materials Science or £65m research laboratory with unrivalled Physics. facilities, which opened in 2004.

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Nick, who graduated in 2009, is now an educational consultant. He says: Chemistry

Since graduating I have started a company called Explosive Science ‘with a friend from college. We perform chemistry demonstrations ** in schools, aiming to enthuse children about science. ’

Careers information about careers using chemistry, As the central scientific subject, www.rsc.org. Recent Chemistry graduates Chemistry provides an excellent include a management consultant, a market AMAZING opportunity for the development of your research analyst, and a scientist. critical faculties and intellect, and also Sue graduated in 1975 and is now a Chemistry instils a variety of important transferable patent attorney. She says: ‘My job is to skills that will serve you well whatever assist inventors to achieve proper legal your subsequent choice of career. Typically protection for their inventions. I handle AT OXFORD about 55% of our Chemistry graduates go chemical inventions, and am involved at the A unique feature of the Chemistry on to do research or further study. Others cutting edge of chemistry, as well as being course at Oxford is the fourth year, enter professions such as accountancy, an expert in the relevant law. My Oxford which is entirely devoted to a banking and actuarial work, as well as training gave me first-rate scientific research project, when students work manufacturing, IT and education. The understanding, and also the analytical skills with a supervisor they have selected, Royal Society of Chemistry provides further I need to handle legal work.’ and can use the state-of-the-art Chemistry Research Laboratory. See www.chem.ox.ac.uk/crl.

1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

Courses Courses Courses Research Four courses are taken: Core material, including Further core material, plus Full-time research under the ⚫⚫ Inorganic chemistry courses on: advanced courses with a supervision of a member of ⚫⚫ Physical chemistry ⚫⚫ Theoretical chemistry choice from among a variety the academic staff ⚫⚫ Organic chemistry ⚫⚫ Bio-organic chemistry of options Optional supplementary ⚫⚫ Mathematics for chemistry ⚫⚫ Bio-inorganic chemistry Optional supplementary subject course ⚫⚫ Molecular spectroscopy subject course ⚫⚫ Synthetic chemistry Optional supplementary subject course

Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Part IA examinations: Part IB examinations: Part II examination: Four written papers; Three written papers Seven written papers; Dissertation; oral examination; satisfactory practical record continuous assessment of determination of the class of practicals honours degree For the most up-to-date details on the Chemistry course’s content and assessment, please refer to the department’s website

We study Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry as well as Maths. The topics we study range from quantum mechanics, to the applications of superconductors, to biochemical warfare and drug targets. The department is one of the best in the world, with many top research Chemists. It’s amazing how often we have lectures or tutorials given by the authors of the textbooks we use!

Abigail, 2nd year

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Classical Archaeology and Ancient History

UCAS Course Code: VV14 What is Classical Archaeology A typical weekly timetable Brief course outline and Ancient History (CAAH)? During the first year, your work is divided Duration of course: 3 years The course combines study of the history, between lectures (about four to six a week), Degree awarded: BA archaeology and art of the classical world. It team-taught classes (one a week for the first Course statistics for 2012 entry looks at the societies and cultures of the two terms), tutorials (one every week or two) Intake: 17 ancient Mediterranean world through their and/or language classes and private study. In Applications shortlisted for interview: written texts, visual art and material the second and third years, besides lectures, 87.1% remains, and has at its centre the two tutorials and classes, you will also spend Successful applications: 27.1% classical cultures of Greece and Rome. It is time preparing your museum or site report. Entrance requirements aimed at anyone interested in investigating In your second and third years, leading up A-levels: AAA ancient civilisations and their remains, from to your final exams, you build on the work done in the first year and expand your range Advanced Highers: AA/AAB Greek temples and Roman amphitheatres to wall-paintings and the poignant residues of in time and theme. You will take six options IB: 39 including core points, with at least everyday life. Whilst it is primarily a and a site or museum report (equivalent to 7, 6, 6 from three subjects at Higher historical and non-linguistic degree, ancient one paper). The options are chosen from a level languages can be used and learned as part of list of: Integrated Classes, which bring Or any other equivalent the course. together historical and archaeological A classical language, Classical Civilisation or Ancient approaches to a particular period; Core History can be helpful to students in completing this CAAH at Oxford course, although they are not required for admission. Papers, which deal with central topics in The CAAH degree is taught through a Greco-Roman studies; Further Papers, Open days mixture of tutorials, lectures and classes. See Classics (p 48) whose range allows you either to build up Some cover specifically archaeological or concentrated expertise in some central areas Location historical approaches to ancient See map on inside back cover and periods or to extend into earlier and Mediterranean cultures, but the degree is later periods, and into non-classical cultures; Contact details unique in also offering courses that combine +44 (0) 1865 288391 and Classical Language Papers, which allow both approaches. In every year of the course you to continue the study of Greek or Latin. [email protected] there are classes led by two faculty members, www.classics.ox.ac.uk one archaeologist and one historian. These Written work classes are designed to give an integrated, As part of your application you will be interdisciplinary approach to the topics required to submit by 11 November 2013 studied. two recent marked essays written as part of The University’s resources for this your school or college course. combined subject are excellent, in terms of For further details please see the course both library facilities – much of the Sackler pages at ox.ac.uk/courses. Library’s collection is built around these two subjects – and the range and number of Written tests You do not need to take a written test as part postholders in the two fields. The of an application for this course. University’s Ashmolean Museum also contains wide-ranging collections of art and What are tutors looking for? artefacts from the classical cultures. Tutors are looking for intellectual potential, the specific visual, textual and reasoning Fieldwork and international abilities that are required for this course, opportunities and, of course, serious interest in and There are two practical elements – two commitment to both classical archaeology weeks at the end of the first year spent either and ancient history. Tutors will consider all on a University-sponsored excavation or on the available information – past and another archaeological field project, and the predicted examination results, the personal preparation of a report in the second and statement, academic reference and third years focusing either on a particular interviews – to assess the individual ancient site or on an artefact or set of candidate’s potential to benefit from the artefacts in a museum of your choice, from course provided by Oxford, and their the Ashmolean to the Metropolitan Museum potential to be a good tutorial student, and in New York. to attain good results in examinations. The weight given to the different criteria will vary according to the individual background and circumstances of each candidate. For further information about the selection criteria see: ox.ac.uk/criteria.

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Related courses museum curation, heritage management and Students interested in this course might also education, as well as in finance, advertising, like to consider Archaeology and publishing, the Civil Service and law. Recent Sackler Anthropology, Classics, other History Classical Archaeology and Ancient History courses, or History of Art. graduates include a financial adviser, a Library teacher, and a curator. Sarah, who graduated Careers The Sackler Library, part of the in 2007, is now a personal adviser. She says: Bodleian Libraries, is a principal While some Classical Archaeology and ‘My degree at Oxford provided the Ancient History graduates will go on to research library of the University challenging environment in which I and specialises in Archaeology, further study and research to become developed the skills I later needed to Art History, and Classics (Ancient professional archaeologists and historians, successfully complete Reed’s rigorous History and Literature). others will move into different areas. application procedure.’ Graduates have started their careers in

1st year 2nd and 3rd years

Courses Courses Four courses are taken. Six courses are taken from a wide choice of options, including: Core elements ⚫⚫ Early Greece and the Mediterranean, 950–550 BC ⚫⚫ Aristocracy and ⚫⚫ Rome, Italy, and the Hellenistic East, 300–100 BC democracy in the Greek ⚫⚫ Greek art and archaeology, c.500–300 BC world, 550–450 BC ⚫⚫ Roman archaeology: Cities and settlement under the Empire ⚫⚫ Republic to empire: Rome, ⚫⚫ Art under the Roman Empire, AD 14–337 50 BC to AD 50 ⚫⚫ Archaeology of the late Roman Empire, AD 284–641 Optional elements ⚫⚫ Thucydides and the Greek world, 479–403 BC ⚫⚫ Archaeology: Homeric ⚫⚫ Alexander the Great and his early successors archaeology and early ⚫⚫ Roman history 146–46 BC Greece from 1550 to ⚫⚫ Politics, society and culture from Nero to Hadrian 700 BC; Greek vases, ⚫⚫ Egyptian art and architecture Greek sculpture c. 600– ⚫⚫ Archaeology of Minoan Crete, 3200–1000 BC 300 BC; Roman ⚫⚫ Formation of the Islamic world, AD 550–950 architecture ⚫⚫ Scientific methods in archaeology ⚫⚫ History: Thucydides and ⚫⚫ Greek and Roman coins the West; Aristophanes’ ⚫⚫ Mediterranean maritime archaeology political comedy; Cicero ⚫⚫ Epigraphy of the Greek and/or Roman world and Catiline; Tacitus and ⚫⚫ Athenian democracy in the classical age Tiberius ⚫⚫ Sexuality and gender in Greece and Rome ⚫⚫ Ancient Languages: ⚫⚫ Cicero: Politics and thought in the late Republic Beginning Ancient Greek; ⚫⚫ Religions in the Greek and Roman world, c.31 BC–AD 312 Beginning Latin; ⚫⚫ St Augustine and the Last Days of Rome, AD 370–430 Intermediate Ancient ⚫⚫ Intermediate ancient Greek or Latin Greek; Intermediate Latin ⚫⚫ Research for a site or museum report Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: Four written exam papers Six written papers; one site or museum report

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Classics Classics, Philosophy, Ancient History and Classical Archaeology

UCAS Course Code (Classics I): Q800 What is Classics? own school or college, on 6 November 2013. UCAS Course Code (Classics II): Q810 Classics is the study of the languages, This test is in three parts: the Latin test, the Brief course outline culture, history and thought of the Greek test and the Classics Language Duration of course: 4 years civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome. Aptitude Test. Candidates who are studying Degree awarded: BA It is one of the most varied and Latin or Greek to A-level or equivalent Course statistics for 2012 entry interdisciplinary of all subjects; based upon (those applying for Course I) must take the Intake: 126 a wide range of options, the course offers test(s) in the language(s) you are studying. Applications shortlisted for interview: the opportunity to study literature (epic, Candidates who are studying neither Latin 96.3% drama, historical writing, and much else), nor Greek to A-level or equivalent (those Successful applications: 40.5% the history and archaeology of the Greek applying for Course II) must take the Entrance requirements and Roman Mediterranean, philosophy Classics Language Aptitude Test. A-levels: AAA with As in Latin and Greek, (both ancient and modern), and linguistics. Separate registration for this test is required and the final deadline for entries is if taken. Classics at Oxford 15 October 2013. It is the responsibility of Advanced Highers: AA/AAB, with As in Oxford has the largest Classics department the candidate to ensure they are registered Latin and Greek, if taken. in the world, with unparalleled teaching, for this test. See ox.ac.uk/tests for further IB: 39 including core points with 7, 6, 6 library and museum resources and a range details. from three subjects at Higher level of extra-curricular activities, including and an aggregate of 13 in Latin and performances of Greek plays and various What are tutors looking for? Greek, if taken. societies. For information about the selection criteria Or any other equivalent The Oxford degree involves extensive please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. For Course I, candidates should normally have Latin study of the ancient languages, as many of Tutors will not expect you to know and/or Greek to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher the texts are read in the original. Some obscure facts and will not be worried by Level in the IB or any other equivalent. Candidates candidates applying to Oxford will be gaps in your knowledge. They are looking with no experience (or more limited experience) of taking A-level (or equivalent) in either Latin for potential and an enquiring mind. studying these languages should apply for Course II. or Greek or both, but we also welcome Open days applications for Course II, which enables Related courses 15 March 2013 candidates to learn Greek or Latin from Students interested in this course might also This open day will be held in Oxford jointly with scratch. like to consider other Classics or Ancient the University of Cambridge. Booking is required. History courses. See: www.classics.ox.ac.uk/outreach/events for Fieldwork/international opportunities Department websites can be very useful further details. Fieldwork is not a requirement in any part when comparing courses. Location of the course, but some undergraduates See map on inside back cover may receive financial assistance to travel Careers Contact details to Italy or Greece, and to participate in The breadth of subjects studied and skills +44 (0) 1865 288391 archaeological excavations. learned to a high level mean that Classics [email protected] graduates are in great demand among www.classics.ox.ac.uk A typical weekly timetable employers. In recent years a high Your time is divided between lectures, proportion of classicists have continued on tutorials and private study. Most of your to further study in their subject, or for other work will be in preparation of essays for professional qualifications especially in law your tutorials, although the systematic and teaching; graduates have entered reading of ancient texts, not necessarily occupations including accountancy, the aimed at any particular tutorial, also Civil Service, finance, media and requires a considerable input of time publishing. Recent Classics graduates and effort. include barristers and a junior desk editor for a publisher of children’s books. Written work Charles, who graduated in 1980, now As part of your application you will be works at Felsted School. He says: ‘I have required to submit two essays or taught Classics in both Independent Senior commentaries by 11 November 2013. and Preparatory Schools and have also been Normally these will be in areas relevant to a Headmaster. I am currently Academic Classics. They should preferably not be Registrar and still teach Classics. I hope that short, timed essays or exercises answering I have passed on to my pupils some of the questions on a short passage of text. lessons I learned at Oxford through For further details please see the course tutorials and seminars – the need for pages at ox.ac.uk/courses. precision, a willingness to think “outside Written tests the box”, and a vibrant passion for the All candidates must take the Classics Classical World.’ Admissions Test (CAT), normally at their

48| oxford staff hold events around the UK and beyond: ox.ac.uk/outreach Classics 49 | Terms 6–12 Terms Assessments Final Final University examinations: eight exam subjects taken, with the possibility of offering one paper as a thesis. For some options Literature of instead a three-hour assessment paper, involves the composition of one long essay over a three- week period Final Final University examinations: As Course I, but Greek only, unless you take optional second classical language Final Final University examinations: As Course I, but Latin only, unless you optional take second classical language

Republic Greek and Greek Latin (choose up literature to five) and Greek Roman archaeology (choose up to two, plus a thesis if you wish) Philology and Linguistics (choose up to two, plus a thesis if you wish) Second classical language: Course II students can up take the second classical language if they wish (will count as two papers in the final exam) Greek and Greek Roman history (choose up to five): some are period papers, others topic-based Philosophy (choose up to five), ranging Plato’s from to the Philosophy of mind: a for full range of options see: ox.ac.uk/ undergraduate/ courses/philosophy. html ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Terms 6–12 Courses Terms Choose eight options than more from 80 in the subjectsfollowing (no is area compulsory); in most of these subjects it is possible to offer an undergraduate thesis in place of one of the papers: ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

Classics Classics LARGEST in the world Faculty offer can Oxford Classics in the world of faculty As the largest courses, (and graduate) undergraduate of range an unparalleled interests. of a huge range for catering

Terms 1–5 Terms Assessments First First University IIB: examinations Seven papers, including two language papers First First University IA:examinations papers, including Ten language four papers (Latin and Greek) First University IB: examinations papers, including Ten language four papers language (Greek work at a less advanced level than IA, Latin at the same level as IA) First University IC:examinations papers, including Ten language four papers (Latin language work at a less advanced level than IA, at Greek the same level as IA) First University IIA:examinations Seven Seven papers, including two language papers

Iliad Iliad Aeneid Aeneid ’ Virgil’s Virgil’s Special subjects and and as contexts Texts Course I on Work the Latin language Homer’s Special subjects and and as contexts Texts Course I on Work the Greek language A classical special subject: literary, historical, or archaeological, philological on Work the Greek and Latin languages Texts and contexts: Texts literary, integrating archaeological material A special subject in Philosophy (ancient or modern) Homer’s Homer’s Virgil’s ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Terms 1–5 Courses Terms ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ , who in graduated 1997, is now a project manager County Kent for Council. She says: I joined Kingfisher and Retail subsequently WHSmith. I a for then worked charity and finally moved to local government. The in training logical thinking and a questioning I approach developed while studying my have for degree been invaluable. ‘ Menai Course Course names Course Course IIA (Latin only, those for who have not studied or Greek Latin to A-level or equivalent) Course Course IA (Latin and for Greek, those who have studied Latin and to Greek A-level or equivalent) Course IB (Latin or for Greek, those who have studied only Latin to A-level or equivalent) Course IC (Latin and for Greek, those who have studied only to A-level Greek or equivalent) Course Course IIB only, (Greek those for who have not studied Latin or Greek to A-level or equivalent) **

Classics and English

UCAS Course Code (3 years): QQ38 What is Classics and English? Written work UCAS Course Code (4 years): QQH8 Classics and English appeals to those Candidates are normally expected to submit Brief course outline with a particular interest in literary and two pieces of written work, where possible Duration of course: cultural interactions. English may be one relevant to Classics and one to English, Course I: 3 years taken with Latin or Greek or both. For by 11 November 2013. Candidates will Course II: 4 years (including preliminary candidates with an A-level or equivalent preferably not submit short, timed essays or year for those without A-level or in either Latin or Greek or both, this is a exercises answering questions on a short equivalent in either Greek or Latin) three-year course (Course I). For those passage of text. For further details please Degree awarded: BA who have not had the opportunity to see the course pages at ox.ac.uk/courses. study either language at school or college Course statistics for 2012 entry Written tests Intake: 5 there is a preliminary year in which they learn either Latin or Greek, combined All candidates must take both the Classics Applications shortlisted for interview: with some study of classical literature; Admissions Test (CAT) and the English 82.8% for them the course lasts four years Literature Admissions Test (ELAT), Successful applications: 24.1% (Course II). normally at their own school or college, on Entrance requirements Oxford has a long and distinguished 6 November 2013. Please see Classics (p 48) A-levels: AAA with As in Latin and Greek, tradition of research and teaching in both and English (p 66) for further details. if taken. Classics and English; the Classics Faculty Separate registration for each test is Advanced Highers: AA/AAB, with As in is the largest in the world, and the required. It is the responsibility of the Latin and Greek, if taken. English Faculty the largest in this candidate to ensure that they are registered IB: 39 including core points, with 7, 6, 6 country. Oxford possesses remarkable for these tests. from three subjects at Higher level and library provision in both subjects, in the See ox.ac.uk/tests for further details. an aggregate of 13 in Latin and Greek, Bodleian Library, the Sackler Library, the What are tutors looking for? if taken. English Faculty Library and the college Successful candidates will be expected to Or any other equivalent libraries. display competence in Latin or Greek (or Candidates are expected to have English Literature, The first year of the course (which general language aptitude if they are or English Language and Literature, to A-level, follows the preliminary year of language applying for Course II). They will have read Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or any learning for those taking Course II) is other equivalent. Applicants for Course I would be widely in English and classical literature (in expected to have Latin and/or Greek to A-level, divided equally between the classical and the original or in translation). They will also Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or any English elements. The core of the Classics enjoy talking and writing about literature other equivalent. Candidates with no experience of and English course at Oxford is formed and approaches to it. If you are shortlisted studying these classical languages should apply for by the link papers, which are studied over for interview tutors may ask you to talk Course II. the second and third years of the course. about a piece of prose or verse, supplied Open days These papers emphasise the interactions before or in the interview. See Classics (p 48) between Classics and English. They For further information about the See English Language and Literature provide an opportunity to compare texts selection criteria see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. (p 66) from both sides of the course, and to Applicants are welcomed at any of these study classical influence. Further papers Related courses days. There will be staff available at open are also chosen from each of the ‘parent’ Students interested in this course might also days in both Faculties who can discuss subjects. like to consider other Classics courses or other English courses. this joint degree with prospective A typical weekly timetable students. Students usually have two tutorials a Careers Location week, plus language classes, and they are Many graduates in Classics and English See map on inside back cover often (but not always) working on two continue on to further study in their subject, Contact details papers simultaneously. Most students or for other professional courses, such as Classics attend three to four lectures a week and teaching. Others have entered fields such as +44 (0) 1865 288391 students will be expected to produce the media, management, advertising and [email protected] around twelve pieces of written work librarianship. www.classics.ox.ac.uk during a term. Up to three papers Recent Classics and English graduates English available in the list of options on each include a freelance writer and a teacher. +44 (0) 1865 271055 side are examined by an extended essay [email protected] of 6–8,000 words, written over three www.english.ox.ac.uk weeks of term.

50| Thinking about applying? Please see p 31 Classics and English 51 | ’ . My helped degree me develop the Port and Periscope Post Classics or Greek paper Latin core One classics option Dissertation of 8,000 either words, or on focused interdisciplinary, English or Classics Two link papers, one Two compulsory (Epic), and Reception a Tragedy, Comedy, choice from One of 2–5 Papers the from English single honours course not in taken the first year One of 1–6 Papers the from English single honours course not in taken the first year ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 2nd and 3rd years Courses Up to three Up papers to three examined as coursework essays(extended and dissertation). The papers remaining will then be examined by final written examinations at the end of the year third Seven Seven papers taken: are ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ , the Literary Review , who in graduated 2000, is now He a says:writer. analytical, and presentational linguistic skills in that paramount the are media world. Since graduating Since I on graduating have embarked a in career writing and journalism. I have published two novels, and a write for wide of magazines range and papers, and am a Contributing Editor to ‘ Philip 3rd year 3rd Literature in English Literature 1550–1660 Unseen Classicstranslation for and (two Greek papers, Latin literature offering a choice of or Greek Latin authors) Introduction Introduction to English Language and Literature Emma From my experience, tutors would rather have someone From my experience, tutors would they don’t know very who is passionate about a subject a lot but isn’t much about, than someone who knows interested in discussing and learning. I had applied for Latin, but after comparing Aristophanes to Blackadder in the interview they persuaded me that I really wanted to study Greek. They were definitely right! Now I’m studying literature that I love, in the original language. Doing a joint course allows you to bring different perspectives to all of your subjects. Thinking about Renaissance literature with knowledge of the Classics means you have a very different perspective from someone studying straight English, for example. It’s a unique kind of literary criticism. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 1st year Courses Four Four written papers the form First University Examination, with together a submitted portfolio of two essays ‘Introduction for to English Language and Literature’. All exams must be passed, but marks do not the final count towards degree Five Five papers taken: are ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ** This table is a summary of Course I. In Course II students have a preliminary year studying Latin or and Greek, then the follow structure outlined below.

Classics and Modern Languages Classics and either Celtic, Czech (with Slovak), French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish

UCAS Course Codes Entrance requirements What is Classics and Modern There is a unique course code for each A-levels: AAA, with As in Latin and Languages? combination of subjects. Please see Greek, if taken. Classics and Modern Languages enables ox.ac.uk/courses. Advanced Highers: AA/AAB, with As in you to combine study of either one or both Brief course outline Latin and Greek, if taken. of Latin and Ancient Greek with a modern Duration of course: IB: 39 including core points with 7, 6, 6 language. The course involves extensive Course I (Option 1): 4 years from three subjects at Higher level and study of major literary texts, alongside Course I (Option 2) and Course II an aggregate of 13 in Latin and Greek, if training in linguistic skills. (Options 1 and 2): 5 years taken. Classics and Modern Languages at Degree awarded: BA Or any other equivalent Oxford Course statistics for 2012 entry Classics I courses are for candidates with Latin or Oxford has the largest Classics department Intake: 7 Greek to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or another academic equivalent. Classics II in the world, with unparalleled teaching, Applications shortlisted for interview: courses are for candidates without an A-level or library and museum resources and a range 93.9% other qualifications in either Latin or Greek. As it is of extra-curricular activities, including Successful applications: 21.2% not usually possible for students to study two performances of Greek plays and various Open days languages from scratch, Classics II candidates would societies. The Modern Languages Faculty See Classics (p 48) usually be expected to have studied the Modern is one of the largest in the country, with Language before, or to speak it at home or school, See Modern Languages (p 112) as detailed below: a major research library (the Taylorian) Location For French, German, Russian and and a well-equipped Language Centre. Undergraduates also develop oral See map on inside back cover Spanish proficiency in the modern language by Contact details Candidates would usually be expected to regular contact with native speakers. Classics have the language to A-level, Advanced +44 (0) 1865 288391 Higher, Higher Level in the IB or another International opportunities [email protected] academic equivalent. Students spend a year abroad in a foreign www.classics.ox.ac.uk For Czech, Modern Greek, Italian country before their final year. Please see Modern Languages and Portuguese Modern Languages (p 112) for more +44 (0) 1865 270750 Please note there are different course information. College support may also be [email protected] codes for these languages, depending on available to help undergraduates with www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk whether you are applying with an A-level academically-related travel to Italy or or equivalent in the relevant language, or Greece. if you are applying for a beginners’ A typical weekly timetable course. Beginners’ courses allow Your time is divided between lectures, students to start studying one of these language classes, tutorials and private languages from scratch. study. Most of your work will be in For Celtic preparation of essays for your tutorials, We generally expect all students applying although the systematic reading of literary for Celtic to be beginners, though those texts, not necessarily aimed at any with experience are also very welcome particular tutorial, also requires a to apply. considerable input of time and effort. Written work Candidates must submit written work for each of the subjects forming this joint course, so please see further details on the pages for Classics (p 50) and for Modern Languages (p 112). Written work must be submitted by 11 November 2013.

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Classics and Modern Languages and Modern Classics

Written tests Related courses All candidates must take both the Classics Students interested in this course might also Admissions Test (CAT) and the Modern like to consider other Classics courses or Erasmus Languages Admissions Tests (MLAT), other language courses. Please see ox.ac.uk/erasmus normally at their own school or college, on for details of Erasmus opportunities 6 November 2013. Please see Classics (p 48) Careers for this course. and Modern Languages (p 112) for further Graduates in Classics and Modern details. Separate registration for both tests Languages go on to careers including the is required. It is the responsibility of the media, teaching, acting, management, candidate to ensure that they are registered advertising and librarianship. Knowledge of for these tests. a modern language opens up opportunities See ox.ac.uk/tests for further details. for internationally-focused careers or careers with international companies or What are tutors looking for? organisations. The Languages Work website For information about the selection criteria has further information about careers using please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. languages: www.languageswork.org.uk. Recent Classics and Modern Languages graduates include an investment manager and a trainee solicitor.

Option 1 Option 2 Options 1 and 2 (plus intercalated year abroad) 1st year (Course I) 1st and 2nd year (terms Terms 4–9 (Option 1 Course I), 6–12 (Option 2), or 1st and 2nd year (Course II) 1–5) or 7–12 (Option 1 Course II)

Course II students spend a preliminary year Courses Courses studying Latin or Greek, then follow Course I As for Classics (see entry for ⚫⚫ Modern Language (four/five papers), including: Course I Classics for the first five language exercises (two papers plus oral ⚫⚫ Literature (in your modern language) terms). examination), a period of literature and options (two papers) Course II students follow (prescribed authors and texts from 12th to 20th ⚫⚫ Literature in the ancient language or Classics Course II century, linguistics papers, or special subject topics) languages (two papers) In addition, undergraduates ⚫⚫ Classics (three/four papers): a core paper in Latin or ⚫⚫ Translation from the ancient language(s) normally maintain contact in Greek literature, two or three Classics options into English (one paper) with their modern language ⚫⚫ Possibility of a paper or a long essay exploring the ⚫⚫ Language exercises (including translation) through language classes links between the ancient and modern literatures for the modern language (two papers)

Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations: 4 papers in First University examinations Final University examinations: Nine papers in total (eight the modern language; 3 papers in the in Classics: Ten papers compulsory, one optional) plus oral exam in the modern ancient language language. A thesis may be offered in place of one of the compulsory papers in Classics, and one possibility for the optional paper is an extended essay on any subject that falls within the scope of the School

There’s a strong emphasis on literature in both halves of this degree, but the authors you choose to study can be virtually any from classical to medieval to modern. There’s a chance to look at other disciplines, too, like history, archaeology, philosophy or linguistics. Classical influences can be found in all sorts of places, which means you often pick things up quicker in modern languages too. One of the great opportunities the degree offers is the year abroad. I spent nine months working for a charity in Argentina teaching English. I know some have used the time to visit more than one place, or combine volunteering and work.

Imogen 4th year

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UCAS Course Codes: What is Classics and Oriental Written tests Classics with Oriental Studies: Q8T9 Studies? All candidates for Classics with Oriental Oriental Studies with Classics: T9Q8 This course allows you to combine the Studies (Q8T9) must take the Classics Brief course outline study of an Oriental language and culture Admissions Test (CAT), normally at their Duration of course: Usually 4 years; 3 for with Latin and/or Greek and the study own school or college, on 6 November those taking Oriental Studies as their of the ancient world. There are two 2013. Please see Classics (p 48) for further main subject but not having a year abroad options, Classics with Oriental Studies details. Candidates for Classics with Course statistics for 2012 entry (Q8T9) and Oriental Studies with Classics Oriental Studies (Q8T9) intending to Intake: 2 (T9Q8). In each case the subject mentioned study Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew, or Persian Applications shortlisted for interview: first is the main subject (approximately should always take ‘Part B’ of the CAT 85.7% two thirds of the degree) and the second (in addition to any other parts required), Successful applications: 28.6% subject is an additional subject which is a test of language aptitude. (approximately one third of the degree). All candidates for Oriental Studies with Degree awarded Classics (T9Q8) intending to study Arabic, BA in Classics and Oriental Studies Classics and Oriental Studies Turkish, Hebrew or Persian must take the (Classics with Oriental Studies) or BA in at Oxford Oriental Languages Aptitude Test (OLAT), Classics and Oriental Studies (Oriental Oxford is uniquely placed for the normally at their own school or college, on Studies with Classics) combined study of Classics and Oriental 6 November 2013. Please see Oriental Entrance requirements Studies, not least in the numerous and Studies (p 120) for further details. A-levels: AAA with As in Latin and Greek, varied teaching staff in each faculty. The Separate registration is required for both if taken. Ashmolean Museum houses collections of tests and the final deadline for entries is Advanced Highers: AA/AAB, with As in ancient artefacts, including coins, vases 15 October 2013. It is the responsibility of Latin and Greek, if taken. and manuscripts. The Sackler Library the candidate to ensure they are registered IB: 39 including core points with 7, 6, 6 brings together books on the classical for the appropriate test. See ox.ac.uk/tests from three subjects at Higher level and world and ancient Egypt and the near for further details. east, with a particular emphasis on history an aggregate of 13 in Latin and Greek, and art. What are tutors looking for? if taken. Tutors are keen to find out about your Or any other equivalent Written work linguistic ability and your commitment to It is highly recommended for candidates to have Candidates are expected to submit two a wide-ranging course. Ability to sustain Latin and/or Greek to A-level, Advanced Higher, or pieces of written work by 11 November Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent. an argument is also important. Applicants However, candidates with no experience of studying 2013. For those taking one or more will normally be interviewed by these languages can still apply – please refer to the classical subjects already, at least one of representatives of the Faculty of Oriental course details for information. these should be on a classical topic. For Studies and by Classics tutors. Open days further details, see the pages for Classics For further information about the See Classics (p 48) (p 48) and for Oriental Studies (p 120). selection criteria see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. See Oriental Studies (p 120) Both open days cover Classics and Oriental Studies. Location See map on inside back cover Contact details Classics +44 (0) 1865 288391 [email protected] www.classics.ox.ac.uk Oriental Studies +44 (0) 1865 278312 undergraduate.admissions@orinst. ox.ac.uk www.orinst.ox.ac.uk

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Bodleian Oriental Institute Library Institute The Bodleian Oriental within the is located Library the of Institute Oriental The Library Oxford. of University meet to is primarily intended of the Faculty the needs of and teachers Studies Oriental collections with its core students, Islamic, of South Asiancomprised and Jewish Studies.

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2nd to 3rd or 4th year 2nd year 2nd (term 3), year 3rd and 4th years thus be very attractive to employers thus be very attractive sectors. from a wide variety of language Knowledge of a modern for internationally opens up opportunities with focused careers or careers or organisations. international companies has further website The Languages Work careers: information about such www.languageswork.org.uk. Carry on with Oriental Studies options and choose classical language: or Greek Latin Final University examinations: Eight to ten written papers (five to seven in Oriental Studies, in three Classics) Carry on with Classics options and choose Oriental language: Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic and Syriac, Armenian, Coptic, Egyptian, Old Sanskrit Persian, Iranian, Hebrew, Pali, or Turkish Final University examinations: Eight written papers (five in Classics, in three Oriental Studies); one paper may be substituted by a thesis

, who in graduated 2007, is now She a says:teacher. After graduating, I as initially a worked Classics at teacher Clifton taking up College, my position Bristol, before current at Beth Jacob I also as work a School Grammar Classicsas an tutor English Teacher. during the evenings and at weekends. ‘ Tikva Oriental Oriental Studies with Classics 1st year Classics with Oriental Studies 2nd (terms 1 year and 1st 2) year, Select main language: Akkadian, Arabic, Egyptian, Sanskrit Persian, or Hebrew, Turkish First University examinations in Oriental to Oriental Studies, Studies p (refer 120) Follow Follow the to Classicscourse for (refer Classics p 48) First University examinations in Classics (refer to Classics p 48) to the cultures they study, and will to the cultures they study, Students interested in this course mightStudents interested in this courses Classics other consider to like also courses. or other Oriental Studies Careers course will Students following this and develop very good linguistic with a analytical abilities, combined of and approaches breadth of knowledge Related courses Related **

Computer Science

UCAS Course Code: G400 What is Computer Science? which we will help you to develop into Brief course outline Computer Science is about understanding skills that can be used both for applications Duration of course: 3/4 years computer systems and networks at a deep such as scientific computing, and more Degree awarded: BA/MCompSci level. Computers and the programs they run importantly for reasoning rigorously about Course statistics for 2012 entry are among the most complex products ever the specific behaviour of programs and Intake: 25 created by humans; designing and using computer systems. You will also gain Applications shortlisted for interview: them effectively presents immense practical problem-solving and program 59.0% challenges. Facing these challenges is the design skills; the majority of subjects within Successful applications: 20.9% aim of Computer Science as a practical the course are linked with practical work in Entrance requirements discipline, and this leads to some our well-equipped laboratory. A-levels: A*AA with the A* in fundamental questions: • How can we capture in a precise way A typical weekly timetable Mathematics, Further Mathematics, what we want a computer system to do? During the first part of the course, your Physics or Computing. • Should we trust computers? Can we work is divided between lectures (about ten Advanced Highers: AA/AAB mathematically prove that a computer a week), tutorials (about two a week), and IB: 39 points, including core points system does what we want it to do? practical classes (about two sessions a Or any other equivalent • How can computers help us to model and week). Candidates are expected to have Mathematics to In tutorials, you have the opportunity to A-level (A or A* grade), Advanced Higher (A grade), investigate complex systems like the Earth’s climate, the financial system, or discuss ideas in depth with an experienced or Higher Level in the IB (score 7) or another computer scientist, usually with just one or equivalent. Further Mathematics or another science our own bodies? two other students. You will be expected to would also be highly recommended. • How can different computer systems spend a considerable amount of time Open days communicate and cooperate effectively and reliably? developing your own understanding of the 27 April 2013 (places must be booked topics covered in lectures, answering for this date at www.cs.ox.ac.uk/ • Can computers learn to speak English, or Chinese? questions designed to check your admissions/ugrad/Open_days), 26 and understanding, and preparing for your 27 June, and 20 September 2013 • Can computers do everything that human intelligence can do? tutorials. As the course progresses, you will Location also begin to work in small classes (up to See map on inside back cover • What are the limits to computing? Will quantum computers extend those limits? ten people) on more specialised topics. In Contact details the second year you will take part in an +44 (0) 1865 273821 / 273833 The theories that are now emerging to answer these kinds of questions can be industry-sponsored group design practical. [email protected] immediately applied to design new forms of You will spend about a third of your time in www.cs.ox.ac.uk computers, programs, networks and your third and fourth years working on an systems that will transform science, individual project on your own choice of business, culture and all other aspects of life topic. in the 21st century. Written work You do not need to submit any written The course Computer Science can be studied for three work as part of an application for this years, leading to the award of a BA degree, course. or for four years, leading to the award of Written test Master of Computer Science. The fourth All candidates must take the Mathematics year of the Master of Computer Science Admissions Test (MAT), normally at their degree provides the opportunity to study own school or college on 6 November 2013. advanced topics and undertake a more Candidates must make sure they are in-depth research project. You do not need available to take the test at this time. to decide between these options when you Separate registration for this test is required apply; you can choose at the beginning of and the final deadline for entries is 15 your third year whether to stay for either October 2013. It is the responsibility of the one more year or two. candidate to ensure that they are registered for this test. See www.matoxford.org.uk for Computer Science at Oxford The course at Oxford concentrates on further details. creating links between theory and practice. It covers a wide variety of software and hardware technologies and their applications. We are looking for students who have a real flair for mathematics,

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Computer Science Maria, who graduated in 2007, is an IT consultant at CHP Consulting. She says:

This has been my first job since graduating. It has allowed me to use the ** ‘technical skills gained in my degree in a client-facing environment.’

What are tutors looking for? Related courses The most important qualities we are looking Students interested in this course might also for are strong mathematical ability, the like to consider Computer Science and AMAZING ability to think and work independently, the Philosophy, or Mathematics and Computer capacity to absorb and use new ideas, and a Science. Computer great deal of enthusiasm. We use these criteria and the result of the Aptitude Test to Careers decide whom to shortlist for interview. Common roles for Computer Science Science At the interview we will explore how you graduates include computer programmer, tackle unfamiliar problems and respond to software designer and engineer, financial AT OXFORD new ideas; we are more interested in how analyst and scientific researcher. you approach problem-solving than Recent Computer Science graduates Modelling the human body in the whether you can get straight to a solution. include an IT project manager, a software fight to cure cancer; swarms of developer, and a technical trainer. autonomous helicopters that can We do not require any previous formal find survivors in disaster zones; qualification in computing, but we do ensuring privacy online: Oxford’s expect you to demonstrate a real interest in Computer Science research is the subject. changing the world.

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Courses Courses Courses Courses Core courses: Core courses (37.5%): Options (67%) including: Options (67%) such as: ⚫⚫ Functional programming ⚫⚫ Object-oriented ⚫⚫ Computer security ⚫⚫ Categories, proofs and ⚫⚫ Design and analysis of programming ⚫⚫ Machine learning processes algorithms ⚫⚫ Concurrent programming ⚫⚫ Computer-aided formal ⚫⚫ Computational linguistics ⚫⚫ Imperative programming ⚫⚫ Models of computation verification ⚫⚫ Computer animation ⚫⚫ Digital systems Options (62.5%) including: ⚫⚫ Geometric modelling ⚫⚫ Probabilistic model checking ⚫⚫ Continuous Maths ⚫⚫ Computer architecture ⚫⚫ Intelligent systems ⚫⚫ Probability and computing ⚫⚫ Linear algebra ⚫⚫ Computer graphics ⚫⚫ Lambda calculus and types ⚫⚫ Quantum computer science ⚫⚫ Discrete Mathematics ⚫⚫ Compilers ⚫⚫ Computational complexity ⚫⚫ Automata, logic and games ⚫⚫ Probability ⚫⚫ Concurrency ⚫⚫ Knowledge representation ⚫⚫ Database systems ⚫⚫ Introduction to formal proof ⚫⚫ Advanced data structures and reasoning implementation and algorithms ⚫⚫ Principles of programming ⚫⚫ Information retrieval ⚫⚫ Databases languages ⚫⚫ Software verification ⚫⚫ Computer networks Further 2nd-year options ⚫⚫ Theory of data and Project work (33%) knowledge bases Project work (33%)

Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Five written papers, plus Four written papers, plus Three written papers, plus Five written papers, plus practicals practicals (including a group practicals and project practicals and project design practical)

Lists of options offered in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th years are illustrative only, and may change from time to time. Further information about all of our courses: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/computerscienceatoxford

I love many things about my course. I love the fact that it’s hard, that it’s very theoretical and that we get a lot of practical work. Even when the work is a little challenging you’re never lost because there are so many people around to help you. The tutors really support you at every step and this motivates you to do well. There are so many wonderful things that I’ve learnt that I never knew existed before. There are definitely moments when, sitting in front of a problem sheet, you realise that you’re at the right place. Computer Science is everything I had hoped for. Kamil 3rd year

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Computer Science and Philosophy

UCAS Course Code: IV15 What is Computer Science Computer Science and Philosophy Brief course outline and Philosophy? at Oxford Duration of course: 3/4 years Artificial intelligence (AI), logic, robotics, Computer Science and Philosophy is a new Degree awarded: BA/MCompPhil virtual reality: fascinating areas where degree, with its first students having started Course statistics for 2012 entry Computer Science and Philosophy meet. in 2012, the centenary of Alan Turing’s Intake: 8 But there are also many others, since the birth. It can be studied for three years (a Applications shortlisted for interview: two disciplines share a broad focus on the BA), or four years (Master of Computer 61.5% representation of information and rational Science and Philosophy). You choose at the Successful applications: 30.8% inference, embracing common interests in beginning of your third year whether to Entrance requirements algorithms, cognition, intelligence, stay on for the additional fourth year. A-levels: A*AA with the A* in language, models, proof, and verification. The first year of the degree covers core Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Scientists need to be able to material in both subjects, including a reflect critically and philosophically about bridging course studying Turing’s Physics or Computing. these, as they push forward into novel pioneering work on computability and Advanced Highers: AA/AAB domains. Philosophers need to understand artificial intelligence. Later years include IB: 39 points, including core points them within a world increasingly shaped by a wide range of options, with an emphasis Or any other equivalent computer technology, in which a whole on courses near the interface between the Candidates are expected to have Mathematics to A-level (A or A* grade), Advanced Higher (A grade), new range of enquiry has opened up, from two subjects. The fourth year provides you or Higher Level in the IB (score 7) or another the philosophy of AI, artificial life and with the opportunity to study advanced equivalent. Further Mathematics or another science computation, to the ethics of privacy and topics and to undertake a more in-depth would also be highly recommended. Recent intellectual property, to the epistemology research project. experience of writing essays, though by no means of computer models (e.g. of global essential, would be helpful. warming). For many more examples, A typical weekly timetable Open days see www.philocomp.net. For the first two years, your work is divided 27 April 2013 (places must be booked Some of the greatest thinkers of the past between lectures (about ten a week), for this date at www.cs.ox.ac.uk/ – including Aristotle, Hobbes, Leibniz, tutorials in your college (two or three a admissions/ugrad/Open_days), 26 and Frege, and Turing – dreamed of automating week), and Computer Science practical 27 June, and 20 September 2013 reasoning and what this might achieve; the classes (about one session a week). In your Location computer has now made it a reality for third and fourth years the Philosophy courses continue in a similar pattern, but See map on inside back cover those with the necessary skills, providing most Computer Science courses are run as Contact details a wonderful tool for extending our classes in the department rather than +44 (0) 1865 273821 / 273833 speculation and understanding. college tutorials. [email protected] The study of Philosophy develops www.cs.ox.ac.uk analytical, critical and logical rigour, and Written work the ability to think through the You do not need to submit any written work consequences of novel ideas and as part of an application for this course. speculations. It opens and stretches the mind by considering a wide range of Written test thought and thinkers, on subjects as All candidates must take the Mathematics fundamental as the limits of knowledge, the Admissions Test (MAT), normally at their nature of reality and our place in it, and the own school or college on 6 November 2013. basis of morality. Computer Science is Candidates must make sure they are available about understanding computer systems at a to take the test at this time. Separate deep level. Computers and the programs registration for this test is required and the they run are among the most complex final deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. products ever created by humans; hence It is the responsibility of the candidate to designing and using them effectively ensure that they are registered for this test. presents immense challenges. Facing these See www.matoxford.org.uk for further details. challenges is the aim of Computer Science What are tutors looking for? as a practical discipline. On the Computer Science side, we are Both disciplines are intellectually looking for strong mathematical aptitude, exciting and creative; the degree combines the ability to think and work independently, analytical and technical knowledge with the capacity to absorb and use new ideas, rhetorical and literary skills. This course and a great deal of enthusiasm. On the offers you the chance to study within two Philosophy side, we are looking for a critical academic departments, both recognised and analytical approach to abstract to be international leaders in their questions, the ability to defend a viewpoint respective fields. by reasoned argument, and a desire to delve deeper into the way we think about things. You do not need to have previously studied either Computer Science or Philosophy. 58| oxford students are just like you - Hear their stories: ox.ac.uk/100faces

Computer Science and Philosophy Peter Millican lectured in Computing and Philosophy at Leeds University for 20 years before coming to Oxford in 2005. His research is in Philosophy, but he continues to find computer programming both enjoyable and extremely useful in many aspects of his work, from analysis of philosophical texts, to automated ‘thought experiments’ about biological and * social systems, to demonstrations of philosophically interesting phenomena, to administration. He says: * This new course opens very exciting possibilities, with two subjects that have a huge ‘amount in common, and lots of interesting territory waiting to be explored. Philosophical investigations of complex systems (including the moral and economic worlds) are being transformed by the power of computers to extend our analytical reach. The application of computer systems, in ever more areas of life, increasingly demands philosophical reflection to consider new possibilities and their consequences. The invention of the computer, opening the way towards power-assisted human thought, may well prove to be even more significant than the invention of the steam engine that powered the industrial revolution. I’m really looking forward to meeting students who are keen to be part of a new generation of flexible thinkers, with the potential of this wonderful invention at their command.’

Related courses analyse complex concepts and the Students interested in this course might interconnections between them and – also like to consider Computer Science, crucially – how to express this analysis, Mathematics and Computer Science, and elegantly and precisely, in written form. Mathematics and Philosophy. You will be able to program, to reason logically and formally, to analyse complex Careers issues both technical and discursive, and to Graduates of this degree will have highly write clear and coherent prose. You will marketable skills. Computer Science teaches have the intellectual equipment needed for you how to program computers, and how technical leadership and high-level positions to design processes that are effective and in today’s highly complex world. efficient. Philosophy teaches you how to

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Courses Courses Courses Courses Computer Science: Computer Science Computer Science: Computer Science: ⚫⚫ Functional (50%): Options including: Advanced options including: programming ⚫⚫ Models of computation ⚫⚫ Intelligent systems ⚫⚫ Computational linguistics ⚫⚫ Design and analysis of Options including: ⚫⚫ Knowledge representation and ⚫⚫ Information retrieval algorithms ⚫⚫ Advanced data reasoning ⚫⚫ Theory of data and knowledge ⚫⚫ Imperative structures and ⚫⚫ Machine learning bases programming algorithms ⚫⚫ Computational complexity ⚫⚫ Optional Computer Science ⚫⚫ Discrete mathematics ⚫⚫ Compilers ⚫⚫ Computer-aided formal project ⚫⚫ Probability ⚫⚫ Concurrent verification Philosophy: Philosophy: programming ⚫⚫ Computers in society Advanced options in: ⚫⚫ General Philosophy Philosophy (50%): Philosophy: ⚫⚫ Philosophy ⚫⚫ Elements of Many options including Options including: ⚫⚫ Optional Philosophy thesis deductive logic ⚫⚫ Knowledge and reality ⚫⚫ Formal logic ⚫⚫ Turing on ⚫⚫ History of Philosophy ⚫⚫ Philosophy of Mathematics In the 3rd and 4th years, students computability and from Descartes to Kant ⚫⚫ Philosophy of cognitive science can choose where to focus their intelligence ⚫⚫ Philosophy of science ⚫⚫ Philosophy of logic and language studies, and the 4th year can be ⚫⚫ Philosophy of mind and many others entirely Computer Science or ⚫⚫ Ethics entirely Philosophy. Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment Five written papers, plus Two Computer Science Six three-hour written papers, For Computer Science options, Computer Science papers, plus Computer including at least one in Computer written paper or take-home exam, practicals Science practicals Science and at least three in plus practicals; for Philosophy (including a group design Philosophy, plus Computer Science options, three-hour written paper practical) practicals plus 5,000-word essay

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Earth Sciences (Geology)

UCAS Course Codes: What are the Earth Sciences? another degree course, subject to the Earth Sciences F644 The Earth Sciences are changing rapidly in availability of space on the course and Geology F642 scope and nature. The course at Oxford to the consent of the college. Brief course outline reflects these changes, and aims to provide A typical weekly timetable Duration of course: earth scientists with a sound and broadly During years 1–3, your work is divided MEarthSc: 4 years; BA Geology: 3 years based scientific training. Earth Sciences courses at Oxford train students in the between lectures (about ten a week), tutorials Degrees awarded: (one or two a week), and practical classes, MEarthSc (Earth Sciences) or unique skills required for the interpretation of rock materials and geological phenomena occupying about a third of your week. In BA (Geology) year 4 you have the opportunity for Course statistics for 2012 entry as well as applying theory and techniques from Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science independent work on special topics or in a Intake: 34 research laboratory. Applications shortlisted for interview: and Biology to the study of the Earth and the environment. 85.1% Fieldwork/international opportunities The Earth Sciences course includes a number Successful applications: 24.0% Earth Sciences at Oxford Entrance requirements The Earth Sciences Department at Oxford of excursions (see table detailing the content A-levels: A*AA/AAAA has an international research reputation, and of the course). These are designed to link closely to material covered in lectures, and to Advanced Highers: AA/AAB houses state-of-the-art laboratories and convey the practice of geology, geophysics, IB: 38–40 including core points computing facilities within a recently geochemistry, and palaeontology in the field Or any other equivalent completed building (officially opened in May environment. This work culminates in an Candidates are required to have Mathematics plus 2011). The department is a lively place, an Physics or Chemistry either to A-level, or to active laboratory in fact, where students, independent project to study and map an Advanced Higher or Higher Level in the IB, or an teachers and visitors, many from overseas, area chosen by the student (with advice equivalent qualification. Chemistry or Physics are also mix and work together. Offices and teaching from lecturers). Many of the field excursions highly recommended as a third subject. Biology, labs are close together but with plenty of take place out of term time, so students on Geology or Further Mathematics can also be helpful the course must be available outside of term. to candidates in completing this course. shared open space, so you will very quickly Open days get a sense of being part of a vibrant Application information 26 and 27 June, and 20 September community where everyone knows each Both the BA in Geology and MEarthSc in 2013 other. This makes for a very good Earth Sciences are exactly the same for the Location atmosphere in which a student can not only first three years. Students can then choose to learn the basics of the subject, but also get See map on inside back cover continue with the four-year Earth Sciences some feel for the discoveries emerging from Contact details course or leave with a BA in Geology. The current research. +44 (0) 1865 272040 MEarthSc is not open to anyone who has not As an undergraduate you can find yourself [email protected] completed the first three years of the course. on a field trip being taught how to make If students are unsure which course they www.earth.ox.ac.uk geological maps by a structural geologist would rather follow, then we would advise whose other field area is high up in the them to apply for the four-year course, as it is Himalayas; in a lecture course on ocean easier then to change to the three-year course circulation given by an oceanographer whose later, rather than the other way around. field area is the Arctic; in a lecture course on climate change given by a geochemist who Written work and written tests analyses the isotopes of uranium and You do not need to take a written test or strontium in stalagmites to measure the submit any written work as part of an annual fluctuations of the climates of the application for this course. recent past; in a seminar given by an American What are tutors looking for? visiting professor on the imaging of Earth’s For information about the selection criteria interior with seismic waves; having tutorials please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. with a volcanologist whose research involves An interview is not an examination. measuring emissions from active volcanoes; or in Tutors will be looking for highly motivated a practical class supervised by a palaeobiologist individuals with the potential intellectual whose research is seeking to understand the skills necessary to do well on the current explosion in morphological diversity in fishes course (e.g. problem-solving ability). As part since the last major mass extinction event, at of the interview process, candidates may be the end of the Cretaceous period. asked to comment on specimens of a Earth Sciences is part of the Mathematical, geological nature, or to carry out simple Physical and Life Sciences Division, which calculations, but always with due recognition also contains Chemistry, Computer Science, of their previous knowledge of, and Engineering, Materials, Mathematics, experience in, the subject being discussed. Physics and Statistics. In the first year, it may, in principle, be possible to change to

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Martin, who graduated in 2009, currently works in the mining industry for De Beers Canada as a Field Geologist. He says: Sciences (Geology) Earth

My Oxford degree helped me to develop the knowledge, understanding and confidence to ‘approach geological problems in a critical and informed manner. I appreciate the course’s focus ** on both the theoretical and practical side of geology. ’

Related courses further Masters course. Recent Earth Students interested in this course might also Sciences graduates include a data analyst for like to consider Biological Sciences, a media organisation, a tax accountant, and New Earth Chemistry, Geography, Human Sciences, a hydrogeologist. Materials Science or Physics. Rachael, who graduated in 2007, works for sciences BP as a Geoscientist. She says: ‘I am currently Careers working as an Operations Geologist in Typical destinations for Earth Sciences London for a project based in North Africa. building graduates include the energy industry, the In the last four years my job has taken me to The new Earth Sciences building environmental sector, and engineering/ London, Aberdeen, Algeria, Libya and technical consultancies. Some enter was officially opened on Thursday America. My degree gave me the technical 5 May 2011, providing Oxford professions unrelated to their subject, such as basis for my career, but more importantly it students with the best teaching finance, in which the analytical and problem- taught me how to think out complex issues spaces, specialist laboratories and solving skills they have developed are highly from basic principles and to motivate myself communal spaces. sought after. Around 40% continue to study, to produce the best results I can.’ developing their interests through a PhD or

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Courses Courses Courses Research Students take all Students take all courses Students take a combination of core and Students choose four options, courses in five parallel in five parallel streams: optional papers from the following: generally two in each term streams: ⚫⚫ Earth deformation and ⚫⚫ Natural resources (four/eight–ten): ⚫⚫ Planet Earth materials ⚫⚫ Sedimentary basins ⚫⚫ Anatomy of a mountain belt ⚫⚫ Fundamentals of ⚫⚫ Palaeobiology ⚫⚫ The oceans ⚫⚫ Planetary chemistry geology I ⚫⚫ Petrology ⚫⚫ Palaeoclimate and sea level ⚫⚫ Seismology ⚫⚫ Fundamentals of ⚫⚫ Geochemistry and ⚫⚫ Seismology and earth structure/ ⚫⚫ Records of major geology II ocean chemistry Continental deformation environmental change in ⚫⚫ Physics, chemistry ⚫⚫ Mathematical and ⚫⚫ Volcanoes and environment/Igneous Earth’s history and biology for Earth geophysical tools processes and petrogenesis ⚫⚫ Palaeobiology Sciences Field courses ⚫⚫ Evolutionary turning points/Vertebrate ⚫⚫ Environmental, rock and ⚫⚫ Mathematics for ⚫⚫ Dorset field course palaeobiology palaeo-magnetism Materials and Earth ⚫⚫ Assynt field course ⚫⚫ Earth materials, rock deformation and ⚫⚫ Topics in oceanography Sciences (mapping) metamorphism ⚫⚫ Topics in volcanology Field courses ⚫⚫ Mathematical and geophysical methods Field courses ⚫⚫ Pembroke field Field courses Optional field courses as course (pre-session) ⚫⚫ South-east Spain field trip announced each year ⚫⚫ Arran field course Independent field mapping project Independent work (introduction) (conducted over summer break between Research project over 2.5 ⚫⚫ Local field courses 2nd and 3rd year) terms Extended essay

Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment First University Part A1 Examinations Part A2 Examinations (3rd year, Theory, Part B Examination (Theory) Examinations (Theory (2nd year, Theory and Practical for Field course) MEarthSc Hons (Earth and Practical) Practical) BA Hons (Geology) Sciences)

One of the best things about my course is the variety of science you get to do: one minute it’s the geochemistry of the oceans, the next the physics of earthquakes, and then some vector calculus. At Oxford you are able to discuss your subject with tutors at the forefront of research. And there can’t be many subjects where you are able to hold an actual piece of Mars in a meteorite tutorial!

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UCAS Course Code: LN12 What is Economics reading around the subject as well as the Brief course outline and Management? time to write the essay. Duration of course: 3 years Economics is the study of how consumers, Written work Degree awarded: BA firms and governments make decisions You do not need to submit any written Course statistics for 2012 entry that together determine how resources work as part of an application for this are allocated. An appreciation of Intake: 94 course. Applications shortlisted for interview: economics and the general workings of 29.3% the economy has become increasingly Written tests Successful applications: 9.0% necessary to make sense of government All candidates must take the Thinking Skills Entrance requirements policy-making, the conduct of businesses Assessment (TSA), normally at their own A-levels: A*AA and the enormous changes in economic school or college, on 6 November 2013. Advanced Highers: AA/AAB systems which are occurring throughout Separate registration for this test is required the world. IB: 38–40 including core points and the final deadline for entries is 15 Management is concerned with the Or any other equivalent October 2013. It is the responsibility of the Candidates are required to have Mathematics to effective use and coordination of materials candidate to ensure they are registered for A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB, and labour within organisations in the this test. See www.tsaoxford.org.uk for or another equivalent. pursuit of the organisation’s defined further details. Open days objectives. It considers the interrelationship 26 and 27 June, and 20 September and interactions between distinct parts of What are tutors looking for? Economics and Management tutors are 2013 an organisation, and between the looking for candidates with: an interest in Location organisation and its environment. and a motivation for studying the See map on inside back cover Management students look at theories, organisation of businesses and the economy; Contact details models and frameworks in order to independence and flexibility of mind; an Economics understand how managers behave and ability to analyse and solve problems +44 (0) 1865 271098 consider their role in the process of decision-making. logically and critically; a capacity to [email protected] construct and critically assess arguments; www.economics.ox.ac.uk Economics and Management and a willingness and ability to express Management at Oxford ideas clearly and effectively both on paper +44 (0) 1865 288800 The top-ranking Economics and and orally. www.sbs.ox.ac.uk Management undergraduate degree Throughout the admissions process, programme examines issues central to the tutors are trying to detect the candidate’s world we live in: namely how the economy potential as an Economics and and organisations function, and exploring Management student. Final decisions about how resources are allocated and offers of places will use the full range of coordinated to achieve the objectives that evidence available, including past and are set. Economics and management are predicted exam results, the school report, ideal intellectual partners, each particularly the personal statement, the Thinking Skills fitted to strengthen and cross-fertilise the Assessment and the interviews. Entry is other. Economics provides the broader competitive, which means that not all understanding of economic activity within candidates who satisfy the admissions which all organisations function; criteria will receive offers. management in turn analyses the character We do not interview everyone who and goals of that functioning. applies, only those who have a realistic The lectures and seminars are provided chance of getting in. Candidates from by the Department of Economics and the overseas may be considered without University’s Saïd Business School. interview. The interview is aimed primarily at A typical weekly timetable assessing the candidate’s potential for future A typical week will involve attending six development. Interviewers will be looking lectures and two tutorials. Prior to and after for evidence of genuine interests and attending a lecture, students are required to enthusiasms, and the motivation to work undertake study to reinforce their hard at them: candidates are expected to understanding of the material introduced in give reasons for their expressed interests in the lecture. The tutorials involve discussing the course. The interview is not primarily an essay with a tutor. Preparation for a a test of existing knowledge, and in tutorial will typically take up to two and a particular, is not a test of economics or half days and will require extensive management, unless these subjects have been studied before.

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Dean, who completed his degree in 2009, is an Analyst for Greenhill & Co, a leading independent ** and Management Economics mergers and acquisitions advisory firm. He says: Oxford provided an unparalleled opportunity to enhance my self-confidence, develop ‘thorough analytical skills, and hone my ability to communicate in a clear and articulate manner – prerequisites for a career in investment banking.’ Related courses consultant and an economist for a national Students interested in this course might also bank. like to consider History and Economics, or Katharine joined the Financial Services Oxford Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). Authority (FSA) in 2002, following graduation. After a secondment to the Economics Careers energy regulator Ofgem, she returned to the Graduates in Economics and Management FSA to work as a policymaker and now are amongst the most sought-after in the specialises in negotiating and developing EU ranked University. Employers of Economics and and domestic regulation of investments. Management graduates include both leading Katharine says: ‘The ability to analyse 5th in international organisations in ‘traditional information and make judgements was activities’, as well as new start-up companies crucial from my very first role at the FSA – the world in a variety of high-tech fields. Recent my degree gave me confidence in my own graduates have secured positions in banking analysis, and in my ability to explain my The Oxford Economics Department and finance, consultancy, research and thinking.’ has been ranked 5th worldwide in the teaching, and include a senior associate 2011 QS World University Rankings by Subjects. The rankings are based on academic reputation, employer 1st year 2nd and 3rd years reputation, and research citations. Courses Courses Three courses are taken: Compulsory core courses: ⚫⚫ Introductory economics ⚫⚫ Microeconomics ⚫⚫ General management ⚫⚫ Macroeconomics ⚫⚫ Financial management ⚫⚫ Quantitative economics Optional courses, of which at least two must be in Management. Choose from more than 20 options papers including: ⚫⚫ Strategic management ⚫⚫ Finance ⚫⚫ Organisational behavior ⚫⚫ Marketing ⚫⚫ Economics of industry ⚫⚫ International economics ⚫⚫ Development economics Assessment Assessment First University Final University examinations: examinations: The core Economics papers and five optional papers (including at Three written papers least two from Management) are examined by written examinations It is possible to replace one optional paper by a thesis in either Economics or Management

I find that Economics and Management is a varied, engrossing, relevant and academically rigorous degree. The scale and scope of the course is amazing. This year, I’m studying Marketing and Strategy as part of my Management options, and think I will keep an even split between Economics and Management as I enjoy being able to study both Mathematics and essay-based elements of the course.

The Saïd Business School, where the Management part of the course is taught, has everything from an expansive library to a subsidised canteen (which is useful for study breaks!). The Economics Department is close to the Social Science Library which has every book an Economics student could need.

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UCAS Course Codes: What is Engineering Science? If your sponsoring company wants you to Engineering Science H100 Engineering Science encompasses a vast spend a year with them before university, Biomedical Engineering H811 range of subjects, from microelectronics to you will be asked to declare this at your Chemical Engineering H800 offshore oil platforms, and involves the interview and in your UCAS application. Civil Engineering H200 application of creative reasoning, science, A typical weekly timetable Electrical Engineering H620 mathematics (and of course experience As a guide, you will have up to about ten Information Engineering H630 and common sense) to real problems. lectures, two college tutorials or classes, Mechanical Engineering H300 Engineering Science at Oxford and up to five hours of practical work each Brief course outline The Department of Engineering Science at week of term for the first three years. Duration of course: 4 years Oxford has a top-level quality assessment Degree awarded: MEng rating for teaching, and a world-class Written work Course statistics for 2012 entry reputation for research. Because we believe You do not need to submit any written Intake: 156 that future engineering innovation will work as part of an application for this Applications shortlisted for interview: benefit from broad foundations as well as course. 65.9% specialised knowledge, teaching is based on Written test Successful applications: 26.6% a unified course in Engineering Science, All candidates must take the Physics Entrance requirements which integrates study of the subject across Aptitude Test (PAT), normally at their own A-levels: A*AA. The standard offer will the traditional boundaries of engineering school or college on 6 November 2013. be A*AA to include Mathematics and disciplines. Links between topics in Candidates must make sure they are Physics. The A* must be obtained in apparently diverse fields of engineering available to take the test at this time. Mathematics, Physics or Further provide well-structured fundamental Separate registration for this test is required Mathematics. understanding, and can be exploited to and the final deadline for entries is 15 Advanced Highers: AA/AAB give efficient teaching. October 2013. It is the responsibility of the IB: 38-40 including core points The Engineering Science programme is a candidate to ensure that they are registered Or any other equivalent four-year course, leading to the degree of for this test. See www.patoxford.org.uk for Candidates are expected to have Physics and Master of Engineering. The first two years further details. Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher are devoted to topics which we believe all Level in the IB or any other equivalent. Inclusion of Engineering undergraduates should study. What are tutors looking for? Mathematics Mechanics modules is highly In the third and fourth years there is scope Enthusiasm for Engineering combined with recommended. Further Mathematics can be helpful for specialisation into one of six branches high ability in Mathematics and Physics is to students in completing this course, although it is essential for those wishing to study any not required for admission. Details of the of engineering: Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, requirements for other qualifications, including the Electrical, Information and Mechanical. Engineering course. These qualities will be Advanced Diploma in Engineering, can be found at Decisions about which of these will be your tested at the interview and combined with www.eng.ox.ac.uk specialisation can be deferred until the an assessment of your predicted and Open days third year. In the fourth year there may be attained examination performance, 26 and 27 June, and 20 September opportunities to study abroad. especially in Mathematics and Physics, and 2013 Engineering Science is part of the the PAT score, to decide who will be offered Location Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences places. See map on inside back cover Division, which also contains Chemistry, Related courses Contact details Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Students interested in this course might also +44 (0) 1865 273012 Materials Science, Mathematics, Plant like to consider Earth Sciences (Geology), [email protected] Sciences, Physics, Statistics and Zoology. Materials Science or Physics. www.eng.ox.ac.uk The course is accredited by the major engineering institutions in respect of the initial requirements for the designation of chartered engineer. Industrial experience is an extremely important adjunct to an academic engineering education, and undergraduates are strongly encouraged to obtain it. One way to do so is by being sponsored. Further information is generally available through your careers teacher, or from the engineering institutions.

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Jonathan, who graduated in 2010, now works for a defence electronics firm called Thales Group as an Engineering Science acoustic engineer. He says:

The approaches to problem-solving I learned at Oxford have been directly applicable ‘to the challenges I have faced in my career so far. The tutorial system has given me ** confidence in my skills, and the ability to communicate my opinions effectively.’ Careers Coffey Geotechnics. She says: ‘I loved that The analytical skills, numeracy and in my first few weeks of work I found practicality developed by Engineering myself applying what I had studied at SET Awards Science graduates are sought after in both Oxford directly to real engineering industry and commerce. Many continue problems – something that has continued Success into a career as a professional engineer throughout my career. The breadth of the One winner and two finalists from the while others enter business areas such as Engineering Science course has stood me in University of Oxford’s Department of management consultancy or finance. good stead even in a specialist industry as Engineering Science were announced Around 30% go on to further study the sound technical basis has meant I’ve at the 2011 Science, Engineering and following their degree. been able to confidently develop wider Technology (SET) awards ceremony. Jane, who graduated in 2003, now works management and communication skills on SET Awards are Europe’s most important as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with the job.’ Science, Engineering and Technology awards for undergraduates.

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Courses Courses Courses Research ⚫⚫ Mathematics ⚫⚫ Mathematics ⚫⚫ Five optional Engineering A major project, plus six ⚫⚫ Electrical and information ⚫⚫ Electrical and information courses specialist courses chosen from engineering engineering ⚫⚫ Engineering in society within the areas of: ⚫⚫ Structures and mechanics ⚫⚫ Structures, materials and ⚫⚫ Engineering computation ⚫⚫ Biomedical engineering ⚫⚫ Energy and the dynamics ⚫⚫ Engineering practical work ⚫⚫ Chemical engineering environment ⚫⚫ Energy systems ⚫⚫ Group design project ⚫⚫ Civil engineering ⚫⚫ Engineering practical work ⚫⚫ Engineering practical work ⚫⚫ Electrical engineering ⚫⚫ Engineering mathematics ⚫⚫ Information engineering ⚫⚫ Mechanical engineering ⚫⚫ Production engineering Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations, Final University examinations, Final University examinations, Four written papers; Part A: Four written papers; Part B: Six written papers; Part C: Six written papers; Assessment of Engineering Assessment of Engineering Assessment of Engineering Project report practical work practical work practical work; Project reports (Engineering computation and design project)

I’m currently designing an offshore device that could convert wave energy in the sea into electricity, to be transmitted back to land. I’m putting into practice everything that I have been learning over the last two years. I was attracted by the academic challenge of studying at one of the top universities in the world, and the Engineering Science course at Oxford really caught my eye because students cover a wide spectrum of engineering before choosing specialised options. I was convinced that the course would provide me with a broad foundation to understand and tackle real world engineering problems, which cannot be solved solely by one discipline of engineers.

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English Language and Literature

UCAS Course Code: Q300 What is English Language and coursework papers over the second and Brief course outline Literature? third years: a portfolio of work on Duration of course: 3 years The English Language and Literature course Shakespeare; a Special Options paper on a Degree awarded: BA is one of the broadest in the country, giving topic selected from faculty lists; and an Course statistics for 2012 entry you the chance to study writing in English 8,000 word dissertation on a subject of Intake: 245 from its origins in Anglo-Saxon England to your choice. Submitted work therefore Applications shortlisted for interview: the literature of the 20th and early 21st constitutes almost half of your final 63.3% centuries. As well as the literature of the assessment. Successful applications: 20.3% British Isles, you can study works written in Alternatively, in the second and third Entrance requirements English from many other parts of the world. years, you can choose to follow our A-levels: AAA The course also allows you a considerable specialist course in Medieval Literature and Language, whose compulsory papers cover Advanced Highers: AA/AAB degree of choice about the topics you would like to concentrate on. Studying literature literature in English from 650–1550 along IB: 38–40 including core points at Oxford involves the development of with the history of the English language up Or any other equivalent Candidates are expected to have English Literature, sophisticated reading skills and of an ability to 1800, with a further paper either on or English Language and Literature to A-level, to place literary texts in their wider Shakespeare or on manuscript and print Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or any intellectual and historical contexts. It also culture. Optional papers for this course other equivalent. A language or History can be requires you to consider the critical include old Norse, medieval French, helpful to students in completing this course, processes by which you analyse and judge, archaeology, and any of the modern although it is not required for admission. to learn about literary form and technique, options available to candidates reading Open days and to study the development of the for the more general undergraduate course 26 and 27 June, and 20 September English language. in English. 2013 Location English at Oxford A typical weekly timetable See map on inside back cover The Oxford English Faculty is the largest Although details of practice vary from Contact details English department in Britain. Most Oxford college to college, most students will have +44 (0) 1865 271055 colleges have at least two Fellows in English one or two tutorials each week, together [email protected] who are responsible for tutorial teaching in with some lectures and classes. Each www.english.ox.ac.uk their own college but also give lectures to tutorial normally involves the writing and all students in the English Faculty. You thus discussion of an essay, which you will be have the opportunity to learn from a wide asked to produce from your own research range of specialist teachers. over the course of the week. You will be Library provision for English at Oxford expected to produce between eight and is exceptionally good. All students have twelve pieces of written work each term. access to the Bodleian Library, the English Faculty Library, other faculty libraries, and Written work Candidates are required to submit one their own college libraries. The English recent example of writing, by 11 November Faculty has long pioneered the use of 2013. This should be a marked essay electronic resources in teaching, and produced in the normal course of your currently has a wide range of resources and school or college work and should not have facilities. The English Faculty building has been rewritten after marking. Preferably it its own computer room and all colleges should be an analytical discussion of a topic have computing facilities for or topics in the field of English literature, undergraduates to use. though an English language topic is In your first year you will be introduced permissible. It should not be a short timed to the conceptual and technical tools used essay, a critical commentary on particular in the study of language and literature, and passages of text (practical criticism to a wide range of different critical exercises), or a piece of creative writing. assumptions and approaches. At the same time, you will be doing tutorial work on Written test early medieval literature (650–1350), All candidates must take the English Victorian literature (1830–1910) and Literature Admissions Test (ELAT), modern literature (1910–present day). normally at their own school or college, on In your second and third years you will 6 November 2013. Separate registration for extend your study of English literary history this test is required and the final deadline in four more period papers ranging from for entries is 15 October 2013. It is the late medieval literature to the Romantic responsibility of the candidate to ensure age. These papers are assessed by three- that they are registered for this test. See hour written examinations at the end of www.elat.org.uk for further details. your third year. You will also have

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, who graduated in 2004, is now Editor of Film4’s website and a regular guest on the BBC’s Catherine English Language and Literature Film 2012 with Claudia Winkleman. She says: My degree in English wasn’t directly vocational, but developed my critical faculties and writing * ‘skills, enabling me to pursue a career as a film journalist. Plus, the many opportunities to be * involved with student theatre at Oxford helped build the confidence needed to appear on TV! ’ What are tutors looking for? relations, journalism, the legal professions, Successful candidates will tend to be those management consultancy and finance. who can give evidence of wide, enthusiastic Recent English graduates include a projects and thoughtful reading. Tutors appreciate coordinator in education for a London that you may be nervous in interview. You theatre, a trainee solicitor, and a teacher. should not be afraid to defend your views or Duncan, who was an English graduate in to suggest authors whose work you would 2000, now works as a Senior Manager in particularly like to discuss. Deloitte’s strategy consulting practice. He For further information about the says: ‘The skills I acquired at Oxford, in selection criteria see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. being able to analyse and assimilate complex volumes of information in short Related courses timeframes, have allowed me to write and Students interested in this course might like present board papers and reports to senior to consider other English courses. business leaders from a young age’. Careers Laura, who graduated in 2000, works as A number of English graduates (about 7%) a freelance journalist and is Associate Editor choose to undertake research, while many at i-escape.com. She says: ‘Being able to hit more use the communication and analytical a headline, develop ideas, conduct thorough skills they develop at Oxford in a range of research and talk to anyone at any level, is careers including advertising, acting, essential in my job and my English degree publishing, teaching, librarianship, public gave me the specific skills to do that’.

1st year 2nd year 3rd year

Courses Courses Courses Four papers are taken: Course I: Course I: ⚫⚫ Introduction to English Language and ⚫⚫ Literature in English 1350–1550 ⚫⚫ Shakespeare (may also be Literature ⚫⚫ Literature in English 1550–1660 studied in the 2nd year) ⚫⚫ Early medieval literature (650–1350) ⚫⚫ Literature in English 1660–1760 Course II: ⚫⚫ Literature in English 1830–1910 ⚫⚫ Literature in English 1760–1830 ⚫⚫ The Material Text or ⚫⚫ Literature in English 1910–present day Course II: Shakespeare (choice of ⚫⚫ Literature in English 650–1100 option) ⚫⚫ Medieval English and related literatures Both courses: 1066–1550 ⚫⚫ Special option paper ⚫⚫ Literature in English 1350–1550 ⚫⚫ Dissertation ⚫⚫ The history of the English language to c.1800 Assessment Assessment Assessment Three written papers form the First University All period papers will be examined by final One extended essay for Special Examination, together with a submitted written examinations at the end of the third year Options, due in at the end of portfolio of two essays for ‘Introduction to the first term; dissertation and English Language and Literature’. portfolio for Shakespeare/The All exams must be passed, but marks do not Material Text, due in during the count towards the final degree second term

The real value of Oxford’s English course is its sheer scope, stretching from Beowulf to Virginia Woolf and beyond. Being guided through all the different ages of English literature means you explore periods and styles you may otherwise have rejected out of hand, discover brand new tastes, and even more levels to your love of literature! The ability to sit and read some of the greatest works of prose, poetry and performance in a city steeped in its own near-mythological wealth of history and beautiful architecture gives you a sense of being lost in your own fantasy, your own realm of turrets, tutors and texts. Jack 2nd year

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English and Modern Languages English and either Celtic, Czech (with Slovak), French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish

UCAS Course Codes: see below Entrance requirements What is English and Modern Brief course outline A-levels: AAA Languages? Duration of course: 4 years Advanced Highers: AA/AAB The English side of the course offers you a (including compulsory year abroad) IB: 38–40 including core points choice from a list of papers covering all Degree awarded: BA Or any other equivalent literature written in the English language Course statistics for 2012 entry Candidates are expected to have English Literature, from its origins in Anglo-Saxon through to Intake: 17 or English Language and Literature, to A-level, works produced in English-speaking Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or any countries across the world in the present Applications shortlisted for interview: 68.5% other equivalent. Successful applications: 11.4% day. The Modern Language side of the Course combinations Open days course will give you practical linguistic You can either study English with a See English Language and Literature training, encourage you to think coherently Modern Language you already speak, (p 66) about language as a subject of study and or with a Modern Language you’d like introduce you to an extensive and See Modern Languages (p 112) to learn from scratch. fascinating field of Western literature and Applicants for this course may like to For the following course combinations thought. attend any of the open days for either you would usually be expected to have English Language and Literature or the Modern Language to A-level, or English and Modern Languages Modern Languages since tutors will be another academic equivalent. at Oxford available at each event who can discuss Both the English and the Modern English and: this joint course. Languages Faculties at Oxford are among Czech QR37 Location the largest in the country, and include French QR31 See map on inside back cover major scholars in all areas of the respective German QR32 Contact details subjects. Students thus have access to a Modern Greek QQ37 English range of expert tutors. Library provision at Italian QR33 +44 (0) 1865 271055 Oxford is excellent: all students have access Portuguese QR35 [email protected] to the English Faculty Library, the Taylor Russian QRH7 www.english.ox.ac.uk Institution Library (for languages), the Spanish QR34 Modern Languages Bodleian Library and their own college libraries. +44 (0) 1865 270750 The following course combinations The course is extremely flexible. In the [email protected] allow you to begin studying a Modern first year you will do practical work in your www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk Language from scratch, although those chosen language and study a selection of with experience in Celtic are also very important texts from its literature. On the welcome to apply. English side, you will be introduced to the English and: conceptual and technical tools used in the Celtic QQ35 study of language and literature, and to a Beginners’ Czech QR3S wide range of different critical assumptions Beginners’ Modern Greek QR39 and approaches. You will also do tutorial Beginners’ Italian RQ33 work on either early medieval, Victorian or Beginners’ Portuguese QR3M modern literature. In the second year, a wide range of options opens up for you. Language work in your modern language will continue and you will study literature from a wide range of periods in English and in your language. The third year of the four- year course is spent abroad – see Modern Languages (p 112 for more information). On your return, you will choose from a range of special option papers in both English and Modern Languages, and in comparative literature. A typical weekly timetable Most students will have one or two tutorials a week as well as compulsory language classes. Most students also attend three to four lecture courses per subject.

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English and Modern Languages English and Modern

Written work For information about the selection Candidates must submit written work by criteria please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. 11 November 2013 for each of the subjects Erasmus forming this joint course. Please see further Related courses Please see ox.ac.uk/erasmus details on the pages for English (p 66) and Students interested in this course might also for details of Erasmus opportunities like to consider other English courses, other for Modern Languages (p 112). for this course. language courses, or History of Art. Written test All candidates must take both the English Careers Graduates in English and Modern Literature Admissions Test (ELAT) and Languages go on to careers in fields the Modern Languages Admissions Tests including broadcasting, publishing, (MLAT), normally at their own school or teaching, journalism, the theatre, college, on 6 November 2013. Separate administration, management, advertising, registration for both tests is required and translation, librarianship and law. the final deadline for entries is 15 October Knowledge of a modern language opens up 2013. It is the responsibility of the opportunities for internationally-focused candidate to ensure that they are registered careers or careers with international for these tests. companies or organisations. The Languages See ox.ac.uk/tests for further details. Work website has further information What are tutors looking for? about careers using languages: Successful candidates will have an aptitude www.languageswork.org.uk. for their modern language, will read widely, Recent English and Modern Languages and will enjoy writing and talking about graduates include a marketing director, a literature and language. Candidates who are consultant in environmental management shortlisted may be asked to talk about a and sustainability, and a journalist. piece of prose or verse supplied before or in their interview.

1st year 2nd and 4th years (3rd year is spent abroad)

Courses Courses Five papers are taken: ⚫⚫ Three from papers 1–6 from single honours English Language and Literature ⚫⚫ Introduction to English Language and ⚫⚫ Optional bridge (interdisciplinary) paper. This can replace an English or a Modern Literature Languages paper ⚫⚫ One period paper from single ⚫⚫ Dissertation honours English Language and ⚫⚫ Modern Language (four/five papers), including: language exercises (two papers plus oral Literature examination), a period of literature and options (prescribed authors and texts from 12th ⚫⚫ Four Modern Languages papers to 20th century, a special subject, or a linguistics paper) Assessment Assessment Six written papers form the First Papers will be examined by extended essays over the course of the second and fourth years, University Examination; a submitted or by practical and written examinations at the end of your fourth year. portfolio of two essays for Specific timetabling arrangements may vary from college to college ‘Introduction to English Language and Literature’. All exams must be passed, but marks do not count towards the final degree

I chose my degree since I was interested in the way people speak and communicate. I don’t really see English and German as two separate subjects: they are both the study of language, just two different aspects of it. For English I’m studying Old English. My German really helps me with this as the languages are very similar. If you blended modern English with modern German, Old English is pretty much what you would get; the grammar and morphology are very familiar to someone with my background.

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European and Middle Eastern Czech (with Slovak), French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Languages Russian or Spanish, with either Arabic, Hebrew, Persian or Turkish

UCAS Course Codes: see below Entrance requirements What is European and Middle Eastern Brief course outline A-levels: AAA Languages? Duration of course: 4 years (including Advanced Highers: AA/AAB This course in European and Middle compulsory second year abroad in the IB: 38–40 including core points Eastern Languages (EMEL) enables Middle East) Or any other equivalent students to combine papers in one of the Degree awarded: BA You would usually be expected to have the European languages taught in the Faculty of Modern Course statistics for 2012 entry language to A-level, or another academic equivalent. Languages with papers in Arabic, Hebrew, We would not normally expect you to have any Intake: 6 Persian or Turkish, thus providing knowledge of the Middle Eastern language before opportunities to take advantage of the Applications shortlisted for interview: 75.0% starting the course. Successful applications: 16.7% cultural linkages which exist between a Course combinations/UCAS codes number of European and Middle Eastern Open days Arabic Hebrew Persian languages. For example, appropriate Middle Eastern Languages as for Oriental Turkish combinations might well be French and Studies (p 120). European Languages as Czech RT7Q RQ7K RTT6 RTRP Arabic, German and Turkish, or Hebrew for Modern Languages (p 112). Tutors French RT16 RQ14 RTC6 RT1P and Russian, but even some of the less from Oriental Studies will be available on German RT26 RQ24 RT2P RT2Q obvious pairings would provide similar 27 April 2013 to discuss this joint Modern Greek QT76 QQ74 QT7P QT7Q cultural and historical linkage. Thus course. Italian RT36 RQ34 RTH6 RT3P Spanish and Turkish would be an Location Portuguese RT56 RQ54 RTM6 RT5P interesting combination for the history of See map on inside back cover Russian RT76 RQ74 RT7P RTR6 Sephardi Judaism, while Persian and Contact details Spanish RT46 RQK4 RT4P RTK6 Portuguese are important for the study of European Languages: Faculty of early imperialism. Medieval and Modern Languages +44 (0) 1865 270750 EMEL at Oxford Through its long-standing traditions and [email protected] more recent gifts, Oxford has unique www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk resources for the study of Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Languages: Oriental and modern European languages. The Institute Bodleian Library and Taylor Institution +44 (0) 1865 278312 Library (for languages) have a magnificent [email protected]. collection of books and manuscripts. The ac.uk Taylor Institution Library is one of the www.orinst.ox.ac.uk biggest research and lending libraries devoted to modern European languages in the world. Associated with the University is the Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, which houses the Leopold Muller Library with more than 35,000 volumes in Hebrew and more than 7,000 volumes in Western languages. International opportunities You will normally spend your second academic year at an approved course of study in the Middle East. You are strongly advised to spend the adjacent summers where the European language of your choice is spoken. There are arrangements in place with partner universities to help you make the most of your time abroad. A typical weekly timetable Your work is divided between language classes, lectures and tutorials (one or two a week). In the first year, the emphasis is on intensive learning of a Middle Eastern language. Throughout your course, you will prepare essays for your weekly tutorials and classes.

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European and Middle Eastern Languages

Written work Related courses For the European language, candidates Students interested in this course might must submit the same written work as for also like to consider other language ACCELERATED Modern Languages by 11 November 2013. courses or Oriental Studies courses. Please see p 114 for further details. No LANGUAGE written work is required for the Middle Careers Eastern language. Oxford graduates in these subjects regularly go into highly competitive areas LEARNING Written test such as law, finance, commerce, Start a Middle Eastern language All candidates must take the Modern management consultancy, accountancy, the from scratch and within a year you’ll Languages Admissions Tests (MLAT) and media, advertising, the Foreign Office and be studying full authentic texts. the Oriental Languages Aptitude Test the arts. The Languages Work website has (OLAT), normally at their own school or further information about careers using college, on 6 November 2013. Separate languages: www.languageswork.org.uk. registration is required for both tests and Recent European and Middle Eastern the deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. Languages graduates include a foreign It is the responsibility of the candidate to office diplomat, a translator at the UN, ensure that they are registered for these and a journalist at a foreign news channel. tests. See ox.ac.uk/tests for further details.

What are tutors looking for? Tutors will be looking for a good command of the grammar of any language you have already studied at school or college and want to continue studying at Oxford, in addition to an interest in literature and culture. For further information about the selection criteria please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria.

1st year 2nd year 3rd and 4th years

Courses YEAR ABROAD Courses Study both languages Four papers in each language European languages: one language Literature, poetry and prose Middle Eastern language: Intensive language Advanced language classes

Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Three written papers Final University examinations: (European language); two papers (Middle Eastern Nine written papers are taken including a bridging language) plus, in Arabic only, an oral exam extended essay; Oral exam (both languages, but not Hebrew on the Middle Eastern side)

I had studied French and German at A level and knew I could do them well. But I wanted to try something new, so I applied for French and Arabic. I loved the idea of learning a language from scratch and becoming near fluent in it in the space of four years. French kept me grounded in the culture and country I already knew and loved, and Arabic opened the door to a whole new world. When I applied I thought it would just be language and literature but you also get ancient and modern history, religion and politics.

Alice 4th year

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* Experimental Psychology

UCAS Course Code: C830 What is Psychology? Written tests Brief course outline Psychology has been defined as the science All candidates must take the Thinking Skills Duration of course: 3 years of mental life and its scope includes a wide Assessment (TSA), normally at their own Degree awarded: BA variety of issues. It addresses such questions school or college, on 6 November 2013. Course statistics for 2012 entry as: how do we perceive colours? How do Separate registration for this test is required Intake: 64 children acquire language? What and the final deadline for entries is 15 Applications shortlisted for interview: predisposes two people to get on with each October 2013. It is the responsibility of the 53.5% other? What causes schizophrenia? candidate to ensure that they are registered Successful applications: 20.8% for this test. See www.tsaoxford.org.uk for Psychology at Oxford further details. Entrance requirements Psychology at Oxford is essentially a A-levels: A*AA scientific discipline, involving the rigorous What are tutors looking for? Advanced Highers: AA/AAB formulation and testing of ideas. It works In addition to a very good track record of IB: 38–40 including core points through experiments and systematic academic achievement, tutors are keen to Or any other equivalent observation rather than introspection. see whether you appreciate the scope of It is highly recommended for candidates to have The Oxford Experimental Psychology scientific psychology, can evaluate evidence, studied one or more science subjects or Department is widely regarded as one of the are able to consider issues from different Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or another equivalent. leading psychology departments in the UK. perspectives, have a capacity for logical and Open days The department’s size and its commitment creative thinking, appreciate the importance to research, as well as to excellence in of empirical evidence in supporting 26 and 27 June, and 20 September teaching, means there are typically four or arguments, and could cope with the 2013 five research seminars each week, in quantitative demands of the course. Location addition to undergraduate lectures and See map on inside back cover classes. At present, there are particularly Related courses Contact details strong research groups in the fields of Students interested in this course might +44 (0) 1865 271376 human cognitive processes, neuroscience, also like to consider Human Sciences, [email protected] language, developmental and social Biomedical Sciences, or Psychology, www.psy.ox.ac.uk psychology. Philosophy and Linguistics. Fieldwork and international Careers Experimental Psychology students go on to opportunities follow careers in fields such as professional A wide choice of research projects is psychology, teaching and research, as well available, including projects based in other as finance and industry. Some careers will departments and outside the University. require additional study and/or training. A typical weekly timetable This degree is accredited by the British During terms 1 and 2 work is divided Psychological Society for the Graduate Basis between lectures (about six a week) for Chartered Membership. and tutorials (two to three a week). Since graduating in 1993, Adrian has During terms 3 to 9 your time will be worked as a market researcher in areas such divided between attending lectures (about as banking, Government, whisky, and now six per week), tutorials (average of 1.5 a as Market Research Manager for the week), and practical classes (one afternoon Association of Train Operating Companies. a week). You will also carry out your He says: ‘The statistical training from a own research project and be given the psychology degree is invaluable, as is the opportunity to write a library curiosity about why people do and think the dissertation. things they do. Psychologists and researchers share the drive and discipline to Written work approach those questions in an organised You do not need to submit any written manner that leads to robust conclusions.’ work as part of an application for this Charlotte, who graduated in 2003, now course. works for East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices as a Family Support Practitioner. She continues to use skills of assessment and analysis, developed during her undergraduate degree, to gain a full understanding of the presenting needs of the families she supports. She also uses her research skills to ensure families are offered the most effective evidence-based techniques to help them cope with their loss and grief. 72| oxford students are just like you - Hear their stories: ox.ac.uk/100faces

** Rachel who graduated in 2006, is now a client consultant at Nunwood. She says: Experimental Psychology Since graduating I have worked for two large market research companies specialising in brands ‘and advertising research. My degree helped me to develop my analytical skills as well as gaining project management experience which have been invaluable in my chosen career path.’

Terms 1 and 2 Terms 3–5 Terms 6–9

Courses Courses Courses Three courses are taken out of: Nine courses are taken, including the Three advanced option courses in ⚫⚫ Psychology eight core topics: psychology are taken. One option can ⚫⚫ Philosophy ⚫⚫ Cognitive neuroscience be a library dissertation. The courses ⚫⚫ Linguistics ⚫⚫ Behavioural neuroscience change each year to reflect advances in ⚫⚫ Neurophysiology ⚫⚫ Perception psychology; ⚫⚫ Statistics ⚫⚫ Memory, attention and information Research project processing ⚫⚫ Language and cognition ⚫⚫ Developmental psychology ⚫⚫ Social psychology ⚫⚫ Personality, individual differences and psychological disorders One course in experimental design and statistics

Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations, Part I: Final University examinations, Part II: Three written papers Four written papers Research project report Practical portfolio Three written papers (or two written papers and a library dissertation) PSYCHOLOGY delivers World- I chose the course here because it has a strong Leading rooting in experimental methods and you’re given the Research chance to talk to the people who are at the top of their field and are involved in current research which Oxford Psychology achieved outstanding results in the 2008 Research Assessment is changing the face of psychology. Exercise (RAE) • 35% of the Department’s work was rated Every so often some of the departmental researchers in the highest category 4*, defined as ‘world-leading in terms of originality, are on the lookout for a research assistant which significance and rigour’ is an amazing experience if you’re interested in staying • A further 45% was rated 3* i.e. ‘internationally excellent in terms of in psychology after the degree. I’m quite keen on originality, significance and rigour’ doing this as I would love to work in Clinical See www.psy.ox.ac.uk/about/ Psychology or research so being able to work epexternalreviews for more details. alongside some of the leading people in the field is absolutely ideal preparation.

Katrina 2nd Year

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UCAS Course Code: W100 What is Fine Art? Since the School and its staff have built Brief course outline Fine Art is the making and study of visual many personal and professional Duration of course: 3 years art. It educates and prepares students to relationships with museums and galleries Degree awarded: BFA become artists and to follow other practices in London, these too are seen as one of the Course statistics for 2012 entry that are aligned to the making of art. The Ruskin’s major resources. Independent, as Intake: 21 (note: no deferred applications curriculum is centred on the individual well as organised visits, are seen as essential are accepted for this course) student’s potential and imagination. to maintaining the energy of debate within the School. Applications shortlisted for interview: Fine Art at Oxford 26.4% The Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Portfolio assessment Successful applications: 14.9% Art offers a three-year studio-based BFA Portfolios must be submitted as part of Entrance requirements course in which all its students work your application by noon on Saturday 9 A-levels: AAA alongside each other in collaboratively November 2013. There is no prescription Advanced Highers: AA/AAB organised studios. Whereas many fine art for editing a portfolio, but candidates IB: 38–40 including core points courses run in an environment devoted should aim for any range of work which Or any other equivalent exclusively to art and design, Ruskin gives a sense of their interests and appetites. It is highly recommended for candidates to have students, as members of a collegiate Portfolios may contain original works, studied Art to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher university, have the advantage of contact photographs, slides or digital images of Level in the IB or another equivalent and to take an with their contemporaries on all of paintings and sculptures, personal Art Foundation course. Applicants interested in applying for Fine Art who are Oxford’s other courses. notebooks, short videotapes or CDs, studying for a BTEC National Extended Diploma The Ruskin course aims to develop drawings, soundworks etc. We value signs (BTEC) will have to submit a portfolio of work, and strong independent points of view and a of the ability to engage in critical and an offer will require candidates to achieve DDD mature grasp of the range of critical debate inventive discussion, but above all we are grades. Tutors welcome applications from those who surrounding contemporary art and its looking for a strong visual curiosity. are engaged on a BTEC National Extended Diploma many international histories. Oxford’s Please note that the University may use Art and Design course where there is a substantial element of both Fine Art and Art History. Please note short terms, coupled with the ambitious the work which you submit to the extent that because of the practical nature of the Fine Art atmosphere at the Ruskin, suit highly necessary for the conduct of the admission degree, which also includes a substantial theoretical motivated and resourceful students with a process. The University is not in a position component, a candidate who has successfully good sense of how to organise their time to verify the contents of portfolios, or to completed the BTEC may be well suited to the both in and out of Oxford. The first year make any special arrangements for care, content and structure of the degree course at of the course is structured to introduce custody or return. The University cannot Oxford. students to each other, to the resources of therefore accept responsibility for any loss Open days the School and to all the people involved or damage. 26 and 27 June, and 20 September in teaching and running the Ruskin. The 2013 combination of witnessing fellow students Interview and practical test Location at work, group criticism and individual All candidates, including overseas See map on inside back cover discussion with tutors and visiting artists, candidates, who are shortlisted for this Contact details swiftly develops a strong sense of the course are encouraged to come to Oxford +44 (0) 1865 276940 diversity of experience and opinion for interview in December. The interview [email protected] within the School. will include a practical test, where www.ruskin-sch.ox.ac.uk The close working circumstances of the candidates are asked to complete two School, arranged in two buildings, means pieces in a variety of media from a number that art history, theory and criticism are of possible subjects. Candidates themselves seen as integral to the development of all do not need to make any special studio work. The Ruskin also enjoys a arrangements for the test, as this will be strong and constructive relationship with organised for them by the Ruskin. Modern Art Oxford, and students have full Related courses access to the many exceptional University Students interested in this course might libraries and museums, including the also like to consider History of Art. Ashmolean. Careers Most students aim at becoming professional bird man artists, and this ambition is supported throughout the course. Remember, too, that the education and structure we offer My work explores uncanny happenings that disturb strengthens students’ imagination and us, and cause us to take a closer look. By using knowledge in such a way that other paths photography and film to supplement my performance may also be pursued. Many graduates work, I try to create illusions that force the viewer subsequently go on to graduate studies in to look for the unexpected. Fine Art, but some also continue in other, Jacob Rowlinson 2nd year 74| Hundreds of free downloads available: ox.ac.uk/itunesu Fine Art

Natasha Peel (BFA 2009–2012) and Amba Sayal-Bennett (2009–2012) were shortlisted for the Saatchi New Sensations 2012 award. Natasha and Amba add to the succession * of Ruskin alumni who have reached the top 20 in the last few years including Kira Freije (BFA 2008–11) * and Charlie Ogilvie (BFA 2002–5) in 2011, Mimi Norrgren (BFA 2005–2008) in 2010 and Oliver Beer (BFA 2006–2009), the award winner in 2009.

related subjects. We maintain good contacts Oxford to be absolutely essential to what I with former students and keenly follow do every day as a filmmaker. The studios of their developing careers. These demonstrate the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art TOP RATED that Ruskin students consistently make might seem to be very far away from the substantial contributions in their chosen world of Hollywood and summer tentpole ART SCHOOL creative fields. Recent Fine Art graduates movies, but the knowledge and skills I include professional artists, critics, writers, gained at Oxford come into play every day teachers and creative directors. whether it’s in solving the practicalities of IN THE UK Paul graduated in 1989 and now works staging the action in a complex shot or in a The Guardian’s 2012 survey on as a visual effects artist and filmmaker. He discussion of the film’s visual storytelling where to study art and design in says: ‘I consider my Fine Art studies at with the director.’ the UK rated the Ruskin in first place with a score of 100%.

1st year 2nd and 3rd years

Courses Courses Students develop their studio work in discussion with the School’s Years two and three are similar in structure and continue the lecturers, tutors and visiting staff. They are allocated a tutor at the tutorial system introduced in the first year. All students are outset, who monitors progress, sets targets and directs them in their required to continue the study of art history and theory and to studies. Work is regularly presented and discussed at group crits submit three essays during the course of the second year. In involving staff and students from across the School. Alongside this, the final term of the second year they agree an extended essay workshops and projects designed to introduce a range of techniques title with their tutor. This essay is submitted at the end of the and approaches are offered throughout the year. In addition, they second term of the final year as part of the Final Examination. attend taught practical classes in drawing and human anatomy as Students are expected to establish a strong bond between the well as lectures, seminars and tutorials in art history. Experimentation interests of the essay and their studio studies. is encouraged.

Assessment Assessment (2nd year) Practical studio-based work, human anatomy; Satisfactory record in all areas of the course Three submitted essays; Assessment (3rd year) One written paper in the history and theory of visual culture since A final exhibition and a supporting portfolio of work made 1900 during the second and third years; An extended essay; One written paper in the history and theory of visual culture

Picture for Jeff – a re-staged photograph of a Caspar-David Friedrich painting from the National Gallery in Berlin.

This work was made as a response to Jeff Wall’s ‘Picture for Women’ (1979) which itself is a photographic recreation of Manet’s ‘A Bar at the Folies-Bergère’. Whereas Wall’s photograph is portraying the gaze of the male artist onto the model and his control over it, in ‘Picture for Jeff’ there is no difference made between photographer and photographed subject. The second picture negates the Fernweh (sense of longing for an unknown, faraway place), revealing that the person is not looking and longing for the possibilities the ships in front of her might represent, but is literally re-locating her contemplation on herself. As opposed to Wall’s image where the focus lies in the relationship between the male artist, and Friedrich’s painting where it lies in the unknown, in ‘Picture for Jeff’ the essence of the work seems to lie in the almost self-obsessed (re)presentation of the self. Jan Kaesbach graduated 2012 |75

Geography

UCAS Course Code: L700 What is Geography? Fieldwork and international Brief course outline Geography is a diverse discipline that opportunities Duration of course: 3 years bridges the arts, social and natural sciences, The School of Geography and the Degree awarded: BA providing a broad education and addressing Environment emphasises the importance Course statistics for 2012 entry pressing issues, including: environmental of fieldwork since it believes there is no Intake: 85 change, regional and global inequalities, the substitute for teaching subjects at first Applications shortlisted for interview: transformation of global economy and hand. In the first year, all students take part 77.6% culture, ethnic segregation, urbanisation, in local skills-related field days and Successful applications: 21.6% planning, natural hazards, and many more. weekends. Second year students will Entrance requirements Students obtain a coherent view of the undertake a week-long overseas residential A-levels: A*AA rapidly changing world and the ways in field course which will be linked to the which society influences and is influenced Advanced Highers: AA/AAB foundational courses. Some of the option by it. subjects in the second and third years IB: 38–40 including core points involve field trips, which in recent years Or any other equivalent Geography at Oxford have included trips to the United Arab It is highly recommended for candidates to have The Oxford Geography degree focuses on Emirates. Independent research in the field Geography to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher the interrelationships between society and Level in the IB. or in archives is a key element of the the physical and human environment. Open days dissertation. Each year, around 40% of our Students are introduced to the full range of undergraduates choose to do their 3 May 2013 – Places must be geographical topics in the foundational dissertation overseas, covering a remarkable booked for this date by contacting courses, which they can then follow up in range of countries worldwide. the Undergraduate Coordinator on more detail in the optional papers. There is +44 (0) 1865 285045 or via considerable emphasis on interdisciplinary A typical weekly timetable [email protected], approaches in the course, with A typical weekly timetable comprises 26 and 27 June, and 20 September opportunities to explore the cross- lectures in the morning, and usually a few 2013 – no need to book. fertilisation between geography and other afternoon seminars or practical classes. In Location disciplines, such as anthropology, addition, each student will attend at least See map on inside back cover sociology, history, political science, one college tutorial per week, and some Contact details economics, earth sciences and biology. college-based classes. +44 (0) 1865 285045 The tutorial system offers ample www.geog.ox.ac.uk/undergraduate opportunity for independent work and the Written work pursuit of subjects of particular interest. Candidates are required to submit two Seminars and classes offer the chance to marked pieces of recent work produced as interact with other students in discussing part of their geography course by 11 specific issues. Many special lectures by November 2013. visiting speakers, both within and outside Written tests the School of Geography, enrich the All candidates must take the Thinking Skills opportunities open to Oxford geographers. Assessment (TSA), normally at their own The facilities in the school are among school or college, on 6 November 2013. the best in the country. The Radcliffe Separate registration for this test is required Science Library holds a geography and the final deadline for entries is 15 collection, which has 107,000 volumes, October 2013. It is the responsibility of the and the Library has subscriptions to more candidate to ensure they are registered for than 200 journals, many of which are this test. See www.tsaoxford.org.uk for online. Computerised search and database further details. systems are provided. Students may also use the extensive library resources What are tutors looking for? elsewhere in the University. Students Tutors are looking for students who match taking the physical geography options academic achievement with enthusiasm, will use the well-equipped laboratories commitment and an awareness of the world both for practical courses and for around them. Candidates may be given a individual research projects. short article to read and discuss during the interview. For further information about the selection criteria see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. Related courses Students interested in this course might also like to consider Earth Sciences (Geology) or Human Sciences.

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Helen graduated in 2006 and is now a chartered accountant in the Corporate Tax Department at Deloitte LLP. She says: Geography My degree gave me a really broad basis of knowledge and understanding of global issue on which to build more ** ‘technical skills. The focus on self-study and development as well as more formal lectures has really helped with the transition to a career where I need to be self-motivated and manage my workload.’ Careers and public sector consultant, and a Geography graduates have a broad set of chartered accountant. transferable skills including literacy, Alison, who graduated in 1999, now School of numeracy and graphicacy, along with their works at KPMG as a Knowledge Manager experience of research projects and working across a global tax business line. She Geography in groups. Some graduates are able to use believes the skills she acquired during her their geographical knowledge directly in Geography undergraduate degree prepared their work or in higher degrees. In recent her for the role: being able to deliver Podcasts years Geography graduates have proceeded business messages at the highest level, being The School of Geography and the to employment in management consultancy, an excellent communicator, project- Environment’s recorded talks and local and central government, conservation managing and facilitating several initiatives lectures are available at www.geog.ox.ac.uk/ and heritage management, law, the media, at once and being able to identify the news/podcasts teaching and research, and include an important issues versus the immaterial ones assistant manager for a multinational (and having the confidence to shout about professional services firm, a government them).

1st year 2nd and 3rd years

Courses Courses Four core courses are taken: Geographical research ⚫⚫ Earth systems processes Foundational courses (two chosen) ⚫⚫ Human geography ⚫⚫ Space, place and society ⚫⚫ Geographical controversies ⚫⚫ Earth system dynamics ⚫⚫ Geographical techniques ⚫⚫ Environmental geography Options (three chosen) Options currently offered include: African societies: geographies of development and inequality; Biogeography, biodiversity and conservation; Climate change impacts and adaptation; Climate change and variability; Contemporary India; Desert landscapes and dynamics; European integration; Forensic geography; Geographies of finance; Heritage, science and conservation; Northlands, peoples and politics; Spaces of politics; Transport and mobilities. Dissertation (weighted as two papers)

Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: Three written core papers; three Four written papers plus written optional papers; three pieces of submitted work on the practical notebooks chosen optional subjects; fieldwork report; dissertation

I chose to apply for Geography at Oxford because of the uniqueness of the course and the challenge I knew it would provide. I am both a physical and human geographer, choosing Biogeography and Finance as my two special subjects. The highlight of the academic week is the tutorial – one of the main reasons I applied to Oxford. There are so few places where you have the opportunity to discuss your week’s work with a leading academic in their field. Each Geography year group is relatively small, so you get to know everyone very quickly and there is a great sense of community. The field trips during Easter are also a great opportunity to get to know everyone better.

Rhys 2nd year

|77 History

UCAS Course Code: V100 What is History? students. The thesis gives all students the Brief course outline The study of history at Oxford combines opportunity to engage in a piece of Duration of course: 3 years the examination of large regions over independent research. Throughout the Degree awarded: BA extended periods of time with more focused course, you are very much in charge of your Course statistics for 2012 entry work on smaller groups, shorter periods, own timetable. Intake: 227 and particular problems. It provides a Written work Applications shortlisted for interview: distinctive education by developing an awareness of differing political, cultural, All candidates are required to send in an 70.6% essay on an historical topic of A2 level, or Successful applications: 24.2% social and economic structures in past societies and their interrelationship. It equivalent, written in their own time as part Entrance requirements of their normal school or college work by A-levels: AAA combines vigorous debate over questions of interpretation with rigorous attention to the 11 November 2013. Advanced Highers: AA/AAB source materials. Its constant enrichment by IB: 38–40 including core points Written tests cross-fertilisation from other disciplines Or any other equivalent All candidates must take the History It is highly recommended for candidates to have leads to the asking of new questions about Aptitude Test (HAT), normally at their own History to A-level, Advanced Higher or Higher Level the past. school or college, on 6 November 2013. in the IB or another equivalent. Separate registration for this test is required History at Oxford Open days Oxford is celebrated for the broad and the final deadline for entries is 15 23 August 2013 – This open day chronological sweep of its courses and the October 2013. It is the responsibility of the is designed for History and all its joint enormous amount of choice offered to candidate to ensure that they are registered courses. Places must be booked for this students. You can study options on any part for this test. See www.hatoxford.org.uk for day. Please download the booking form of British and European history from the further details. from the History Faculty website, declining years of the Roman Empire to the What are tutors looking for? www.history.ox.ac.uk, or contact the present day. The geographical range is also For information about the selection criteria Schools Liaison Officer at: broad: there are options on North please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. [email protected] American, Latin American, Asian and If you are shortlisted, submitted work 27 June and 20 September 2013 - African history (see website for further and UCAS personal statements may form The History Faculty will be open to details). Students are encouraged to adopt a starting points for discussion in your visitors from 2pm with no need to book. variety of interdisciplinary approaches to interview. Some colleges may require you to Location their work, and the faculty is strong on read a short passage of historical writing See map on inside back cover intellectual and cultural history options. while you are here for interview, which they Contact details The Oxford History Faculty is at the will ask you to discuss as part of the +44 (0) 1865 615020 forefront of research. interview process. The tutors are not so [email protected] much interested in the level of your A typical weekly timetable www.history.ox.ac.uk You will be expected to attend about five knowledge as in your ability to think lectures a week during the first year, historically. participate in regular meetings with tutors Related courses to discuss work, research in libraries and Students interested in this course might also write at least one essay a week. In the like to consider Archaeology and second and third years students choose Anthropology, Classical Archaeology and from an enormous variety of lectures Ancient History, other History courses or and their regular diet of tutorials is History of Art. supplemented by faculty classes where you discuss work with a larger number of

In the past year I’ve studied a wide range of topics on aspects of history I’d never even considered before, spanning from monasticism in the 11th century to the French Revolution and Napoleon. I love the diversity of my courses, and the fact I have control over every term’s study. The tutors are flexible too, meaning I

can choose essays on topics which interest me. Christy 2nd year

78| oxford staff hold events around the UK and beyond: ox.ac.uk/outreach History

Sian who graduated in 2008, says: * Since graduating I have worked as assistant brand manager on Pringles and Braun * ‘at Procter & Gamble. My degree taught me analytical skills, time management and the ability to think critically, all of which are crucial in my role.’ Careers teaching History to A-level and IB, but the History graduates go on to follow careers Oxford degree accelerated my career path, in fields such as law, investment banking allowing me to step straight into a position history and consultancies, advertising, accountancy, at an academic school. I use my degree on a the Civil Service, publishing, journalism daily basis, in teaching a wide range of Off and the media, global charity work, historical topics as well as advising students museums, librarianship and archive work, about Oxford.’ and teaching. Recent graduates include a Robin, who graduated in 1981, is the the civil servant at the Department of Health, Managing Director of Schneider-Ross. He an investment management associate, says: ‘On graduating, I joined Esso UK. Shelf and a barrister. Having met my wife there, in 1989 we History Off The Shelf (HOTS) is Edward, who graduated in 1981, is decided to set up our own consultancy, hosted by the University of Oxford. now a curator. He says: ‘My degree helped Schneider-Ross, specialising in global It is a space for sixth formers to chat me acquire a position with the Pendle diversity and inclusion. I feel history gave about History, admissions and History Heritage Centre and then at Historic me all the skills I’ve called on to analyse admissions. Check HOTS out at: Scotland. Afterwards I became a curator data, make arguments and convince people www.history.ox.ac.uk/hots for the National Museum of the US Navy.’ of the need to change … and the confidence David, who graduated in 2006, is a to work at board level with FTSE 100 History teacher at Taunton School. He says: companies (it’s just like a tutorial really).’ ‘A History degree was a prerequisite to

1st year 2nd and 3rd years

Courses Courses Four papers are taken: Six subjects are taken: ⚫⚫ History of the British Isles ⚫⚫ History of the British Isles ⚫⚫ General history (primarily ⚫⚫ General history European) ⚫⚫ Further subject (choice of about 30, including: Anglo-Saxon ⚫⚫ Historical methods (choice archaeology of the early Christian period; China in war and of Approaches to history; revolution, 1890–1949; The Near East in the age of Historiography; Tacitus to Justinian and Muhammad, c.527–c.700; Society and Weber; Quantification; one government in France, 1600–1715; The first industrial of seven foreign texts) revolution; Imperialism and nationalism, 1830–1980; ⚫⚫ Optional subject (choices Modern Japan, 1868–1972; The Soviet Union, 1924–41) include Theories of the ⚫⚫ Special subject: a paper and an extended essay (choices state; Conquest and include: The Norman conquest of England; Politics, art and colonisation: Spain and culture in the Italian Renaissance, Venice and Florence America in the sixteenth c.1475–1525; The Scientific Movement in the 17th century; Culture, society century; English architecture, 1660–1720; Political and politics in England, pressures and social policy, 1899–1914; The Russian 1700–1795; Working Revolution of 1917; India, 1919–39: Contesting the nation; class life and industrial Nazi Germany, a racial order, 1933–45; The Great Society work in Britain 1870– era, 1960–70; The Northern Ireland troubles, 1965–85) 1914) ⚫⚫ Disciplines of history ⚫⚫ Thesis Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: Four written papers Five written papers; one extended essay; one thesis; an additional thesis may be offered

|79 History (Ancient and Modern)

UCAS Course Code: V118 What is Ancient and Modern History? What are tutors looking for? Brief course outline This course enables students to study Tutors are keen to find out whether you can Duration of course: 3 years history from the Bronze Age Mediterranean demonstrate the skills needed by History Degree awarded: BA and Near East, through the Roman Empire, undergraduates. Even if you have not Course statistics for 2012 entry middle ages, and early modern period, right previously studied ancient history or Intake: 13 up to British, European and world history classics, it is important to show some Applications shortlisted for interview: in the present day. Fruitful comparisons awareness of and interest in the ancient 59.5% between societies abound, and the methods world, including its material remains. Successful applications: 18.9% by which we study them are mutually Some colleges may require you to read a Entrance requirements illuminating. short passage of historical writing while you A-levels: AAA are at interview, which they will ask you to Ancient and Modern History at Oxford discuss. Advanced Highers: AA/AAB This Oxford course offers an extraordinary For further information about the IB: 38–40 including core points range of choices (more than 90 options), selection criteria see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. Or any other equivalent reflecting the breadth of interests of those It is highly recommended for candidates to have who teach here. The Oxford Classics and Related courses History to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher Level History Faculties are world-famous for Students interested in this course might also in the IB or another equivalent. A classical language, Classical Civilisation and Ancient History can be teaching and research. Most of the people like to consider Archaeology and helpful to students in completing this course, who will teach you here will be leading Anthropology, Classical Archaeology and although they are not required for admission. researchers in their field, and lecturers are Ancient History, Classics, other History Open days encouraged to put on new courses which courses, or History of Art. 23 August 2013 – This open day reflect their own interests. The study of Careers is designed for History and all its joint original sources forms the basis of Further and Special Subjects. Oxford historians typically move on to courses. Places must be booked for this careers in fields as varied as law, investment day. Please download the booking form A typical weekly timetable banking and consultancies, advertising, from the History Faculty website, Your work is divided between lectures and accountancy, the Civil Service, publishing, www.history.ox.ac.uk, or contact the classes, tutorials (one or two a week), and journalism and the media, global charity Schools Liaison Officer at: private study (including preparing essays work, museums, librarianship and archive [email protected] for your weekly tutorials). work, and teaching. 27 June and 20 September 2013 Recent Ancient and Modern History – The History Faculty will be open to Written work graduates include a civil servant, a librarian, All candidates are required to send in a visitors from 2pm with no need to book. and a charity campaign manager. Mary- marked essay of A2 level, or equivalent, Location Kate, who graduated in 2006, says: written in their own time as part of their See map on inside back cover ‘Through my joint course I developed skills normal school or college work by 11 Contact details in working flexibly and under pressure, November 2013. The essay may deal with a History enhanced my analytical skills and learnt to topic from ancient or modern history. +44 (0) 1865 615020 be independently minded. These have all [email protected] Written test proven to be invaluable assets in my career www.history.ox.ac.uk All candidates must take the History as a Fast Streamer for the Home Office. Classics Aptitude Test (HAT), normally at their own Being a Fast Streamer means that I’m +44 (0) 1865 288391 school or college, on 6 November 2013. following an accelerated training and development graduate programme.’ [email protected] Separate registration for this test is required www.classics.ox.ac.uk and the final deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they are registered for this test. See www.hatoxford.org.uk for further details.

80| Thinking about applying? Please see p 31 History (Ancient and Modern) 81 | ’ A choice of further subjects (either the further or the special subject must be ancient (they can both be ancient, if you wish)) the from History syllabus; or an ancient further subject, including: Athenian democracy in the classical age; Politics, society and to Nero from culture Hadrian; Religions in the and Greek Roman world c.31 BC–AD 312; The Greeks and the world 950–500 Mediterranean BC; Art under the Roman AD Empire 14–337; The Hellenistic societies and World: ca. cultures, 300 BC-100 BC Special subjects (either the further or the special subject must be ancient (they can both be ancient, if you wish)) (including work on primaryor textual A archaeological). sources, choice of special subjects the from History syllabus; or an ancient special subject, including: Alexander the and Great his politics early successors; Cicero: and thought in the late Republic Disciplines of history Thesis Optional Greek/Latin language paper A period of or Greek Roman history A period of general history or one of the periods of the history of the British Isles Further subjects including work on primaryor textual archaeological sources, ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 2nd and 3rd years Courses Final Final University examinations: Six written papers (or five written papers and one extended essay); one thesis Six courses are Six taken: courses are ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ , who in graduated 2002, now works as a in Lecturer British History at the Humboldt Learning Learning to independently work and as under an time undergraduate pressure It gave me an the was for the academic skills perfect career. I preparation needed at to successfully teach a university level and the self-confidence my peers. before to necessary publish and my present research ‘ Heather University University in Berlin, She Germany. says: 2nd year Robert Choosing to study Ancient and Modern History was, for Choosing to study Ancient and Modern me, a pretty easy decision. I’d just read Robert Graves’ Claudius’ and I was studying some Ancient History ‘I, not?’ at school and really enjoying it so I thought, ‘why The course allows a great range of options and allows me to study some of the most important aspects of European history. The lecturers and tutors are experts in their field which is a huge benefit and the variety of the libraries, including a specialist Ancient History library, the Sackler, built in true imposing neo-classical style, means I am never unable to find, or forced to buy, a book for my course. A text-based A paper text-based on or Herodotus; Sallust; or to history; Approaches or to Historiography: Tacitus the from History Weber, syllabus or Greek/Latin language paper One period of either or Greek Roman history One of the periods of general (non-British) by history offered the History Faculty The world of Homer and Hesiod; or Augustan Rome; or one of the History optional subjects ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 1st year Courses First First University examinations: Four written papers Four courses are Four taken: courses are ⚫ ** ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ History and Economics

UCAS Course Code: LV11 What is History and Economics? Written test Brief course outline The History and Economics course Candidates applying for History and Duration of course: 3 years integrates these two subjects to form a Economics are required to take two tests: Degree awarded: BA coherent and intellectually stimulating the History Aptitude Test (HAT) on 6 Course statistics for 2012 entry programme. The combination allows November 2013 and a test for Economics Intake: 13 insights that neither subject can realise for those who are shortlisted, which will Applications shortlisted for interview: alone. However, it is possible to specialise take place during the Oxford interview 49.4% primarily in either History or Economics period in December 2013. Separate Successful applications: 14.9% while still preserving the benefits of an registration is required for the HAT and the Entrance requirements integrated approach. The combination of final deadline for entries is 15 October A-levels: AAA economics, economic history and history 2013. It is the responsibility of the (political as well as social) means that you candidate to ensure that they are registered Advanced Highers: AA/AAB will be equipped to view issues in the real for this test. See www.hatoxford.org.uk for IB: 38–40 including core points world from a variety of contrasting further details. Or any other equivalent It is highly recommended for candidates to have perspectives. You will learn both the historian’s careful approaches to evidence What are tutors looking for? both History and Mathematics to A-level, Advanced For information about the selection criteria Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or any other and argumentation and the economist’s please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. equivalent. analytical and quantitative methods, Open days providing an excellent preparation for a Submitted work and UCAS personal statements are likely to form starting points See History (p 78) range of professional, financial and for discussion in your interview. Some Location academic careers. colleges may require you to read a short See map on inside back cover History and Economics at Oxford passage of historical writing while you are Contact details The course is designed to equip you with here for interview, which they will ask you History the basic tools of both history and to discuss as part of the interview process. +44 (0) 1865 615020 economics, whilst introducing you to some The tutors are not so much interested in the [email protected] of the areas which you can study later in level of your knowledge as in your ability to www.history.ox.ac.uk more depth. You will be given a wide choice think historically. We do not require any Economics of subjects. Everyone studies introductory previous formal qualification in Economics, +44 (0) 1865 271098 economics, which is designed to give a solid but we do expect you to demonstrate a real [email protected] understanding of the foundations of both interest in the subject. www.economics.ox.ac.uk micro- and macro-economics. The Economics course is identical to that for Related courses Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Students interested in this course might also and students for both courses are generally like to consider other History courses, taught together. History of Art or PPE. A typical weekly timetable Careers You will be expected to attend about five Some of the most popular careers for lectures a week during the first year, History and Economics graduates include participate in regular meetings with tutors working in industry, management to discuss work, research in libraries and consulting, law, teaching and many write at least one essay a week. In the branches of the public service, including the second and third year you will have the civil and diplomatic services, and the Bank opportunity to write a thesis on economic of England. Recent History and Economics history, which will enable you to do a piece graduates include a management consultant, of independent research. a charity officer and an economist. Michael, who graduated in 1988, is Written work currently the Managing Director for Candidates are required to submit two Thomson Reuters’ Treasury business across recent marked coursework essays by 11 Asia Pacific. He says: ‘Running a broad November 2013: one in economics or a region as diverse as Asia Pacific requires me similar subject and one on an historical to think laterally across cultures coupled topic, or equivalent. These should have been with a concise and engaging focus – traits written in the candidates’ own time as part that one hones quickly from the tutorial of their normal school or college work. approach at Oxford.’

82| Got questions? Contact us for advice: [email protected] History and Economics 83 | ’ Macroeconomics Quantitative economics A period of British history (7 options) or of general history (18 options) History Further Subject British economic history since 1870 History Further Subject, or British history or general history paper; OR Economics Optional Subject, including Money and banking; International economics; Economics of industry; Economics of developing countries A thesis usually original in from research, History Economic Microeconomics ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 2nd and 3rd years Courses Final Final University examinations: Seven written papers, and thesis. one compulsory undergraduate Core courses in Core Economics and History Economic papers:Economics Core ⚫ ⚫ History papers:Core ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Optional paper: ⚫ Compulsory thesis ⚫ ⚫ , who in graduated 2003, is at now the a Theory researcher Political post-doctoral at Project Brown My area of research is economic and history My in of research area this respect studying and History Economics has at been Oxford important very my as for career my work current builds directly on what I The learnt as joint allowed me an degree to undergraduate. obtain a education. broad I was able a of including courses to take range diverse early medieval and history early modern political thought. the At same time the degree was sufficiently structured that programme it that ensured I took enough economics to courses be able to go on in work to do economics.graduate University. He University. says: ‘ Mark 2nd year Jack The History and Economics course here is flexible enough that I can choose which of the two to focus on and which specific parts of the subjects to focus on from there. I think the best thing about the teaching at Oxford is the sheer range of experts in fields of your subject you didn’t even know existed. After the lectures and tutorials everything is covered in depth and you generally feel comfortable with a module and if you don’t the tutors are usually happy to give some extra guidance. Optional subject (involving the use of primary sources) Introductory Introductory economics General history (primarily options four available European): methods Historical (available options: to history; Approaches to Historiography: Tacitus Weber; texts) Foreign ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment Courses Courses 1st year First First University examinations: Four written examinations Four Four papers taken: are ⚫ ** ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ History and English

UCAS Course Code: VQ13 What is History and English? and History tutors present, in preparation Brief course outline A joint degree in History and English for the interdisciplinary bridge paper. For Duration of course: 3 years requires students to think critically about the final year dissertation they will have an Degree awarded: BA how we define ‘history’ and ‘literature’, and adviser from each discipline. Course statistics for 2012 entry about how the two disciplines interrelate Written work Intake: 10 and, in large measure, overlap. Close attention is given to changing Candidates will be required to submit one Applications shortlisted for interview: piece of written work for History on an 58.1% methodologies, to the nature of evidence and to styles of argument. It is assumed that historical topic, and two pieces for English, Successful applications: 12.8% both by 11 November 2013. Entrance requirements historical documents are just as much A-levels: AAA ‘texts’ as are poems, plays or novels, and Written test are therefore subject to interpretation as Advanced Highers: AA/AAB All candidates must take the History works of narrative, rhetoric and, IB: 38–40 including core points Aptitude Test (HAT), normally at their own fundamentally, language. Equally, it is Or any other equivalent school or college, on 6 November 2013. Candidates are expected to have English Literature, assumed that poems, plays and novels Separate registration for this test is required or English Language and Literature to A-level, represent historically grounded ways of and the final deadline for entries is 15 Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or any interpreting a culture. October 2013. It is the responsibility of the other equivalent. It is also highly recommended for candidate to ensure that they are registered History and English at Oxford candidates to have History to A-level, Advanced for this test. See www.hatoxford.org.uk for Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or another The History and English Faculties are the further details. equivalent. largest in Britain, with long and Open days distinguished traditions of teaching and Candidates for this joint course are not See History (p 78) research. Students are offered a great deal required to take the English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT). See English Language and Literature of choice in the course over their three (p 66) years, and whether their interests are in the What are tutors looking for? Applicants for this course may like to medieval period, the Renaissance or the For information about the selection criteria attend any of the open days for either later periods, intellectually fruitful please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. History or English since tutors will be combinations are always possible. Shortlisted candidates will usually be available at each event who can discuss The course structure at Oxford is given at least two interviews, one with the this joint course. intended to enable students to relate literary History tutor or tutors in the college, and Location and historical ideas as effectively as possible one with the English tutor or tutors. In the See map on inside back cover in the investigation of their chosen English interview, the candidate may be Contact details historical periods, topics or authors, while asked to discuss a piece of prose or verse, recognising that some students will wish to History provided before or at the interview. opt for variety rather than close congruity +44 (0) 1865 615020 Successful candidates will read widely, will between their historical and literary papers. [email protected] enjoy writing and talking about history, Interdisciplinarity is embedded in each year www.history.ox.ac.uk literature and language, and will be of the course with dedicated classes in the interested in pursuing a comparative English first year as part of the Introduction to approach to historical and literary texts. +44 (0) 1865 271055 English Language and Literature paper, a [email protected] ‘bridge paper’ taken in the second year and Related courses www.english.ox.ac.uk examined by extended essay, and an Students interested in this course might also interdisciplinary dissertation in the final like to consider Archaeology and year. Anthropology, Classical Archaeology and Oxford possesses unmatched library Ancient History, other English courses, provision for both subjects in the Bodleian History courses or History of Art. Library, the History Faculty and English Careers Faculty libraries, other faculty libraries, and By studying this degree you will acquire a the college libraries. range of skills valued by recruiters A typical weekly timetable including: the ability to work independently, Most students have up to two tutorials a to evaluate the significance of evidence and week and are often, but not always, to present arguments clearly and working on two papers simultaneously. persuasively. Recent graduates from this Most students attend three to four lecture course have worked in the media, legal courses a week. In the first and second professions, public administration, teaching years, students will also attend and financial careers. interdisciplinary classes with both English

, 84| Can t make it to an open day? Take a tour instead: ox.ac.uk/tours History and English 85 | ’ Interdisciplinary dissertation Interdisciplinary (10,000 words) One interdisciplinary One bridge interdisciplinary essay (6,000 words) of papers 1–6 Two single from honours English Language and Literature One British period paper single from honours History Either: Or two from: One History Special Subject (counts as two papers) 1. General history paper single from honours History 2. Further subject single from honours History 3. British History period paper single from honours History 4. One of papers 1–6 single from honours English Language and Literature ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 2nd and 3rd years Courses Up to four Up papers to four the for Final Honour school can be examined as coursework (extended essays and dissertation). and three Between five papers will then be examined by final written examinations at the end of the year third Seven Seven papers taken: are ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ , who in graduated 2008, says: Since Since graduating, I in have the worked City in both finance and law. I joined the London of Arps, Skadden office a US firm, in September 2011 as a solicitor. trainee ‘ Jo 2nd year Josie My degree allows me, above all, to keep studying both the My degree allows me, above all, to keep together in interesting subjects I love, but also to tie them of literature during the ways: by looking at the development periods of history I study, as well as by taking bridge papers which are specifically designed to bring the two subjects together. I’m really glad I took the challenge of applying for a joint course, as having the opportunity to be taught by the experts in both fields is so rewarding. I’d tell people who love two different subjects that not only do you not have to choose between them, but also studying them jointly allows you to get even more from your degree. One period paper single from honours English Language and Literature One British History paper from single honours History One of: to History; Approaches optional Historiography; subject single (from honours History) Introduction Introduction to English Language (portfolio and paper with Literature one compulsory interdisciplinary question) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment Courses Courses 1st year Three written papers Three the form First University Examination, with together a submitted portfolio of two exam essays of 2,000 each words for ‘Introduction to English Language and Literature’. All exams must be passed, but marks the do final not count towards degree Four Four papers taken: are ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ** The History and so English revision, is undergoing these course currently subjectare details by to approval the University.

History and Modern Languages History and either Celtic, Czech (with Slovak), French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish

UCAS Course Codes: see below Entrance requirements What is History and Modern Languages? Brief course outline A-levels: AAA This course allows you to study subjects in Duration of course: 4 years Advanced Highers: AA/AAB History and a European language which (including compulsory year abroad) IB: 38–40 including core points relate to each other significantly. An interest Degree awarded: BA Or any other equivalent in 19th century French literature, for Course statistics for 2012 entry It is highly recommended for candidates to have example, might be reinforced by the study of Intake: 17 History to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher Level French and European historical options in in the IB, or another equivalent. Applications shortlisted for interview: the same period, or an interest in medieval Course combinations/UCAS codes 71.6% Italian history can be enriched by a study of You can either study History with a Successful applications: 21.0% Dante. Not only can the literature be related Modern Language you already speak, or to its historical context, but the agenda of Open days with a Modern Language you’d like to the historians can also be reassessed by See History (p 82) learn from scratch. engagement with literary methods. See Modern Languages (p 116) For the following course combinations Tutors from the History Faculty will you would usually be expected to have History and Modern Languages at be available at the Modern Languages the Modern Language to A-level, or Oxford The richness and variety of the cultural and open day on 27 April 2013 to discuss another academic equivalent. this joint course. intellectual topics pursued in the two History and: faculties make possible exciting and Location Czech VR17 See map on inside back cover intellectually innovative combinations. French VR11 Students undertaking this kind of joint Contact details German VR12 History degree therefore regularly make genuinely Modern Greek VQ17 +44 (0) 1865 615020 original contributions. Italian VR13 [email protected] Portuguese VR15 Work placements/international www.history.ox.ac.uk Russian VRC7 opportunities Modern Languages Spanish VR14 You study History and Modern Languages +44 (0) 1865 270750 as a four-year course with a compulsory year [email protected] The following course combinations allow abroad in your third year. Please see Modern www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk you to begin studying a Modern Languages (p 112) for further information. Language from scratch, although those We encourage you to spend as much as with experience in Celtic are also very possible of your vacations in the countries welcome to apply. whose language you are studying. Financial History and: support, including travel scholarships, may Celtic VQ15 be available from your college. Beginners’ Czech VR1R A typical weekly timetable Beginners’ Modern Greek VR1X Your week’s work will include tutorials in Beginners’ Italian RV31 history and in the literature and culture of Beginners’ Portuguese VR1N the language you study, language classes involving different skills, and about three or four lectures per subject. You will prepare essays for your weekly tutorials. Written work Candidates must submit written work by 11 November 2013 for each of the subjects forming this joint course. Please see further details on the pages for History (p 78) and for Modern Languages (p 112). Written test All candidates must take both the History Aptitude Test (HAT) and the Modern Languages Admissions Tests (MLAT), normally at their own school or college, on 6 November 2013. Separate registration for both tests is required and the final deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they are registered for these tests. See ox.ac.uk/tests for further details.

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Erasmus Please see ox.ac.uk/erasmus opportunities Erasmus of details for this course. for

A bridge essay on the history between relationship and literature A period of general history Either a special subject in History (two papers, see History), with one additional option; history or Or papers three literature selected history from (British furtherhistory, subject, thesis) (special or subjects, literature authors, prescribed essay) extended An optional additional thesis in History A period of literature A paper on authors, prescribed or linguistics, or medieval texts language papers Two ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 2nd and spent 4th (3rd year abroad) years Courses Final Final University examinations: Nine written papers (including at least one essay) extended Oral examination in the modern language ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Recent graduates from this course now Recent graduates from in educational languages publishing. She says: ‘My fascination with languages was developed at Oxford; and I believe that my self-motivation, determination and self- confidence were honed by the tutorial system.’ Careers skills combinedEmployers value language skills of awith the many transferable degree. History and Modern Languages has further website The Languages Work using languages:information about careers www.languageswork.org.uk. and other work in the media, publishing, include a solicitor commercial fields, and Virginia, and a management consultant. who graduated in 1976, is now an editor

2nd year Caitlin I loved both History and German at A-level, and couldn’t imagine not studying either, so I loved both History and German at A-level, and couldn’t imagine not studying study both when I discovered that Oxford offered a course that would enable me to detail’ turned out to be an understatement! in greater detail, I decided to apply. ‘Greater choose how One of the great things about History and Modern Languages is that I can much the subjects work together. or (like me) You can study the literature and the history of a period at the same time, 19th-century you can keep the two separate – my papers this year cover everything from Britain to medieval German literature, modern linguistics and the Cold War. Either a British history period, or a historical or or text a methods an paper, foreign optional subject Two language papers (including Two translation) papers literature Two General history options:(four 370–900; 1000–1300; 1400–1650; 1815–1914) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ During the interview, your submitted your During the interview, Assessment Courses Courses 1st year First First University examinations: Six written papers Six courses are Six taken: courses are Modern Language ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ History ⚫

work is likely to be a starting point for work is likely to be a starting courses Related Students interested in this course might also like to consider Archaeology and Anthropology, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, other English courses, History courses or History of Art. For information about the selection criteria For information about please see: www.ox.ac.uk/criteria. may also ask discussion. Some colleges a short text. Tutors you to read and discuss for independent wish to test your capacity your skills in thought, your flexibility, ideas, the conceptualising and relating and your precision of your thinking linguistic accuracy. What are tutors looking for? looking tutors are What

History and Politics

UCAS Course Code: LV21 What is History and Politics? Written test Brief course outline The History and Politics course aims to All candidates must take the History Duration of course: 3 years bring together complementary but separate Aptitude Test (HAT), normally at their own Degree awarded: BA disciplines to form a coherent and school or college, on 6 November 2013. Course statistics for 2012 entry stimulating programme. The degree not Separate registration for this test is required Intake: 46 only enables students to set contemporary and the final deadline for entries is 15 Applications shortlisted for interview: political problems in their historical October 2013. It is the responsibility of the 55.1% perspective, but also equips them to candidate to ensure that they are registered Successful applications: 17.8% approach the study of the past with the for this test. See www.hatoxford.org.uk for Entrance requirements conceptual rigour derived from political further details. science. A-levels: AAA What are tutors looking for? Advanced Highers: AA/AAB History and Politics at Oxford For information about the selection criteria IB: 38–40 including core points The special feature of the Oxford course is please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. Or any other equivalent the chance to choose subjects very broadly If your application is shortlisted, It is highly recommended for candidates to have across the two disciplines, so that it is submitted work and UCAS personal History to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher Level possible to combine medieval historical statements are likely to form starting points in the IB or any other equivalent. Sociology, Politics or Government and Politics can be helpful to options with the analysis of contemporary for discussion in your interview. Some students in completing this course, although they are political systems. The expertise of a colleges may require you to read a short not required for admission. number of Oxford’s political theorists piece of prose or other material before the Open days and historians in the history of political interview, which they will ask you to See History (p 78) thought, the thematic approach taken discuss as part of the interview process. Location to the teaching of general history in the The tutors are not so much interested in See map on inside back cover first year, and the emphasis placed on the level of your knowledge as in your Contact details interdisciplinarity in a number of both ability to think analytically. History politics and history papers strengthen the intellectual rigour of this course. Related courses +44 (0) 1865 615020 Students interested in this course might [email protected] A typical weekly timetable also like to consider Archaeology and www.history.ox.ac.uk You will be expected to attend about five Anthropology, Classical Archaeology Politics lectures a week during the first year, and Ancient History, other History courses, +44 (0) 1865 288564 participate in regular meetings with tutors History of Art, or Philosophy, Politics [email protected] to discuss work, research in libraries, and and Economics (PPE). www.politics.ox.ac.uk write at least one essay a week. You will be required to submit a thesis which will Careers enable you to do a piece of independent While some History and Politics graduates research during your second and third go on to further study and research to years. You are very much in charge of your become professional historians, others move own timetable, which means that if you are into different areas. Recent graduates have well organised you can easily fit in all the started their careers in accountancy, other activities for which Oxford students advertising, archive work, finance, the Civil are renowned. Service, consultancy, international charity work, the media, law, librarianship, Written work management consultancy, museums, All candidates are required to send in an politics, publishing, research, social work, essay, on an historical topic, of A2 level, or teaching and the theatre. Recent graduates equivalent, written in their own time as part include a PhD researcher in political science, of their normal school or college work by a senior account executive in public 11 November 2013. relations, and a civil servant. Simon graduated in 2009 and then went to work for a think tank in Westminster for three years. He is now converting to law with a training contract at Slaughter and May.

88| oxford students are just like you - Hear their stories: ox.ac.uk/100faces History and Politics 89 | ’ 1. A special subject in History (two papers) and an optional subject in 2. A further subject in History and two optional subjects in Politics 3. A further subject in one History, optional subject in Politics and one Politics Politics (either paper a not core yet or taken a further subject) special subject in Politics One of the combinations:following A period of the history of the British Isles A period of general history Any two of the subjects five core in Politics: government;Comparative British politics and government since 1900; Theory of politics; International sociologyrelations; Political

⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 2nd and 3rd years Courses Final Final University examinations: Six written papers and a thesis in History or Politics The course has seven components: ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Each Each student to offer a is thesis required in either History or Politics, which substitutes either the for period of British or general history or a for Politics optional subject , who in graduated 2006, is now an She Assistant says: Manager Brand at BP. 3rd year 3rd I have worked I in have sales worked I and roles. joined marketing the sales and marketing scheme at graduate a moving Reckitt Benckiser, fast consumer goods company, and upon completion took a at role BP as Manager their Marketing Retail for in brand Castrol the UK. I am now in working a management across brand role and Europe Africa. The skills allow at I me cases Oxford acquired rational to make the to make right business decisions which look and at views. routes alternative ‘ Sarah Nathan I had always loved History and Politics at school, and found it very I had always loved History and Politics so studying History and Politics difficult to choose between them, amount of freedom to study the at Oxford has given me an enormous constructed my course on papers things that excite me most. I have that really interest me, tackling issues ranging from the American War of Independence to the modern-day political culture of the Czech Republic. I have found the intensive engagement with academics one of the most challenging and exciting aspects to life at Oxford. It means that the quality of support and academic feedback is very impressive, and has helped me to constantly evolve and develop new ideas and skills. Introduction Introduction to political institutions Introduction Introduction to political theory or Theories of the Hobbes, (Aristotle, state Rousseau, Marx) One optional subject: choice of Quantification in History; to History; Approaches Historiography: to Weber; or any of Tacitus the optional subjects (see Theories above, History, except of the or State), any one of texts seven foreign Either any one of the seven periods in the history of the British Isles or any one of the four periods of general history ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 1st year Courses First First University examinations: Four written papers Four Four examination papers and a short piece of assessed taken: coursework are ⚫ ** ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

History of Art

UCAS Course Code: V350 What is History of Art? Written work Brief course outline Anything designed by human beings Applicants are asked to submit two pieces Duration of course: 3 years exhibits visual qualities that are specific to of written work by 11 November 2013. Degree awarded: BA the place and period in which it originates. The first is a marked essay of up to 2000 Course statistics for 2012 entry History of Art concentrates on objects words from an A-level or equivalent Intake: 14 (note: no deferred applications generally described as ‘art’, though in course. This will demonstrate ability to are accepted for this course) Oxford this definition is framed broadly to construct a sustained written argument. Applications shortlisted for interview: 33.9% embrace items beyond ‘Fine art’ or The second is a response, written in no Successful applications: 10.8% ‘Western art’. History of Art aims to arrive more than 750 words, to a piece of art, Entrance requirements at an historical understanding of the architecture or design. Applicants should A-levels: AAA origins of artefacts within specific world have first hand access to their chosen cultures, asking about the circumstances of object, of which if possible they should Advanced Highers: AA/AAB their making, their makers, the media used, include a photograph or photocopy. IB: 38–40 including core points the functions of the images and objects, Applicants may focus, as they wish, on the Or any other equivalent Candidates are required to have taken an essay- their critical reception and – not least – material, and/or the design, and/or the based subject to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher their subsequent history. As well as subject of their image. No special Level in the IB or any other equivalent. History of educating students in the historical preparation or research is required. The Art, History, English, a language or Art can be helpful interpretation of artefacts in their cultural 750 word response should demonstrate to students in completing this course, although they contexts, a degree in History of Art curiosity, sensitivity and clarity in response are not required for admission. provides skills in the critical analysis of to the chosen object and visual culture Open days objects through the cultivation of ‘visual more generally. 26 June and 20 September 2013 literacy’. The acquired skills have broad To book a place on either of these dates, applicability in a wide range of Written test You do not need to take a written test as please contact: [email protected] professional settings, as well as serving the part of an application for this course. Location needs of enduring personal enlightenment. See map on inside back cover History of Art at Oxford What are tutors looking for? Contact details Oxford possesses unsurpassed resources Candidates should show evidence of lively +44 (0) 1865 286830 for the study of visual cultures on a global engagement with culture, both [email protected] basis. The University collections, including contemporary and historical. Prior www.hoa.ox.ac.uk the world-famous Ashmolean Museum, knowledge of the history of art is provide subjects for first hand study under absolutely not a requirement: many the supervision of those entrusted with successful applicants have never studied the their care. The historic architecture of the subject before university. What is looked city and its environs supplies a rich source for in applicants is a keen and critical of study in its own right. The Oxford observation of art and of the material degree is designed to provide innovative environment in general. At interview, insights into a wider range of world art candidates are invited to demonstrate than is available elsewhere in Britain in a willingness to engage in focused discussion single course, drawing its expertise from and debate about visual issues, and in various faculties and the staff of University addition to respond to one or more collections, as well as from the department photographs of unfamiliar images (which itself. There is a strong emphasis upon how applicants will not be expected to the primary visual and written sources recognise). from various periods and places can be Related courses analysed in different ways, as well as Students interested in this course might encouraging students to enquire about the also like to consider Archaeology and nature of reactions to what we call ‘art’. Anthropology, Classical Archaeology and Ancient History, Classics, English, Fine Art, other History courses or Modern Languages.

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History of Art

Careers of art. Furthermore, History of Art The cultural industries are one of the graduates will be especially competitive biggest employers in the world. In for posts in any area that requires History of addition to museums and galleries, combinations of visual and verbal skills, there are many governmental and such as publishing, advertising and Art Podcasts non-governmental agencies that work to marketing, as well as entering the wide A number of core lectures, and some public conserve, research and promote cultural range of professions available to all lectures and seminars on a range of subjects heritage and to further the production humanities graduates. are available at podcasts.ox.ac.uk/units/ department-history-art

1st year 2nd and 3rd years

Courses Courses Four elements are taken: Seven elements are taken: ⚫⚫ Core course: Introduction to ⚫⚫ Core Course: Approaches to the History of Art the History of Art ⚫⚫ Further subject in Art History (choices currently include: Anglo-Saxon archaeology; The ⚫⚫ Core course: Antiquity after Carolingian Renaissance; Culture and society in early Renaissance Italy; Northern European antiquity portraiture 1400–1800; Flanders and Italy in the Quattrocento; Court culture and art in ⚫⚫ Core course: European Art early modern Europe; Intellect and culture in Victorian Britain) 1400–1800: Meaning and ⚫⚫ Two 2nd Year options (choices currently include: Egyptian art and architecture; Greek art interpretation and archaeology; The formation of the Islamic World; Byzantine art: the transition from ⚫⚫ Supervised extended essay antiquity to the middle ages; Art under the Roman Empire; Gothic art through medieval on a building, object or image eyes; Art in China since 1911; Literature and the visual arts in France; German in Oxford Expressionism in literature and visual arts; European cinema; Modernism and after; The experience of modernity: Visual culture, 1880–1925) ⚫⚫ ‘Special’ subject and extended essay in Art History (choices currently include: Royal art and architecture of Norman Sicily; Politics, art and culture in Renaissance Florence and Venice; The Dutch Golden Age: 1618-1672; Painting and culture in Ming China; English architecture; Art and its public in France, 1815–67) ⚫⚫ Undergraduate thesis Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: Three written papers and one Four or five written papers, one or two extended essay(s) and one thesis extended essay

My only knowledge of the subject before studying it at Oxford had come from my experience as a Fine Art student at A-level, my own reading, and from visiting exhibitions and galleries. I was thrilled to be able to continue my curiosities and further my knowledge in aspects of the course like the extended essay. To be able to do a serious, in-depth, and ultimately fascinating study of Walter Sickert and a collection of his drawings at the Ashmolean with some of the world’s experts on the subject was something I had wanted to do ever since I found out about the artist. Not only was I able to embark upon the project academically, but I also went on an ‘art-pilgrimage’ across northern France in search of the casino in which the works were made.

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UCAS Course Code: BCL0 What is Human Sciences? Work placements/international Brief course outline Human Sciences studies the biological, opportunities Duration of course: 3 years social and cultural aspects of human life, There are no formal arrangements for work Degree awarded: BA and provides a challenging alternative to placements but students are encouraged to Course statistics for 2012 entry some of the more traditional courses take part in small-scale research projects or Intake: 28 offered at Oxford. The school was founded expeditions during the summer holidays. Applications shortlisted for interview: 85.9% in 1969 in recognition of the need for interdisciplinary understanding of A typical weekly timetable Successful applications: 24.4% During years 1 and 2 your work is divided Entrance requirements fundamental issues and problems confronting contemporary societies. Central between lectures (about ten a week) and A-levels: AAA tutorials (one or two a week). In addition, Advanced Highers: AA/AAB topics include the evolution of humans, their behaviour, molecular and population some practical experience in genetics, IB: 38–40 including core points genetics, population growth and ageing, physiology, demography and statistics is Or any other equivalent offered in certain terms. Computers are Biology or Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher ethnic and cultural diversity and the human interaction with the environment, including used for the option in quantitative methods or Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent can and sometimes in small group teaching in be helpful to students in completing this course, conservation, disease and nutrition. The although they are not required for admission. study of both biological and social demography. In the third year the tutorial Open days disciplines, integrated within a framework and class requirement is reduced to allow 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 of human diversity and sustainability, more time for option papers and students’ Location should enable the human scientist to research for their dissertations. See map on inside back cover develop professional competencies suited to Written work and tests Contact details address such multidimensional human You do not need to take a written test or +44 (0) 1865 274702 problems. submit any written work when you apply [email protected] for this course. If you wish, you may submit Human Sciences at Oxford www.ihs.ox.ac.uk The course draws on specialists from a a statement of around 100 words about number of different faculties in the why you would like to study Human University. Lectures introduce most of the Sciences. Please submit this using the online material you will need and provide the core form at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ concepts and theories for each paper. hsstatement by 11 November 2013. Tutorials, given by specialists in different What are tutors looking for? fields, allow you to consider particular The attributes tutors are looking for in topics in greater depth. They also allow applicants include: students from different academic • keenness backgrounds to gain the necessary • an ability to see things in context and grounding across a range of subjects. make connections The course is unusual in having its own • readiness to modify ideas in the light of building within the University, the Pauling evidence Human Sciences Centre. It has a seminar/ • the capacity to form and express a lecture room, tutorial rooms and a reading personal point of view room. The Human Sciences Centre office is a particularly valuable resource, offering a Related courses variety of information and guidance about Students interested in this course might also teaching arrangements, lecture timetables, like to consider Archaeology and course syllabuses, and books and journals Anthropology, Biochemistry (Molecular in other libraries to which students have and Cellular), Biological Sciences, access. In addition, the centre has a cross- Biomedical Sciences, Experimental section of books covering different aspects Psychology, Geography, Psychology and of the course, which are specifically chosen Philosophy, or Earth Sciences (Geology). for undergraduate use. The centre is also a focus for many informal activities, ranging from student-organised symposia to regular lunches. In general, the centre provides a friendly base which contributes greatly to undergraduates’ involvement in the course.

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CUTTING CUTTING EDGE HUMAN SCIENCES apes with evil to of the nature From a GSOH, find out what Oxford’s - follow up to are Human Scientists . @Oxford_HumSci us on Twitter Wildlife Wildlife Frozen Life of Frozen Planet. The Biology of Dissertation Dissertation to be by completed the beginning of the final term Option courses (two chosen) a from list which may vary slightly depending on teaching availability: Anthropology of a selected Japan, example Europe, (for region Lowland South America, South Asia, Africa); or Anthropology West of medicine; Cognition and Cognitive culture; and evolutionary anthropology; Gender theories and realities: perspectives;cross-cultural Health and disease; Language; Physical anthropology:and forensic an introduction to human remains; Quantitative skeletal methods; Sociology of post-industrial societies; South and southern Africa; plus a range of psychology options. ’ ⚫ ⚫ 3rd 3rd year Courses Assessment Final Final University examinations: Seven written papers; a dissertation ⚫ ⚫ Planet Earth. She also , The Natural World Vanessa who graduated in 1991 has who graduated Vanessa recently produced the series recently produced the series She has worked as a Producer/Director on aShe has worked as a Producer/Director including variety of wildlife series on One, and Mammals, co-wrote the book accompanying Planet and has contributed to a number of academic books including Religion, as well as magazines on various wildlife and conservation subjects. Several scientific papers have also been published on the basis of exceptional behavioural footage taken on films she has produced. Behaviour and its evolution, animal and human Human genetics and evolution Human ecology Demography and population Either analysis Anthropological or and interpretation; Sociological theory ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ 2nd year Courses Five Five compulsory courses are plus taken, a start on the dissertation and two optional courses. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ 1st year 1st , who in graduated 2000, works currently as the Principal Scientist in HIV epidemiology at the Health Protection My undergraduate degree in Human Sciences was excellent preparation for my career. The field of HIV is my for in career. degree Human preparation Sciences was My excellent undergraduate which means multifaceted we not and only the incidence measure prevalence of HIV but also seek to understand the of complexities sexual behaviour and the political and Human social Sciences of HIV. gave me context a solid in grounding statistical methods, biological and ethos the social of the cross-disciplinary sciences. Specifically, taught course me the importance with of collaboration academics and with advocates a wide of expertise range and the data need within to interpret a social, human context. Maija-Eliina In my first term I have studied human geography, anthropology, In my first term I have studied human geography, anthropology, maths, physiology, genetics and evolution! That’s what I love about Human Sciences – covering so many different areas and subjects. It’s interesting to develop an understanding of humans as both social and biological creatures, by seeing how everything fits together. Agency. Agency. She says: ‘ Alison Quantitative Quantitative methods the for human sciences The biology of organisms including humans Genetics and evolution Society, and culture environment Sociology and demography ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 1st year Courses First First University examinations: Five written papers; satisfactory practical record Five courses are Five taken: courses are ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ** Careers graduates will While some Human Sciences professional go on to academic and demography, training in medicine, genetics, others move anthropology and sociology, graduates have into different areas. Recent found opportunities in fields including the Civil Service, government, health services, industry, teaching, the media, law, commerce, computing, management consultancy and accountancy, and include a books, an editor and writer of children’s financial analyst and a solicitor.

Law (Jurisprudence)

UCAS Course Code: M100 What is Law? European opportunities with European Law M190 There are two Law courses at Oxford: Course II students spend their third year of with French Law M191 Course I is a three-year course and Course II study at a university in France, Germany, with German Law M192 is a four-year course which follows the same Italy or Spain (studying French, German, with Italian Law M193 syllabus, with the extra year being spent Italian or Spanish law) or the Netherlands with Spanish Law M194 abroad following a prescribed course at a (studying European and International law). Brief course outline university within the European Union. See the faculty website for further details Duration of course: The Oxford Law degrees aim to develop about Course II and the admissions Course I: 3 years in their students a high level of skill in arrangements. Course II (Law with Law Studies in comprehension, analysis and presentation. Students are expected to read a good deal, Written work Europe): 4 years You do not need to submit any written Degree awarded: BA in Jurisprudence mostly from primary sources (such as cases and statutes), rather than to take other work as part of an application for this (equivalent to LLB) course. Course statistics for 2012 entry people’s word for things. They are expected Combined intake: 216 to think hard about what they have read, so Written tests as to develop views not simply about what Applications shortlisted for interview All candidates applying to study Law at the law is, but also about why it is so, whether Course I: 48.5%, Course II: 42.9%, Oxford for entry in 2014 (or for deferred it should be so, how it might be different, Successful applications Course I: 17.8%, entry in 2015) must sit the Law National and so on, drawing on moral, philosophical, Admissions Test (LNAT) between 1 Course II: 10.6%, (Applicants unsuccessful social, historical, economic and other ideas. September and 20 October 2013. A number in gaining a place on Course II are Students are asked to process what they of other universities also require candidates automatically considered for a place on read, together with their own thoughts, and to sit this test. Course I) to prepare essays and presentations for The expectation is that you will sit the Entrance requirements discussion in tutorials and classes. test onscreen in a test centre near your A-levels: AAA home. It will be a test of your aptitudes Law at Oxford Advanced Highers: AAB, or AA plus an rather than your knowledge. Your additional Higher at grade A The Oxford syllabus comprises topics chosen primarily for their intellectual performance in this test will be used as an IB: 39 including core points with at least additional factor in deciding whether to 7,6,6 at Higher Level interest, rather than for the frequency with which they arise in practice. But at the same interview you and whether to offer you a Or any other equivalent place. Test centres are now located Candidates are also expected to have at least a C time, the skills of researching, thinking and presentation developed by the Oxford internationally. For further details, a grade in GCSE Mathematics, or other evidence to specimen paper and information on how demonstrate that they are appropriately numerate. courses are eminently suited to practical to register, please see www.lnat.ac.uk. We accept any subjects at A-level except for General application, and employers recognise this. Studies. There is no particular advantage or Moreover, the skills can be as well applied Candidates for Law with Law Studies disadvantage to studying Law before you apply. outside the law as within it. Oxford is in Europe who are applying for the Candidates applying for Law with Law Studies in French, German, Italian or Spanish law Europe would be expected to have the relevant probably the only leading law school in the world where the main means by which options may be given an oral test in the modern language to A-level, Advanced Higher, or relevant European language at the time Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent. teaching is done consists of group discussion of interview. However, if the candidate wishes to spend their third (tutorials) in groups as small as one, two or year of study in the Netherlands (studying European three students and a tutor. What are tutors looking for? and International Law), then a modern language is The modern, purpose-built Bodleian Law not essential since the course is taught in English. The selection criteria are based on the Library holds more than 450,000 law- qualities required of a successful law Open days related items, more than almost any other student. Throughout the admissions 13, 14 and 15 March 2013 These are comparable library in the UK. The library is process, tutors look for evidence of a law specific open days. Invitation letters are sent out conveniently located in the same building as to all UK secondary schools and colleges in January. candidate’s motivation, capacity for Bookings are made through your school or college. the Law Faculty, the St Cross Building. sustained academic work, reasoning ability, www.law.ox.ac.uk/undergraduate/opendays.php Colleges also have collections of law books and communication skills. Relevant 26, 27 June and 20 September for student use. evidence is provided by a candidate’s academic record (including any predicted 2013 University Open Days – The faculty will The teaching programme open, along with other faculties and colleges. For more grades in forthcoming exams), reference, information see the Law website, www.law.ox.ac.uk Colleges have the discretion to teach subjects in different terms, but students learn through personal statement, and performance in Location a form of directed research into one or more the LNAT. Interviews can provide further See map on inside back cover different subjects each term, as well as by relevant information. A candidate’s pre- Contact details going to faculty lectures and seminars given existing knowledge of the law is not +44 (0) 1865 271491 by some of the world’s leading legal scholars. assessed at any stage. For more detailed [email protected] This system is academically demanding, but information on the admissions process, www.law.ox.ac.uk at the same time very rewarding. including a video of a mock law interview, e-brochure please see: www.law.ox.ac.uk. www.law.ox.ac.uk/undergraduate

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Joanna, a solicitor who graduated in 2007, is currently the Private & Legal Secretary to the Law (Jurisprudence) Chancellor of the High Court. She says: ** I regularly draw on the skills I developed at Oxford. If a judge asks me to research a point ‘of law I not only use my research skills and ability to conduct legal analysis, but I also rely on the confidence I developed in tutorials to put across my findings and my opinion.’ Careers and Canada. Graduates of the four-year There is no assumption that our Law course also gain important international graduates ought to pursue a legal career: knowledge during their year abroad. If you Erasmus in practice, around 75% of Oxford Law are considering going on to practise outside Please see ox.ac.uk/erasmus graduates go on to the legal profession; England and Wales, and want to know the for details of Erasmus opportunities others continue onto further academic study status of an English law degree within that for Law with Law Studies in Europe. of law. Although Oxford Law graduates jurisdiction, please contact the relevant local gain a BA in Jurisprudence rather than an regulatory body. For example, if you are LLB, each of the Oxford Law courses interested in practising in the United States, counts as a qualifying law degree so Oxford you should contact the relevant state Law graduates can immediately go on to the regulatory body: useful information can also Legal Practice Course (for solicitors) or the be found at www.abanet.org. Bar Professional Training Course (for Amal, who graduated in 2000, is now a barristers). barrister at Doughty Street Chambers in For more information on those courses, London specialising in international law, and information on the legal profession human rights, extradition and criminal law. generally, please visit www.sra.org.uk and She was previously a lawyer for the United www.barcouncil.org.uk. Nations in the middle east and at various Many Oxford Law graduates go on to international courts in The Hague. She says: successful careers practising law outside ‘Studying law at Oxford taught me to England and Wales. The Oxford Law identify what is important, challenge courses naturally focus on English law, but accepted wisdom and not be intimidated. the fundamental principles of English These skills helped me follow an unusual common law play a key role in other career path that I have found fascinating jurisdictions such as those of, for example, and meaningful’. the United States, Australia, New Zealand

1st year (terms 1 and 2) 1st year (term 3), 2nd and 3rd (4th) years

Courses Courses ⚫⚫ Criminal law ⚫⚫ Tort law ⚫⚫ Constitutional law ⚫⚫ Contract law ⚫⚫ A Roman introduction to private law ⚫⚫ Trusts ⚫⚫ Research skills and mooting programme ⚫⚫ Land law For those on Course II, who will be going ⚫⚫ Administrative law to France, Germany, Italy or Spain, there ⚫⚫ Course II: year 3 is spent abroad are also French/German/Italian/Spanish ⚫⚫ European Union law law and language classes during the first ⚫⚫ Jurisprudence six terms. For those going to the ⚫⚫ Two optional subjects, chosen from a very wide range of options. For full details of courses Netherlands there are introductory Dutch offered, please see the faculty website language courses in the second year

Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: ⚫⚫ Three written papers: one each in ⚫⚫ Tort law, Contract law, Trusts, Land law, Administrative law, European law: one written Criminal law, Constitutional law and a paper each at the end of the final year Roman introduction to private law ⚫⚫ Jurisprudence: one shorter written paper at the end of the final year, plus an essay written in the summer vacation at the end of the second year ⚫⚫ Two optional subjects: normally written papers but methods of assessment may vary Course II students will also be assessed during their year abroad by the University they attend

Studying Law at Oxford is a unique experience. I feel I have learnt as much about politics, philosophy and sociology as I have about the law! It equips me with the fullest understanding of the law possible. The reasons behind studying something so abstract as Jurisprudence or Roman Law seemed incomprehensible at first, but it all became clear once I started studying them. For example, the ability to see how contract interacts with tort will help now in exams, as well as when the time comes to leave university and start a career. Tamsin 3rd year |95

Materials Science

UCAS Course Code: FJ22 What is Materials Science? industrial laboratory. A wide range of Brief course outline Modern society is heavily dependent on assessment methods is employed in the Duration of course: 4 years advanced materials such as lightweight award of the degree: 50% of the degree Degree awarded: MEng composites for transport applications, classification is determined by written Course statistics for 2012 entry optical fibres for telecommunications and examination papers; the remainder is Intake: 35 silicon microchips for the information allocated to practical work, assessed course- Applications shortlisted for interview: 69.9% revolution. Materials scientists study the work and a thesis based on the fourth year Successful applications: 29.3% (including relationships between the structure and research project. The degree is accredited at MEM applicants) properties of a material and how it is made. CEng level by the Engineering Council. Entrance requirements They also develop new materials to meet In the course of the first year, it is, in A-levels: A*AA with the A* in any one of engineering specifications, and devise principle, possible to change to another processes for manufacturing them. Current degree course, subject to the availability of Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry work in materials science is key to the space on the course and to the consent of the Advanced Highers: AA/AAB practical application of nuclear fusion for college. In particular, at the end of the first IB: 40 including core points (7,6,6 at HL; power generation. There are links with year, typically two or three students each with the 7 in any one of Mathematics, medical sciences, for example through the year transfer to our Materials, Economics Physics or Chemistry) development of bone replacement materials, and Management (MEM) degree Or any other equivalent novel sensors and drug delivery systems. programme. Transfer to MEM is not A-level candidates are expected to have normally possible for students at Corpus Mathematics and Physics to A-level. Candidates Materials science is an interdisciplinary studying Advanced Highers or the IB are expected to subject, spanning the physics and chemistry Christi College. have Mathematics and Physics to Advanced Higher of matter, engineering applications, and or IB Higher level respectively. Candidates are also industrial manufacturing processes. It is at Work placements/international expected to have Chemistry (or double science) to the core of nanotechnology, the production opportunities at least GCSE level or its equivalent. It is highly of machines and devices at molecular levels, Students are encouraged to undertake a desirable that Chemistry is studied to A-level or voluntary summer placement in industry or equivalent and if it is not studied to A-level or which is likely to drive the next technological revolution. Such devices a research laboratory. Recent locations for equivalent it is strongly recommended that it is summer placements have included: Beijing, studied to at least AS-level, Scottish Higher Level, include those to enable quantum Standard Level in the IB, or another equivalent. Most information processing; the key technology Tokyo, Boston, Santa Barbara, Bochum and applicants are studying all three of Mathematics, for a new generation of computers. several regions of the UK. Physics and Chemistry to A-level or equivalent. A voluntary industrial tour to an overseas Further Mathematics and Design and Technology Materials Science at Oxford destination is organised in most Easter (Resistant Materials) can be helpful to students in The course spans the subject from its holidays. Recent destinations have included: completing this degree programme but are not foundations in physics and chemistry to the San Francisco, Amsterdam, Milan, Tokyo, required for admission. For more details see: www. materials.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/ mechanical, electrical, magnetic and optical Toulouse, Beijing and Munich. prospectus/brochure15-policy.html properties of materials, and the design, manufacture and applications of metals, A typical weekly timetable Open days alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites and During years 1 and 2, the work is divided 19, 20, and 26 March 2013, places biomaterials. The department has excellent between lectures (about ten a week), must be booked for these dates by laboratory and teaching facilities, including tutorials/classes (about two a week), and contacting our schools liaison team on a computer room for students and a well- practicals (two or three afternoons a week). +44 (0) 1865 273709 or by email at stocked library. Students attend a course on Typically the work for each tutorial or class [email protected]; 26 and entrepreneurship taught partly by the Saïd is expected to take six to eight hours. Year 3 27 June, and 20 September 2013 Business School, during which they learn starts with a two-week design project, and Location about intellectual property and how to write about eight lectures and two classes/tutorials See map on inside back cover a business plan, raise capital and start a a week for the first two terms. The first two Contact details company. Students can gain industrial weeks of the second term of year 3 are +44 (0) 1865 273651 experience through a voluntary summer devoted to a coursework-based module [email protected] placement, they learn teamwork through chosen from two options: Characterisation www.materials.ox.ac.uk team design projects, and develop IT and of materials or Materials modelling. The Studying Materials Science at Oxford presentation skills. There is an option to third term is set aside for revision. Year 4 University brochure study a foreign language in the Language consists of a full-time supervised research www.materials.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ Centre or take a supplementary subject in project. You will learn how to break down a undergraduate/prospectus.html another subject area. complex problem, design an experiment or The Oxford degree has the unique feature model, manage your time and project, of an eight-month research project in the maintain systematic records, present your fourth year when students join the research work orally and write a substantial report. teams of one of the strongest Departments These research skills are transferable to of Materials in the UK, or sometimes work other career paths and are valued highly by in a prestigious overseas university or an employers. Significant scientific publications sometimes result from these projects.

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Being a Materials Scientist is rather like being a physicist, engineer, chemist and mathematician all rolled into one: perfect for the all round scientist! It is challenging, Materials Science and requires a lot of effort and perseverance, but we get to carry out fun experiments involving orange jelly, molten metal and bubbles, so all the effort seems worth it.’

Jodie 2nd year

Written work Related courses You do not need to submit any written work Students interested in this course might also as part of an application for this course. like to consider Engineering; Materials, Economics and Management (MEM); or Physics. Written test All candidates must take the Physics Aptitude Careers Test (PAT), normally at their own school or Many of our graduates apply their technical college on 6 November 2013. Candidates must knowledge in the manufacturing industry, both make sure they are available to take the test at in management and in research and development this time. Separate registration for this test is positions. Others enter the financial, required and the final deadline for entries is consultancy and IT sectors. Some train as 15 October 2013. It is the responsibility of the teachers. A significant proportion of graduates candidate to ensure that they are registered undertake research degrees in universities in the for this test. See www.patoxford.org.uk for UK and abroad, and some of these then pursue further details. a career in the university sector. Recent Materials Science graduates include an What are tutors looking for? assistant professor in Chemical Engineering and For information about the selection criteria a downstream materials and corrosion engineer. please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. Katherine, who graduated in 2008, says: At interview, tutors are aware that students ‘After leaving University I started work for may not have encountered Materials Science at Rolls-Royce (on aeroplanes, boats and power school or college, and that students may have stations) as a graduate engineer, moving completed only their AS-level courses or equivalent engineering roles within the company and at the time of interview. Tutors look for an ability around the globe every three months.’ to apply logical reasoning to problems in physical science, and an enthusiasm for thinking about new concepts in science and engineering.

1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year

Courses Courses Courses Courses Directly examined Directly examined Directly examined Research project ⚫⚫ Structure of materials ⚫⚫ Structure and ⚫⚫ Option courses in Materials (full-time) ⚫⚫ Properties of materials transformation of materials Continual assessment Additional elements ⚫⚫ Transforming materials ⚫⚫ Electronic properties of ⚫⚫ Team design project, ⚫⚫ Presentation skills ⚫⚫ Mathematics for materials materials assessed by written report ⚫⚫ Project management skills and earth sciences ⚫⚫ Mechanical properties and oral presentation ⚫⚫ Industrial visits Continual assessment ⚫⚫ Engineering applications of ⚫⚫ Characterisation of ⚫⚫ Careers events ⚫⚫ Practical work materials materials or Materials ⚫⚫ Information skills ⚫⚫ Crystallography classes ⚫⚫ Foreign language (optional) modelling module assessed ⚫⚫ Writing skills and IPR Additional elements ⚫⚫ Supplementary subject by written report ⚫⚫ Foreign language option ⚫⚫ Engineering drawing & CAD (optional) ⚫⚫ Industrial visits ⚫⚫ Technology transfer classes Continual assessment ⚫⚫ Reference management ⚫⚫ IT skills ⚫⚫ Practical work ⚫⚫ Workshop skills ⚫⚫ Industrial visits ⚫⚫ Industrial visits ⚫⚫ Lab VIEW ⚫⚫ Career planning ⚫⚫ Entrepreneurship course, ⚫⚫ Foreign language (optional) assessed by written ⚫⚫ Introduction to errors in business plan measurement Additional elements ⚫⚫ Mathematics ⚫⚫ Experimental error analysis ⚫⚫ Industrial talks ⚫⚫ Communication skills Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations, Final University examinations, Four written papers; continual Part I: Six written papers; Part II (equivalent to 4 papers): assessment components continual assessment Part II dissertation submitted equivalent to a fifth paper components equivalent to a and assessed; Oral examination further two papers of project dissertation |97

Materials, Economics and Management

UCAS Course Code: FLN0 What is Materials, Economics and A typical weekly timetable Brief course outline Management (MEM)? During years 1 and 2 your work is divided Duration of course: 4 years Modern society is heavily dependent on between lectures (about ten a week), Degree awarded: MEng advanced materials such as lightweight tutorials (about two a week), and practicals Course statistics for 2012 entry composites for transport applications, (two or three afternoons a week). Typically Intake: 1 (with 2 or 3 more students optical fibres for telecommunications and the work for each Materials tutorial or class transferring at the end of year one from silicon microchips for the information is expected to take six to eight hours, often Materials Science) revolution. Materials scientists study the more for the Economics and Management Applications shortlisted for interview: 69.9% relationships between the structure and tutorials. Year 3 starts with a two-week Successful applications: 29.3% properties of a material and how it is made. design project, and about eight to ten (including Materials Science applicants) They also develop new materials to meet lectures and two classes/tutorials a week for the first two terms. After your six-month Entrance requirements engineering specifications, and devise processes for manufacturing them. MEM management project in the fourth year you See Materials Science (p 96) combines this industrially-relevant scientific will be attending about ten lectures and one Open days knowledge base with a thorough grounding or two tutorials or classes a week. See Materials Science (p 96) in economics and management to provide a See Economics and Management (p 62) degree that is ideally suited to a career in Written work Location You do not need to submit any written work technical management, consultancy, or the as part of an application for this course. See map on inside back cover financial services sector especially the Contact details financial appraisal of technology. Written test +44 (0) 1865 273651 All candidates must take the Physics MEM at Oxford undergraduate.admissions@ Aptitude Test (PAT), normally at their own MEM is taught by the Department of materials.ox.ac.uk school or college on 6 November 2013. Materials, the Department of Economics and www.materials.ox.ac.uk Candidates must make sure they are the Saïd Business School, all of which enjoy Studying Materials Science at Oxford available to take the test at this time. University brochure outstanding international reputations. The Separate registration for this test is required Department of Materials has excellent www.materials.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ and the final deadline for entries is 15 teaching facilities, including a computer undergraduate/prospectus.html October 2013. It is the responsibility of the room for students and a well-stocked candidate to ensure that they are registered library. Students learn to work together in for this test. See www.patoxford.org.uk for team design projects, and they develop IT further details. and presentation skills. Demand for graduates of this challenging course is high. Application information The degree is accredited at CEng level by You may apply to read MEM either on entry the Engineering Council. There is an to the University or, with the exception of option to study a foreign language during students at Corpus Christi College, at the the first year. end of the first year of the Materials Science programme. These two degree programmes Work placements/projects have a common first year. Transfer to, or Students are encouraged to undertake a continuation on, MEM will depend on you voluntary materials-oriented summer making good progress in this first year and, placement in industry or a research if you were not formally interviewed by an laboratory. Recent locations for placements Economics and/or Management Tutor prior have included: Beijing, Tokyo, Boston, Santa to joining the University, may also be Barbara, Bochum and several regions of the dependent on both the outcome of such an UK. A principal feature of the course is the interview held at the end of your first year of six-month management project immediately study and on your satisfactory completion of after the examinations in the third year. This a piece of coursework set on an economics or Application information project is usually taken in industry, guided management topic. The Queen’s College and by an industrial supervisor and an academic Trinity College prefer those interested in We are unable to accept applications tutor. A voluntary industrial tour to an MEM to join the Materials Science for deferred entry for 2015 for overseas destination is organised in most programme in the first instance. Materials, Economics and Easter holidays (numbers are usually limited Management. to 20 students). Recent destinations have included: San Francisco, Amsterdam, Milan, Tokyo, Toulouse, Beijing and Munich.

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Materials, and Management Economics

What are tutors looking for? construct and evaluate arguments. No For information about the selection special knowledge of either economics or criteria please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. management is required, but candidates At interview, tutors are aware that should be informed about current affairs. students may not have encountered Materials Science at school or college and Related courses OXFORD that students may have completed only their Students interested in this course might AS-level courses or equivalent at the time of also like to consider Materials Science. Materials interview. Tutors in Materials Science look Careers for an ability to apply logical reasoning to Most MEM graduates make practical outreach problems in physical science, and an use of their scientific, management and enthusiasm for thinking about new concepts economics knowledge, either in the As well as raising public awareness in science and engineering. With the technology sector or in financial of Materials Science as a scientific exception of The Queen’s College and discipline and making available teaching management. A smaller group of and learning resources, Oxford Trinity College, MEM applicants will also graduates go on to further academic Materials Outreach gives all of the be interviewed by a tutor in either study. Recent MEM graduates include information students may require Economics or Management, who will be a financial auditor for a multinational when contemplating applying to looking for analytical and problem-solving petroleum company. study Materials Science at Oxford. skills and will assess how candidates See outreach.materials.ox.ac.uk

1st year 2nd and 3rd years 4th year

Courses Courses Courses Directly examined Directly examined Directly examined ⚫⚫ Structure of materials ⚫⚫ Structure and transformation of ⚫⚫ Option courses in Materials ⚫⚫ Properties of materials materials ⚫⚫ Economics or Management options: ⚫⚫ Transforming materials ⚫⚫ Mechanical properties a range of options, including ⚫⚫ Mathematics for materials and earth ⚫⚫ Engineering applications of materials Accounting & finance; Marketing & sciences ⚫⚫ Electronic properties of materials strategic management; Game Theory; Continual assessment ⚫⚫ Introductory economics Macroeconomics ⚫⚫ Practical work ⚫⚫ Microeconomics Continual assessment ⚫⚫ Crystallography classes ⚫⚫ General management ⚫⚫ Six-month management project, Additional elements Continual assessment assessed by written report ⚫⚫ Engineering drawing & CAD classes ⚫⚫ Practical work Additional elements ⚫⚫ IT skills ⚫⚫ Industrial visits ⚫⚫ Industrial visits ⚫⚫ Industrial visits ⚫⚫ Team design project, assessed by ⚫⚫ Careers events ⚫⚫ Career planning written report and oral presentation ⚫⚫ Technology transfer ⚫⚫ Foreign language option Additional elements ⚫⚫ Introduction to errors in ⚫⚫ Mathematics measurement ⚫⚫ Experimental error analysis ⚫⚫ Industrial talks ⚫⚫ Communication skills ⚫⚫ Essay writing skills Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Four Final University examinations, Part I: Final University examinations, Part II: Two written papers; continual assessment Seven written papers; continual written papers; continual assessment components equivalent to a fifth paper assessment components equivalent component (project report) equivalent to a further 1.2 papers to a further two papers

Materials, Economics and Management (MEM) offers a great combination between the physical and social sciences. I really like studying MEM as it exposes me to three different disciplines and departments and therefore provides a great opportunity to meet many academics and students from different backgrounds and with different interests. The course also offers the opportunity to do a six-month management placement in any industry you are interested in.

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Mathematics *

UCAS Course Code: G100 What is Mathematics? A typical weekly timetable Brief course outline Mathematicians have always been fascinated In the first two years, you will attend eight Duration of course: 3/4 years by numbers. One of the most famous to ten lectures a week, with one or two Degree awarded: BA/MMath problems is Fermat’s Last Theorem that, if tutorials and one or two classes within your Course statistics for 2012 entry n≥3, the equation xn+yn=zn has no solutions college. In your third and fourth years, Intake: 172 with x, y, z all nonzero integers. An older when you specialise, you may have fewer Applications shortlisted for interview: 51.6% problem is to show that one cannot construct lectures, combined with classes. 3 Successful applications: 20.1% a line of length √2 with ruler and compass, In your first year, you will also have Entrance requirements starting with just a unit length. classes to develop computing skills, using A-levels: A*A*A with the A*s in Often the solution to a problem will lie mathematical packages to solve problems Mathematics and Further Mathematics outside the confines within which the problem related to your studies. Later, there is has been posed, and theories must be practical work associated with options in (if taken). constructed in order to prove a claim. This is numerical analysis and statistics. Advanced Highers: AA/AAB true here, and you will see the second problem IB: 39 points, including core points solved in your course; the first is far too deep! Written work Or any other equivalent These are questions in pure mathematics. You do not need to submit any written work Candidates are expected to have Mathematics to as part of an application for this course. A-level (A* grade), Advanced Higher (A grade), or In applied mathematics we use mathematical Higher Level in the IB (score 7) or another concepts to explain phenomena that occur in Written test equivalent. Further Mathematics is highly the real world. For example, you can learn All candidates must take the Mathematics recommended. Please see the ‘Entrance how a leopard gets its spots, examine the Admissions Test (MAT), normally at their requirements’ tab for Mathematics at www. intricacies of quantum theory and relativity, or own school or college on 6 November 2013. admissions.ox.ac.uk/courses for further information. study the mathematics of financial derivatives. Open days Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. 27 April*, 4 May*, 26 and 27 June, Mathematics at Oxford Separate registration for this test is required and 20 September 2013 We will encourage you to ask questions and and the final deadline for entries is 15 *Places must be booked for these dates find the solutions for yourself. But in order October 2013. It is the responsibility of the by completing a registration form to do so, you must have a solid grounding in the concepts and the methods. In one sense, candidate to ensure that they are registered available at www.maths.ox.ac.uk/events/ for this test. See www.matoxford.org.uk for open-days. you will ‘start from the beginning’. We will teach you to think mathematically and so further details. If you have any enquiries please Applicants will be shortlisted for telephone: +44 (0) 1865 615207 or will start with careful definitions from which we build the edifice. Above all, Mathematics interview, to a ratio of around three email: [email protected] is a logical subject, so you will need to argue applicants per place, on the basis of the test Location clearly and concisely as you solve problems. score and UCAS application. Further details See map on inside back cover For some of you, this way of thinking or can be found on the department’s website: Contact details solving problems will be your goal. Others www.maths.ox.ac.uk. +44 (0) 1865 615207 will want to see what further can be [email protected] What are tutors looking for? discovered. Either way, it is a subject we We will be looking for the potential to www.maths.ox.ac.uk want you to enjoy. succeed on the course. A good mathematician is naturally inquisitive and The course There are two Mathematics degrees, the will generally take advantage of any three-year BA and the four-year MMath. opportunity to further their mathematical You will not be asked to choose between knowledge. Whilst AEA and STEP papers the degrees until your third year. are in no sense part of our entry The first year consists of core courses in requirements, we encourage applicants to pure and applied mathematics (including an take these papers, or similar extension introduction to statistics). The core part of material and papers, if they are available. the degree is completed in the first term of the If shortlisted for interview, then these will second year, introducing complex analysis and be predominantly academic. You may be ideas from topology. Options also start in the asked to look at problems of a type that you second year – five long options and three have never seen before. Don’t worry; we will short options are taken – with the third and help you! We want to see if you can respond fourth offering a still wider variety of courses, to suggestions as to how to tackle new with some options from outside mathematics. things, rather than find out simply what you The fourth year will, naturally, be more have been taught. Ultimately, we are most challenging, when some of the courses offered interested in a candidate’s potential to think will be shared with students reading for imaginatively, deeply and in a structured graduate degrees or require study by means manner about the patterns of mathematics. of guided reading.

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Ed, who graduated in 2010, is now a Financial Consultant at Oliver Wyman. He says: Mathematics Oxford has given me the opportunities to get where I am today through two main * ‘areas in my personal development: academia, as the drive and discipline required to * complete a degree at Oxford have to come from yourself; and the inter-personal skills developed through sport, student politics and relaxing in the bar with very bright and interesting people.’ Related courses international school in Hong Kong, an Students interested in this course might also analyst for a professional services like to consider the three joint degrees with organisation, a PhD researcher in Mathematics. geophysical fluid dynamics, and an IT consultant. Careers Christina, who graduated in 1996, is This degree prepares students for currently a Senior Research Fellow at New employment in a wide variety of occupations University College London doing in the public and private sectors. Graduates mathematical modelling/operational research Mathematical often secure jobs as actuarial consultants, applied to healthcare. She says: ‘I think teachers, investment analysts, management having a degree in Maths from Oxford Institute consultants, auditors and software definitely opened doors and made people developers. Recent information shows more open and receptive to letting me do BUILDING figures for first destinations of graduates as: things I didn’t have any experience in. Plus, Due for completion by September further study 28%, teacher/academic 18%, having done Maths at Oxford, which analyst 11%, financial 11%, consultant 3%, 2013. Check it out: required quite a lot of self-discipline and ox.ac.uk/roq/maths.html other 29%. Recent Mathematics graduates motivation, I had the confidence to believe include a managing director of an I could tackle completely new things.’

1st year 2nd year 3rd and 4th years

Courses Courses Courses Compulsory 1st year includes: ⚫⚫ Compulsory core of; Algebra, Large variety, which may vary from year to year, ⚫⚫ Algebra Complex analysis, Metric spaces, ranging across: Algebra; Analysis; Applied analysis; ⚫⚫ Analysis Differential equations Geometry; Topology; Logic; Number theory; Applied ⚫⚫ Probability and statistics ⚫⚫ Selection from topics including probability; Statistics; Theoretical mechanics; ⚫⚫ Geometry and dynamics Algebra; Number theory; Analysis; Mathematical physics; Mathematical biology; ⚫⚫ Multivariate calculus and Applied analysis; Geometry; Information theory; Mathematical finance; Actuarial mathematical models Topology; Fluid dynamics; mathematics; Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme; Probability; Statistics; Numerical Dissertation; Mathematical philosophy; Computer analysis; Discrete mathematics; Science options; History of Mathematics Special relativity; Quantum theory

Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Five Final University examinations, Part A: 3rd year: Final University Examinations, Part B: Four compulsory papers Two core papers and six optional papers or equivalent papers 4th year: Final University Examinations, Part C: Four papers or equivalent Classification on Parts A and B. Separate classification on Part C

The mathematics course is absolutely fantastic; and is essentially problem-solving on a daily basis, which I love. You attend lectures to learn the material and then complete problem sheets on the topics. Certainly for me, the most rewarding aspect of mathematics is solving problems; especially when they have been initially unyielding, or seemingly unapproachable; and this is right at the core of the course. I chose to read mathematics at university because I have a real passion for the subject, and wanted to gain a deeper understanding of some of the beauty it holds. I’ve found the course has really pushed the boundaries of what I thought I could achieve, which is extremely rewarding.

Chris 2nd year

|101 Mathematics and Computer Science

UCAS Course Code: GG14 What is Mathematics and A typical weekly timetable Brief course outline Computer Science? The typical week for a student in Duration of course: 3/4 years This joint degree offers the opportunity to Mathematics and Computer Science is Degree awarded: BA/MMathCompSci combine an appreciation of mathematical similar to that for Computer Science or Course statistics for 2012 entry reasoning with an understanding of Mathematics. Intake: 24 computing. Mathematics is a fundamental intellectual tool in computing, but Written work Applications shortlisted for interview: 57.3% You do not need to submit any written computing is increasingly used as a key Successful applications: 24.8% work as part of an application for this component in mathematical problem- Entrance requirements course. A-levels: A*AA. If Further Mathematics is solving. Written test taken, then including A*A between The course All candidates must take the Mathematics Mathematics and Further Mathematics; Mathematics and Computer Science can be Admissions Test (MAT), normally at their otherwise including A* in Mathematics. studied for three years, leading to the award own school or college on 6 November 2013. Advanced Highers: AA/AAB of a BA degree, or for four years, leading to Candidates must make sure they are IB: 39 points, including core points the award of Master of Mathematics and available to take the test at this time. Or any other equivalent Computer Science. The fourth year of the Separate registration for this test is required Candidates are expected to have Mathematics to Mathematics and Computer Science degree and the final deadline for entries is 15 A-level (A or A* grade), Advanced Higher (A grade), provides the opportunity to study advanced or Higher Level in the IB (score 7) or another October 2013. It is the responsibility of the topics and undertake a more in-depth equivalent. Further Mathematics is highly candidate to ensure that they are registered research project. You do not need to decide recommended. A science is also recommended. for this test. See www.matoxford.org.uk for when you apply, and you will not be asked Open days further details. until your third year to choose between the 27 April 2013 (places must be booked degrees. for this date at www.cs.ox.ac.uk/ What are tutors looking for? The most important qualities we are admissions/ugrad/open_days) Mathematics and Computer looking for are strong mathematical ability, 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 Science at Oxford the ability to think and work independently, Location The course concentrates on areas where the capacity to absorb and use new ideas, mathematics and computing are most See map on inside back cover and a great deal of enthusiasm. We use relevant to each other, emphasising the Contact details this set of criteria and the result of the bridges between theory and practice. It Mathematics Admissions Test to decide who to shortlist offers opportunities for potential computer +44 (0) 1865 615207 for interview. scientists both to develop a deeper [email protected] At the interview we will explore how you understanding of the mathematical www.maths.ox.ac.uk tackle unfamiliar problems and respond to foundations of their subject, and to acquire Computer Science new ideas; we are more interested in how a familiarity with the mathematics of +44 (0) 1865 273821 / 273833 you approach problem-solving than application areas where computers can [email protected] whether you can get straight to a solution. solve otherwise intractable problems. It also www.cs.ox.ac.uk We do not require any previous formal gives mathematicians access to both a qualification in computing, but we do practical understanding of the use of expect you to demonstrate a real interest in computers and a deeper understanding of the subject. the limits on the use of computers in their own subject. Related courses The first year and part of the second year Students interested in this course might also of the course are spent acquiring a firm like to consider other Mathematics courses, grounding in the core topics from both Computer Science or Computer Science and subjects; students are then free to choose Philosophy. options from a wide range of Mathematics and Computer Science subjects. In the Careers second year students take part in an This course gives training in logical thought industry-sponsored group practical. and expression, and is a good preparation for many careers. About 20% of Mathematics and Computer Science graduates tend to go on to further study. Recent graduates secured positions as software and hardware professionals, in research, finance and investment analysis, and include a product controller for an international bank, an actuarial consultant, and an accountant.

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Options in Mathematics Options in Computer Science, such as: Computer animation; Information Computational retrieval; linguistics; Theory of data and knowledge bases; logic Automata, and games; Quantum science computer ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 4th year Courses At At least five written papers plus practicals, and either a Mathematics dissertation or a Science Computer project Options chosen from: ⚫ ⚫ Machine Machine learning; ; Number theory; Options in Mathematics, such as Communication theory Options in Computer Science, such as Computer security; Intelligent systems; Computational complexity; Lambda calculus and types ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 3rd 3rd year Courses Four Four written papers, plus practicals Options chosen from: ⚫ ⚫

2nd year

Jessica Jessica For me the best bit of the course is For me the best bit of the course imperative the practical element, such as programming. I like to see new techniques for algorithms and structures because I find it exciting to see how they could be used in the real world. I find the tutorial system very helpful – I think it is the best thing about Oxford. The people here are very competent and the facilities are well suited to the course. My advice to prospective students would be: if you like both Mathematics and Computer Science and think you’ll enjoy the course, give it a shot and apply. Object-oriented Object-oriented programming programming Concurrent Models of computation Logic and proof ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 2nd year Courses Four Four written papers plus practicals (including a group design practical) Computer Science Computer (50%) (under review) Options in Mathematics (25%) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ MathematicsCore (25%) of Three Algebra, Complex analysis, Metric spaces, equations Differential Design and analysis of algorithms programming Imperative Introduction to pure Introduction maths to pure Introduction to complex numbers and Groups actionsgroup Functional programming Linear Linear algebra Analysis Continuous Maths Probability ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment Courses Courses 1st year Core MathematicsCore (50%) ⚫ ⚫ Five written papers, plus practicals ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Science Computer Core (50%) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Lists Lists of options in the 2nd, and 3rd 4th only, and illustrative are years may change time from to time. Further about information all of our courses: www.cs.ox.ac.uk/computerscienceatoxford Π

Mathematics * and Philosophy

UCAS Course Code: GV15 What is Mathematics and Philosophy? The course Brief course outline This course brings together two of the most There are two Mathematics and Philosophy Duration of course: 3/4 years fundamental and widely applicable degrees, the three-year BA and the four-year Degree awarded: BA/MMathPhil intellectual skills. Mathematical knowledge MMathPhil. You are not asked to choose Course statistics for 2012 entry and the ability to use it is the most between them on your application, and so Intake: 19 important means of tackling quantifiable long as your exam results in the second and Applications shortlisted for interview: 52.2% problems, while philosophical training third years are of an appropriate standard Successful applications: 25.0% enhances the ability to analyse issues, you have the option either to complete an Entrance requirements question received assumptions, and clearly honours BA or continue to the fourth year A-levels: A*A*A with the A*s in articulate understanding. The combination for the MMathPhil. Mathematics and Further Mathematics provides a powerful background from The mathematics units in this joint which to proceed to graduate study in either course are all from the single-subject (if taken). Mathematics or Philosophy or to pursue Mathematics course. Accordingly the Advanced Highers: AA/AAB diverse careers. Historically, there have standard in mathematics for admission to IB: 39 points including core points been strong links between Mathematics and the joint course is the same as for admission Or any other equivalent Philosophy; logic, an important branch of to the single-subject Mathematics course. Candidates are expected to have Mathematics to A-level (A* grade), Advanced Higher (A grade), or both subjects, provides a natural bridge The compulsory core mathematics for the Higher Level in the IB (score 7) or another between the two, as does the philosophy of joint course consists of the pure (as opposed equivalent. Further Mathematics would also be mathematics. to applied) mathematics from the highly recommended. compulsory core for the single-subject Open days Mathematics and Philosophy Mathematics course. The philosophy units See Mathematics (p 100) at Oxford for the Mathematics and Philosophy course The degree is constructed in the belief that Location are mostly shared with the other joint the parallel study of these related disciplines See map on inside back cover courses with Philosophy. can significantly enhance your Contact details All parts of the course in the first year are understanding of each. Mathematics compulsory. In the second and third years The Philosophy Faculty is the largest in some units are compulsory, consisting of +44 (0) 1865 615207 the UK, and one of the largest in the world, [email protected] core mathematics and philosophy and with more than 70 full-time members, bridge papers on philosophy of www.maths.ox.ac.uk admitting more than 500 undergraduates Philosophy mathematics and on foundations (logic annually to read the various degrees and set theory), but you also choose +44 (0) 1865 276926 involving philosophy. Many faculty options. The structure of the fourth year [email protected] members have a worldwide reputation, and Master’s level is currently under review. www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk the faculty has the highest research ratings of any philosophy department in the UK. A typical weekly timetable The Philosophy Library is among the best In your first two years work is divided in the country. The large number of between lectures (about ten a week) and undergraduates and graduates reading tutorials in your college (two or three a philosophy with a variety of other week). In your third and fourth years the disciplines affords the opportunity to same applies to Philosophy subjects, but participate in a diverse and lively most Mathematics courses are linked to philosophical community. intercollegiate classes rather than tutorials The Mathematics Department is also one in your college. About a third of your week of the largest and best in the UK and will be spent working on your own, contains within it many world-class preparing essays for Philosophy tutorials, research groups. This is reflected in the and solving problems for Mathematics wide choice of mathematics topics available tutorials or classes. to you, especially in the fourth year. Written work You do not need to submit any written work as part of an application for this course. Written tests All candidates must take the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT), normally at their own school or college on 6 November 2013. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time.

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Jack, who graduated in 2007, is currently a capital actuarial analyst at Catlin Insurance. He says: Mathematics and Philosophy Mathematics The mathematical skills developed during my degree have helped with the technical side of my ‘work, but studying philosophy alongside maths also developed my abilities to analyse an argument ** and to take a logical approach to problem-solving. These skills have proven particularly valuable in the workplace both in my current role and as an associate on the Financial Services Authority’s graduate scheme.’ Separate registration for this test is required Related courses and the final deadline for entries is 15 Students interested in this course might also October 2013. It is the responsibility of the like to consider other Mathematics courses candidate to ensure that they are registered or Computer Science and Philosophy. for this test. See www.matoxford.org.uk for further details. Careers Recent graduates secured positions in What are tutors looking for? diverse occupational areas such as software For information about the selection criteria development, teaching, research, the public please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. sector including the civil and diplomatic During the interview for Philosophy you services, journalism, and financial and will be given the opportunity to show a investment analysis both in the UK and critical and analytical approach to abstract abroad. A smaller group of graduates go on questions and the ability to defend a to further academic study. viewpoint by reasoned argument. In Will, who graduated in 1999, works as a Mathematics you may find yourself asked data analyst at the University of Michigan. to look at problems of a type that you have He says: ‘My degree taught me to construct never seen before. Don’t worry; we will a rigorous and detailed argument, and also help you! We want to see if you can respond to adapt and defend it “live” in a tutorial to suggestions as to how to tackle new setting. This is a crucial skill for jobs that things, rather than find out simply what require the analysis and presentation of you have been taught. complex data.’

1st year 2nd and 3rd years 4th year

Courses Courses Courses Mathematics Mathematics Units from M-level Mathematics ⚫⚫ Algebra ⚫⚫ Core pure mathematics (Algebra, (including a Mathematics dissertation) ⚫⚫ Analysis Metric spaces, Complex analysis) and M-level Philosophy (including a ⚫⚫ Calculus and probability ⚫⚫ Foundations (set theory, logic) Philosophy thesis) (Precise exam structure Philosophy ⚫⚫ Intermediate mathematics options under review) ⚫⚫ Elements of deductive logic Philosophy ⚫⚫ Introduction to philosophy ⚫⚫ Knowledge and reality or History of philosophy from Descartes to Kant ⚫⚫ Philosophy of mathematics ⚫⚫ Further philosophy Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Five Final University examinations, Part A Final University examinations, Part C: compulsory written papers (2nd year): Units are mostly examined by a three- ⚫⚫ Two written papers on pure hour written paper; plus one 5,000-word mathematics core and two written essay for Philosophy subjects questions on options Final University examinations, Part B (3rd year): ⚫⚫ Six three-hour written papers, at least two in Mathematics, at least three in Philosophy

I came to Oxford because I wanted to study at one of the best universities in the country. I enjoy the reading in preparation for essays and also the tutorials, especially the philosophical discussions; it’s really interesting to try and make your point clearer and to discover sides of the argument you’d never thought about. Organising your time is very important. If you enjoyed Maths and Further Maths at A-level and you find questions in philosophy interesting then this is definitely the course for you. Thomas 1st year |105

Mathematics and Statistics *

UCAS Course Code: GG13 Why Mathematics and Statistics? The fourth year is, naturally, more Brief course outline Statistics is data analysis. New kinds of data challenging and it provides an opportunity Duration of course: 3/4 years are emerging all the time in science and for more in-depth study, including a Degree awarded: BA/MMath industry. Statisticians are needed to set up substantial statistics project. Course statistics for 2012 entry cutting edge statistical methods to analyse these data. Statistical methods use advanced A typical weekly timetable Intake: 13 The typical week of a student in Applications shortlisted for interview: 60.0% mathematical ideas and modern computational techniques. They require expert knowledge Mathematics and Statistics is similar to that Successful applications: 11.9% for Mathematics. In courses involving work Entrance requirements and experience to apply. Statisticians do the work. This combination, of deep and with statistical software packages, some A-levels: A*A*A with the A*s in lecture hours are replaced by teaching Mathematics and Further Mathematics mathematically well-grounded method- building, and wide-ranging applied work with sessions in the labs. (if taken). data, is what makes statistics a great subject. Advanced Highers: AA/AAB Written work You do not need to submit any written work IB: 39 points, including core points Mathematics and Statistics at Oxford Or any other equivalent The Department of Statistics is the top- as part of an application for this course. Candidates are expected to have Mathematics to ranked Statistics department in the UK Written tests A-level (A* grade), Advanced Higher (A grade), or according to the Government’s 2008 Research All candidates must take the Mathematics Higher Level in the IB (score 7) or another Assessment Exercise. Many of its 27 equivalent. Further Mathematics is highly Admissions Test (MAT), normally at their recommended. academic staff work in the development of own school or college on 6 November 2013. Open days fundamental statistical methodology and Candidates must make sure they are See Mathematics (p 100) probability. There is a large research group available to take the test at this time. Location working on models and inference in genetics Separate registration for this test is required See map on inside back cover and evolution and their applications, for and the final deadline for entries is 15 Contact details example concerning human genetic variation October 2013. It is the responsibility of the and disease. Other groups work on pattern Mathematics candidate to ensure that they are registered recognition and image analysis, networks, +44 (0) 1865 615207 for this test. See www.matoxford.org.uk for medical, actuarial and financial applications. [email protected] further details. These interests are reflected in the lecture www.maths.ox.ac.uk courses available to undergraduates in their What are tutors looking for? Statistics third and fourth years. In order to succeed in the Mathematics and +44 (0) 1865 272870 Statistics degree, students need to have a [email protected] Course structure strong aptitude for mathematics. The www.stats.ox.ac.uk For the first four terms this course is identical criteria applied at admissions are entirely to Mathematics, up to and including the comparable to those applied to the compulsory core of the second year of the Mathematics degree, and we refer you to the Mathematics course. Mathematics entry (p 100). Mathematics and Statistics students follow core second-year courses in Related courses probability and statistics, and the remainder Students interested in this course might also of the second year allows for some choice of like to consider other Mathematics courses topics in preparation for the greater or Computer Science. selectivity of the third and fourth years. In Careers the first two years it is usually Many of our graduates have careers in straightforward to move between the statistics and the closely related field of Mathematics course and the Mathematics operational research. They are in demand in and Statistics course, subject to the the insurance and financial services availability of space on the course and to the professions, especially those whose studies consent of the college. have included a substantial component of There are two Mathematics and Statistics statistics and applied probability. In recent degrees, the three-year BA and the four-year years about 35% of Oxford Mathematics MMath. You will not be asked to choose graduates have joined the finance and between the degrees until you are in your finance-related sectors, and include a third year. All third- and fourth-year management analyst for a management mathematical topics available in the consultancy firm and an actuarial Mathematics course are also available consultant. to Mathematics and Statistics students.

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Applied statistics inference Statistical Applied probability models lifetime Statistical Actuarial science Mathematical finance Wide range of other options in Mathematics ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ 3rd 3rd year Courses Assessment Final Final University examinations, Part B: The equivalent of four written papers including assessed practicals ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

’ Statistical programming programming Statistical and simulation Selection a from menu of other options in Mathematics Probability Statistics Algebra and differential equations Metric spaces and complex analysis ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 2nd year Courses Final Final University examinations, Part A: papers Four and core optional four papers Core courses Core ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Options , who in graduated 2008, is now Capital Macquarie for a Securities strategist Limited. He says: 1st year 1st I have been as working in a Hong strategist since Kong June 2008 I where am in involved equity index sales, and trading models. portfolio trading The invaluable my gives from a educational degree justification fair background my for strong analytical and quantitative skills. ‘ Ellis Henry the right course for me. I have lectures in both pure and applied maths each week, and then have problem sheets that I have to prepare for my tutorials. It’s great fun to try and solve a variety of different problems using newly learnt skills. I find the range of practical applications I find the range of practical applications heard for statistics really appealing. I at a talk about the uses of statistics a maths talk on the open day, and immediately knew that this would be Geometry and dynamics Multivariate calculus and mathematical models Algebra Analysis and Probability statistics ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment Courses Courses 1st year First First University examinations: Five compulsory papers Compulsory 1st year includes: ⚫ ⚫ ** ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

Medicine

UCAS Course Code: A100 Open days Is Medicine for you? Brief course outline 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 The practice of Medicine offers a breadth of Duration of course: 3-year Pre-clinical, For information please email [email protected]. experiences that it is impossible to find in followed by 3-year Clinical. ac.uk or visit our website at www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/ any other subject. Every day brings study/medicine/pre-clinical/open-days Degree awarded: BM BCh (includes an different patients with different needs. It’s a Location Honours BA) great choice for scientists who strive to See map on inside back cover Course statistics for 2012 entry understand and apply research findings to Contact details Intake: 155 improve the lives of the patients in their [email protected] Applications shortlisted for interview: 28.8% care. It offers a meaningful career that is Medical School Prospectus Successful applications: 10.6% prestigious, secure and relatively well-paid. www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine Entrance requirements However, practising Medicine can be arduous, stressful, frustrating and A-levels: A*AA, in three A-levels taken in bureaucratic and it’s not suited to everyone. one academic year Excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies. The accelerated course You need to be sure that Medicine is the Candidates are required to have Chemistry (graduate entry) right choice for you. These pages will help (compulsory), plus Biology and/or Physics and/or you work that out, but there’s no better Mathematics to full A-level. Graduates in experimental science way to find out for sure than by gaining Advanced Highers: AA (including subjects may be eligible to apply insight of medical practice by seeing it in Chemistry) for the four-year accelerated course action and talking to those who provide Highers: AAAAA (UCAS code A101 BMBCh4). healthcare. Studying Medicine because that Highers must include Biology or Mathematics or After a special two-year transition is what is expected of you is never a good Physics. We will accept applications from students phase covering both basic science idea: make sure that your motives for with only one Advanced Higher; see the website for choosing to do so are well-reasoned. details of our policy. and clinical skills, the accelerated IB: 39 (including core points) with 7, 6, 6 programme leads into the final two Medicine at Oxford at HL years of the standard course and Medicine has been studied at Oxford from Candidates are required to take Chemistry and a to the same Oxford medical as early as the 14th century, although a second science (Biology or Physics) and/or qualification as the standard Clinical School was established as recently Mathematics to Higher Level. (six-year) course. The four-year as 1936 by a benefaction from Lord Subject combinations course is designed specifically for Nuffield for postgraduate teaching and Please note that we have no preference for whether the third or fourth A-level subject (or further subject science graduates, and places a research. Clinical student training started in equivalent qualifications) is a science or not. strong emphasis on the scientific during the Second World War when medical Other qualifications basis of medical practice. students were evacuated from London. Other national and international qualifications are also Applicants to the four-year Today, the Medicine course at Oxford acceptable. Please see our website for further accelerated course must follow the provides a well-rounded intellectual training guidance: www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine. Any with particular emphasis on the basic application procedure described on candidate in doubt as to their academic eligibility for science research that underpins medicine. this course is strongly encouraged to seek advice by p 110 (including the BMAT), and We have retained a distinct three-year pre- emailing [email protected]. also complete an additional Oxford Level of attainment in Science and clinical stage that includes studying towards application form. See www.medsci. a BA Honours degree in Medical Sciences, Mathematics ox.ac.uk/study/medicine for further followed by a three-year clinical stage. In order to be adequately equipped for the BMAT information and details of eligibility. (see ‘Written test’ opposite) and for the academic Although the Medical School at Oxford demands of the course, and if Biology, Physics, or has expanded in recent times, it remains Mathematics have not been taken to A-level (or relatively small, allowing students and staff equivalent), applicants will need to show that they to get to know one another and benefit have received a basic education in those subjects from a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. (achieving at least a grade C at GCSE, Intermediate 2 or Standard grade (Credit), or equivalent; the The Pre-clinical stage GCSE Dual Award Combined Sciences is also Applicants are initially admitted to the acceptable). pre-clinical stage of the course. Graduates Students with degrees may apply for the standard The first five terms of this course are course. There are no places specifically reserved for devoted to the ‘First BM’. This addresses graduates, and there is no separate application not only much of the science that underpins process. Graduates are in open competition with Medicine, but also the clinical problems school-leavers, and need to fulfil the same entrance that arise when systems fail. Students are requirements. introduced to the major systems of the body and study all aspects of their structure and function in health and also the principles of disease processes. Students are encouraged to develop an enquiring approach and to consider the experimental basis of the

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best best in THE for world medicine for in the world is the best Oxford a major to medicine, according for league table international and health’. pre-clinical ‘clinical, World Higher Education’s The Times 2011–12 saw Rankings University previous medicine overtake Oxford spot, a the top for leader Harvard in 2012–13. maintain position we CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE OVER CONTINUED

A joint admissions scheme is in place with the Universities of Cambridge and London to ensure that all suitably qualified Oxford pre-clinical students will be allocated a clinical school place within the scheme. Of those who choose to apply to the Oxford Clinical School, about 85% have been successful in past years. The rest mostly go to London or to Cambridge. No student is guaranteed a place in Oxford, but there are sufficient places in the system to ensure that all qualified students will find a place for their Clinical training. Upon completion of the clinical stage of the course, the subsequent years are spent on Foundation programmes. and Specialist Training A typical weekly timetable weekly typical A During the First BM, lectures and practicals occupy about half of the time, and the remainder is free for tutorial work, self-directed study and extra-curricular activities. During the BA course, formal lecturing is kept to a minimum, and students are mostly free to pursue their research and to prepare for tutorials and seminars. Strong academic support ensures that students manage their time effectively. training Clinical to Progress students must In December of the third year, apply to be accepted by a clinical school. Research work Research and computer- In addition to taking written submitting based examinations, and extended essay, practical reports and an project as students undertake a research This will be in a part of their BA course. and will field of interest to the student, experience of offer valuable first-hand have the scientific research. Students research in opportunity to undertake a laboratory from a wide range of a laboratory from a wide University. departments within the 3rd year 3rd Alex Alex stage enables you to gain in-depth knowledge of the science behind clinical practice while stage enables you to gain in-depth knowledge of the science behind clinical practice The first year experiencing the primary scientific research that fuels medical progression. useful tool in encompasses organisation of the body and so includes dissection – an incredibly and gave an edge to learning anatomy! Being lectured by world leaders in their field is awe-inspiring of my research my learning. I’m currently in my third year and love the freedom and self-direction practice, while also project. I am developing skills as a scientist which will be useful in clinical and immunity’, getting to grips with topics that fascinate me. I’m doing an option called ‘Infection to potential future and love being able to trace current developments in the field and apply them course. therapeutic applications. There is also a clinical aspect provided by the doctor-patient I learnt how to I found this valuable in helping me to develop good communication skills, as GP. take patient histories and interact with patients under the guidance of a practising I was attracted to the strong scientific grounding of the Oxford medical course. The pre-clinical I was attracted to the strong scientific grounding of the Oxford medical course. The First BM is followed by a four-term by a four-term The First BM is followed The Principles of Clinical Anatomy Teaching methods and study supportstudy and methods Teaching During the pre-clinical stage of the course, the college tutorial system is a central feature: students see their tutors and are taught weekly in groups often as small as two. This teaching can be tailored to Most individuals’ needs and interests. University lectures, seminars and practical classes take place in the Medical Sciences Centre in the Science Area. Teaching Lecturers are drawn from Oxford’s extensive Pre-clinical and Clinical departments, all of which have international reputations for excellence in research, and the courses are organised on an interdisciplinary basis so as to emphasise the interrelatedness of all aspects of the curriculum. science in the course. Matters of clinical science in the course. Matters from the outset. relevance are illustrated in There are clinical demonstrations make regular visits hospitals, and students to GP tutors. ‘Final Honour BA Honours course (the School’) in Medical Sciences. Students biomedical science specialise in an area of options. They will selected from one of five to working from become fully accustomed sources in the research papers and primary literature, and will be encouraged to think both critically and creatively. Students will gain in-depth knowledge of their chosen option, and will improve their technical ability both at the bench and in the use of electronic resources to handle and present experimental results and to search scientific databases. course, delivered at the end of the third is designed to teach students clinically year, relevant aspects of anatomy that will be of immediate use in their clinical years. Medicine CONTINUED **

How to apply they have the potential to become effective For details on how to apply please refer to and caring doctors. All colleges use a ox.ac.uk/apply. Please note the closing date common set of selection criteria that relate for applications for all Medicine courses is to academic potential and suitability for 15 October 2013. Medicine. For further information about selection criteria, please see: Written work www.ox.ac.uk/criteria. You do not need to submit any written Applicants are free to make reference to work as part of an application for this skills or experience acquired in any context course. to illustrate how they might fulfil the Written test selection criteria; sometimes candidates All applicants must take the Biomedical refer to voluntary work and other extra– Admissions Test (BMAT) in their own curricular activities, but many forms of school or college or approved test centre on evidence can help demonstrate to tutors 6 November 2013. The standard deadline that a candidate has made an informed for registration is 1 October 2013, and the decision regarding their own suitability to final deadline for registration is 15 October study Medicine. 2013. It is the responsibility of the Application conditions candidate to ensure they are registered for Oxford conforms to the UK Department of this test. See www.bmat.org.uk for further Health’s requirements regarding details. immunisation status (hepatitis, BCG and What are tutors looking for? rubella) and the GMC’s conditions on Please note that competition to study Fitness to Practise, and a satisfactory Medicine at Oxford is particularly strong Criminal Records Bureau disclosure. and only around 425 applicants are Students may be refused entry to, or be shortlisted for interview each year. removed from, the University’s Register of Applicants are shortlisted for interview on Medical Students on grounds that may be the basis of BMAT test performance, prior either academic or non-academic (for academic record, and all other information instance health or conduct). Applicants on their application. No student is admitted should be aware that some practical studies without interview. Any overseas candidates involving living animal tissue are an for Medicine who are shortlisted will be obligatory component of the course. expected to come to Oxford for interview in Related courses December. Students are selected for their Students interested in this course might scientific ability and for their aptitude for also like to consider Biomedical Sciences, Medicine. Applicants are expected to show Biological Sciences, Human Sciences that they have a realistic understanding of or Chemistry. what a medical career will involve, and that

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’ Brad, who graduated in 2004, Brad, who graduated in BM BCh graduates are entitled to BM BCh graduates are allowed him to diversify his clinical career to include roles in leadership and innovation in the NHS. currently works as a Forensic Psychiatrist with Mentally Disordered Offenders at Broadmoor High Secure Psychiatric Hospital. Brad developed through tutorials at Oxford the strong academic knowledge base and confidence to challenge ‘received wisdom’. This has about and apply for foundation house about and apply for foundation officer posts. with the General provisional registration with a licence to Medical Council (GMC) to the practise, subject to demonstrating to practise is not GMC that their fitness impaired. Satisfactory Satisfactory practical record Systems Systems of the body: Integrative aspects The nervous system Principles of pathology Psychology medicine for and Patient Doctor course computer-based core Three assessments Four written papers ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Courses Courses Assessment First BM Part 2: Terms 4–6 First BM Part 2: Terms ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ , who in graduated 2004, now works in the field He of biotechnology. says: : Although I studied medicine and as qualified an as undergraduate a doctor in 2004, I have not in working remained clinical medicine in the NHS. Instead building my in career small high-growth biotechnology companies in the UK, and California, My France. time at as an undergraduate was hugely influential Oxford in scientific seizing and interesting business opportunities well outside the boundaries of a typical medical in career the NHS. ‘ Gordon Three core computer-based computer-based core Three assessments Four written papers Satisfactory practical record Biochemistry and medical genetics Medical sociology and Patient Doctor course Organisation of Organisation the body Physiology and pharmacology ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Of course, you need not remain Of course, you need not Assessment First BM Part 1: Terms 1–3 First BM Part 1: Terms Courses ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ confined to the surgery or the operating confined to the surgery theatre: the lecture theatre or the laboratory could also beckon. Some of our graduates end up leading the education of the next generation of doctors or directing need to don’t biomedical research. You know right now what you want to do when you qualify: the Medical School organises careers sessions for final year clinical students and helps students learn Careers training as a brainFrom becoming a GP to speciality trainingsurgeon, a vast array of obtaining apathways is available after frommedical qualification, ranging medicineanaesthesia or emergency tothrough obstetrics or ophthalmology paediatrics or psychiatry. ** Modern Languages Celtic, Czech (with Slovak), French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish

UCAS Course Codes Entrance requirements What is Modern Languages? There is a unique course code for each A-levels: AAA Studying Modern Languages provides both combination of subjects. Please see Advanced Highers: AA/AAB practical training in written and spoken ox.ac.uk/courses. IB: 38–40 including core points language and also an extensive introduction Brief course outline Or any other equivalent to European literature and thought. You Duration of course: 4 years (including There are several combinations available that allow will learn to write and speak the language(s) compulsory year abroad) students to begin studying a language from scratch. fluently, and will be able to choose from a However, please note that it is not usually possible Degree awarded: BA broad range of options including linguistics, for students to study two languages from scratch. film studies and advanced translation. Course statistics for 2012 entry Candidates would be expected to have studied at Intake: 179 least one of the languages chosen, or to speak at Modern Languages at Oxford Applications shortlisted for interview: least one of the languages at home or school. Modern Languages have been taught in 88.4% For French, German* or Spanish Oxford since 1724. The faculty is one of the Successful applications: 3.9% Candidates would usually be expected to largest in the country, with a total intake of Joint courses have the language to A-level, Advanced more than 250 students a year (including You can also study a modern language Higher, Higher Level in the IB or another joint courses). Undergraduate students can with a Middle Eastern language (Arabic, academic equivalent. use the Taylor Institution Library, the Hebrew, Persian or Turkish) or with For Czech, Modern Greek, Italian, biggest research library in Britain devoted Classics, English, History, Linguistics or Portuguese and Russian to modern languages. Philosophy. Please see the separate Please note there are different course The University’s modern and excellently pages on these courses for further codes for these languages, depending on equipped Language Centre (see p 12) information. whether you are applying with an A-level received special praise in the last Teaching Single language courses available or equivalent in the relevant language, or Quality Assessment. Some of its resources Single language courses are available in if you are applying for a beginners’ are specifically tailored to the needs of French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, course. Beginners’ courses allow students Modern Languages students. Language is at the centre of the Oxford Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. If you to start studying one of these languages course, making up around 50% of both study Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, from scratch*. first year and final examinations. The Russian or Spanish by itself, you must For Celtic and Polish course aims to teach spoken fluency in also take Linguistics in the first year. We generally expect all students applying colloquial and more formal situations, the for these courses to be beginners, Joint language courses available ability to write essays in the foreign though those with experience are also There are also many joint language language, and the ability to translate into courses which allow you to study two very welcome to apply. and out of the foreign language with languages together. The languages are accuracy and sensitivity to a range of Celtic, Czech, French, German, Modern vocabulary, styles and registers. Greek, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian *The faculty may be introducing The course also focuses on studying and Spanish. For details of exactly which a beginner / intermediate literature, as this study is enjoyable, combinations are available please see the German course from 2014 personally and linguistically enriching, and Modern Languages pages at - See www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk intellectually challenging. It gives you an ox.ac.uk/courses. for updates understanding of other cultures that cannot Open days be acquired solely through learning the 27 April, 26 and 27 June, and 20 language, and it leads you into areas such as September 2013 Places must be booked at: gender issues, popular culture, theatre www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk/fac_open_days studies, aesthetics, anthropology, art Location history, ethics, history, philosophy, politics, See map on inside back cover psychology and theology. You can either Contact details study a broad, chronological range of +44 (0) 1865 270750 literature or focus your studies on the [email protected] medieval, the early modern, or the modern www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk period right up to the present day. The course also offers a wide range of options in non-literary subjects including linguistics, philology, advanced translation and film studies.

112| Thinking about applying? Please see p 31 Modern Languages 113 | the Taylor the Taylor Institution Library Bodleian the world-famous of Part Library Institution the Taylor Libraries, in Britain library research is the biggest modern languages. to devoted CONTINUED OVER THE PAGE OVER CONTINUED A typical weekly timetable weekly typical A in, work will include a tutorial week’s Your or organised by, your college, language classes on different skills relating to the language(s) you study, and probably three to four hours of lectures per subject. Year abroad Year usually spend Modern Language students abroad. This the third year of their course assistant in a is often as a paid language you may also foreign school, though abroad or study at a undertake other work exception to this is foreign university. (The Beginners’ for those students taking to spend the Russian, who are required to the third year second year – as opposed designed – of their studies on a specially course in the city of eight-month language encourage you to spend as We Yaroslavl.) much as possible of your vacations in the countries whose languages you are studying. Financial support, including travel scholarships, may be available from your college and/or the faculty. 2nd year I was drawn to Oxford by the wealth of world-class resources and the prospect of I was drawn to Oxford by the wealth of the best in the world. It’s immensely fulfilling being taught by tutors who are some of particular, to discuss opinions and analyses with tutors who are experts in their field. In German I have found that the inspiring teaching has deepened my interest in French and and their literature and I have enjoyed studying a broad range of authors and playwrights innovative work. so I found the Modern Languages course at Oxford especially appealing because it’s has flexible, with lots of language and literature topics to choose from. This flexibility in allowed me to pursue and explore my own interests, such as the theme of politics literature and the works of Goethe and Zola. I found that there was a sizeable step between A-level work and university assignments much because you are encouraged to express and develop your own thoughts and ideas more at degree level. Vanessa Vanessa Your other years of study give you more Your freedom to choose the areas you wish to will focus on, from a range of options. You have tutorials and language classes each week in each of the languages being studied. Students studying courses with Polish take this as a subsidiary language, Catalan, beginning in the second year. and most of Galician, Provençal, Yiddish the Slavonic languages may also be taken as additional options. Your first year is closely structured. You structured. You first year is closely Your and courses on the will attend oral classes of your language(s), grammatical structure of the language(s) translation into and out and, in some of the languages, also attend will comprehension. You and participate courses lecture introductory on literature. If in seminars and/or tutorials or German as a you study either French take a range of single language, you will language in the additional options in that such as literary theory and film first year, studies. If you study any other language by itself then you must take Linguistics as well in the first year (see Modern Languages and Linguistics – p 116). Course structure Course Modern Languages CONTINUED

Written work What are tutors looking for? All candidates must submit a piece of Selection criteria for this course may be written work by 11 November 2013 in viewed at ox.ac.uk/criteria. Tutors will be each of the languages which you plan to looking for a good command of the study, where you will have those languages grammar of any language you have already to A2 (or an equivalent standard) before studied at school and want to continue university. studying at Oxford, as well as an interest in All candidates must also submit one literature and culture. piece only of marked writing in English. Tutors want to find out as much as For further details on what to send, possible about your intellectual interests please see the Modern Languages pages at and academic potential, so you may be ox.ac.uk/courses. asked about your reading, your interest in the culture of the relevant country, or the Written test work you have submitted. You may be All candidates must take the Modern asked questions about a short passage in Languages Admissions Tests (MLAT), English or the relevant foreign language(s). normally at their own school or college, You will be given the opportunity to speak on 6 November 2013. Separate registration in the relevant foreign language(s) which for this test is required and the final you have studied to an advanced level. As deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. far as possible, interviewers will try to let It is the responsibility of the candidate you show your strengths, interest in the to ensure that they are registered for subject(s) you intend to study, and reasons this test. See ox.ac.uk/tests for further for applying to Oxford. details. Related courses College choice Students interested in this course might also For guidance on making a college choice, like to consider other language courses or please refer to our website for details Oriental Studies. of which language combinations are available at each college. Careers Employers value Modern Languages Deferred entry graduates because they are competent in Students are welcome to apply for deferred one or two languages, have acquired a entry for any language courses except those range of transferable skills and have first- including Beginners’ Russian. hand experience of other cultures. The Languages Work website has further information about careers using languages: www.languageswork.org.uk. Modern Languages graduates from Oxford regularly go into highly competitive areas such as law, management consultancy, accountancy, international press agencies, the media, advertising, the Foreign Office and the performing arts. Recent Modern Languages graduates include a business development manager for a social enterprise company, a theatre director, and a personal tax manager.

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Erasmus Please see ox.ac.uk/erasmus opportunities Erasmus of details for this course. for 3rd 3rd and 4th years 3 Year 4 Year Assessment Spent abroad 2 for 3 Beginners’as Year Russian: Year other courses Continues the year course from 2, plus special subjects a across wide range of options Final University examinations: Nine or ten written papers and an oral examination including taken, are unprepared subjects, special translations, literature subjects and linguistics. Some special subjects examined by are submitting a portfolio of essays

Richard, who graduated in 1999, Richard, who graduated passion for IT, and currently work as passion for IT, best-known lead developer for the UK’s language resources website for schools. Oxford set me up as a lifelong learner of languages, and the learning skills I picked up there continue to help me adapt and develop in the professional world.’ is now a content developer for is now a content developer says: ‘Studying Linguascope.com. He me a real focus languages at Oxford gave for the subject, which has remained a lifelong obsession and opened up great career opportunities. I have combined the strong grounding my studies gave me with a various various charities, including Save the and Children various Language work (translation, essays) comprehension, A period of literature Optional subjects, including Linguistics; Authors prescribed Medieval literature; detailed study. for As above, with the opportunity to cover a range of broader subjects 2 Beginners’is spent Russian: Year abroad ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Courses Courses 2nd year Two-language course Two-language ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ One-language course ⚫ ⚫ for for

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, who in graduated 2004, is now Manager at Founder and the Programmes Refugee Support Network. Since graduating from Oxford, I in have the worked Oxford, field Since from education graduating of refugee and education in emergencies United Nations agencies. The skills I gained have helped at me Oxford to analyse situations and thoughtfully gave and me critically, the confidence to establish the Refugee Support Network in 2009. I never thought I would use my language skills in situations as as diverse Sudanese camps, refugee with Haitian and earthquake survivors with victimsyoung of in trafficking London. She says: ‘ Catherine Single language option: Introduction to film studies; theoryLiterary (French only); Medieval studies (German only); or Key in texts German French thought Practical language Practical work Study of important works and/or topics in of each the language literature Linguistics option: Introduction to phonetics; General linguistics; Grammar ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Jenny, who graduated in 2000, has Jenny, who graduated Assessment 1st year Courses First First University examinations: Seven or eight written papers, including translation (language and only literature for Beginners’ Russian) Two modern languages, or Two one modern language, or one modern language and linguistics (or other options either for or German French as a single language) ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ challenge of Oxford’s small-group challenge of Oxford’s tuition, plus the practical experience of working bilingually as a teaching assistant during my year abroad in Spain provided useful foundations for my work as a professional linguist.’ Group in the UK since 2005. She says: Group in the UK since multinational ‘I spent three years in a blue chip company in the fast moving consumer goods sector using my languages daily in customer account management before studying for an The rigour and MSc in Translation. been working as a translator for the Star been working as a translator **

Modern Languages and * Linguistics and French, German, Modern Linguistics Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish

UCAS Course Codes: see below What is Modern Languages and Work placements/international Brief course outline Linguistics? opportunities Duration of course: 4 years (including This course allows students to study one Refer to the Modern Languages entry compulsory year abroad) modern language together with linguistics, (p 112). Degree awarded: BA the study of language itself. One half of A typical weekly timetable Course statistics for 2012 entry your course will be half of the Modern Your week’s work will include a tutorial Usual intake: 25 Languages course as described on pp 112–115, giving you practical linguistic on linguistics or literature, in or arranged Applications shortlisted for interview: 84.4% by your college, a linguistics class and Successful applications: 33.8% training and an extensive introduction to the literature and thought of the European language classes on different skills relating Entrance requirements language you have chosen. to the language or languages you study, A-levels: AAA The other half of the course focuses on and five or six lectures. Advanced Highers: AA/AAB linguistics, where you will be introduced to IB: 38–40 including core points Written work the analysis of the nature and structure of For the language part of this course, Or any other equivalent human language. Topics include; how No experience of studying Linguistics is required, candidates must submit the same written though knowledge of the relevant modern language words are formed, how sentences are work as required for Modern Languages may be expected, as detailed below. English constructed, how we make and hear by 11 November 2013. Please see p 114 Language, Mathematics, a science or any other sounds, and how these sounds behave in for further details. Additionally, if you are language may be useful for some elements of the particular languages; how age, sex and studying an A-level or other qualification course, although they are not required for admission. social status affect language use; how involving linguistic analysis (e.g. English Course combinations children learn to speak; how languages Language) please also send in a piece of You can either study Linguistics with a change and how the same language can written work from that. Modern Language you already speak, or vary according to where it is spoken; how with a Modern Language you’d like to words and sentences mean what they mean Written tests learn from scratch. – and how they sometimes don’t mean All candidates must take the Modern For the following course combinations what they seem to mean; how language is Languages Admissions Tests (MLAT), you would usually be expected to have used in literature, the media and by various normally at their own school or college, on the Modern Language to A-level (or social groups; and how language is 6 November 2013. Separate registration another academic equivalent). organised in the brain. In this part you will for these tests is required and the final deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. Linguistics and: also apply these ideas to the study of the It is the responsibility of the candidate to French RQ11 structure and history of your modern ensure that they are registered for this test. German RQ21 language. See ox.ac.uk/tests for further details. Modern Greek QQ71 Modern Languages and Linguistics Italian RQ31 at Oxford What are tutors looking for? Portuguese RQ51 Oxford offers facilities for the linguistic Language tutors will be looking for a good Russian RQ71 and philological study of European command of the grammar of any language Spanish RQ41 languages unmatched anywhere else in you have already studied at school or Britain. The University has particular college and want to continue studying at The following course combinations allow expertise in general linguistics, phonetics, Oxford as well an interest in literature and you to begin studying a Modern syntax and semantics, and in the history culture. Language from scratch. and structure of many individual Linguistics is a subject that virtually Linguistics and: European languages and families of everybody starts from scratch at Beginners’ Modern Greek QQ72 related languages. These are seen to best University, and our primary requirements Beginners’ Italian QR13 advantage in this degree course, which are interest in exploring the nature of Beginners’ Portuguese RQ5D combines the different elements to give a human language; aptitude for describing Open days mutually reinforcing package of and analysing language; and willingness to See Modern Languages (p 112) theoretical study of what human language acquire the formal tools for acquiring a Location is and how it works and more detailed detailed and rigorous understanding of the See map on inside back cover study of specific issues of language structure, use and history of the language Contact details structure and change applied to the you are studying. Modern Languages language you are studying. You will find a For further information about the +44 (0) 1865 270750 wide range of options available, allowing selection criteria please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. 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Martin, who graduated in 1997, is an Associate Principal at ZS Associates, a management consultancy firm specialising in sales and marketing issues. He says: Modern Languages and Linguistics Modern The Oxford tutorial system really mirrors the kind of deadline-driven project work we do for our clients – ** ‘we understand and synthesize a large amount of qualitative and quantitative data in a short space of time and then make recommendations by layering in insights on top of the analysis to help solve the client’s business problem ... when you think about it, the process has a lot in common with writing a good essay!’ Related courses Tamsin, who graduated in 2000, now Students interested in this course might works as a lecturer in psychology at the also like to consider other language University of Abertay Dundee. As part of Erasmus courses, Oriental Studies courses, or her undergraduate degree, she spent a year Please see ox.ac.uk/erasmus Psychology, Philosophy and Linguisitics. teaching English in La Réunion, visiting for details of Erasmus opportunities nearby Madagascar and Mauritius along for this course. Careers the way, and developing a flexibility, The combination of a modern language independence and resolve that have with the ability for rigorous analysis will supported her ever since. She also believes be popular with a wide range of employers. that the extensive linguistic training The Languages Work website has further received at Oxford has shaped her information about careers using languages approach to psychology. www.languageswork.org.uk. Recent Modern Languages and Linguistics graduates include a management consultant, a brand marketing manager, a market researcher for a company in the chemical industry, and a teacher.

1st year 2nd and 4th years (3rd year spent abroad)

Courses Courses Modern Language Modern Language ⚫⚫ Same as for Modern Languages ⚫⚫ Same as for Modern Languages Linguistics Linguistics ⚫⚫ General linguistics ⚫⚫ General linguistics ⚫⚫ Phonetics and phonology ⚫⚫ History of the language you will be studying ⚫⚫ Grammatical analysis ⚫⚫ Structure and use of that language in its modern form ⚫⚫ One or two specialist options, for example: Syntax; Semantics; Phonetics and phonology; Sociolinguistics; Psycholinguistics

Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: Seven written papers, including translation and literature Eight or nine papers and an oral examination are taken

I applied to Oxford on a whim: when I finally received my acceptance letter, I was convinced there’d been a mistake! Like most students, I began Linguistics as a completely new subject. I knew I loved languages, but had no idea what the study of them would entail. What makes this course so absorbing is that it offers such scope for specialisation that you can explore anything from controversial new theories on first-language acquisition to translation of nonsense verse like The Jabberwocky.

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UCAS Course Code: W300 Why study Music? The Oxford course is broadly-based Brief course outline Music can be studied from a wide variety of without compromising the possibility of Duration of course: 3 years perspectives. We ‘study music’ by listening increasing specialisation in one or more Degree awarded: BA or by learning to perform a musical areas as you proceed. Performance and Course statistics for 2012 entry composition. We may also investigate, performance-related studies are especially Intake: 76 through analysis, the relationships between prominent, particularly among the options Applications shortlisted for interview: 95.4% the various parts of the composition, or use for Finals, while those wishing to Successful applications: 40.4% documentary evidence to explore how concentrate on other areas such as history, Entrance requirements reliable and authoritative a given score analysis and stylistic or original composition A-levels: AAA might be and how we might perform it in a can do so equally well. Combined with the Advanced Highers: AA/AAB historically sensitive manner. Historical rich opportunities for personal development studies, too, allow us to investigate the which arise from the musical facilities and IB: 38–40 including core points various uses of music – be it in 16th century activities sustained throughout the Or any other equivalent Candidates are expected to have Music to A-level, Rome, in Hollywood films, amongst the University and the city, this course helps Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or another aboriginal peoples of Australia, or in some every student to graduate as a mature and equivalent. Also keyboard ability of ABRSM Grade V other context – and to understand better well-rounded musician with an informed or above is highly recommended. how our perception of a musical work (or and lively sense of the contemporary study Open days repertory or style) has been shaped over and practice of the subject. 26 and 27 June, and 20 September time, and how it might differ from that of 2013 Places must be booked by earlier ages or of different cultures. A typical weekly timetable Work is divided between lectures and classes completing the online form available at Although these and many other approaches, in the Faculty of Music and college tutorials. www.music.ox.ac.uk such as the more creative activities of There are between four and six lectures a Location performance and composition, might be week, depending on the chosen options, as See map on inside back cover singled out, they cannot so easily be kept separate if we are to study music musically. well as classes and tutorials. In the final Contact details term there are generally fewer lectures and +44 (0) 1865 286264 Music at Oxford more time for independent study. [email protected] Music has been part of the intellectual and www.music.ox.ac.uk cultural life of Oxford for more than eight Written work centuries. Today, some dozen professors, You will need to submit written work by readers and lecturers form the academic 11 November 2013 when applying for this staff in the Faculty of Music, all of whom course. Please refer to the course page at have internationally distinguished ox.ac.uk/courses for further details. reputations as musicologists, performers or Written tests composers. Their work is complemented by There is no written test, but candidates who that of many college Fellows and lecturers, are invited to interview in Oxford will be bringing the total staff number to about 30. asked to give a performance of a prepared Numerous visiting speakers, and our close piece on the candidate’s principal instrument links with professional performing or voice (organists, percussionists and ensembles, including Phantasm and the candidates requiring an accompanist should University’s professional orchestra in inform the faculty in advance of the residence, the Oxford Philomusica, add interview period). further richness and enjoyment to the Candidates not possessing keyboard experience of being a music student here. fluency to ABRSM Grade V may be asked The faculty offers performance and to take a standardised keyboard sight- composition workshops, and many students reading test at interview. Please indicate play an active part in the life of college your level of keyboard proficiency on your chapels, as either choral or organ scholars. UCAS application. Some tutors may ask you The faculty building includes practice rooms to study a short piece of music and/or text for solo, chamber and orchestral work; about music in preparation for your there is an electronic music and recording interview; if so, this material will be given to studio; and the library holdings of scores, you during your stay in Oxford. recordings, books and other research materials are probably the most extensive in What are tutors looking for? the UK. The world-famous Bate Collection Tutors are looking for a genuine spirit of of Musical Instruments is also housed at the enquiry and keenness to think critically about faculty, and many of these historical music, and those showing the potential to instruments are available for use by students. engage with the undergraduate course.

118| Got questions? Contact us for advice: [email protected] Music 119 | ’ Special Topic papers (these may Special vary Topic from Deborah, who graduated in 2001, nowDeborah, who graduated analysis, a high standard of writtenanalysis, a high standard is key to concisecommunication which presence whichreport writing, and stage public speaking.’ translates into confident in London. Sheworks in a university library years I have workedsays: ‘Over the last 10 assistant. I wentas a librarian and research in bothon to gain masters degrees and ammusicology and librarianship, in musicworking towards a PhD responsible forlibrarianship. I am currently at the library.’ cataloguing and classification Topics in music 1750 history before Topics in music history after Topics 1700 ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 2nd and 3rd years Courses Final Final University examinations: or Three written papers more and a combination of ‘take-away’ papers, portfolio submissions, and recitals practical tests, depending on the options chosen Eight subjects (six taken are chosen a from list of options) Compulsory ⚫ ⚫ Optional topics studied (these vary year from to year and included have the recently following): Singing, music writing, and memory, c.600–1100; England 1659–1705; Opera in The Purcell’s The symphonic poem, to Tapiola: Tasso 1740–1830; Wagner; Concerto, Richard From Keyboard c.1850–1950; Beyond modernism: Music since 1945; Musical analysis and criticism; Musical of thought composition; Solo and Orchestration; performance; scholarship; Techniques Dissertation; Composition portfolio; Edition with commentary; Analysis portfolio; Chamber music Choral conducting;performance; Choral performance. year year to year and included have the recently Choral studies;following): The music of Guillaume de Machaut; Ethnomusicology and the urban encounter; Film music; operas and Handel’s in oratorios context; Music in the Iberian world, 1480–1650; Psychological perspectives on 1966 performance; and all that: The Beatles and popular silence and music after:Before culture; Experimental music , who in graduated 2006, is now the He of music director assistant says: at VI King School Edward in Stratford-upon-Avon. 2nd year Since music-making graduating, I and have combining been education. in currently involved I’m professional music teaching by education with an and The on working Oxford afforded experiences educational research. participation in student societies my around have course enabled me to be as seen, life, a in safe post-Oxford pair of hands, both in terms of academic issues This matters. and means administrative I have been able to gain in responsibilities the of education areas management and early on school in fairly governance my career. Olivia From playing for three evensongs a week to being immersed into the sound world of the Bosavi Rainforest people in Papua New Guinea, Oxford has been a fantastic experience so far. One aspect of Oxford’s music course that first attracted me was the diversity and the choice it gives students, particularly in the final year. I am currently studying a variety of history topics, ranging from the 13th-century Motet to film music, along with some composition and analysis courses. I want to be a performer and knowing that I can choose to concentrate on this later in the course has helped me to focus my interests throughout the term. ‘ Andrew Extended Extended essay Musical Musical analysis of composition and Techniques skills keyboard Issues in the study of music Composition Performance Special topics ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 1st year Courses First First University examinations: Three written papers and one ‘take-away’ a practical examination and paper, a of compositions/essay recital/portfolio Six subjects (one taken are chosen a from list of options) Compulsory ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Options ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Teaching, performance and arts performance and Teaching, the more popularadministration are among graduates, but othersdestinations for Music politicsinclude broadcasting, publishing, wishing toand the Civil Service. Those in performanceundertake further study at conservatoiresoften win coveted places Josephine, whoin the UK and abroad. an analyst forgraduated in 2005, is now says: ‘My musicHSBC Private Bank. She research skills whichdegree developed core are essential to rigorous fundamental Careers **

Oriental Studies ** Arabic, Chinese, Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Hebrew Studies, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Persian, Sanskrit, Turkish

UCAS Course Codes: see pp 121–123 What is Oriental Studies? What are tutors looking for? Brief course outline Among subjects in the humanities, Oriental For information about the selection criteria Duration of course: 3/4 years Studies is unique in introducing students to please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. (see individual subjects) civilisations that are radically different from Related courses Degree awarded: BA in Oriental Studies the Western ones that form the basis of the curriculum in most British schools and Students interested in this course might also Course statistics for 2012 entry like to consider Classics, language courses, Intake: 41 colleges. The courses present both the major traditions of the regions studied and, in Theology and Religion, Oriental Studies or Applications shortlisted for interview: 89.9% other courses. Successful applications: 32.7% most cases, their modern developments. Entrance requirements All courses include language, literature, Careers A-levels: AAA history and culture, and there is a wide A degree in Oriental Studies is not a range of options in such fields as art and Advanced Highers: AA/AAB vocational degree, but a wide range of archaeology, history, literature, philosophy, IB: 38–40 including core points employers appreciate the skills our religion and modern social studies. Or any other equivalent graduates gain from their studies. Careers options exist in finance, the media, Students are not expected to have studied any Oriental Studies at Oxford Oriental language before. A language to A-level, Oriental Studies has a long history in commerce, the Civil Service, law, Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or another accountancy and the arts. Around 30% of equivalent can be helpful to students in completing Oxford. The Bodleian and other libraries have acquired magnificent collections. The Oriental Studies graduates go on to further this course, although they are not required for study. admission. Oriental Institute, Institute for Chinese Recent Oriental Studies graduates include Open days Studies, Bodleian Japanese and Indian Jane and Emma who both graduated with a 27 April and 27 June 2013 Institute Libraries offer loan collections in BA (OS) Chinese in 2011. Jane is about to Booking is required by contacting their respective fields. Adjacent to the Oriental Institute is the Ashmolean start an 11 month internship at the Foreign [email protected]. and Commonwealth Office as well as Location Museum, which houses superb collections. The Sackler Library includes the principal applying for postgraduate study, and Emma See map on inside back cover is getting ready to start her new position as Contact details library for Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies. International Data and Support Assistant at +44 (0) 1865 278312 the International Dunhuang Project, based [email protected] Work placements/international at the British Library. www.orinst.ox.ac.uk opportunities Andi, who graduated in 1996 with a Institute for Chinese Studies Most courses offer the opportunity to spend BA (OS) in Japanese, is now Director, +44 (0) 1865 280387 time in the region being studied. The Arabic International Business Development at [email protected] course includes a year in the Middle East, Ping Identity. He says: ‘My first job after the Persian and Turkish courses a year in graduating was with a small software Iran or Turkey respectively, the Hebrew company in Cambridge. I’ve since worked course an optional year in Israel. The for two software start-ups, as well as much Chinese and Japanese courses also include a larger companies (though acquisition). My year in China and Japan respectively. time at Oxford gave me a good foundation for the varied demands of both small and Written work large companies, and the skills required to All candidates are required to submit two handle the constant change and learning pieces of written work, preferably of two required in the software industry. I’ve also different kinds, by 11 November 2013. had the opportunity to do business in Japan Please refer to the course page at on several occasions through my career.’ ox.ac.uk/courses for further details. Written tests Candidates for course combinations which include Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew and Persian will need to take the Oriental Languages Aptitude Test (OLAT), normally at their own school or college on 6 November 2013. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. Separate registration for this test is required and the final deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they are registered for this test. See www.olatoxford. org.uk for further details.

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, who graduated in 2001 with a BA (OS) Arabic, is a photojournalist, film-maker BEIJING, Kobe Iason Oriental Studies ** and lecturer currently working for the UN in Libya. He says: & OXFORD I have lived in Cairo, Damascus, Sanaa and Tehran, and covered Peking University hosts the year abroad for events like the 2011 Arab revolts and the Greek economic crisis. ‘ students of Chinese. The University of Kobe After studying for a Masters in Persian and Contemporary is our partner in the Kobe-Oxford Japanese Iranian Studies, I was a Nieman fellow at Harvard.’ Studies Programme. Arabic and Islamic Studies (T601) Arabic with subsidiary language (T6T9) Persian with Islamic Art and Archaeology (QT46) Persian with Islamic Studies/History (QT96) Persian with subsidiary language (T6TX) Turkish (T600) Turkish with Islamic Art and Archaeology (TQP9) Turkish with subsidiary language (T6TY) 1st year 2nd year 3rd and 4th years

Courses Courses Courses ⚫⚫ Elementary language Year abroad: approved course of language ⚫⚫ Core work on language and literature ⚫⚫ Islamic history and culture instruction ⚫⚫ History ⚫⚫ Specialisation or subsidiary language Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations preliminary Qualifying examination at the end of the Final University examinations: Oral exam after term 3: course and eight or nine written papers (one of Three written papers; an oral exam, in which may be a thesis) Arabic

Chinese (T101)

1st year 2nd year 3rd and 4th years

Courses Courses Courses ⚫⚫ Elementary language in classical and ⚫⚫ Year abroad at Peking University ⚫⚫ Extended language classes and modern Chinese historical study ⚫⚫ History and culture ⚫⚫ Options: Ancient history; Literature; Modern society and politics; or subsidiary languages: Tibetan, Japanese, or Korean

Assessment Assessment First University examinations Final University examinations: Oral examination; eight written papers; dissertation

Spending a year living in Egypt gave my studies a real sense of purpose, not to mention the memorable experiences I had. On my return, I took up a second language, Hebrew. The combination of Arabic and Hebrew was wonderful, because of the close connection between the languages and because of the chance the course gave me to look at Israeli literature alongside Arabic literature and grapple with their very different perspectives on the modern Middle East. Since graduating I’ve started out as a freelance translator, working on theatre, poetry, journalism, film and most recently, a novel. Next, I’m off to do an MA in Translation at Manchester and hope to train as an interpreter. Then I’ll head back to the

Middle East and who knows what’s next, Arabic speakers are in serious demand and every day throws up a new opportunity!

Kate Halls BA Oriental Studies: Arabic, 2011

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Egyptology (Q400), Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies (Q401)

1st year 2nd year 3rd year

Courses Courses Courses ⚫⚫ Broad survey of civilisations of Egypt ⚫⚫ Addition of second language, or ⚫⚫ Essay writing and dissertation work and the Ancient Near East Archaeology and Anthropology ⚫⚫ Intensive classes in the first and second ⚫⚫ Language teaching in Egyptian or ⚫⚫ Options: Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic and terms Akkadian Syriac, Archaeology, Classical Greek, ⚫⚫ Artefact classes Coptic, Hebrew (Biblical and Mishnaic), ⚫⚫ Field of concentration Old Iranian, Sumerian or Hittite (if available) ⚫⚫ Literary and historical topics through study of texts and essay writing ⚫⚫ Intensive class work Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: Four written papers Ten units

Hebrew Studies: (primarily languages, literature, culture and history) (Q480)

1st year 2nd year 3rd and 4th years

Courses Courses 3rd year can optionally be spent abroad ⚫⚫ Intensive study in Hebrew language in ⚫⚫ Handling Hebrew texts and developing Courses all periods knowledge of historical and cultural ⚫⚫ Texts ⚫⚫ Introduction to ancient and modern background ⚫⚫ Historical and cultural background Jewish history ⚫⚫ Choice of options from Jewish Studies

Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: Four written papers Seven written papers; dissertation 4-year course only: oral examination

122| Hundreds of free downloads available: ox.ac.uk/itunesu Oriental Studies 123 | Options (two subjects to be chosen) One tutorial a week, with essay Sanskrit literature Special subject Extended Extended language classes Options (five subjects to be chosen): Modern Literature; Classical Literature; Linguistics; History; Politics; Economics; additional language (counts as three subjects): either or Chinese, Korean, Tibetan ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ 3rd 3rd year Courses Assessment 3rd year Courses Assessment 3rd 3rd and 4th years Courses Assessment Final Final University examinations: Six written papers; dissertation Final University examinations: Nine papers: seven in Sanskrit and two in subsidiary languages Final Final University examinations: Oral examination; eight written papers; dissertation. ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Study Study of Sanskrit grammar Subsidiary language options: Hindi, Old and Prakrit Iranian, Pali, Tibetan Preparation for Final for University Preparation examinations in final year Options (three Options subjects(three to be chosen) One tutorial a week, with essay Year abroad at abroad UniversityKobe Year ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ 2nd year Courses Assessment 2nd year Courses 2nd year Courses Test at end of course Test ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ BA Persian Fuschia Fuschia Hart Most students who study Oriental languages are in quite small groups in groups quite small are in languages Oriental who study students Most downstairs common room café other, there’s the we all know each class so you always someone very social plus there’s which is always in the OI, friendly atmosphere!” library so it’s a know in the Intensive Intensive language teaching Intensive Intensive study in language Hebrew in all periods Introduction to ancient and modern Jewish history Elementary Japanese language History and culture ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 1st year Courses Sanskrit (Q450) Courses Courses Assessment Jewish Studies: and (primarily religion on of culture focused the the history, Jews biblical from to modern times) (QV91) 1st year Assessment 1st year Courses Japanese (T201) First First University examinations: First First University examinations: Four papers First First University examinations ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

** Philosophy and Modern Philosophy and either Celtic, Czech (with Slovak), French, Languages German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish

UCAS Course Codes: see below Entrance requirements What is Philosophy and Modern Brief course outline A-levels: AAA Languages? Duration of course: 4 years (including Advanced Highers: AA/AAB Philosophy and Modern Languages brings compulsory year abroad) IB: 38–40 including core points together some of the most important Degree awarded: BA Or any other equivalent approaches to understanding language, Course statistics for 2012 entry Candidates are not required to have any experience literature and ideas. Intake: 18 of studying Philosophy, though some background The study of philosophy develops analytical reading is highly recommended. Applications shortlisted for interview: rigour and the ability to criticise and reason Course combinations 87.5% logically. It allows you to apply these skills to You can either study Philosophy with a Successful applications: 35.9% questions ranging from how we acquire Modern Language you already speak, or knowledge and form moral judgements to the Open days with a Modern Language you’d like to nature of language, art and literature. Since See Modern Languages (p 112) learn from scratch. many works of literature are shaped by the Tutors from the Philosophy Faculty will For the following course combinations dominant philosophical ideas of their epoch, be available on 27 April 2013 to you would usually be expected to have study of philosophy can illuminate that discuss this joint course the Modern Language to A-level, or intellectual background. Location another academic equivalent. The study of a modern European language See map on inside back cover Philosophy and: develops analytical and critical abilities as well Contact details Czech VR57 as a high level of linguistic skills; the study of Philosophy French VR51 the literature written in that language +44 (0) 1865 276926 German VR52 contributes to an understanding of many [email protected] Modern Greek VQ57 aspects of European culture. It develops www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk Italian VR53 attention to stylistic and terminological detail Modern Languages and rhetorical strategies, and sensitivity to Portuguese VR55 +44 (0) 1865 270750 cultural and historical context, which are also Russian VRM7 [email protected] of great value for the study of philosophy. Spanish VR54 www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk The following course combinations allow Philosophy and Modern Languages at you to begin studying a Modern Oxford Studying these two disciplines in parallel has Language from scratch, although those numerous advantages and affords students with experience in Celtic are also very greater insights into each. welcome to apply. The Philosophy Faculty is the largest Philosophy and: philosophy department in the UK, and one of Celtic VQ55 the largest in the world, admitting more than Beginners’ Czech VR5R 500 undergraduates annually to read the Beginners’ Modern Greek VR59 various degrees involving philosophy. Many Beginners’ Italian RV35 faculty members have a worldwide reputation, Beginners’ Portuguese VR5M and our library and other facilities are acknowledged as among the best in the country. Oxford’s Modern Languages Faculty is one of the largest in the country, with a total intake of more than 250 students a year, Philosophy and French work extraordinarily well together. Before including those reading joint degrees. The coming to Oxford, I had not quite realised how many things I Taylor Institution is the biggest modern could study under the subjects ‘French’ or ‘Philosophy’, and part languages research library in the UK. The of me wishes I could do it all, but it is a wonderful opportunity Modern Languages Faculty also has an undergraduate lending library and a modern to get to specialise as this allows me to go to much greater depth and excellently equipped Language Centre within the subject. And again, this is when I am glad to have two (see p 12). subjects, because switching means I have to resurface to the real A typical weekly timetable world before being absorbed by the other again! Your work is divided between tutorials (one Gabrielle 2nd year or two weekly), lectures (typically about six hours weekly) and classes (first-year logic, language classes throughout the course, typically about two to three hours weekly). The rest of your week will be spent in private study to prepare essays for tutorials.

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Samuel, who graduated in 2000, is now Africa Divisional Manager for Programme Development at Christian Aid. He says: Philosophy and Modern Languages Philosophy and Modern My one-to-one tutorials gave me the tools and confidence to analyse and question accepted knowledge, ‘perspectives and structures. These skills have transferred to a variety of roles since graduating, enabling me to challenge and improve my performance and that of others. The reflex of continuous learning that my degree instilled has helped me adapt to different sectors – from oil and gas, to international development – and navigate across diverse cultures on the four continents where I’ve worked.’ Written work At interview, tutors will be looking for Candidates must submit the same written interest in the proposed fields of study, work as required for Modern Languages by relevant linguistic ability, a critical and Erasmus 11 November 2013. Please see p 114 for analytical response to questions and/or Please see ox.ac.uk/erasmus further details. The piece of written work texts and the ability to defend a viewpoint for details of Erasmus opportunities submitted in English may also be seen by by reasoned argument. for this course. philosophy tutors, so it should show your capacity for reasoned argument and clear Related courses writing; a good length would be between Students interested in this course might also 1000 and 2000 words. Most candidates like to consider other language courses, or will not be studying philosophy, so there Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). is no expectation that it will be on a Careers philosophical topic. Philosophy and Modern Languages graduates enter careers including academic Written test All candidates must take the Modern teaching and research, teaching, commerce, Languages Admissions Tests (MLAT), banking and financial services, journalism normally at their own school or college, and communications. An Oxford degree in on 6 November 2013 and the deadline for a modern language opens up opportunities final entries is 15 October 2013. Separate for internationally-focused careers or registration for this test is required. It is the careers with international companies or responsibility of the candidate to ensure organisations. The Languages Work website that they are registered for this test. has further information about careers using For Philosophy, if your application is languages at: www.languageswork.org.uk. shortlisted, you will be required to take a Recent Philosophy and Modern one-hour test of your ability to reason Languages graduates include an economic analytically and to use language accurately. consultant, a management consultant, and a This will be taken during the Oxford bilingual editor for a publishing company. interview period in December 2013. Paul, who graduated in 1989, is now a See ox.ac.uk/tests for further details. partner at Invigors France. He says: ‘Clear thinking and presentation are at the heart of What are tutors looking for? providing good consulting advice – the For information about the selection training I received in one-to-one tutorials is criteria please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. an invaluable skill in my line of work.’

1st year 2nd and 4th years (3rd year spent abroad)

Courses Courses Philosophy Philosophy Introduction to philosophy ⚫⚫ Either History of philosophy from Descartes to Kant ⚫⚫ General philosophy ⚫⚫ or Plato’s Republic ⚫⚫ Moral philosophy ⚫⚫ or Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics ⚫⚫ Logic Modern Languages Modern Languages ⚫⚫ Three language papers Translation into and from a European ⚫⚫ One period of literature paper language and other exercises in the ⚫⚫ One further paper from a list of options foreign language; two papers on the Further options literature of the relevant language ⚫⚫ Either four further papers in Philosophy (many options, including thesis) ⚫⚫ or three further papers in Philosophy and one in Modern Languages (which may be an extended essay) ⚫⚫ or two further papers in Philosophy and two in Modern Languages Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: Nine papers (with a minimum of three in Philosophy and four in Six written papers: two in Philosophy, Modern Languages). One Philosophy paper may be replaced by a thesis. Some Modern four in Modern Languages Languages papers may be replaced by a thesis or a portfolio of essays; Modern Languages oral

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Philosophy, Politics ** and Economics (PPE)

UCAS Course Code: L0V0 What is PPE? Written work Brief course outline PPE brings together some of the most You do not need to submit any written work Duration of course: 3 years important approaches to understanding the as part of an application for this course. Degree awarded: BA social and human world around us, Written tests Course statistics for 2012 entry developing skills useful for a whole range of future careers and activities. All candidates must take the Thinking Skills Intake: 260 Assessment (TSA), normally at their own Applications shortlisted for interview: 45.9% Studying Philosophy, you will develop analytical rigour and the ability to criticise school or college, on 6 November 2013. Successful applications: 15.6% Separate registration for this test is required Entrance requirements and reason logically, and be able to apply these skills to questions concerning how we and the final deadline for entries is 15 A-levels: AAA October 2013. It is the responsibility of the Advanced Highers: AA acquire knowledge or how we make ethical judgements. candidate to ensure they are registered for IB: 39 (including core points) with 7, 6, 6 The study of Politics provides a thorough this test. See www.tsaoxford.org.uk for at HL understanding of the impact of political further details. Or any other equivalent You may apply for PPE having done any combination institutions on modern societies. It helps you What are tutors looking for? of subjects at school; it is not necessary to have to evaluate the choices that political systems Tutors will want to find out if you can think studied Politics, Philosophy or Economics. History must regularly make, to explain the clearly and analytically. They are not so and Mathematics are useful backgrounds, but are processes that maintain or change those much concerned with what you know as not essential. systems, and to examine the concepts and how you think about it and how you use it. Open days values used in political analysis. Politics at They will seek evidence of your interest in 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 Oxford also encompasses the study of social and political concerns and your ability Prospective applicants are welcome to Sociology and International Relations. to discuss them critically. In addition to visit the Manor Road Building during Economics is the study of how consumers, reading a good quality daily newspaper open days. firms and government make decisions that applicants may enjoy reading one or more of Location together determine how resources are the following introductory texts. See map on inside back cover allocated. An appreciation of economics and There are many introductions to Contact details the general workings of the economy has philosophy: Thomas Nagel’s What Does It PPE Administrator become increasingly necessary to make sense All Mean? is a useful introduction. Martin +44 (0) 1865 288564 of governmental policy-making, the conduct Hollis’s An Invitation to Philosophy and [email protected] of businesses and the enormous changes in Simon Blackburn’s Think are also economic systems occurring throughout the www.ppe.ox.ac.uk recommended. If you have trouble finding world. Philosophy these, or would like more suggestions, please feel free to contact the Faculty of Philosophy +44 (0) 1865 276926 PPE at Oxford by email. [email protected] All three branches of PPE at Oxford have Politics is a very wide-ranging subject, www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk an international reputation, supported by encompassing both theoretical approaches Politics more than 200 tutors and scholars of the highest calibre. You will also be able to and the study of real world institutions and +44 (0) 1865 278705 processes. Jonathan Wolff’s An Introduction [email protected] attend lectures given by the many distinguished visitors to Oxford each year. to Political Philosophy and Adrian www.politics.ox.ac.uk Leftwich’s edited collection, What Is Economics PPE at Oxford is a very flexible course which allows you to study all three Politics? The Activity and Its Study, are +44 (0) 1865 271098 useful introductions. [email protected] branches, or to specialise in two of the branches after the first year. Although there The best introduction to the use of www.economics.ox.ac.uk is no reference to Sociology or International economic analysis, whether or not you have Relations in the title of the course, you may studied Economics at school, is to read the specialise in either of these subjects by economics and business pages of choosing relevant options. newspapers, particularly The Economist. A typical weekly timetable Related courses Your work is divided between lectures (six Students interested in this course might to eight a week), tutorials and classes also like to consider Economics and (typically two tutorials or one tutorial and Management, History and Economics, one class a week), and private study mainly History and Politics, Philosophy and spent preparing essays for tutorials and Modern Languages, Philosophy and classes. Theology, or Human Sciences.

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Jan, who graduated in 2009 now works for OC&C Strategy Consultants in London. He says: Philosophy, Politics (PPE) and Economics

As a strategy consultant, I have to break down and analyse companies’ complex ‘problems in a team environment and communicate the solution clearly to the client. * Preparing and discussing essays in weekly tutorials in Oxford helped developing * these skills, as well as the ability to think outside the box. ’ encouraged me to be inquisitive, open- minded and analytical, preparing me for a Careers career that has spanned the private, public The careers most commonly chosen by PPE and charity sectors.’ graduates are in banking and finance, Masva, who graduated in 2007, is now a politics, journalism and broadcasting, law, reporter at the Financial Times. She says: industry, teaching, social work, ‘After university I went into banking, then accountancy, business management, moved to journalism. I found the skills I management consultancy, advertising and learnt reading PPE invaluable in both of the many branches of the public services, these very different fields. Most importantly, including the civil and diplomatic services the course teaches you to think in a very and local government. rigorous way. Your tutors are constantly Recent Philosophy, Politics and challenging you and won’t let you get Economics graduates include a hedge fund away with woolly arguments. While this analyst, a primary school teacher, and a can initially be difficult to get to grips fundraising officer for a disease research with, it has been a source of great foundation. Amit, who graduated in 1996, is personal satisfaction and incredibly currently Head of Corporate Partnerships at useful in my career so far.’ the British Heart Foundation. He says: ‘PPE

1st year 2nd and 3rd years

Courses Courses All three branches of PPE are Students choose to continue with all three branches or concentrate on any two, studied equally taking compulsory courses in the chosen branches along with optional courses: Philosophy Compulsory core courses ⚫⚫ General philosophy ⚫⚫ Philosophy: Ethics, and either Early modern philosophy; or Knowledge and ⚫⚫ Moral philosophy reality; or Plato’s Republic; or Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics ⚫⚫ Elementary logic ⚫⚫ Politics (any two of these): Comparative government; British politics and Politics government since 1900; Theory of politics; International relations; Political ⚫⚫ Theorising the democratic state sociology ⚫⚫ Analysis of democratic institutions in the United ⚫⚫ Economics: Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Quantitative economics Kingdom, France, Germany and the United States Optional courses Economics ⚫⚫ More than 50 choices, including: Post-Kantian philosophy; Later Wittgenstein; ⚫⚫ Microeconomics: the functioning of the market Politics in Sub-Saharan Africa; Political thought: Plato to Rousseau; economy International economics; Economics of developing countries (see www.ppe. ⚫⚫ Macroeconomics: dealing with national output and ox.ac.uk for the full list of optional PPE papers); Philosophy and economics of employment, exchange rates and policy issues the environment ⚫⚫ Mathematical techniques used in economics Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Three written papers Final University examinations: Eight written papers, one of which can be replaced by a thesis

The teaching system in Oxford has enabled me to tailor my degree to fit me. Most of the focus is on tutorials – meetings with my tutor usually once a week to discuss the reading and work that I have completed. These are incredibly useful as not only are they a chance to ensure that I have a full understanding of the subject, but they are also an opportunity to ask my tutors for their views, and create a discussion. This is a great advantage as it means that I have plenty of opportunity to develop my thoughts and increase my knowledge. Elle 2nd year

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Philosophy and Theology

UCAS Course Code: VV56 What is Philosophy and Theology? The Theology and Religion Faculty has Brief course outline Philosophy and Theology brings together more than 100 members, covering almost Duration of course: 3 years some of the most important approaches to every possible branch of the discipline, Degree awarded: BA understanding and assessing the intellectual ranging from experts in the ancient Course statistics for 2012 entry claims of religion, and in particular of languages and literature of the world’s Intake: 24 Christianity. It fosters intellectual capacities religions to church historians and Applications shortlisted for interview: 91.3% that you can apply across both disciplines, systematic theologians. Its reputation Successful applications: 28.3% and develops skills which you will find attracts scholars from all over the world Entrance requirements useful for a wide range of careers and as visiting lecturers. activities after graduation. A-levels: AAA A typical weekly timetable Advanced Highers: AA/AAB The study of philosophy develops analytical rigour and the ability to criticise Your work is divided between tutorials IB: 38–40 including core points and reason logically. It allows you to apply (usually one a week), lectures (typically six Or any other equivalent to eight weekly), and perhaps some classes, A subject involving essay writing to A-level, these skills to many contemporary and historical schools of thought and individual for instance for first-year logic, or for Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or modern doctrine. A large part of your week another equivalent can be helpful to students in thinkers, and to questions ranging from will be spent in private study to prepare completing this course, although this is not required how we acquire knowledge and form moral for admission. judgements to central questions in the essays for tutorials. Open days philosophy of religion, including the Written work See Theology and Religion (p 140) existence and nature of God and the For Theology, candidates are required to Location relevance of religion to human life. submit two essays by 11 November 2013. See map on inside back cover The study of Theology brings together a Please see ox.ac.uk/courses and the Contact details wide range of skills and disciplines, Theology and Religion entry (p 136) for Philosophy historical, textual, linguistic, sociological, further details. +44 (0) 1865 276926 literary-critical and philosophical. It [email protected] provides a grounding in the theology and Written tests For Philosophy there is a one-hour test of www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk ethics of early and of modern Christianity, your ability to reason analytically and to Theology and Religion along with a wide range of options in the use language accurately, taken during the +44 (0) 1865 270790 academic study of religion, including non- Christian traditions. Oxford interview period in December undergraduate-admissions@theology. 2013. ox.ac.uk Philosophy and Theology at Oxford www.theology.ox.ac.uk The degree is constructed in the belief that What are tutors looking for? the parallel study of these related disciplines For information about the selection criteria provides new perspectives on each, leading please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. to deeper understanding. During the interview, tutors are looking The Philosophy Faculty is the largest for interest in the proposed fields of study, a philosophy department in the UK, and one of critical and analytical approach to abstract the largest in the world, admitting more than questions and the ability to defend a 500 undergraduates annually to read the viewpoint by reasoned argument. various degrees involving philosophy. Many Related courses faculty members have a worldwide Students interested in this course might reputation, and library and other facilities are also like to consider Classics, Theology acknowledged as among the best in the and Religion, or Theology and Oriental country. Studies.

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Edward, who graduated in 1980, is now a senior solicitor and currently Deputy Head of Legal Department Philosophy and Theology in an overseas affiliate of Royal Dutch Shell. He says:

Studying at Oxford has provided me with the necessary analytical skills to thrive as * ‘a practising lawyer. To my mind, I am at a distinct advantage when pitting my legal * skills against an opposite number who lacks the intellectual discipline which an Oxford-taught course provides one with.’ Careers Marc, who graduated in 1981, went on Philosophy and Theology graduates enter to take an MSc in Computing at Bradford careers including academic teaching and University, now works as Consultant research, school teaching, commerce, Manager at international services provider banking and financial services, journalism Sword Group. He says: ‘The transition from and communications. Recent graduates the fascinating, inspiring but unworldly have secured positions as authors, writers, dreaminess of a non-vocational degree to the newspaper and periodical editors and more mundane but equally exciting world of teachers, and include a student at the IT is quite possible. I warmly recommend Royal Academy of Music, a journalist, the transition via a vocational post-graduate and a marketing executive for a course such as I took. I am less technical but philanthropy adviser. The Theology and more articulate than some of my whizz-kid Religion Faculty’s website www.theology. colleagues, and my more rounded education ox.ac.uk has further information about has given me a broader vision which has careers for theologians. been genuinely useful in my career.’

Terms 1 and 2 Terms 3–9

Courses Courses Philosophy Philosophy ⚫⚫ Introduction to philosophy: General ⚫⚫ Either History of philosophy from Descartes to Kant, or Plato’s Republic, or Aristotle’s philosophy; Moral philosophy; Logic Nicomachean Ethics; Philosophy of religion; either Knowledge and reality, or Ethics Theology (two or three taken) Theology ⚫⚫ The Christian doctrine of creation; ⚫⚫ The Gospels and Jesus; God, Christ and salvation; either Development of doctrine in the The study of religions; Old early church, or Christian moral reasoning Testament set texts; New Testament Further options set texts; Church history; New ⚫⚫ Two further subjects (one may be an extended essay), either both in Philosophy, or both Testament Greek; Biblical Hebrew; in Theology, or one in Theology and one in Philosophy Classical Arabic; Pali; Sanskrit

Assessment Assessment First University examinations (taken Final University examinations: Eight written papers (either five in Philosophy and three in after the second term): Three or four Theology, or five in Theology and three in Philosophy, or four in each). A thesis may replace written papers (one in Philosophy, two one written paper or three in Theology)

The course itself exceeded my expectations, not only in the way it was taught, but the extraordinarily wide range of topics that it was possible to study. It is a course that allows the study of Byzantine Church History alongside the philosophical problems of the Mind and of Language, to name just a few diverse areas. This has really allowed me to follow what I found myself to be genuinely interested in. The freedom the course gives me to follow my passions in the subject is a massive boost.

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Physics **

UCAS Course Code (3 year): F300 What is Physics? may be possible to change to another degree UCAS Course Code (4 year): F303 Physics is concerned with the study of the course, subject to satisfactory first year Brief course outline universe from the smallest to the largest scale, examination results, availability of space on Duration of course: 3/4 years why it is the way it is and how it works. Such the course and the consent of the college. In Degrees awarded: BA/MPhys knowledge is basic to scientific progress. The the later years of the honour schools in Course statistics for 2012 entry language of physics is mathematics, indeed Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Intake: 167 formulating physical theories has sometimes there are opportunities to take options in Applications shortlisted for interview: 48.7% required the development of new mathematical other subjects. structures. Although physics is a fundamental Successful applications: 20.0% Project work/international Entrance requirements science it is also a very practical subject. Physicists have to be able to design and build opportunities A-levels: A*AA – this should either be A wide choice of fourth year MPhys projects A*A in Physics and Mathematics (with new instruments, from satellites to measure the properties of planetary atmospheres to record- is available across all six physics sub- the A* in either Physics or Mathematics) breaking intense magnetic fields for the study departments and sometimes from related plus any other A, or A* in Further of condensed matter. Many of the departments. Occasionally students arrange to Mathematics with AA in Mathematics conveniences of modern life are based very do their projects at outside laboratories. and Physics.. directly on the understanding provided by Those taking the three-year BA course Advanced Highers: AA/AAB physics. Many techniques used in medical undertake a group project in the first term and IB: 38–40 including core points imaging are derived directly from physics an individual project in the second term of Or any other equivalent instrumentation. Even the internet was a spin- their third year. Candidates are expected to have Physics and off from the information processing and Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher A typical weekly timetable Level in the IB or another equivalent. The inclusion of communications requirement of high-energy In the first year your time is equally divided a Maths Mechanics module would also be highly particle physics. Looking to the future, growth between mathematics and physics, with about recommended. Further Mathematics can be helpful areas that may have a big impact are ten lectures and two paired tutorials a week. to candidates in completing this course, although not nanotechnology, quantum computing and In addition you spend one day a week, over required for admission. molecular biophysics. two terms, in the practical laboratories. In the Open days second and third years the core and Physics at Oxford 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 mainstream physics topics are covered, with Location Oxford has one of the largest university physics departments in the UK and indeed about ten lectures a week and a mix of See map on inside back cover worldwide, with an outstanding and very tutorials and small group classes. Practical Contact details diverse research programme. Research is work occupies two days a fortnight over four +44 (0) 1865 272200 organised in six sub-departments: terms. In the fourth year you take two major [email protected] Astrophysics; Atmospheric, Oceanic and options, about six lectures plus one class a www.physics.ox.ac.uk Planetary Physics; Atomic and Laser Physics; week, plus the MPhys project. Condensed Matter Physics (including Course structure Biophysics); Particle Physics; and Theoretical Exams are taken in June at the end of each Physics. Researchers are also college physics year of the courses. Most written papers are of tutors; thus physics students will come into 1.5, 2.5 or 3 hours duration. Short options are personal contact with physicists working at shared across years 1–3 and are examined by a the forefront of their subject. The 1.5-hour paper; the titles shown are illustrative concentration of expertise also ensures that and may change from year to year of the the fourth year MPhys option courses bring course. Up-to-date information will be you to the threshold of current research. available from the department. Option work may be possible in other departments. The Physics Department is well- Written work equipped with teaching laboratories, which You do not need to submit any written work are regularly updated. Excellent library as part of an application for this course. provision is available in the Radcliffe Science Written tests Library and in all colleges. All candidates must take the Physics Aptitude Physics is part of the Mathematical, Test (PAT), normally at their own school or Physical and Life Sciences Division, which college, on 6 November 2013. Separate also contains Chemistry, Computer Science, registration for this test is required and the final Earth Sciences (Geology), Engineering, deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. It is Mathematics, Statistics, Materials and the responsibility of the candidate to ensure Biological Sciences, some of which are taught that they are registered for this test. See in joint courses. At the end of the first year, it www.patoxford.org.uk for further details.

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Learning the it. MPhys project Astrophysics Laser science and quantum processing information Condensed matter Particle physics and oceans Atmospheres physicsTheoretical Biological physics ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ 4th year Courses Assessment Project Project and two option courses: Final University examinations, Part C (MPhys): report Project major option papers Two ⚫ Major options ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ALL ABOUT ALL OXFORD PHYSICS Visit www.physics.ox.ac.ak/profiles current the inside view from get to Physics students. Flows, Flows, fluctuations and complexity Symmetry and relativity Quantum, atomic and molecular physics Sub-atomic physics General relativity and cosmology physicsCondensed-matter Physics of climate change Classical mechanics Plasma physics ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ 3rd 3rd year Courses Assessment Mainstream courses Mainstream Final University examinations, Part B (MPhys): written papers;Three short option paper; work laboratory Final University examinations, Part B (BA): Four written papers; short option paper; work;laboratory project report ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Short options, e.g: ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Recent Physics graduates include a traineeRecent Physics graduates industry. Typical destinations include research destinations industry. Typical consultancy,and development, technical education. Manymanufacturing and science unrelated to theirothers enter professions and business, in whichsubject, such as finance skills theythe analytical and problem-solving sought after. have developed are highly researchclinical scientist and a post-doctoral in 1987 and wentassociate. Nigel graduated He says:on to do a PhD in microelectronics. an electronic engineer‘I have been working as ever since, designing integrated circuits for a number of employers until 2006, when I became self-employed. My physics degree was a good preparation for a career in electronics, providing all the mathematical and scientific background required, but also giving the opportunity to study interesting theoretical subjects such as quantum mechanics and relativity.’ Thermal physics Electromagnetism and optics Quantum physics Mathematical methods II Classical mechanics Energy studies Introduction to biological physics ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 2nd year Courses Core courses Core Final Final University examinations, Part A (both): written Three papers; short option paper; work laboratory ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Short options, e.g: ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ , who in Clinical graduated 2010, Scientist is at now the a Royal Devon Trainee She and NHS says:Exeter Foundation Trust. 3rd year 3rd Radiotherapy Physics,Radiotherapy Nuclear Medicine and my Physiological Throughout degree Measurements. I developed the practical skills in work for necessary a clinical science setting both routine for and experimental work. The practice in scientific skills writing has and been research invaluable for application to hospital-based medical physics project work. The tutorial styleteaching has enabled me with to interact colleagues within a small department, sharing thoughts and ideas with confidence. Since Since graduating, I have been the following IPEM Medical Physics scheme training specialising in ‘ Helena Karla-Luise Karla-Luise I’ve always wanted to study Physics. I saw Apollo 13 when I was about 13 years old and I’ve always wanted to study Physics. I saw Apollo 13 when I was about 13 years hole – this made there’s this bit where the scientists are trying to fit a square peg into a round that there’s me want to work for NASA! But the more Physics I study the more I realise condensed so much awesome stuff apart from Astrophysics; I’ve ended up focusing on matter which gets me thinking about the applications of physics in the real world. theoretical stuff is all very well, but I like being able to get useful things out of theoretical stuff is all very well, but I like being able to get useful things out Quantum ideas Mathematical Mathematical methods I equations, Differential waves and optics Astronomy Complex analysis Classical Classical mechanics and special relativity Electromagnetism and theorycircuit ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Assessment 1st year Courses Foundation Foundation courses ⚫ First University examinations: Four written papers; short option paper; satisfactory work laboratory ⚫ ⚫ Short options ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ Careers More than 40% of Physics graduates go on to study for a higher degree, leading to eventual careers in research in universities or in Related courses Related Students interested in this course might also like to consider Chemistry, Earth Sciences (Geology), Engineering Science, Materials Science, or Physics and Philosophy. For information about the selection criteriaFor information about During theplease see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. for enthusiastic tutors are looking interview, with aand highly motivated students to apply basic principles to ability physicist’s the courseunfamiliar situations. Although mathematicalrequires a good level of here is thecompetence, the key requirement inability to formulate a problem then extract themathematical terms and from the solution. physical consequences ** for? looking tutors are What

Physics and Philosophy

UCAS Course Code: VF53 What is Physics and Philosophy? The bridging subject, Philosophy of Brief course outline Physics and Philosophy is a demanding and Physics, is studied in each of the first three Duration of course: 3/4 years rewarding course, combining as it does the years, and is an option in the fourth year. Degrees awarded: BA/MPhysPhil most rigorous and fundamental subjects in Specialist lectures are given in this subject Course statistics for 2012 entry the arts and the sciences. It seeks together with tutorials and classes. Other Intake: 18 understanding of the nature of reality and final year options include a physics project Applications shortlisted for interview: 44.7% of our knowledge of it. Historically, there or philosophy thesis. have been strong links between physics and Successful applications: 14.6% A typical weekly timetable Entrance requirements philosophy, and the stimulus for each discipline lies in part in the other. The Your work is divided between tutorials and A-levels: A*AA – this should either be classes (two or three per week), lectures A*A in Physics and Mathematics (with combination of the two provides a powerful background from which to proceed to (about eight weekly) and private study. The the A* in either Physics or Mathematics) graduate study in either, or to pursue other private study will take up the majority of plus any other A, or A* in Further diverse careers. your working time. Mathematics with AA in Mathematics and Physics.. Physics and Philosophy at Oxford Written work You do not need to submit any written work Advanced Highers: AA/AAB Oxford has one of the largest physics as part of an application for this course. IB: 38–40 including core points departments in the UK, with an outstanding Or any other equivalent and broad research programme. The wide Written tests Candidates are expected to have Physics and range of expertise available in the All candidates must take the Physics Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher department ensures the undergraduate Aptitude Test (PAT), normally at their own Level in the IB or another equivalent. The inclusion of curriculum is updated in the light of school or college, on 6 November 2013. a Maths Mechanics module would also be highly developments at the research frontier. recommended. An arts subject and Further Separate registration for this test is required Mathematics can be helpful to candidates in The Philosophy Faculty is the largest in and the final deadline for entries is 15 completing this course, although they are not the UK, and one of the largest and most October 2013. It is the responsibility of the required for admission. prestigious in the world. It admits around candidate to ensure that they are registered Open days 500 undergraduates annually and the for this test. See www.patoxford.org.uk for 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 library and other facilities are further details. There will be a Physics and Philosophy acknowledged as among the best in the What are tutors looking for? enquiry desk in the Physics Department on country. The large number of undergraduates and graduates reading Philosophy is not usually taught in British these University open days. schools, but anyone who has an interest in Location Philosophy affords the opportunity to participate in a diverse and lively general questions about the nature of See map on inside back cover philosophical community. science, mathematics, mind, knowledge, or Contact details The Oxford research group in Philosophy truth has an interest in philosophy. No Physics of Physics is extremely active, with interests more than that is needed – you are not +44 (0) 1865 272200 in classical space-time theories, foundations disadvantaged if you have not studied [email protected] of classical statistical mechanics, quantum philosophy before. www.physics.ox.ac.uk mechanics, quantum field theory, and For information about the selection http://users.ox.ac.uk/~ppox quantum gravity. It is the largest of its kind criteria please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. Philosophy in the UK and among the foremost in the During the interview tutors are looking [email protected] world. for evidence of good potential in the +44 (0) 1865 276926 Physics and philosophy are studied in proposed fields of study, in mathematics www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk parallel during the first three years. The and in problem-solving more generally; a physics corresponds to the more theoretical critical and analytical approach to abstract side of the standard three-year Oxford questions; and the ability to defend a Physics course while the philosophy focuses viewpoint by reasoned argument. on modern philosophy and particularly on Application information metaphysics and the theory of knowledge. If your application for Physics and Students who complete the first three years Philosophy is unsuccessful you will can, if they wish, leave with a BA degree. be considered for Physics. If you do Students going on to the MPhysPhil in the not want to be considered for Physics fourth year may specialise in either Physics or Philosophy, or continue in their study of please make this clear at interview. both disciplines and their interrelations.

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Physics and Philosophy Physics

Related courses a higher degree. Some will enter science Students interested in this course might professions such as research and also like to consider Mathematics and development or technical roles in industry. Philosophy or Physics. Many others enter professions unrelated to their subject. Recent graduates have Careers entered sectors as diverse as law and Graduates in Physics and Philosophy finance, and include a technical policy offer an unusual and valuable combination adviser for a security agency, an auditor of skills to employers in commerce and of central government departments, and industry. Almost 40% go on to study for a solicitor.

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Courses Courses Courses Courses Physics Physics One elective paper in either Physics or Three units chosen in any ⚫⚫ Mechanics and special ⚫⚫ Thermal physics Philosophy combination from the lists relativity ⚫⚫ Electromagnetism Physics for Physics and Philosophy. ⚫⚫ Differential equations and ⚫⚫ Quantum physics A choice of three (or five if the elective Advanced philosophy of linear algebra ⚫⚫ Mathematical methods paper is in Physics) of the following physics is an option. ⚫⚫ Calculus and waves ⚫⚫ Three physics practicals subjects: Philosophy Philosophy ⚫⚫ Classical mechanics ⚫⚫ Elements of deductive ⚫⚫ History of philosophy ⚫⚫ Flows, fluctuations and complexity logic from Descartes to Kant, ⚫⚫ Symmetry and relativity ⚫⚫ Introduction to or Knowledge and reality ⚫⚫ Quantum, atomic and molecular philosophy ⚫⚫ Philosophy of special physics relativity ⚫⚫ Sub-atomic physics ⚫⚫ General relativity and cosmology ⚫⚫ Condensed-matter physics Philosophy ⚫⚫ Philosophy of science option ⚫⚫ Philosophy of quantum mechanics ⚫⚫ Choice of Philosophy option (if the elective paper is in philosophy)

Assessment Assessment Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations, Final University examinations, Part B: Final University Three written papers in Part A: Three or four written papers in examinations, Part C: Physics; Three papers in Physics; Philosophy; A mix (three in all) of Two written papers in satisfactory lab work One or two written papers and one written papers and essays, Philosophy short paper in Physics or thesis (in Philosophy), or project (in Physics)

It is refreshing to be able to have a break from writing an essay to work on some maths problems or puzzle out a physics theorem. Although the work required for physics is hugely different from that for philosophy, a great aspect of the Oxford course is how linked the two halves are. I don’t feel like I am studying two separate subjects but rather one from two different points of view. Being able to learn the physics of special relativity and the philosophy behind it as well is incredibly exciting!

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Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics

UCAS Course Codes: What is Psychology, Philosophy and A typical weekly timetable Psychology and Philosophy CV85 Linguistics? During terms 1 and 2 work is divided Psychology and Linguistics CQ81 There are close connections between the between lectures (about six a week) and Philosophy and Linguistics VQ51 three subjects of Psychology, Philosophy tutorials (two to three a week). Brief course outline and Linguistics, so studying them together During terms 3–9 your time will be divided Duration of course: 3 years makes a lot of sense. Psychology includes between attending lectures (about six a Degree awarded: BA subjects as diverse as social interaction, week), tutorials (average of one to two a Expected Intake: 28 learning, child development, schizophrenia week), and practical classes (one afternoon Course statistics for 2012 entry for and information processing. Philosophy is a week). You will also be given the Psychology and Philosophy concerned with a wide range of questions opportunity to carry out your own research Intake: 15 including ethics, knowledge and the nature project or library dissertation (thesis). Applications shortlisted for interview: 56.9% of mind. Linguistics is the study of language in all its aspects, including the structure of Fieldwork/international opportunities Successful applications: 18.6% A wide choice of third-year research projects languages, meaning (semantics), how Entrance requirements is available, including research projects based children learn language, pronunciation, and A-levels: A*AA in other departments and outside the how people understand, mentally represent Advanced Highers: AA/AAB University. and generate language. IB: 38–40 including core points Written work Or any other equivalent Psychology, Philosophy and For Psychology, it is highly recommended for You do not need to submit any written work Linguistics at Oxford as part of an application for this course. candidates to have studied one or more science Psychology at Oxford is essentially a subjects or Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, or Higher Level in the IB or any other scientific discipline, involving the rigorous Written tests equivalent. For Linguistics, it is helpful for formulation and testing of ideas. It works All candidates must take the Thinking Skills candidates to have studied English Language, through experiments and systematic Assessment (TSA). See www.tsaoxford.org. Mathematics, a science or any other language. observation rather than introspection. The uk for further details. Open days Oxford Experimental Psychology Candidates for the Psychology and 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 Department is widely regarded as one of the Linguistics, and Philosophy and Linguistics Prospective applicants should visit the leading psychology departments in the UK. courses must also take the Linguistics Department of Experimental Psychology At present, there are particularly strong section of the Modern Languages during open days. groups in the fields of human cognitive Admissions Tests (MLAT). Location processes, neuroscience, language, Both tests will take place on 6 November See map on inside back cover developmental and social psychology. 2013, normally at the candidate’s own Contact details The Oxford Philosophy Faculty is the school or college. Separate registration is Psychology largest philosophy department in the UK, required for both tests and the final and one of the largest in the world. Many +44 (0) 1865 271376 deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. It is faculty members have a worldwide [email protected] the responsibility of the candidate to ensure reputation, and library and other facilities that they are registered for these tests. www.psy.ox.ac.uk are acknowledged as among the best in the See ox.ac.uk/tests for further details. Philosophy country. Philosophy at Oxford has active +44 (0) 1865 276926 interests in the philosophy of mind and the What are tutors looking for? [email protected] philosophy of science, and has very close In addition to a very good track record of www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk links with those working in neuroscience academic achievement, tutors are keen to Linguistics and psychology. see whether you appreciate the scope of +44 (0) 1865 280400 The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and those branches of Psychology, Philosophy [email protected] Phonetics is the newest Faculty in Oxford; and Linguistics you are applying for, can www.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk it brings together internationally-renowned evaluate evidence, are able to consider scholars working in theoretical and issues from different perspectives, have a descriptive linguistics (especially syntax, capacity for logical and creative thinking, semantics and phonology), experimental appreciate the importance of empirical phonetics, psycholinguistics, linguistics of evidence in supporting arguments, and the Romance languages, historical could cope with the quantitative demands linguistics and comparative philology. of the course. Unlike other subjects in the humanities, it Related courses includes two scientific research laboratories Students interested in this course might – the Language and Brain Laboratory, and also like to consider Experimental the Phonetics Laboratory. Psychology, Human Sciences, or Modern You apply to study any pair of the three; Languages and Linguistics. subject to college approval, you may be permitted to study all three after two terms.

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Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics

Careers If you study Psychology as part of PPL Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics and it constitutes 50% of your course, students can enter careers in fields your degree is accredited as conferring including professional psychology, eligibility for the Graduate Basis for education, research, medicine, the health Chartered Membership of the British services, finance, commerce, industry, Psychological Society, provided you the media and information technology. study sufficient psychology and the Some careers will require further study minimum standard of a Second Class and/or training after your degree. Honours is achieved. This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.

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Courses Courses Three courses are After the second term, students can continue to follow a bipartite degree (Psychology and Philosophy, taken from: Psychology and Linguistics, or Philosophy and Linguistics) or, subject to their college’s approval, a tripartite ⚫⚫ Psychology degree (Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics). ⚫⚫ Philosophy Students choosing Psychology take four of the eight courses in Experimental Psychology in terms 3–5, plus ⚫⚫ Linguistics a course in Experimental Design and Statistics, followed by one, two or three advanced options in ⚫⚫ Neurophysiology Psychology in terms 6–8. ⚫⚫ Statistics Students choosing Philosophy take from three to five courses in Philosophy, from a wide range including Philosophy of mind and Philosophy of cognitive science. For details see ox.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/ philosophy.html. Students choosing Linguistics take from three to five courses in Linguistics. For further details, see the Paper XII and Paper XIII options at www.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk/undergrads#fhs. Students opting for a bipartite degree may take a single paper in the third subject. Students opting for the tripartite degree must take at least two courses in each of the three subjects, Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.

Assessment Assessment First University Final University examinations: examinations: Eight papers; practical portfolio (for Psychology); a research project or thesis may also be taken (depending Three written upon the combination of courses). papers Students choosing Psychology take the equivalent of two written papers in Psychology in the second year based on the core courses (see Experimental Psychology pp 72–73)

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Theology and Religion **

UCAS Course Code: V600 What is Theology and Religion? In years two and three you may choose to Brief course outline While Theology is a very ancient intellectual specialise further in biblical studies, or in Duration of course: 3 years discipline no one can doubt the earth- historical and contemporary theology, or in Degree awarded: BA shaking significance of religious ideas and the study of another major world religion; Course statistics for 2012 entry commitments in society today. Theological while certain core papers give you a full Intake: 40 study provides an understanding of the grounding in the key principles and Applications shortlisted for interview: 91.4% intellectual structures of religions, and of the disciplines of theological study. Our library Successful applications: 41.0% social and cultural contexts for religious facilities are excellent. Besides the Bodleian Entrance requirements belief and practice. Oxford has been at the and the library at Pusey House, most college A-levels: AAA very heart of religious debate, reform and libraries have a theology section. Our Faculty Advanced Highers: AA/AAB turmoil in the British Isles for eight centuries library provides access to a vast range of so that the Faculty here is unique in that it networked resources in Humanities including IB: 38–40 including core points wears a mantle of history not available in electronic journals, library catalogues, Or any other equivalent A subject involving essay writing to A-level, other universities. At the same time Theology language learning programmes, and digitised Advanced Higher or Higher Level in the IB or another and Religion at Oxford is embracing whole- texts for different parts of the course. equivalent can be helpful to students in completing heartedly the challenges of the twenty-first this course, although this is not required for century with the inclusion in its curriculum A typical weekly timetable admission. of all the major world religions and the The University arranges lectures (up to six Open days opportunity to learn their primary languages. weekly). Languages are for the most part taught in classes which may meet three times 16 March*, 26 and 27 June, and 20 Students can also examine the relationship a week or more. A large part of the week is September 2013 between religion and science, and the place spent in private study in preparation for *Booking is required for this event. of religion and religious ethics in public life. To enjoy studying Theology and Religion tutorials organised, and usually given by, Please see www.theology.ox.ac.uk for college tutors once a week. further details. you need to be interested in the questions Location that religions raise and be ready to engage in Written work See map on inside back cover them from a range of perspectives. This will Written work is required when applying for Contact details prepare you to be something of a historian this course which must be submitted by 11 +44 (0) 1865 270790 and a philosopher, a textual and literary November 2013. For further details please undergraduate-admissions@theology. critic, and a linguist. To be able to employ a refer to the course page at ox.ac.uk/courses. ox.ac.uk combination of these disciplines effectively will not only make you a theologian but Written test www.theology.ox.ac.uk equip you to embark on a wide range of You do not need to take a written test as part ’ careers. of an application for this course. Theology and Religion at Oxford What are tutors looking for? The Faculty of Theology and Religion has Selection criteria for this course can be more than 100 members covering almost viewed at www.theology.ox.ac.uk/ every possible branch of the discipline, prospective_students/undergraduates/ ranging from experts in the ancient admissions_criteria.htm. languages and literature of the world’s Tutors are primarily interested in your religions to church historians and systematic previous academic achievements as theologians. Its reputation attracts scholars demonstrated, for example, by your GCSE from all over the world as visiting lecturers. results or other examination results (where As an undergraduate the first year provides these are more appropriate to your experience of the methods of theological situation), and in the quality of your study and an opportunity to acquire skills submitted written work, but may also take in one of the scriptural languages, or to the other information on your UCAS investigate philosophical problems. application into account (such as your personal statement and references). Personal statements should focus on your academic reasons for wishing to pursue the course applied for, and references should comment primarily on your academic performance. During the interview, tutors will be looking for your ability to think clearly, form sound arguments and to listen and respond to counterarguments; your openness to learning; evidence of your enthusiasm and motivation for the course, and your oral communication skills.

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Rob, who graduated in 2002, now works as a Manager in Accenture within their Management Consulting division. Theology and Religion Theology ** People are always surprised when I tell them what my degree was! However, it really ‘helped shape my analytical skills through the tutorial system. The breadth of subject matter in Theology prepared me for the different subjects I encounter each day as a management consultant.’ Related courses force and, in some instances, the churches. Students interested in this course might also The Theology and Religion Faculty’s website like to consider Philosophy and Theology, (www.theology.ox.ac.uk) has further or Theology and Oriental Studies. information about careers for theologians. Recent graduates include an editor for a Careers publishing company and a head of Divinity While some Theology and Religion at an independent school. Gillian, who graduates go on to further study and graduated in 2009, is now a clerk in holy research to become professional theologians, orders for the Church of England. She says: others will move into different areas. Recent ‘Whether I am preaching, debating, teaching graduates have gone on to careers as diverse or ministering to the dying, a deep and as law, the Civil Service, social work, rounded grounding in Theology is education, the media, publishing, banking, indispensable when it comes to the diverse management consultancy, accountancy, nature of my job.’ personnel management, teaching, the police

Terms 1 and 2 Terms 3–9

Courses Courses Three or four papers are Four compulsory core subjects taken: ⚫⚫ History, literature and theology of the Old Testament (Hebrew as optional) ⚫⚫ The Christian doctrine of ⚫⚫ History, literature and theology of the New Testament (Greek as optional) creation ⚫⚫ Development of doctrine in the early church ⚫⚫ The study of religions ⚫⚫ Plus one other ⚫⚫ The study of Old Testament set Four further options texts You may choose between three tracks, from which you take four papers in all: ⚫⚫ The study of New Testament ⚫⚫ Track One: at least two papers from a range which offers a more extensive study of the Old set texts and New Testaments, with some use of biblical languages ⚫⚫ The history of the early church ⚫⚫ Track Two: two or three papers on the development of Christian doctrine and history from the ⚫⚫ Introduction to philosophy early medieval period to modern times, Philosophy of religion and Christian moral reasoning ⚫⚫ New Testament Greek ⚫⚫ Track Three: one paper on the nature of religious belief and two papers specializing in one ⚫⚫ Biblical Hebrew of four major world religions – Judaism, Buddhism, Islam or Hinduism ⚫⚫ Classical Arabic Whichever track you choose, you may add one or two language papers or an extended essay ⚫⚫ Pali on a topic from the same or other tracks or from a wider range of other options ⚫⚫ Sanskrit Assessment Assessment First University examinations: Final University examinations: One written paper in three or Eight written papers (four core papers and four options), plus an optional extended essay and four subjects optional papers in Greek and Hebrew

The course at Oxford is very diverse; it gives you an opportunity to explore interests from Pauline literature to modern Judaism in society. The Reformation papers that I opted to study allowed me to engage with the subject as if I were an historian or literature student as well as tackling major theological issues. Janelle 3rd year

I didn’t find the degree too traditional at all. Yes, there is a firm grounding in the basics: biblical studies, basic theology/ doctrine, Patristic theology, and some language studies. But for me, the beauty of an Oxford degree is that this structure can then be developed and built upon in a variety of different ways. So with the basic foundation in place, you are offered a bewildering and yet wonderful array of optional modules that you can take off in the direction that pleases you. . Tim graduated in 2012 |137

Theology and Oriental Studies

UCAS Course Code: VT69 What is Theology and A typical weekly timetable Brief course outline Oriental Studies? The University arranges lectures (up to six Duration of course: 3 years The course in Theology and Oriental weekly) and classes. For Theology subjects Degree awarded: BA Studies enables you to learn in depth about and some Oriental Studies subjects, a large Entrance requirements a number of the world’s great religious part of the week is spent in private study in A-levels: AAA traditions, including Christianity (taught preparation for tutorials, which are usually Advanced Highers: AA/AAB primarily in the Theology Faculty) and held with college tutors once a week. IB: 38–40 including core points Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism Subjects which require a great deal of Or any other equivalent (taught primarily in the Oriental Studies language work are taught for the most part Experience of studying a language, and a subject Faculty). To engage with all the different in classes, which may meet three times a involving essay writing, to either A-level, Advanced aspects of the course, you have to be week or more. Higher, Higher Level in the IB or another equivalent something of a historian and a philosopher, can be helpful to students in completing this course, a textual and literary critic, and a linguist. What are tutors looking for? although they are not required for admission. For information about the selection criteria All these disciplines together not only Students are not expected to have studied any please see: ox.ac.uk/criteria. enable students to appreciate the qualities Oriental Language before. During the interview, tutors will be keen of religions that in some cases are radically Open days to find out about your linguistic ability and different from those in western societies See Theology and Religion (p 136) your commitment to a wide-ranging but, like the other arts subjects, equip course. Ability to sustain an argument is See Oriental Studies (p 120) graduates to embark on a wide range of also important. Applicants will normally Both open days cover Theology and careers. Oriental Studies be interviewed by representatives of the Location Theology and Oriental Studies Faculty of Oriental Studies and by See map on inside back cover at Oxford Theology tutors. Contact details The Theology and Religion and Oriental Written work Studies Faculties have between them more Theology and Religion Candidates are expected to submit two than 270 members, ranging from experts in +44 (0) 1865 270790 pieces of written work, one for Theology the ancient languages and literature of the undergraduate-admissions@theology. and one for Oriental Studies by 11 world’s religions to church historians and ox.ac.uk November 2013. The work should be systematic theologians. www.theology.ox.ac.uk marked in the normal process of school or Our library facilities are excellent. Besides Oriental Studies college work. All written work must be in the Bodleian Library and the Theology +44 (0) 1865 278312 English. Faculty library, most college libraries have a [email protected] The written work for Theology should be theology section, and the Oriental Institute www.orinst.ox.ac.uk in Religious Studies. If you cannot submit Library and the Sackler Library offer loan samples of work in Religious Studies, please collections in fields important for the study submit work in a related area. If you do not of oriental religions. have any such written work available, please The Theology Faculty Centre and the contact the Tutor for Admissions at the Oriental Institute provide access to a vast college considering your application. range of networked resources in The written work for Oriental Studies Humanities including electronic journals, may be on any subject. library catalogues, language learning programmes, and digitised texts for Written tests different parts of the course. Candidates who intend to specialise in Hebrew/Judaism or Arabic/Islam must take the Oriental Languages Aptitude Test (OLAT), normally at their own school or college on 6 November 2013. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. Separate registration for this test is required and the final deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they are registered for this test. See ox.ac.uk/ tests for further details.

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Related courses Students interested in this course might also like to consider other Theology and Religion or Oriental Studies courses. Careers Oxford graduates in Theology and Oriental Studies can expect to go on to careers as diverse as law, social work, the media, journalism, publishing, banking, management consultancy, accountancy, personnel management, teaching, the police force and the arts. Employers look very favourably on applicants who have learned oriental languages, and Oxford graduates with such skills are among the most successful each year in finding employment. The Theology and Religion Faculty’s website has information about careers for theologians: www.theology.ox.ac.uk.

1st year 2nd and 3rd years

Courses Courses Follow the course for Theology and Language courses taken alongside Oriental Studies students who are taking language as a Religion (refer to Theology and subsidiary subject Religion – p 136). In the third term Theology options taken alongside Theology and Religion students all students take one Theology and Religion paper; no Oriental Studies teaching

Assessment Assessment First University Examinations in Final University Examinations: Theology and Religion (refer to Candidates will take eight papers, of which at least three and not more than five must be Theology and Religion – p 136) taken in Theology, and at least three and not more than five must be taken in Oriental Studies. One paper may be substituted by a thesis

I have the chance to study not only the emergence and formation of western Christianity but also an Oriental religion in depth. I chose to study Buddhism, but the course also offers Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. The chance to learn a language at the same time is an amazing opportunity.

Alex 1st year

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Oxford colleges

Oxford University is made up of different colleges. Colleges are academic communities. They are where students usually have their tutorials. Each one has its own dining hall, bar, common room and library, and lots of college groups and societies.

All undergraduate students at Oxford become members of a college. Depending on your course choice, the number of colleges and halls available to you may vary (see p 142). You will also be a member of the wider University. To find out how colleges and departments fit together, see p 7. Wherever you go, your course will be the same and you will be able to socialise with whomever you choose. Everyone lives in college accommodation in their first year (see p 28). After that, you may decide to live with friends from your own or other colleges in rented accommodation. Even so, you will still spend lots of time in your own college whether to attend tutorials, visit friends, have a meal, watch a film, spend time in the library or just do your washing. All colleges offer a close and supportive environment and foster the academic development and welfare of every one of their students all the time they are here.

The best thing about Oxford is the colleges. The colleges are the heart and soul of the place. They ensure that every new student has a ready-made community and tutors who see them regularly and really care about them and their academic development.

Idonea, Oxford graduate

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^ colleges more on more on To get a student a student get To perspective, read the Alternative at Prospectus www.ousu.org The best way to find to way The best is out what a college and come is to like one (see look round , p 184). Visiting Oxford to organise events and campaign on behalf of students. The JCR committee members work with the Oxford University Student Union (see p 21). What is a ‘Permanent Hall’?Private These are very similar to colleges except and were that they tend to be smaller, founded by particular Christian denominations. They offer fewer courses than most colleges. Students at PPHs are members of the University just like students at colleges, and have access to exactly the same University facilities and activities. What is a college tutor? who teach College tutors are academics They and research at the University. decide who interview candidates and They will should study at their college. progress, and may oversee your academic time here. teach you throughout your of their subject are also members Tutors find yourself departments and you may classes given by attending lectures and your own college tutors. What is a Common‘Junior Room’? ‘JCR’ means two different things. Firstly, it is a room in college, where you can take time out to meet friends, watch television, or play pool. Secondly, it refers to all the undergraduate students at the college, who elect a ‘JCR committee’

oversubscribed for a particular course, it might pass you to another college for interview instead. Many applicants will be interviewed by several colleges. (For more on this, see ox.ac.uk/interviews.) strongest the for looking are Tutors or whether of regardless applicants, college. their to applied you not to to get into? It is a myth that some colleges are easier to get into than others. Application and numbers change from year to year, the difference is filled up with people who have made an open application. Sometimes, if a college is very you’re interested in, you can probably do it at university level (see pp 20–25). Which college is easiest place. a you offer may the What’s best college for...? specialise, and most Colleges don’t colleges offer most courses. They all have the same high academic standards. vary Extra-curricular opportunities don’t as much as you’d think, either – facilities may vary between colleges, but whatever we will randomly assign your application to a college or hall that offers your course. This does not affect your chances of getting a place. In 2012, 18% of applicants chose to make an open application. other college, a specify you if Even and you, interview also may colleges colleges offer your course, see p 142. What if I don’t want to choose? can make an ‘open’ No problem. You application by choosing campus code ‘9’ on your UCAS application. This means a college? express a preference No, although you can code by entering a particular college’s when you apply (see ‘UCAS campus codes’ might do this at ox.ac.uk/ugcolls). You if you’d prefer a particular size, age, or check which location of college. To Not really. Colleges have a lot more in Not really. Colleges have differences, common than they have you go to, you and whichever college same degree at will be studying for the the end of your course. Do I have to choose Does it matter which college I go to?

Which colleges College offer my course? Hall Balliol Blackfriars Brasenose Church Christ Christi Corpus Exeter HarrisManchester Hertford Jesus College Keble Lady Margaret Hall Lincoln Magdalen Mansfield Merton New College Oriel Pembroke College Queen's Regent's Park Anne'sSt Benet'sSt Hall Catherine'sSt EdmundSt Hall Hilda'sSt Hugh'sSt John'sSt St Peter's Stephen'sSt House Somerville Trinity University Wadham Worcester Wycliffe

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*These courses offer varying subject combinations. To check whether your subject combination is offered by a college please go to:

142| ox.ac.uk/undergraduate/colleges/which_colleges_offer_my_course Which colleges College offer my course? Hall Balliol Blackfriars Brasenose Church Christ Christi Corpus Exeter HarrisManchester Hertford Jesus College Keble Lady Margaret Hall Lincoln Magdalen Mansfield Merton New College Oriel Pembroke College Queen's Regent's Park Anne'sSt Benet'sSt Hall Catherine'sSt EdmundSt Hall Hilda'sSt Hugh'sSt John'sSt St Peter's Stephen'sSt House Somerville Trinity University Wadham Worcester Wycliffe

Archaeology and Anthropology        Archaeology and Anthropology Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)                         Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular) Biological Sciences                      Biological Sciences Biomedical Sciences                 Biomedical Sciences Chemistry                             Chemistry Classical Archaeology and Ancient History                    Classical Archaeology and Ancient History Classics                        Classics Classics and English                    Classics and English Classics and Modern Languages*                    Classics and Modern Languages* Classics and Oriental Studies*                 Classics and Oriental Studies* Computer Science               Computer Science Computer Science and Philosophy          Computer Science and Philosophy Earth Sciences (Geology)        Earth Sciences (Geology) Economics and Management                       Economics and Management Engineering Science                           Engineering Science English Language and Literature                                English Language and Literature English and Modern Languages*                           English and Modern Languages* European and Middle Eastern Languages*                    European and Middle Eastern Languages* Experimental Psychology                     Experimental Psychology Fine Art               Fine Art Geography               Geography History                                History History (Ancient and Modern)                         History (Ancient and Modern) History and Economics                  History and Economics History and English                 History and English History and Modern Languages*                           History and Modern Languages* History and Politics                               History and Politics History of Art        History of Art Human Sciences           Human Sciences Law (Jurisprudence)                                Law (Jurisprudence) Law with Law Studies in Europe                               Law with Law Studies in Europe Materials Science        Materials Science Materials, Economics and Management       Materials, Economics and Management Mathematics                              Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science                 Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics and Philosophy                             Mathematics and Philosophy Mathematics and Statistics                          Mathematics and Statistics Medicine                             Medicine Medicine (Graduate Entry Medicine)           Medicine (Graduate Entry Medicine) Which colleges offer my course? Modern Languages*                            Modern Languages* Modern Languages and Linguistics*                           Modern Languages and Linguistics* Music                       Music Oriental Studies*                Oriental Studies* Philosophy and Modern Languages*                             Philosophy and Modern Languages* Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)                                  Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Philosophy and Theology                  Philosophy and Theology Physics                              Physics Physics and Philosophy                       Physics and Philosophy Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics*                     Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics* Theology and Religion                 Theology and Religion Theology and Oriental Studies         Theology and Oriental Studies

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Balliol

UCAS campus code: O General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 277777 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 277748 fax: +44 (0) 1865 277803 email: [email protected] Website www.balliol.ox.ac.uk Postal address Balliol College, Oxford OX1 3BJ Founded 1263 Master Professor Sir Drummond Bone, MA, Hon DLitt, FRSE Student numbers undergraduates 387, graduates 327 Balliol is one of the oldest and most Facilities for disabled students are Admissions Tutor diverse colleges. In the 19th century, it available on the main site. Please Dr Sophie Marnette pioneered the selection of students solely on contact us to discuss your needs before College prospectus from academic ability. This remains the applying. The Admissions Office, Balliol College, cornerstone of our admissions policy: we Oxford OX1 3BJ are committed to attracting women and Facilities Open days men of exceptional talent regardless of Balliol has one of the biggest college 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 social, cultural or educational background. libraries, a law library and its own archives. – free lunch (booking required); limited Our dynamic student community is drawn There is a well-equipped computing room. accommodation for candidates who have from a broad spectrum of schools within The centre of undergraduate life is the JCR, which organises a number of social far to travel (dinner, bed and breakfast the UK, and also from the EU and overseas. events. Balliol has one of the largest and £20). You are welcome to attend open Many prominent figures in public life, most active student bodies in the University days without booking, and join the subject particularly in the 20th century, graduated and has an entirely student-run bar as well talks that interest you. Attendance of from Balliol. The college has retained its reputation for high academic standards, as its own cafeteria. The college also has a some sessions, accommodation and any gym, a music room and a purpose-built dietary requirements must be booked in combined with a friendly atmosphere and lively spirit of intellectual debate. studio theatre, as well as a range of sports advance. For details, please see facilities, including a boathouse. The chapel www.balliol.ox.ac.uk. In 2009–2010 Balliol celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the admission is a centre of worship for all denominations, of women undergraduates to the college and all of the major religious faiths are with a number of events and the booklet active in Balliol. Women at Balliol: www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/ Access bursaries and hardship grants about-balliol/balliol-women. assist students with their financial needs during their studies, and there are also Location special grants for research and travel. Daily life focuses on Balliol’s site on Broad Street in the city centre, close to University Student societies libraries and many departments. Its modern Balliol prides itself on its friendly atmosphere annexe is five minutes away on Jowett Walk. and diverse community. There are many student societies, some based on particular Accommodation and meals subjects; others, such as the sports, drama All students are guaranteed college rooms and music societies, bring together all for the first and final years of their course. sections of the college community. For more Many live in college; others have rooms in information, see www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/ the Jowett Walk building. All rooms are about-balliol/balliol-life. single study-bedrooms with free internet access. Student meals are served in hall and there is an optional scheme for pre-payment Does this college offer your which is economical and increasingly **course? See pp 142-143 popular. There is also a student-run cafeteria in the Junior Common Room see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for Balliol (JCR). There are self-catering kitchenettes information on tutors and on the main site and in the new buildings. staff at this college 144| Blackfriars Permanent Private Hall

mature (over 21) students only

UCAS campus code: P* General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 278441 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 278441 fax: +44 (0) 1865 278441 email: [email protected] Website www.bfriars.ox.ac.uk Postal address Blackfriars, 64 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LY Founded Priory founded 1221, suppressed 1538, refounded 1921, granted Private Hall status 1994 Regent The Revd Dr Simon Gaine OP Student numbers Blackfriars is a specialist community Accommodation and meals undergraduates 8, graduates 21 focused on teaching, research, and enquiry Blackfriars has rooms for two thirds of its Admissions Tutor in philosophy, theology, and politics, with a students. Friars are accommodated in the The Revd Dr Simon Gaine OP strong interest in what academic study can Priory; other students live mainly in College prospectus from bring to public life and developing properties with self-catering facilities in Hall Secretary, Blackfriars, 64 St Giles’, leadership, as well as to interreligious St John’s Street, immediately behind the Oxford OX1 3LY dialogue. Run by Dominican friars inspired hall. Arrangements are made for students Open days by the intellectual vision of St Thomas to take meals at another nearby college. 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 Aquinas, it has a highly international student body of different religious Courses offered *If you choose this campus code when making your backgrounds, and there is a long tradition Blackfriars normally accepts undergraduate application we will contact you by email to confirm students for Theology, Theology and which hall you would like to apply to. of welcoming Visiting Students. Blackfriars admits men and women aged 21 or above. Philosophy, Theology and Oriental Studies The hall, which occupies part of the and PPE only. A scholarship of up to Does this college offer your Dominican Priory and nearby properties, £2,500 may be offered to a successful **course? See pp 142-143 has a small, friendly environment with a second BA applicant in Theology, or see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for strong focus and ethos. Students and Theology and Philosophy. Service-learning scholarships of £2,500 may be offered in information on tutors and Fellows mix on a daily basis. conjunction with the hall’s Las Casas staff at this college Blackfriars contains several specialist institutes: the Aquinas Institute for Thomist Institute for faith and social justice. Smaller studies, and the Las Casas Institute, which scholarships are given to students who looks at faith and public life, especially achieve a distinction in the first University poverty, migration, and human rights; examinations. students enjoy privileged access to special Facilities lectures by distinguished visitors and to The hall contains an outstanding library

conferences offered by the institutes. The in theology and philosophy of more than Blackfriars hall is also closely associated with the 35,000 volumes, open daily from 8.30am Blackfriars Studium, a study centre which to 10pm. A computerised self-issue system offers a wide range of additional lectures in enables students to borrow some books, Catholic theology and philosophy. The while others are retained as an extensive Divine Office and Mass are celebrated daily reference collection. There is a wi-fi in the Priory church, and students are network, computer suite and additional welcome, if they wish, to worship with the computers in the library. The Junior resident Dominican community of some 25 Common Room (JCR) offers a comfortable friars. If you are considering applying to place to relax and meet other students. Blackfriars, we encourage you to contact the Regent in order to find out more. Student societies The JCR organises frequent social events. Location Highlights in Blackfriars’ social calendar Blackfriars is in St Giles’, between the include Thanksgiving Dinner, a reading Ashmolean Museum and Pusey House, a week in the country, the Advent party, few minutes’ walk from the Theology JCR/MCR Dinner and summer garden Faculty, Bodleian and Sackler Classics party. Students are enthusiastic members libraries, and the Oriental Institute. of many University societies. |145

Brasenose

UCAS campus code: V General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 277830 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 277510 fax: +44 (0) 1865 277520 email: [email protected] Website www.bnc.ox.ac.uk Postal address Brasenose College, Oxford OX1 4AJ Founded 1509 Principal Brasenose is a friendly and diverse are encouraged to contact the college to community, with a strong tradition of discuss their needs. Brasenose enjoys a Professor Alan Bowman, FBA, FSA academic excellence. The college welcomes well-deserved reputation for excellent food. Student numbers students from all backgrounds wishing to A full meal service is provided in hall, there undergraduates 365, graduates 206 enjoy the best of what Oxford has to offer. is a snack bar on the main site and shared Admissions Tutor Situated in the beautiful setting of Radcliffe kitchens are available in the Frewin complex. Dr Simon Smith Square, lying at the heart of the University College prospectus from and city, the college takes its name from an Facilities [email protected] 800-year-old brass door knocker in the The main college library has more than Open days shape of a nose, now hanging in the main 60,000 books and periodicals. There are also 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 Hall. The college is committed to admitting separate college law and history libraries. – informal open days, no need to book; the best and brightest students, and also to The college aims to provide all the main refreshments available, but no meals; creating an environment where individuals books needed for undergraduate courses. limited accommodation for the June can flourish and realise their potential. It The library also possesses a number of antiquarian books, some dating from the dates may be available for those maintains a very high level of teaching foundation of the college. All Brasenose travelling long distances. provision, supported by excellent library and computing facilities, and (when needed) libraries are open to members of the college pastoral support. The college also offers 24 hours a day and the majority of their grants to those wishing to stay during holdings are available on open shelves. The vacation, for course-related research and college also provides IT rooms, wireless travel, and to aid those who encounter internet access and fixed internet unexpected financial hardship. connections from all student rooms. Brasenose offers free membership to the Location University’s nearby gym and has its own Brasenose College is situated in the heart sports ground, both within five minutes cycle of the ancient University. It is the only ride of the college. Students can enjoy rugby, undergraduate college on Radcliffe Square, football and cricket, as well as the use of a adjacent to the main University libraries and well-equipped boathouse on the river the High Street. The main college buildings nearby. The college has music practice were built in the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries rooms, a large student common room with and some newer rooms date from the 1960s. newspapers and television, a café, and a Brasenose also has accommodation at the popular college bar. Does this college offer your Frewin Hall complex, a five-minute walk **course? See pp 142-143 from the main site and also in the very Student societies centre of Oxford. The college supports a wide range of student see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for clubs and societies. It has a strong tradition information on tutors and Accommodation and meals in drama and music and there is an annual staff at this college Brasenose is able to accommodate all week-long summer arts festival in the hall, undergraduates wanting college chapel and on the New Quad lawn. The accommodation. First-years are housed college has an excellent choir and a range of together on the main site, second-year lively social, cultural and sporting activities. students normally live in the Frewin All levels of sport are catered for and the complex, and there is accommodation for college has a history of success in the later year students on both sites. There is a University sports competitions. mixture of bed-sitting rooms and individual Brasenose is a place where students can sets comprising a bedroom and study/living participate in all that the University has to

Brasenose room, some of which are ensuite. The college offer. It is a community where students get has facilities for students with physical to know and support each other and make disabilities, and applicants with disabilities life-long friends. 146| Christ Church

UCAS campus code: 2 General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 276150 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 276181 fax: +44 (0) 1865 286583 email: [email protected] Website www.chch.ox.ac.uk and www.facebook.com/chchadmissions Postal address Christ Church, Oxford OX1 1DP Founded 1546 Dean The Very Revd Christopher Lewis MA, PhD Student numbers undergraduates 434, graduates 188 Many different kinds of people, from various Facilities Admissions Tutor backgrounds, come to Christ Church. With Our magnificent 18th-century library, one Dr Geraldine Johnson about 100 teaching and research staff, we of the largest in Oxford, aims to supply College prospectus from are one of the larger colleges and can offer everything undergraduate students need for www.chch.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ places for most undergraduate courses. their courses and responds to requests for undergraduates/prospectus The result is a diverse, vibrant and active new purchases; there is also a specialised Open days academic community. law library. We have two well-equipped 25, 26, and 27 June 2013 – Free lunch We select candidates solely on academic computer rooms, and students’ rooms have and, for those travelling long distances, ability and potential. The college is committed internet points, with wifi also available free accommodation. Advance booking to widening participation, and is keen to attract throughout the college. talented students whatever their backgrounds. The common room is furnished with required for talks with tutors, lunch and Christ Church is sensitive to the growing table tennis and pool tables, and next door accommodation by contacting financial costs associated with a university is a widescreen TV with satellite channels [email protected]. College tours education. We are in the fortunate position and a DVD player. The college has a music on all three days with no need to book. of being able to offer generous support in room, art gallery and art room, where the 20 September 2013 – No need addition to the financial package provided art tutor offers classes and organises visits, to book admissions talks or all-day by the University. This means that no discussions and video displays. college tours. Limited accommodation student with the ability and potential to may be available, please contact study at Oxford should be deterred from Student societies [email protected]. making an application to us on financial Our student societies cater for a wide range grounds. You can find full details on our of interests, and the college sports ground website: www.chch.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ has excellent facilities for sports of all sorts undergraduates/financial-information. for everyone, whether highly skilled or merely enthusiastic. The drama society puts Location on regular productions and encourages Christ Church is on St Aldate’s, in the participation in and out of college. Music heart of Oxford. It is close to the Bodleian flourishes, with an orchestra, choir and ChurchChrist Library and other University facilities, and other ensembles, in addition to the renowned next to Christ Church Meadow with its Christ Church Cathedral Choir. Those with peaceful river walks. contemporary musical interests can showcase their talents at the termly ‘open Accommodation and meals mike’ night. A number of subject-based All students live in college rooms throughout societies arrange dinners, speakers and their time at Christ Church. Most rooms discussions. are on the main site, in spacious, modernised buildings built over five centuries. About 60 students live nearby in modern self-catering flats shared with another college. One flat is Does this college offer your equipped for up to three disabled residents, **course? See pp 142-143 and single rooms for disabled students are also available on the main site. A full service see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for of varied and high-quality meals is provided information on tutors and in the dining hall, and we aim to cater for all staff at this college special diets. |147

Corpus Christi

UCAS campus code: 3 General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 276700 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 276693 fax: +44 (0) 1865 276767 email: [email protected] Website www.ccc.ox.ac.uk Postal address Corpus Christi College, Oxford OX1 4JF Founded 1517 President Professor Richard Carwardine, FBA Student numbers Corpus is one of the smaller traditional its 17th century furniture is still used by undergraduates 252, graduates 98 colleges. Socially, it is welcoming and students today. With more than 60,000 Admissions Tutor unpretentious, but it is also a scholarly place. books, 24-hour opening, computerised Professor Peter Nellist We look for people who are serious about catalogues, numerous PC workstations, and Access and Admissions Officer thinking hard, reading widely and being the provision of colour printing, scanning Jeni Clack committed to their studies. We offer an and photocopying, it is a convenient as well College prospectus from environment where students can flourish in as a beautiful place to work. [email protected] every way while pursuing academic excellence. Wired and wireless internet access is Open days The college offers all its students a room available throughout the college main site, 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 for the normal duration of their course. including the library and all student – book in advance to attend; 8 students Corpus has a strong sense of community bedrooms, and most annexe locations per school/college only (4 only if staying without being claustrophobic. It prides (including Liddell). The well-equipped overnight); free lunch and refreshments; itself on the diversity of its students’ social computer room has eight PCs and a large limited accommodation available free of and ethnic backgrounds. It has a strong multi-functional device for colour printing, charge. tradition of openness, tolerance and scanning and photocopying. fairness. All this helps to make the college The college has a new multi-purpose unusually well-integrated and supportive. auditorium suitable for concerts, drama productions, parties and lectures. We have Location an ecumenically progressive chapel whose Corpus has the best of all worlds: it is five lively choir has travelled the world. For minutes’ walk from the city centre and more vigorous activities there is a sports Bodleian Library, ten minutes from the arts field, squash court and boathouse; for the faculties and science laboratories, but is more relaxed there are the Beer Cellar, TV tucked away from the noise of the city, rooms and the Junior Common Room looking out over Christ Church meadow (JCR). There is a limited amount of suitable towards the Thames. accommodation for students with mobility Accommodation and meals difficulties. Some areas within the college Usually, first-year students live in college or pose certain access challenges. in New Building, just across the road. Student societies Students in other years can choose to live Life at Corpus is not all work, and **Does this college offer your on the main site or close by. The recent academic talent often goes hand-in-hand course? See pp 142-143 Liddell Building, about 15 minutes away with other talents. Among the most active from the college, has shared flats with of our many clubs are the dramatic society see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for communal kitchens and dining areas, and is information on tutors and – the Owlets – and the choir. There are popular with second- and third-year staff at this college plenty of sporting opportunities too, though students. All rooms are single and some the mood is enthusiastic rather than unduly have their own ensuite shower and WC. All competitive. Corpus students put a lot of rooms in college and in the Liddell Building energy into organising events, so the college have telephones and network connections. has an impressive social calendar with an Facilities inexpensive ball every other spring and a One of the finest college libraries in Oxford, fair each June, which features our famous the magnificent 16th-century Old Library tortoise race. The effective JCR, represented

Corpus Christi Corpus and its trilingual collection of books was on most college committees, is active at described by the humanist Erasmus as a open days, in access activities and, of wonder of the world. The Old Library and course, in the Beer Cellar. 148| Exeter 149 |

143 - Does this college offer your See pp 142 course? see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for information on tutors and staff at this college * * Exeter has many sports teams and a All rooms in college have internet access, Student societies Student Exeter students participate in a wide variety of student societies, both in college and for the University. Exeter has a strong musical tradition: the mixed choir sings in chapel, the musical society supports everything from jazz through folk to musical evenings classical and the Rector’s are open to all. The bar is an excellent venue for rock, folk, jazz and blues. well-equipped boathouse on the Thames. Exonians have had much sporting success, but most play for fun and exercise. It is not compulsory! Facilities The library is generously funded and open for reading and borrowing 24 hours a day during term, with long hours in vacations. It has 40,000 volumes on open shelves and as many again in the stack. Loan periods are long, and borrowings largely unrestricted. Students are encouraged to suggest purchases, and the librarian can react quickly to readers’ needs. There are three reading rooms overlooking the garden. Exeter students can enjoy one of the most beautiful gardens in Oxford. and some have wireless internet access (as does the garden). The computer rooms contains 14 PCs for general use.

Uniquely in Oxford, the college has its three or four years in college-owned accommodation. All first-years live on the main site, as do some final-year students. Most college hostels and flats are no more than a mile away. In college, some rooms have their own shower and WC, and there is a bathroom or shower and a WC on every staircase. Three meals a day are provided in hall during term; the hostels and flats also have self-catering arrangements. to the main libraries, lecture theatres and departments (as well as to shops and pubs). meals and Accommodation Almost all undergraduates are offered Location Exeter is in the centre of Oxford, close Exeter, Oxford’s fourth oldest college, is Oxford’s Exeter, in the heart of the city, and takes academic scholarship very seriously. Its community is close but not claustrophobic, and there is a caring atmosphere where people look out for others. programme a and office advice careers own of student internships with employers. It also has a distinctive programme of in-house seminars, by prominent public figures, with David Attenborough and Philip Pullman among recent speakers. Former undergraduates include JRR Alan Bennett, and Sir Ronald Tolkien, Cohen. It offers financial aid for student hardship and has several graduate scholarships. Exeter encourages strong links with North America, taking 26 College, students each year from Williams a top liberal arts college in Massachusetts. Exeter

27 June 2013 – open Open days Open Admissions Tutor Admissions Officer Liaison Schools from prospectus College Postal address Postal Founded Rector numbers Student Admissions Website UCAS campus code: 4 code: UCAScampus enquiries General [email protected] www.exeter.ox.ac.uk 26 June 2013 – book in advance to attend; 10 students per school/ college only; available limited accommodation of free charge. 9am–5pm tours of for the college, see furtherfor college website details. 20 September 2013 – booking for see information, college website. undergraduates 336, 217 graduates undergraduates Dr Chris Ballinger Mr Ashley Walters www.exeter.ox.ac.uk www.exeter.ox.ac.uk 3DP OX1 College, Exeter Oxford 1314 Cairncross, MA,Ms Frances CBE +44 (0) 1865 279600 telephone: +44 (0) 1865 279648 fax: +44 (0) 1865 279630 email: [email protected]

Harris Manchester mature (over 21) students only

UCAS campus code: 6 General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 271006 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 271009 fax: +44 (0) 1865 281474 email: [email protected] Website www.hmc.ox.ac.uk Postal address Harris Manchester College, Oxford OX1 3TD Founded 1786 Principal Ralph Waller, MA, BD, MTh, PhD Student numbers undergraduates 98, graduates 116 Admissions Tutor Victoria Lill Harris Manchester is the only Oxford The charges include meals, which are of a College prospectus from college which is dedicated solely to mature consistently high quality, and care is taken Academic Administrator, Harris students, and we take students from the to cater for specific dietary requirements. Manchester College, Oxford OX1 3TD age of 21 with no upper age limit. As the All meals are taken in the splendid Open days smallest college in the University, there is baronial-style dining hall. 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 an intimate, friendly atmosphere, with a great deal of peer support. The diversity Facilities – book in advance to attend; free lunch of our students in terms of age, culture The library has some 70,000 volumes. and refreshments; no accommodation and background makes the college a very The reading room, the Tate Library, is open available. interesting and vibrant society. to students from 8.30am to 11pm every The college occupies a striking Victorian day. It covers all undergraduate subjects that the college offers, and has a generous Does this college offer your Gothic building with a library donated by budget. The college gives a book grant to **course? See pp 142-143 Sir Henry Tate, and a chapel entirely lit by Edward Burne-Jones/William Morris each first-year student. The new Library see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for stained glass. Gallery provides 30 extra study spaces. information on tutors and The college has a number of scholarships There is a student computing room and a staff at this college for second undergraduate degrees, up to high level of IT support. £18,000 in total, which are awarded on Student societies merit. All second BA applicants are Because of its small size, college life from automatically considered. year to year is very dependent on the interests of current students, and so there Location Harris Manchester is centrally situated but is a great opportunity for each individual in a quiet location on Mansfield Road, just to influence college life. The college has a a few minutes away from the Bodleian flourishing law society and wine society. Library, most faculty libraries, the Science In some years there has been a drama area and other University facilities. The city society, in others we have fielded a very centre is also close by. successful football team. There is also a college choir and music has become an Accommodation and meals important part of college life. College accommodation is located on the main site and students are generally accommodated in college for at least the first and final years of their course. We are unable to provide accommodation for couples and families. Students needing family accommodation are encouraged to apply to the University for this. All rooms have telephone lines, and are also wired for the internet. There is a mix of 16th and 17th century houses (renovated to a very high

Harris Manchester Harris standard), and some new accommodation.

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UCAS campus code: 7 General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 279400 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 279404 fax: +44 (0) 1865 279466 email: [email protected] Website www.hertford.ox.ac.uk Postal address Hertford College, Oxford OX1 3BW Founded 1282 Principal Mr Will Hutton Senior Tutor Dr Alan Bogg Student numbers undergraduates 409, graduates 188 Hertford is known for its friendly Facilities Undergraduate Admissions Tutor atmosphere, welcoming students wherever The fully automated college library is open Dr Peter Bull they come from: you don’t have to be any 24 hours a day all year. All working stock College prospectus from particular type to fit in here. We have a is on open shelves and covers all degree Jacqueline Chapman, Admissions Officer, near-equal gender balance, and similar subjects taken in college. There is no limit Hertford College, Oxford OX1 3BW numbers in arts and sciences. Naturally, on the number of books borrowed; requests Open days we value our informal, progressive climate, for new books are welcome. All desks have which we believe fosters good, positive internet connections and the library has its 26 and 27 June 2013 – book in working relationships between tutors own computer room. The Junior Common advance to attend; 6 students per and students. Room (JCR) has two computer rooms and school/college only; free lunch; limited there are also computing facilities at accommodation and dinner available Location Warnock and Abingdon House. free of charge. 20 September 2013 Hertford is in quiet Catte Street, opposite The college has a fitness room, a music – book in advance to attend; free lunch the Bodleian Library and right in the city room and two well-equipped JCRs. Off-site and refreshments; no accommodation centre, no more than a few minutes’ walk we have sports grounds, tennis and squash available. from any part of the University. courts, and a superb new boathouse. Accommodation and meals Student societies All first-years live on the main site in Catte Hertford’s students are very active and Street. Students in other years may live in there are always things going on that you the purpose-built Warnock or Abingdon can join in. We are very strong in music- House, or in North Oxford, all about ten making of all kinds, with an orchestra, minutes’ walk away. We offer you a room choir and other groups giving for all three (or four) years of your course, performances. Our boathouse provides with your first room in college, which is excellent facilities for novices and surrounded by other beautiful buildings.

experienced oarsmen and women. We Hertford Student rooms have full internet compete successfully in major sports, using connections, telephones and small shared our Edgway Road sports ground. Many kitchens. You are charged just for the meals subjects have their own societies that meet that you take, using a swipecard. There is to hear specialist speakers or just to enjoy cafeteria service in college and in the one another’s company. evenings at Warnock House; formal dining is also offered.

Does this college offer your **course? See pp 142-143 see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for information on tutors and staff at this college

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Jesus College

UCAS campus code: Q General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 279700 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 279721 fax: +44 (0) 1865 279769 email: undergraduate.admissions@jesus. ox.ac.uk Website www.jesus.ox.ac.uk Postal address Jesus College, Oxford OX1 3DW Founded 1571 Principal Lord Krebs Kt, MA, DPhil, FRS, FMedSci, Hon DSc Student numbers Jesus College is renowned for its close-knit Facilities undergraduates 353, graduates 174 community – we are welcoming, inclusive The college library is open 24 hours a day, Senior Tutor and hard-working. Academic excellence is and new books are constantly added in Dr Alexandra Lumbers central to college life, and our tutorial response to requests. The computer room Admissions Officer teaching is of the highest quality, as the exam is equipped to a very high standard; an IT Mr Sailesh Vyas results of our undergraduates show. We aim support team offers help and advice. Schools Liaison Officer to offer our students the best possible Wireless networking is available in the Mrs Sue Morris education and opportunities during their time libraries, common rooms and seminar College prospectus from here, so that they can benefit from all aspects rooms. Schools Liaison Officer, Jesus College, of student life. Each year we award a large The modern Junior Common Room Oxford OX1 3DW number of scholarships, prizes and grants to (JCR) has its own conservatory, as well as Open days recognize achievement and progress, and to newspapers, magazines, drinks, snacks, a 26 and 27 June 2013 – please book in support music, sports and travel. wide-screen television and a pool table. advance (at [email protected]. Founded by Elizabeth I, the college has The college bar is open in the evenings. ac.uk) to attend; 4 students per school/ always had Welsh connections, though our The college has a music room and a dark college only; free lunch and students now come from all over the UK room. Our large sports pavilion doubles refreshments; 40 rooms available free of and 30 other countries. More than half our as an entertainment venue, and we have charge on nights of 25 and 26 June. undergraduates come from state schools playing fields, squash courts and a 20 September 2013 – drop-in day, no and about 10% are from overseas. boathouse. Our students have free need to book; refreshments available; no membership of the University gym and Location pool. Jesus College welcomes students with meals or accommodation. Jesus College is in Turl Street, right in the disabilities, who are encouraged to view heart of Oxford, close to the main libraries our access guide at www.jesus.ox.ac.uk/ and within easy walking distance of the admissions/disability-support and to contact Science Area, shops, cinemas, theatres us before applying to discuss their needs. and museums. Student societies Accommodation and meals Jesus College students organise the lively Jesus College offers full accommodation Turl Street Arts Festival each year, jointly for all its undergraduates. First-years have with Lincoln and Exeter colleges. The JCR rooms in central Oxford, on our historic Arts Fund supports the dramatic society, Turl Street site or in the new Ship Street which promotes and funds productions Centre. After that, most students live in involving Jesus students. Thriving subject college flats, either to the north (near the societies (e.g. English, Geography, History Science Area) or to the east (by our sports and Physics) arrange formal and informal ground). These high-quality flats have three events. The chapel choir regularly leads or four bedrooms around a kitchen, sitting Evensong, gives concerts and goes on tours. room and bathroom, for reasonable cost. The college is very active in many sports, Does this college offer your All rooms have telephone and computer either competitively or just for fun. **course? See pp 142-143 points, with free internet and network see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for access. Meals in hall are popular and sociable. Food is charged on a pay-as-you- Jesus College information on tutors and go basis to the termly bill, so students can staff at this college choose whether to eat in hall or not. 152| Keble

UCAS campus code: A General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 272727 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 272759 fax: +44 (0) 1865 272769 email: [email protected] Website www.keble.ox.ac.uk Postal address Admissions, Keble College, Oxford OX1 3PG Founded 1870 Warden Sir Jonathan Phillips KCB, PhD (Cantab) Student numbers undergraduates 443, graduates 225 Senior Tutor/Tutor for Admissions Keble College was established in 1870 to Facilities Dr Alisdair Rogers extend access to Oxford University, and it The library, with more than 100 work Schools Liaison Officer remains true to that founding vision. Keble spaces, covers the core needs of all the Ms Boriana Boneva provides a supportive environment for undergraduate subjects studied here, and is College prospectus from students from all backgrounds and every open 24 hours a day. Some key textbooks http://prospectus.keble.ox.ac.uk corner of the globe, and we pride ourselves are available for cheap annual lease. Open days on that, but the college’s central aim is to Computer rooms provide PCs, Macs and 26 June 2013 – College open to drop- foster the highest academic achievement for laser printers; full-time computer officers in visitors, but no formal activities. all its students. help with any problems. The college has 27 June and 20 September 2013 – internet connection points in every room Subject sessions with tutors available; Location and wireless access in the library and Café The college is at the corner of Keble Road Free lunch and refreshments; Please book Keble. The college has developed a very and Parks Road, just across from the in advance; Group bookings: 5 students strong programme of financial support for Science Area, Radcliffe Science Library and per school/college only. students, both through increased the University Parks. The Mathematical recognition of fine academic achievement Institute, Pitt Rivers Museum, Computing (many prizes, and scholarships which **Does this college offer your Service and Language Centre are close by, reward with both money and free meals) course? See pp 142-143 and the Bodleian and humanities libraries and a range of undergraduate bursaries. are a few minutes’ walk. see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for Student societies information on tutors and Accommodation and meals Music, drama, sports and other societies staff at this college Keble normally offers rooms to all students flourish at Keble, at all levels from the in their first two years and to most in their novice to near-professional. Keble’s music third year. We believe we have some of the society and our chapel choir are among the best college accommodation in Oxford. best in the city. A new organ in our chapel Our 360 rooms are well furnished and 250 is one of the finest in Oxford. We have a have their own shower and WC; the others well-equipped gym, our sports ground Keble have washbasins, with adjacent toilets and and squash courts are within easy reach shower rooms. The college retains the and we also use parts of the nearby custom of dining formally in one sitting, University Parks. with waiter service, each night except Saturday, which makes the experience in our magnificent Hall (the longest in Oxford) all the more special and important for Keble’s great sense of community. The college provides a selection of vegetarian dishes and caters for special diets.

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UCAS campus code: B General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 274300 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 274310 fax: +44 (0) 1865 511069 email: [email protected] Website www.lmh.ox.ac.uk Postal address Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford OX2 6QA Founded 1878 Principal Dr Frances Lannon Student numbers undergraduates 401, graduates 204 Senior Tutor Lady Margaret Hall – often known as students eat in the dining hall; the meals at Dr Fiona Spensley ‘LMH’ – is one of the few Oxford colleges LMH are widely regarded as amongst the College prospectus from to enjoy a virtually equal gender balance best across the Oxford colleges. Miss Helena Mills, Outreach Officer, across all levels: undergraduates, graduates Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford OX2 6QA and tutors. The college was founded to Facilities Open days increase access to higher education and it The large college library, with separate 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 remains committed to this ideal. We science and law reading rooms, houses – Talks, tours, lunch, and an opportunity welcome students from all geographical 70,000 volumes on open shelves and covers to meet with Tutors. Booking is not areas, religions, races and social all basic reading for our courses. The library essential except for lunches, but those backgrounds; the college is accessible to is open (and used) 24 hours a day, with a self-checkout system. It offers secluded who book are given priority. Please book disabled students. LMH is known for its work-spaces and networked computers; via the form on our website. Limited informal down-to-earth feel. It offers a many students choose to do much of their accommodation may be available. Other lively, friendly, academic community with tutors who are committed to tutorial work here. There is a computer room with events are run during the year and they networked printers, but some students will be advertised on the website. teaching. There is plenty of support to enable hard-working students to achieve choose to bring their own laptops into the their academic potential. LMH is located library. adjacent to the University Parks in an There is a newly built undergraduate exceptionally beautiful site, with a large common room, a gym, and bar with games garden that runs down to the river. The room. The college has two music practice large site allows LMH to have all its rooms, tennis courts, a playing field and a undergraduate accommodation in one boathouse with punts on the site. It has place, which contributes to a sense of further playing fields (shared with Trinity community and interaction between year College) a short distance away. There is a groups. LMH provides a peaceful but newly built lecture theatre which is available stimulating environment for study. for lectures, student productions and musical performances. Location LMH is in north-central Oxford, less than Student societies 10 minutes’ walk across the University The college offers a wide range of Parks to the Science Area and about 15 established societies and clubs. As well as minutes on foot (5 minutes by bicycle) from student-run literary, law, mathematics, and the centre of Oxford. historical societies, there is a flourishing music society, college choir, and orchestra. Accommodation and meals There is a biennial, student-run, Arts LMH is unusual in that all students are festival; students also run two ‘wellness guaranteed a room on the college site for weeks’ per year. It is also easy for students three years of their course. Some rooms are to start new activities and to find others to Does this college offer your unusually large, roughly half have their own join them. Sports teams are thriving and **course? See pp 142-143 shower and WC, and all rooms have cater for players of all abilities in all the see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for internet connections. There is also purpose- major sports. LMH students are also well information on tutors and built accommodation for disabled students. represented at the highest levels in Lady Margaret Hall Lady Margaret staff at this college There are a large number of student University societies, productions, and kitchens and kitchenettes, however most sports teams. 154| Lincoln

UCAS campus code: C General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 279800 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 279836 fax: +44 (0) 1865 279802 email: [email protected] Website www.lincoln.ox.ac.uk Postal address Lincoln College, Oxford OX1 3DR Founded 1427 Rector Professor H Woudhuysen, MA, DPhil, FBA Student numbers undergraduates 306, graduates 295 Tutor for Admissions Lincoln, one of the smaller undergraduate accommodated a few streets away in Dr Louise Durning colleges in Oxford, combines intimacy Museum Road, close to the Science Area, Schools Liaison Officer with a strong academic tradition. Its or opposite the college, on the High Street. Mr Ashley Walters strength is the personal relationship Lincoln College food is widely regarded as [email protected] between tutors and students built by the the very best in the University and the 15th College prospectus from tutorial system. There is also a genuine century hall provides a popular focus for www.lincoln.ox.ac.uk atmosphere of good humour, hard work life in college. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Open days and mutual support. Our tutors are are served in hall everyday during term- 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 concerned to assess academic potential time. Lincoln’s attractive cellar bar – ‘Deep – book in advance to attend – forms are and commitment as sympathetically as Hall’ – serves light lunches and coffee available on the college website. possible and they encourage applicants during the day. 6 students per school/college only; free from all kinds of schools and backgrounds. Facilities lunch; limited accommodation and dinner Our aim is simply to give the best education The college has one of the most beautiful available free of charge. we can, to those best able to benefit. The college is very conscious of financial libraries in Oxford, in what was All Saints pressures on students, and helps where it Church – a fine, early 18th century building *Does this college offer your can. There are prizes and scholarships for now sensitively restored as a fully equipped * course? See pp 142-143 outstanding academic work, grants for modern library with more than 80 reading desks. Students have their own well- see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for book purchases, bursaries for travel and project work in vacations, and some equipped computer room and each information on tutors and undergraduate is given a generous free staff at this college discretionary funds for cases of unexpected financial difficulty. printing quota. Lincoln has its own sports field and boathouse, and all students have Location free membership of the University gym and Lincoln is in the city centre, on Turl Street, swimming pool. between the High Street and Broad Street. The college was founded in the 15th century Student societies Lincoln and the main site retains its medieval There are college teams in most sports and character. Lincoln has also converted other several active student societies. Drama and properties nearby for accommodation and music are strong, and each year the Turl teaching. Street Arts Festival provides a special focus for a wide range of arts events organized by Accommodation and meals members of the college. The very fine chapel All undergraduates are guaranteed college- choir (which has recorded several CDs) owned accommodation for three or four performs throughout the term and years, if they wish. All rooms have undertakes tours in the UK and abroad. washbasins or ensuite facilities and all have Much social life is focused on the Junior an internet connection. First- and second- Common Room (JCR) and Deep Hall. year students are mostly housed in the old A Lincoln ball is held in alternate years. part of college and in Turl Street. Third- and fourth- year students are usually

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Magdalen

UCAS campus code: D General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 276000 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 276063 fax: +44 (0) 1865 287082 email: [email protected] Website www.magd.ox.ac.uk Postal address Magdalen College, Oxford OX1 4AU Founded 1458 President Professor David Clary, FRS Student numbers undergraduates 411, graduates 185 Admissions Tutor Magdalen (pronounced ‘Maudlen’ ever Facilities Dr Arzhang Ardavan since its founding in the mid-15th century) There are 100,000 volumes spread among College prospectus from has some of the most beautiful buildings in the college’s five libraries, with the main www.magd.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ Oxford, new as well as ancient. It is set in ones open 24 hours a day. There is a large undergraduate 100 acres of grounds which include the DVD collection, with an emphasis on Open days Deer Park and Addison’s riverside walk. modern language classics of cinema. The 26 and 27 June 2013 – talks, tours, Magdalen’s spaciousness has helped to musical and theatrical lives of the college lunch, an opportunity to meet with determine its character – diversified, are particularly strong and the college tutors and current undergraduates. informal and without pressure to conform auditorium seats up to 160 people and has Limited accommodation may be available. to any stereotype or set of views. Students superb ‘studio’ acoustics. We possess two See www.magd.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ are represented on all the key committees music practice rooms and a dedicated undergraduate/open-days-and-visits. which run the college. The atmosphere is modern languages room. Our computer Other events are run during the year and relaxed, devoid of social pressures, but with facilities for students are outstanding. We will be advertised on our website. unambiguous ambitions towards academic have our own professionally maintained and extra-curricular success. grounds for football, rugby, cricket and Every year we aim to admit 118 hockey as well as nine tennis courts and our undergraduates who demonstrate academic own squash courts, all on site, and an talent and commitment, entirely on merit extremely well-equipped Boat Club. and irrespective of social or ethnic background. We welcome applications from Student societies students with disabilities. Magdalen is able Drama thrives. The Magdalen Players are Does this college offer your to provide for students who run into renowned for their many high-class productions. Musical opportunities abound **course? See pp 142-143 financial problems. There are a large number of travel and research grants every year, as – as well as the famous Magdalen Choir see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for well as annual tutorial prizes for the most and the Magdalen Orchestra, student bands information on tutors and promising and successful of our students. and jazz groups are active. College societies staff at this college cater for all interests, e.g. poetry, films and Accommodation and meals debating. Sport is very popular at all levels All undergraduates can live in college for and more successful in competition than the entire duration of their course, whether ever before at Magdalen. The athletics, three years or four. Many college rooms tennis and badminton teams have all won have superb views, and all have access to cups. Rowing – men’s and women’s – is bathroom facilities nearby. Every room has traditionally strong. free internet access, a telephone and a mini fridge. Meals are available at competitive prices in the dining hall or in the 14th- century Old Kitchen Bar which acts as an ideal social centre shared by everyone: students, tutors and college staff. Magdalen

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Mansfield

UCAS campus code: E General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 270999 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 282920 fax: +44 (0) 1865 282910 email: [email protected] Website www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk Postal address Mansfield College, Oxford, OX1 3TF Founded 1886 Principal Baroness Helena Kennedy Student numbers undergraduates 214, graduates 103 Admissions Tutor Mansfield is one of the smaller colleges, and Facilities Ms Lucinda Rumsey those who study here become members of a The well-stocked library is a beautiful College prospectus from welcoming and friendly community. We wood-panelled room in a quiet area of Admissions Administrator, Mansfield provide a supportive environment in which college, with a computer room, and separate College, Oxford OX1 3TF our students can excel academically. All our libraries for theology, law and history. Open days first year undergraduates are invited to a Students have 24 hour access to the libraries 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 specially devised induction programme in and are encouraged to make the week before they begin their course, – see www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk/ recommendations for book purchases. where they receive guidance and advice from Mansfield is fortunate to share Merton’s prospective/open-days-2013.html; tutors and current students about how to get sports grounds, just a few minutes’ walk 6 students only per school/college; the most out of their time at university. from the college, with tennis and squash free lunch and refreshments; limited Mansfield acts on its belief that an courts and provides free gym membership accommodation (with breakfast) Oxford education should be available to all for all students at a local gym. There is a available free of charge. those with the requisite talent, potential pool table in the Junior Common Room and application, whatever their (JCR) and darts are played in the cellar bar. background. Our proportion of students We have a very sociable college cat. from the state sector is the highest among Oxford colleges. As well as new outreach Student societies work with schools and colleges in Bexley, Student societies depend on the interests and Bromley, Croydon, Doncaster, the East creative talents of the current student body, Riding of Yorkshire, Greenwich, Kingston but established societies include: a very upon Hull and York, Mansfield runs events popular Film Club, evening discussion specfically for prospective applicants from groups which reflect the academic interests colleges of further education and sixth of the students and tutors in college, form colleges. thriving subject societies such as Geography, Law and PPE societies, which hold annual Location Mansfield dinners and a variety of other activities, and Mansfield occupies one of the best sites in regular events to encourage and celebrate Oxford, a short walk away from the Science the achievements of women in the college. Area and University libraries, close to the Mansfield is among the leading colleges for city centre but in a quiet position near the involvement in student journalism. The chapel University Parks. is available for music practice and holds Accommodation and meals regular lunch time recitals, and there is an All first years are accommodated on site. active college choir. Our small size makes it Finalists are either on site, or in the 1997 very easy to be involved in a wide range of Ablethorpe building, a 15-minute walk sports teams, including netball, football and away. Undergraduates living on site enjoy cricket, and many of our students try rowing either the convenience of ensuite facilities or for the first time when they come to Mansfield. more spacious rooms in the Marsh block. All rooms have telephone and internet Does this college offer your connections. The college dining hall **course? See pp 142-143 provides some of the best food in the see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for University at reasonable prices. information on tutors and staff at this college |157 Merton

UCAS campus code: F General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 276310 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 276299 Website www.merton.ox.ac.uk Postal address Merton College, Oxford OX1 4JD Founded 1264 Warden Professor Sir Martin Taylor MA PhD FRS Student numbers undergraduates 300, graduates 291 Admissions Tutor Dr Catherine Paxton Schools Liaison and Access Officer Merton is one of the oldest colleges, and Merton’s hall food is among the tastiest Dr Cressida Ryan certainly one of the most beautiful. Its and best value in the University, and there College information medieval and 17th century buildings form a are student kitchens on the main site and in Applicants should visit the college’s compact group, with its fine garden each of the properties on Holywell Street. website for further information. protected by the city wall. Merton has a We are happy to discuss any particular Watch the Merton admissions videos sizable postgraduate group which allows access or dietary requirements with at www.merton.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ students to benefit from a strong sense of potential students. videos.shtml community as well as the resources of the Open days larger college. Facilities 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 We are fortunate to have a large team of Students have a choice of workspace in the – book in advance to attend at dedicated and supportive tutors ready to college – the well-stocked lending library which contains 80,000 volumes, and a www.merton.ox.ac.uk/admissions/ help students achieve their potential. Much separate reference library. The medieval ug_visit.shtml#open; 5 students per tutorial teaching is done in the college, Old Library houses a significant collection school/college only; free lunch; limited ensuring maximum continuity for students. The college welcomes applicants from all of early books and is the oldest library in accommodation and dinner available Britain in daily use. The college provides free of charge. backgrounds. We encourage applications for combined courses and have a separate computing facilities 24 hours a day; all quota to ensure a fair chance of success. accommodation has ethernet and wifi internet access. Location There is also a generous provision of Merton overlooks meadows stretching facilities to support student life, including a down to the River Thames, yet it is in a TV room, bar and laundry. The college gym quiet cobbled street just off the High Street, is on the main site, while a boathouse and close to the University libraries, lecture sports ground (with playing fields, pavilion, rooms and departments. The Holywell tennis and squash courts) are within easy Street annex is within a few minutes of the reach. Regular services are held in the Science Area. magnificent chapel – this is also used for concerts and plays. A music practice room Accommodation and meals and the state-of-the-art TS Eliot Lecture Undergraduates can live in college-owned Theatre can also be booked by students. accommodation for the duration of their course, whether for three or four years. Student societies Those in their first year either live in houses There are plenty of opportunities for on Merton Street or on the main college students to pursue their interests, including precinct, while second-years live in college- drama, debating and art as well as a wide owned houses in Holywell Street, just seven range of sports. The chapel choir has a minutes from Merton Street and final years strong reputation, and a number of choral generally live on the main site. Many rooms scholarships are available, while other have a private shower or bath, and two choirs and bands cater for wider musical Does this college offer your rooms are designated as accessible for interests. For more information on student **course? See pp 142-143 students with disabilities. life at Merton, see the JCR website: www.mertonjcr.org. Merton see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for information on tutors and staff at this college 158| New College

UCAS campus code: G General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 279555 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 279512 email: [email protected] Website www.new.ox.ac.uk Postal address New College, Oxford OX1 3BN Founded 1379 Warden Professor Sir Curtis Price Student numbers undergraduates 441, graduates 286 Admissions Tutor Professor Stephen Mulhall Founded in 1379, New College is one of student use. The college aims to accommodate College prospectus from the largest, most famous and architecturally students with disabilities, and applicants with [email protected] striking colleges, with beautiful large disabilities are encouraged to contact the Open day gardens, excellent facilities, and a variety of college to discuss their needs. 27 June 2013 – Book in advance (via modern and old buildings. The college has a college website) to attend; 6 students distinguished musical tradition: its choir is Facilities and 2 teachers per school/college only; world-famous and its musical life (from The college library is light and convenient free lunch and refreshments for 200 14th century choral music to 21st century with plenty of work space, up-to-date books visitors; 70 rooms with breakfast (free of jazz) is extraordinary. The atmosphere in for all courses with more than 100,000 charge) available for those travelling long college is relaxed, friendly and open, and volumes, 70% of them on open shelves; it is open until midnight during term. There distances (more than 100 miles from we are proud of our actively engaged and are excellent IT facilities with internet Oxford). Visitors are welcome to have a diverse student body. connections in all college accommodation. look around the college from 2pm New College admits students for the majority of the subjects that are offered by The JCR computer room has workstations without booking with printers and scanners and there is 26 June and 20 September 2013 the University of Oxford. We are committed to admitting students with the most wireless access in some areas within college. – Talks in certain subjects available as The college has several music practice advertised on the college website. academic potential, regardless of their social, ethnic, regional or educational rooms with pianos and a ‘band room’ background. Through our Access Initiative, with a drum kit, keyboard, amplifiers, we strive to encourage applications from microphones, decks and a PA system. students from the widest range of schools New College has its own sports ground and social backgrounds. and pavilion close to the main college site, **Does this college offer your with pitches for rugby, football and hockey, course? See pp 142-143 Location two squash courts, and an all-weather court see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for New College site is both quiet and central, for netball and basketball. In the summer, information on tutors and close to many faculties and departments, there is a cricket pitch and grass and hard New College staff at this college and libraries, as well as shops, cinemas, courts for tennis. There is also a boathouse cafés and clubs. on the banks of the river Thames, along with a number of college punts. Accommodation and meals New College can accommodate most, but Student societies not all, students for the whole of their New College fosters individuality in its course. At the time of printing, New College students, but they are also encouraged to is able to provide accommodation in or close get together so that societies flourish. to college for all undergraduate students in Several dramatic societies put on their first, second and fourth years, and a productions each year. Music is a college number of third-year undergraduates can passion: there is a college orchestra, also be accommodated. Our rooms are single chamber groups, and there are choral study bedrooms, with internet access; most groups of many sizes. Jazz and non-classical are ensuite, some with shared bathrooms. music are not neglected. We keep up high Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in levels in sport, and field many teams and hall during term. Some self-catering kitchens boats; our women athletes have been and kitchenettes are also available for especially successful.

|159 Oriel

UCAS campus code: H General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 276555 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 276522 fax: +44 (0) 1865 286548 email: [email protected] Website www.oriel.ox.ac.uk Postal address Oriel College, Oxford OX1 4EW Founded 1326 Provost Sir Derek Morris Student numbers undergraduates 306, graduates 182 Admissions Tutor The college works to help its students Facilities Dr Glenn Black achieve the highest academic standards, as a Oriel has an impressive library of more than Outreach Officer crucial preparation for their future lives and 100,000 volumes, open 24 hours a day, and Ms Francesca Slattery careers; and it looks for candidates with exceptionally well funded for the purchase College prospectus from such aspirations. Oriel is known for its of new books. It is wifi equipped, and there www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/undergraduates strong academic ethos and its friendly and are two computer rooms with desktop PCs Open days welcoming atmosphere. There is a strong and printers. 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 sense of community, and most people know Undergraduates have their own common – booking in advance required to attend each other, even if they are in different years room, shop, TV room and an annexe which the June dates; maximum of 7 students or studying different subjects. can be used for meetings or parties. The per school/college only; accommodation college bar is the venue for discos, band gigs available on the night before for visitors Location and karaoke nights. There is a music The main entrance is in Oriel Square, at the travelling long distances. practice room, and pianists may also use end of King Edward Street, close to the the grand piano in the library. A modern town centre; shops, University departments lecture theatre is available for drama and libraries are only a short walk or bicycle productions and rehearsals. ride away. The college is also very close to Does this college offer your Oriel has its own sports ground, with the beautiful green space of the Meadows. **course? See pp 142-143 facilities for all major sports. There is a gymnasium and squash court at James see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for Accommodation and meals All students can live in college for the Mellon Hall, and a smaller gymnasium on information on tutors and duration of their course; most the main site. The college has its own well- staff at this college undergraduates (and all first-years) live on equipped boathouse. the main site. Rooms are graded for cost Student societies according to size and facilities. Many rooms Oriel has a lively and active student body. on the main site have their own bathroom, The drama society’s annual highlight is a or share it with one other room. All rooms play staged outdoors in front quad. Oriel has have internet points and most rooms have a very good mixed chapel choir, for which telephones. Less than a mile away is the several choral scholarships are available, and graduate housing annexe, James Mellon an active music society. Among other Hall, a new building where all rooms have flourishing clubs are the film society and the their own bathroom. Ralegh (arts/literature) society. Three cooked meals are served in the The college has teams for badminton, dining hall every day except at weekends. basketball, cricket, darts, football, modern Evening meals at Oriel are extremely pentathlon, netball, rowing, rugby, squash popular, social occasions. For students and waterpolo. The emphasis is very much who want to cook for themselves, there on enthusiasm, giving the opportunity for are kitchens on the main site and at everyone to take part, whatever their level James Mellon Hall. of skill. Oriel

160| Pembroke

UCAS campus code: I General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 276444 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 276412 fax: +44 (0) 1865 276418 email: [email protected] Website www.pmb.ox.ac.uk Postal address Pembroke College, Oxford OX1 1DW Founded 1624 Master Giles Henderson, CBE, BCL, MA Student numbers Pembroke is a warm, inclusive and basis for first-year students, and others living undergraduates 354, graduates 191 welcoming community. While maintaining on the main site (including the new quad). Admissions Tutor its strengths in traditional undergraduate There are also shared kitchens throughout Dr Mark Fricker academic courses, the college has also been the college for limited self-catering College prospectus from at the forefront in promoting certain joint (primarily breakfast and lunch). Rooms at Access and Admissions Officer, Pembroke schools and specialised subjects within the the GAB are self-catered but students living College, Oxford OX1 1DW or email University. A dramatic extension to the there are welcome to use the facilities on the [email protected] main college site has recently been main site on a pay-as-you-go basis. Open days completed, complementing and enhancing the facilities it offers to all students and Facilities 26 and 27 June 2013 – Maximum 10 Our library is well stocked, covering students/teachers per school/college. staff. With a state-of-the-art lecture theatre, seminar rooms, café, art gallery and glass- predominantly first year material for all the Limited accommodation including dinner undergraduate courses represented in the and breakfast available free of charge to walled bridge linking the Chapel quad to the new quad, Pembroke’s interlinked new college, and there are multiple copies of students/school groups travelling long and old spaces have been opened up to core texts for loan. Very generous loan distances, either 25 June (for the 26 encourage and strengthen interaction privileges are available and access is 24 June event) or 26 June (for 27 June between its undergraduate, postgraduate hours during term. Dedicated computer event). This must be booked in advance. and teaching communities. In recent years terminals give access to the college and Drop-in visitors also welcome on each Pembroke has also taken a pioneering University network, as well as the internet. afternoon. approach to access work with state schools, The college has extensive computer facilities 20 September 2013 – Free lunch for appointing Oxford’s first full-time Access and all first-year student rooms have ethernet students who have booked in advance. Fellow and rolling out an ongoing points for internet access. There is wireless No accommodation available. Drop-in collaboration with schools in Hackney and access throughout the college. The GAB has visitors also welcome. the North West. a concert room and a computer room. Location Student societies Pembroke is conveniently located for the We offer a wide range of college-run city centre, off St Aldate’s, in Pembroke societies catering to all tastes. Pembroke was the first college to have a JCR art Square. Pembroke collection which has made some notable Accommodation and meals acquisitions over the years. The collection is Undergraduates are offered college linked to a substantial charitable fund accommodation for all three years of a supporting student travel and hardship standard course. All first-year students grants as well as enabling further art have accommodation on the college’s purchases. There is a lively music society, historic main site, with a choice of rooms to an enthusiastic chapel choir and a good suit all budgets, many with ensuite facilities. following for drama. The college has its Second- and final-year students are offered own boathouse and sports ground including rooms in the brand new quad linked by the facilities for cricket, football, rugby and Does this college offer your bridge to the main site or in the Geoffrey tennis, and has a particularly strong **course? See pp 142-143 Arthur Building (the GAB), a ten-minute reputation for rowing . All clubs and walk away beside the river. There are societies provide opportunities for members see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for facilities for students with disabilities. to participate at a level appropriate to their information on tutors and Breakfast and lunch are available abilities. Our undergraduate student body staff at this college Monday to Friday, and brunch at weekends is also active in volunteering for access and on a pay-as-you-go basis. Dinner is served in schools liaison schemes at college and the hall Sunday to Friday on a pre-paid University level. |161 The Queen’s College

UCAS campus code: J General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 279120 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 279161 fax: +44 (0) 1865 790819 email: [email protected] Website www.queens.ox.ac.uk Postal address The Queen’s College, Oxford OX1 4AW Founded 1341 Provost Professor Paul A Madden, FRS, FRSE Student numbers undergraduates 348, graduates 115 Admissions Tutor The community at Queen’s is diverse, drawn Facilities Dr Charlie Louth from every part of the UK, the European The library contains about 100,000 Schools Liaison Officer Union, and the wider world. Applications volumes, including a large collection of rare Oliver Baker are encouraged from anyone who possesses books of international importance. There is College prospectus from a love of their chosen subject, the desire to 24-hour access, and separate libraries for The Admissions Secretary, Mrs Yvonne take it further, and strong academic Law and Egyptology. We can purchase any Benton, at: [email protected] potential. Our community is fused early on additional books required by or 01865 279161 by the fact that the majority of first-years undergraduates for their studies, and all Open days live together, and the college enjoys open students receive generous book grants. The 22 April to 12 June 2013 – small, and engaged relations between tutors and 17th-century upper library, one of the finest informal open days on Mondays and students as well as supporting an active rooms in Oxford, serves as a reading room Wednesdays between these dates; free graduate community. All this on a beautiful for both junior and senior members of the lunch; no accommodation available. and central site, which has been gradually college. Wifi is available throughout the 26 and 27 June 2013 – book in modernised over the years. college, and there is a well-equipped printer advance to attend; free meals; some Conscious of the financial difficulties that room for student use. accommodation available free of charge; can face many students today, the Queen’s On the main site, the college has two 20 September 2013 – no need to Hardship Fund provides generous support music practice rooms and a new state-of- book; no lunch or accommodation. in cases of need. Grants are also available to the-art auditorium, complete with grand www.queens.ox.ac.uk/open-days facilitate travel for academic purposes and piano. The gardens have recently been to allow people to stay in Oxford outside relandscaped and provide a space for work Does this college offer your term, and a further fund provides additional and relaxation adjacent to the college bar. **course? See pp 142-143 support for non-academic projects. Good The college also has a gym, an extensive work is rewarded by a system of bursaries. sports field by the river, a boathouse and see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for two squash courts. The common room hosts information on tutors and Location Queen’s stands prominently on the High the popular student-run daily JCR Tea. staff at this college Street, within a few minutes’ walk of the Student societies Bodleian Library and the University’s Successive generations of Queen’s students Science Area, Christ Church Meadow and have proved ever more inventive in the city centre. Buses to London leave from entertaining themselves. Drama is always outside the front gates. strong, with regular productions by the Accommodation and meals Eglesfield Players, named after the college’s Queen’s guarantees accommodation to all founder. Music is also a strength: the choir students on three-year courses, and so far is widely regarded as the finest mixed-voice has always been able to house students chapel choir in Oxford, and the Frobenius on four-year courses. Much of the organ attracts performers of international accommodation is ensuite. The recently fame. Sport has always flourished at rebuilt kitchen and servery provide excellent Queen’s, welcoming both enthusiastic food on a pay-as-you-eat basis, at cost beginners and serious sports players. The price. Meals are popular social occasions student-run Arts’ Week and college-wide and the servery is also open throughout the Christmas events are yearly hits. The Queen’s College The Queen’s morning for tea, coffee, and snacks.

162| Regent’s Park Permanent Private Hall

UCAS campus code: 8 General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 288120 Admissions enquiries: +44 (0) 1865 288153 fax: +44 (0) 1865 288121 email: academic.administrator@regents. ox.ac.uk Website www.rpc.ox.ac.uk Postal address Regent’s Park College, Pusey Street, Oxford OX1 2LB Founded 1810 (incorporating an Education Society formed 1752) Principal Dr Robert Ellis Regent’s Park College, located in the catering team. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Student numbers heart of the city, specialises in the arts, are available in the college’s dining hall undergraduates 105, graduates 53 humanities and social sciences. Our from Monday to Friday during term. At Admissions tutor beautiful quad offers a retreat from the lunch and dinner hot meals are served, and Dr Julian Thompson bustle of the city but also puts you just at lunch a well-stocked salad bar is also College prospectus from minutes from everything you will need available. The College Office as an undergraduate. On each Friday evening during term, Bursar Regent’s is famed for its friendly dinner is known as ‘Formal Hall’: students Mr David Harper atmosphere and strong sense of community, and staff wear gowns and dress more Open days and its undergraduates often excel in the formally, and students may bring their own 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 sporting and cultural life of the University wine to the tables for these meals. Formal – 10am–4pm; There are free as well as in academic results. Tutors give Halls are a social high point of the college refreshments, no need to book. No meticulous care to the academic wellbeing week, and are usually followed by JCR accommodation available. Lunch is of their students, providing them with a social events. available if booked in advance. Please supportive environment as they move Facilities see www.rpc.ox.ac.uk towards success in their final examinations. Students are members of many college All student rooms have wifi and ethernet internet connection and telephones. Does this college offer your committees including the Governing Body, The library at Regent’s, open 24/7, has **course? See pp 142-143 and their views are actively sought in determining college policies. core collections in all of the subjects taught in see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for Founded in 1810 and originally located college, and its Theology collection is one of information on tutors and in London, Regent’s moved to Oxford in the best in the University. There are computers staff at this college 1927 and became a Permanent Private Hall and printing facilities in the library. (PPH) in the 1950s. The college welcomes The JCR is equipped with leather sofas applications from candidates from all types and a large screen TV with games console and has one of the last student run bars in

of schools and backgrounds, from Britain Regent’s Park and around the world, and looks for those Oxford. Each day at 11am and 4pm the who have the potential, enthusiasm, and JCR has ‘brew’ (tea and biscuits), which intellectual curiosity to flourish. is a great way to get to know people Location Student societies Regent’s is very close to the city centre and There are numerous student societies the University libraries and amenities. and sports teams based at Regent’s. Undergraduates also enjoy full use of Accommodation and meals University sports facilities, and many First-year students are provided with compete in University sports teams. Over spacious study bedrooms (with hand- the last few years Regent’s has been well basins), and communal bathrooms and represented in University drama, and kitchens. Finalists generally live in students have also become leading figures onsite flats. in some of the University’s most prestigious Regent’s enjoys excellent food, and the societies. Regent’s Park College provides Catering Committee, consisting of students a great base for enjoying everything that and staff, provide regular feedback to the undergraduate life has to offer.

|163 St Anne’s

UCAS campus code: K General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 274800 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 274825 fax: +44 (0) 1865 274826 email: [email protected] Website www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk Postal address St Anne’s College, Oxford OX2 6HS Founded 1879 Principal Tim Gardam Student numbers undergraduates 428, graduates 282 Tutor for Admissions/Senior Tutor At St Anne’s we are committed to academic popular ‘formal guest’ nights when students Dr Anne Mullen opportunity and excellence. We are an can bring friends. The college coffee shop is Schools Liaison & Outreach Officer open, modern and integrated college, one of extremely popular with students and staff Dr Eleanor David the largest in Oxford: a community of alike and there are also self-catering College prospectus from researchers and teachers, graduates and kitchenettes close to all rooms. [email protected] or undergraduates. Our students are from a download from www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk wide range of backgrounds – from state, Facilities Open days private and international schools and We have one of the two largest 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 colleges. Our tutors and staff are known for undergraduate libraries in Oxford, with Full programmes will be available via being approachable and supportive and we 110,000 volumes on shelf for current use www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk. Subject-specific have an excellent reputation for welfare. and a dedicated law library. With its 24-hour opening and responsiveness to and informal events are run during the The college was founded to advance students’ needs, it is a valuable and popular year; they will be advertised on our educational emancipation, and this remains resource. Terminals give access to the website. Informal visits throughout the at the heart of our ethos. It admits those candidates, regardless of background, who University’s online catalogue and other year are also welcome; individuals and databases. The computer room supplements school groups, please contact the display the highest academic potential and imagination along with enthusiasm for their the college network with a range of useful Schools Liaison & Outreach Officer for software and networked printers. more information. subject. St Anne’s rewards outstanding academic work, gives generous grants for Our lecture theatres are superb venues research and travel, and offers exceptional for teaching, drama, film and chamber chances for study in Japan and work- music. The JCR has a lively bar, games experience in Europe and the USA. rooms, multi-gym, dark room and music practice rooms. The college shares a Location modern boathouse with St Hugh’s and St Anne’s is slightly north of the city centre Wadham and a nearby sports ground with – five minutes by bicycle – just by the St John’s. University Parks, close to the Science Area, Ashmolean Museum, Modern Languages Student societies and Classics departments and Mathematical We have numerous events and activities: and Oriental institutes, as well as the new weekly music recitals and film screenings, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter. guest speakers from public life, a choir, a swing band and joint orchestra with St Accommodation and meals John’s. Twice a term there are Subject- St Anne’s aims to offer single study- Family seminars, when members of college bedrooms to students who wish to live in. gather to listen to papers given by Fellows All student rooms are on the college site and students, followed by an informal Does this college offer your ** and have wifi internet access. Nearly half dinner. The active JCR organises everything course? See pp 142-143 our rooms are ensuite, and some rooms are from a creative writing group to karaoke. see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for specially designed for disabled access. The college nurtures serious teams, notably information on tutors and St Anne’s is renowned for the quality of in football and its rowing eights, but there staff at this college its food. Most meals are relaxed self-service is also the full range of sporting pursuits for affairs on a pay-as-you-go basis, alongside those after sheer fun. St Anne’s St

164| St Benet’s Hall Permanent Private Hall

male students only

UCAS campus code: 1 General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 280556 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 280559 fax: +44 (0) 1865 280792 email: [email protected] Website www.st-benets.ox.ac.uk Postal address St Benet’s Hall, 38 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LN Founded 1897 Master Professor Werner Jeanrond Student numbers undergraduates 53, graduates 5 St Benet’s is the nearest equivalent today to Blackfriars regularly eat with us. The hall Admissions Tutor the groups of students who gathered round hosts three formal meals per week: Sunday The Master Masters in the 13th century and combined lunch, for which an invitation is much College prospectus from to form the University of Oxford. Founded prized by students outside the hall, and The Hall Administrator in 1897 by Ampleforth Abbey, St Benet’s dinner on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Twice Open days became a Permanent Private Hall of the a term there is an official Guest Night, the 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 University in 1918. Today it admits male equivalent of the High Table guest nights of undergraduates and graduates, of all faiths larger colleges, at which students mingle and none, alongside a community of freely with often eminent guests. monks, forming a total student body of about 50. Usually, 16 undergraduates a Facilities year are admitted to read for a small range The small library aims to provide a focused of closely interconnected humanities and up-to-date collection for undergraduate subjects. More homely than most colleges, needs. It is open 24 hours a day and is a St Benet’s provides both a strong sense of popular place to work. There is also a community within the hall and full separate IT centre, and wireless internet engagement in University activities outside access throughout the building. Students the hall, resulting in a mix of calmness and share the main Common Room of the hall energy that is almost tangible. with the monks and tutors, and also have The monastic office and Mass are a separate JCR with kitchenette and celebrated daily in the chapel. All members widescreen TV. There is a pleasant, enclosed are welcome, but no one is obliged to garden and a much-used croquet lawn. attend. Students are asked to be respectful Student societies of the monastic life, but the atmosphere is Students take a full part in the life of the unpressurised, warm and friendly. University according to their interests. The

hall has its own VIII on the river, racquet St Benet’s Hall Location At 38 St Giles’, close to the very centre of club and discussion group, but otherwise Oxford, in a handsome six-storey Georgian students play for a wide range of college Grade II listed building. and University teams, and participate in many University societies. We usually have Accommodation and meals at least one Blue. Currently we have a rugby First-year undergraduates live in; second- league Blue, members of several orchestras year undergraduates normally live out; and choirs, and participants in charity and third-year undergraduates are offered community organisations as well as the accommodation as available. All bedrooms Union. have internet points and telephones; about half are ensuite. For meals, tutors, students and monks all eat together at one common table, everyone taking a turn at serving. Does this college offer your Hospitality is important in the **course? See pp 142-143 Benedictine tradition. Both male and female see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for guests are welcome, and students of information on tutors and staff at this college |165 St Catherine’s

UCAS campus code: L General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 271700 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 271703 fax: +44 (0) 1865 271768 email: [email protected] Website www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk Postal address St Catherine’s College, Oxford OX1 3UJ Master Professor Roger Ainsworth, MA, DPhil, FRAeS Founded 1963 Student numbers undergraduates 487, graduates 270 St Catherine’s (or Catz) is Oxford’s tranquillity of the extensive college Admissions Tutor youngest undergraduate college and one of grounds. This is a college at the heart of the Dr Byron Byrne the largest. We treasure the traditional University, barely ten minutes’ walk from Admissions and Access Registrar values of Oxford college life, but pursue a the centre, but with a distinctly rural feel. Ms Kathryn Williams distinctly modern agenda. College information leaflet We offer a wide range of subjects, with a Accommodation and meals [email protected] roughly even split between science and arts. In most years we can house all students Open days Most of our Fellows have an international who ask for rooms. All first-years live in 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 reputation, and ten Nobel Prize winners college, as do virtually all second- and – book in advance to attend (see www. have been members. Fellows have been third-years, and some fourth-years. All stcatz.ox.ac.uk/prospective/college- involved in ‘spin out’ companies to exploit rooms have internet access; many have ensuite facilities. We have specially adapted open-days); free lunch and refreshments; scientific discoveries made at the University. rooms for students with disabilities (contact limited accommodation available St Catherine’s is also home to the Cameron [email protected] for details). In (email: [email protected]). Mackintosh Chair of Contemporary Theatre (past holders include Patrick 2012–13 a room cost £3,516 for three Stewart and Kevin Spacey). All this makes terms (197 days); this sum includes a small for a stimulating intellectual environment, element for utilities which varies according and the college is proud of its place at the to the market rate. Students pay as they eat forefront of innovation, research and in hall, at a cost of around £9.80 per day contemporary culture. for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the same time its modern architecture Facilities (designed by the award-winning architects As a ‘purpose-built’ college, St Catherine’s Arne Jacobsen and Stephen Hodder) and offers excellent undergraduate facilities, restful open spaces (both Grade I listed) including one of the largest college libraries give the college a friendly and relaxed in Oxford, well-equipped computer rooms, atmosphere, in which everyone is quickly and a spacious and comfortable Junior made to feel at home. We are a Common Room (JCR). Sport, music, art, cosmopolitan society, with students drawn and drama enjoy a high profile in the from more than 50 countries. college; on site there are squash courts, a gymnasium, a punt house, a Music House Location St Catherine’s is situated at the end of for practice and performance, and theatres Manor Road, off St Cross Road – an ideal for both indoor and outdoor productions. location close to the city centre, the Science Student societies Area, University faculties and libraries (the Clubs, societies and discussion groups are English and Law faculties, and Economics prominent in Catz undergraduate life: there and Politics departments are next door), yet are many different sports teams, a thriving surrounded by meadows, parks and water. law society, and a flourishing music society; Many undergraduates appreciate the Does this college offer your one of the best of its kind. **course? See pp 142-143

St Catherine’s St see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for information on tutors and staff at this college 166| St Edmund Hall 167 |

All college sites, including public areas, The college has dedicated computer Although many of our buildings are old, St Edmund Hall students participate in Cowley Road. All rooms are single with a washbasin or private bathroom. There are self-catering facilities at every site. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main dining hall. Facilities The library of St Edmund Hall is located on our main site within the Norman making it Church of St Peter-in-the-East, a beautiful setting for study. This library is well-stocked and additional special collections are held in the separate 17th century ‘Old Library’, also on the main site of the college. libraries, common rooms and study bedroom accommodation, have wireless internet provision. rooms, with printing facilities, located on the main site and at our Norham Gardens accommodation. all main areas of the college are accessible. societies Student The college has a long tradition in drama, music, the arts and journalism. A strong artistic community is built around the John Oldham Drama Society, the college art collection, an orchestra, two choirs and choral groups and a music practice room. many sports with sports clubs that cater for all abilities. There is a dedicated multi-gym at our Norham Gardens centre; we also retain pitches within the University Parks, and have a boathouse on the River Isis. University Parks and on Iffley Road plus a modern purpose-built block off the We admit about 120 undergraduate We in the early 13th century, our roots With Location St Edmund Hall is located in the heart of Oxford, just off the High Street in Queen’s Lane. This central location offers easy access to departments, libraries, institutes, museums and shops. meals and Accommodation The college offers rooms to all candidates for two years of study. Most rooms are on Lane, but there are the main site at Queen’s other rooms in large houses near the St Edmund Hall is a college renowned for its friendly, tolerant and progressive outlook. Our students are brought together by shared intellectual curiosity and academic ambition. Studying here you will rapidly become part of a large but inclusive community with a strong sense of identity. evenly divided between students every year, sciences, humanities and social sciences, who bring a wide range of academic and extra-curricular interests to the college. There are an equal number of graduate students following research degrees. St Edmund Hall is one of the oldest educational institutions within the University of Oxford and we are the only medieval academic hall to have retained its identity. Our college is a blend of ancient and modern with buildings on the main site dating from every century since the 16th. Jones (Monty Our graduates include Terry Python), Stewert Lee (comedian and writer), Anna Botting (Sky News journalist), Samira Ahmed (Channel 4 news) and Keir Starmer QC (current Director of Public Prosecutions). St Edmund Hall Edmund St

143 - Does this college offer your See pp 142 course? see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for information on tutors and staff at this college * Admissions Tutor Admissions from information College days Open Postal address Postal Founded Principal numbers Student Admissions Website UCAS campus code: M code: UCAScampus enquiries General * Further details at www.seh.ox.ac.uk; lunch available of and free refreshments available limited accommodation charge; of free 7 charge; students per school/ college only. undergraduates 427, 232 graduates undergraduates Dr Robert Wilkins [email protected] 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 www.seh.ox.ac.uk St Edmund 4AR Hall, OX1 Oxford c.1278 Gull, Keith CBE,Professor FRS +44 (0) 1865 279000 telephone: +44 (0) 1865 279009 fax: +44 (0) 1865 279002 email: [email protected]

St Hilda’s

UCAS campus code: N General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 276815 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 286620 fax: +44 (0) 1865 286637 email: [email protected] Website www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk Postal address St Hilda’s College, Oxford OX4 1DY Founded 1893 Principal Sheila Forbes, CBE, MA Student numbers undergraduates 395, graduates 191 At St Hilda’s College you’ll have excellent, Facilities Admissions Tutor supportive tutors who select on the basis of In the college library you’ll find both paper Ms Lucia Nixon academic merit. Your tutors will be serious and electronic resources to support your Disability Fellow scholars who enjoy teaching in Oxford’s undergraduate studies. You can use your own Dr Lorna Smith tutorial system. You’ll be part of a friendly computer there, or in a separate computer Outreach Officer and diverse community, with people from room. The large, well-equipped electronic Ms Francesca Slattery all educational and social backgrounds, resources room gives access to library College prospectus from both British and international. You’ll be catalogues, databases, and the internet. PDF on college website; hard copies eligible for many college awards for You’ll be able to enjoy performances available for visitors to St Hilda’s College academic work, travel, sport, and other (yours and other people’s) of every kind Open days activities. After your time at St Hilda’s, you of music in the Jacqueline du Pré Music 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 can keep in touch through the Association Building, which has superb acoustics and – book in advance to attend; 6 students of Senior Members and its professional practice rooms which students may use. networks which help students at the start of The Director of College Music helps to per school/college only; free lunch; limited their careers. Founded in 1893 for women, coordinate student and professional accommodation available free of charge. St Hilda’s continues to promote its original concerts in college. Please check the college website for values of excellence and equality as a mixed St Hilda’s is one of the few undergraduate details. college, admitting roughly equal numbers of colleges right on the river. You can use college women and men. Please come and visit us! punts in the summer months – they are moored a few steps from the Porter’s Lodge. Location Around the corner on the Iffley Road is At St Hilda’s you’ll relax in the tranquil the University Sports Complex with its gym beauty of the college’s riverside site – and and swimming pool. You’ll have a college you’ll have easy access to the centre of discount on membership for both. town, the University Sports Complex (check out the map at the back of this Prospectus), Student societies and the lively culture of East Oxford. Your options include: music; sport (rowing, hockey, rugby, netball); the college student Accommodation and meals newspaper. At the JCR Arts Festival you As a first- or final-year student, you will have can show your own work (sculpture, a room in college. In your second year, you painting, photography, etc.) and put on have the opportunity to live in your ‘own’ plays and concerts. You can also take part rented house with other students. Many final- in the JCR St Hilda’s Festival celebrating year students have rooms with a shower and our tradition of excellence and equality. WC, and all college rooms have internet And you can always start your own society! connections. There is accommodation for disabled students. Food in college is varied and highly rated, and we cater for special diets. You also have the option of self- Does this college offer your catering in one of the many student kitchens **course? See pp 142-143 in college. Students pay about £155 per term for meals, or £120 if they live out. A see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for standard college room costs about £1168 information on tutors and St Hilda’s St per nine week term. staff at this college

168| St Hugh’s 169 | Accommodation and meals and Accommodation Accommodation is available on the main college site for all undergraduates right through their course. Nearly half of rooms have their own bathroom. All rooms have free internet connection. Shared kitchens are available as an alternative to eating in the main hall. Meals in hall are paid for using a cashless card system. Facilities has one of the largest and best- St Hugh’s stocked of all college libraries, housed in a beautiful art deco building, with 100,000 volumes, and 24-hour access. There are dedicated computer rooms, an impressively chapel is equipped gym and the college’s open to all college members, regardless of belief, as a place to reflect, pray, and be still. societies Student There are academic societies in many subject areas, and the college has a very active musical and artistic life, including a chapel and annual prizes for musical choir, performance and creative writing. Sport within college is very popular: as well a having a brand new gym on site, the gardens are used for tennis, basketball, and croquet, has a share in a boathouse, and St Hugh’s squash courts, and a sports ground. Location College is about ten minutes’ walk St Hugh’s from the city centre; within easy reach, on foot or by bicycle, of all University departments and libraries. St Hugh’s has a beautiful setting just to St Hugh’s The college awards Scholarships or St Hugh’s St Founded in 1886, St Hugh’s is now one of is now one Founded in 1886, St Hugh’s the largest colleges in Oxford. The college was established to offer an Oxford education to women, and it retains a strong sense of its radical tradition, and of the importance of opening Oxford up to all who now accepts would do well here. St Hugh’s men and women and welcomes students from every country and any kind of background. the north of the city centre, with Edwardian buildings and some of the largest college grounds. The college is known as the ‘island site’ because of its tranquil gardens, and it is a restful place to live and work. Exhibitions (grants) to undergraduates on the basis of their performance in University examinations, or for other excellent work. All members of college are entitled to apply for grants to help with vacation travel connected to their course of study, and there are also some funds available for those who encounter unforeseen financial hardship.

143 - , 9.30am–4pm – , 9.30am–4pm – staff at this college Does this college offer your See pp 142 course? see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for information on tutors and Tutor for Admissions for Tutor from prospectus College days Open Postal address Postal Founded Principal numbers Student Admissions Website UCAS campus code: R code: UCAScampus enquiries General Drop in Drop at any time: tours all day, subject talks in the mornings; lunch. free Limited overnight and accommodation meals available a for modest charge. Drop in Drop at any time: tours all day, subject talks in the morning; lunch; free no available. accommodation 20 September 2013 undergraduates 430, 256 graduates undergraduates Dr Lizzy Emerson www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk 26 and 27 June 2013 www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk 6LE OX2 College, Oxford St Hugh’s 1886 Dame Elish Angiolini, QC +44 (0) 1865 274900 telephone: +44 (0) 1865 274910 fax: +44 (0) 1865 274950 email: [email protected] * *

St John’s

UCAS campus code: S General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 277300 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 277317 fax: +44 (0) 1865 277640 email: [email protected] Website www.sjc.ox.ac.uk Postal address St John’s College, Oxford OX1 3JP Founded 1555 President Professor Margaret Snowling, FBA, FMedSci Student numbers undergraduates 393, graduates 195 Admissions Tutor St John’s is academically one of the most Facilities Professor Charles Batty successful colleges, with a lively and The college has an excellent library which is Schools Liaison Officer stimulating (but also supportive) open from early morning until 11pm every Helen Hall atmosphere. The college occupies extensive day in term-time. Here students can work College information from grounds in the heart of the city, with award- or borrow books. We are pleased to say that Admissions Secretary at: winning architecture and some of the most more than 1,000 new books are added each [email protected] beautiful gardens in Oxford. year. There are four computer rooms for Open days We attract many promising candidates student use, with PCs and Macs, laser from a wide range of backgrounds and all printers and internet access. 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 types of school. A significant proportion of As well as the usual student bar, television – no need to book. College open from good candidates applying to St John’s are rooms and laundries, we have an art gallery in 10am to 5pm; limited accommodation placed elsewhere in Oxford if we are unable the Barn, two squash courts and two gyms on available free of charge for those coming to make them an offer. We regard the link site. The recent addition of Kendrew Quad more than 70 miles. between teaching and research as extremely now means that we are able to offer 70 new important; all our tutors are active in ensuite student rooms together with a wifi cafe research, and we have many research and spaces for all manner of events. In Garden students and Junior Research Fellows. The Quad we have a 200-seater auditorium for college awards book grants, travel grants, drama and concerts, and purpose-built music vacation grants and music bursaries. rooms. The sports ground, just a mile away from college caters for football, rugby, cricket Location and tennis. There is also a boathouse with 11 St John’s is close to the city centre, on St boats on the river. Giles’, a short walk from departments (particularly Mathematics, Modern Student societies Languages and Human Sciences), libraries, We have a joint orchestra with St Anne’s the Science Area, the Ashmolean Museum College and a musician in residence. In and sports facilities. addition to evening and lunchtime recitals, we invite professional musicians to give free Accommodation and meals concerts. Our choir also gives concerts, All rooms are on the main site or nearby in records CDs and tours internationally. We Museum Road. We offer a room to all also invite eminent artists in different media students for the duration of their course. All to spend a period in college as ‘Artist in rooms in college have internet points and Residence’. shared kitchens. We have excellent facilities St John’s students stage the college for disabled students and special funds for pantomimes and reviews, and join in visually impaired students. dramatic productions in the University Most meals in hall are pay-as-you-go and and at the Oxford Playhouse. St John’s self-service, with a wide range of high- Mummers are regular performers at the Does this college offer your quality options; or you can buy snacks in **course? See pp 142-143 Edinburgh Festival. Sport is played with the bar or cook for yourself. much enthusiasm here at St John’s with see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for everyone having a chance to participate. information on tutors and We also have a student newspaper St John’s St staff at this college and our very own TV station SJCTV which reflect the wide range of views and interests of our undergraduate students. 170| St Peter’s 171 |

The college has access to shared sports The JCR and student run college bar are reading room in the college’s Law Centre. Law Centre. reading room in the college’s There are a number of computers in public areas including the library, providing internet access via the University network. The chapel is a place of worship with an open and inclusive ethos. It has one of the finest acoustics in Oxford and is a venue for many other activities within the college community such as concerts, lectures, plays provide excellent and social events. We music facilities including two grand pianos, an organ and a harpsichord, as well as ample practice space. facilities, including a boathouse on the Thames, and subsidised gym membership for students. The used for events throughout the year. video and games facilities, and JCR has TV, is a large comfortable social space. Student societies Student From rowing to table football, all the major sports – and minor ones – are with many teams represented at St Peter’s, enjoying considerable success within the University. Artistic activities flourish and distinguished speakers are regularly invited to give talks. The college has a writer in residence. Music is a particular strength, with a strong instrumental, choral and jazz tradition. The music society puts on concerts made up regularly. The mixed chapel choir, of choral scholars and volunteers, sings regularly in chapel services and also tours both in the UK and Europe. There are opportunities to write for college publications, and the drama society organises productions every term and welcomes new actors, playwrights and stage-hands.

The undergraduate community is both Accommodation and meals and Accommodation are able to house all undergraduates for We at least two years. Our accommodation ranges from traditional study-bedrooms on the main college site to modern purpose- built residences (with ensuite facilities and small communal kitchens) a few minutes’ walk away. All rooms are singles and have internet points. A full meal service is provided in the dining hall. Facilities The library is open 24 hours a day. It is fully automated and is well-stocked with both basic texts and some of the more specialised publications needed for undergraduate work. There is a separate law library and Location The college occupies an attractive site in the heart of the city, close to many University departments and libraries, and to both bus shops, cafés, and train stations. Oxford’s theatres and cinemas are just minutes away, as is the recently developed Castle site. St Peter’s is one of Oxford’s younger younger is one of Oxford’s St Peter’s colleges, noted for its friendliness, flexibility and informality. Founded in 1929 expressly to widen access to the University, the college holds true to the ideals of Oxford, above all the pursuit of academic excellence. St Peter’s is an inclusive, tolerant and open community and we encourage students from all backgrounds to apply. tightly knit and notably active in University clubs and societies. The college is renowned for the excellent relations that exist between have a strong students and tutors. We welfare team for student support, and a student finance officer who is on hand to help students facing unforeseen financial difficulties. St Peter’s St

143 - – informal – open informal day. Does this college offer your See pp 142 course? see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for information on tutors and staff at this college Open days Open Admissions Tutor Admissions Officer Liaison Schools from prospectus College Postal address Postal Founded Master numbers Student Admissions Website UCAS campus code: T code: UCAScampus enquiries General – College open to visitors, 10am–5pm. 23 February 2013 undergraduates 337, 117 graduates undergraduates Dr Balázs Szendr´´oi Ms Alice Wilby [email protected] www.spc.ox.ac.uk 2DL OX1 College, Oxford St Peter’s 1929 Mr Mark CBE Damazer +44 (0) 1865 279000 telephone: +44 (0) 1865 278863 fax: +44 (0) 1865 278855 email: [email protected] 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 * *

St Stephen’s House Permanent Private Hall

mature (over 21) students only

UCAS campus code: P* General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 613500 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 613500 fax: +44 (0) 1865 613513 email: [email protected] Website www.ssho.ox.ac.uk Postal address St Stephen’s House, 16 Marston Street, Oxford OX4 1JX Founded 1876 Principal The Revd Canon Dr Robin Ward Student numbers undergraduates 21, graduates 36 St Stephen’s House is an Anglican Accommodation and meals Admissions Tutor foundation specialising in theological We offer students accommodation for the The Revd Damian Feeney teaching and research. It was inspired by whole of their course. Accommodation is College information from the great revival of church life known as either in single rooms in the main college The College Secretary, St Stephen’s House, the Oxford Movement, which still informs building, half of which have ensuite 16 Marston Street, Oxford OX4 1JX its character. All our undergraduates are facilities, or in a range of flats and houses Open days mature students (21 or over) and many which are part of the main campus and 26 October 2013 are training for ordination in the Anglican which are particularly well suited to Communion. candidates with partners or families. *If you choose this campus code when making your application we will contact you by email to confirm The college particularly welcomes mature Meals in hall are provided daily for all which hall you would like to apply to. candidates wishing to read for the BA in students during term and there is a guest Theology with Senior Status, for the dinner each week. There is a large, well- Does this college offer your Bachelor of Theology degree and for the equipped kitchen provided for student use. Certificate and Diploma in Pastoral and **course? See pp 142-143 Theological Studies. Courses offered see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for Students need not be Anglicans, but they The college offers places to read for degrees information on tutors and will be in sympathy with our educational in Theology and related subjects only. staff at this college and spiritual ethos. They receive specialist Facilities teaching from our tutors in the principal All student rooms on the main site and in fields of Christian theology and have the college flats have connections to the contact with a wide variety of visiting tutors internet and University network, and who are outstanding in their areas. All telephone points. The college library is open members of the community are welcome at permanently and its collections cover all the offices of morning and evening prayer areas of Theology. It has computer and the Eucharist, which are celebrated facilities, and there is also a separate daily. computer room, along with study facilities for non-residents. Location St Stephen’s House is in the heart of east The college occupies the fine buildings of a Oxford, a vibrant, multicultural area just former monastic community; it has a quiet ten minutes’ walk over Magdalen Bridge cloister, a large garden suitable for children, a from the city centre and the University comfortable common room and bar, and car libraries. parking for students and staff. It is opposite the University’s Iffley Road sports complex. Student societies The common room is the heart of a lively and friendly community life. It organises sporting and social events, and there is a particularly flourishing musical life. Members of the college have represented the University in various sports. St Stephen’s House Stephen’s St

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143 - Does this college offer your See pp 142 course? see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for information on tutors and staff at this college * * their experience by travelling abroad during vacations. societies Student greatest assets is its One of Somerville’s students’ enthusiasm for college life. Somerville has an active music society and which has embarked very successful choir, on several national and European tours and recently released its first commercial CD. The college has a strong tradition of public service: in 2003, a Somerville student set up a charity to fund a free public library in Ghana, which students visit every year. is a highlight: in 2012 Somerville Arts Week it included a photography exhibition and a student-authored play. In addition to college activities, undergraduates are very involved in University clubs and societies, and sports teams are finding great success in various competitions, especially rowing. Facilities Somerville has one of the best undergraduate libraries in Oxford, containing more than 120,000 books and is available open 24 hours a day. Wifi throughout the college and there are well- equipped computer rooms. Sports facilities include an on-site fitness suite, as well as playing fields and boathouse, which are shared with other colleges. Generous travel grants are offered to help students widen

Somerville was named after the eminent Somerville’s position on the Woodstock position on the Woodstock Somerville’s Road, just north of St Giles’ and alongside the vibrant Jericho area of the City, is convenient for almost everything in Oxford. The college is next door to the new mathematics and humanities facilities on and a the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, five-minute walk from the science area. It is easy to walk or cycle to anywhere else in the University. meals and Accommodation Accommodation in college is guaranteed for all first-, third- and fourth-years and for the great majority of second-years. Three meals a day are served at a very reasonable cost. residence grants are available for Vacation those who stay up for academic purposes outside term-time. Location From its foundation in 1879, Somervillians have been changing the world. Our graduates include two prime ministers; the only British woman to win a Nobel prize for science; generations of distinguished novelists; and pioneers in countless other fields. Somerville continues to expect the best from its students, with comprehensive support to help them reach their full academic potential. scientist and mathematician, Mary Somerville (1780–1872). It has been mixed since 1994, although it was founded as a college, at a time when women women’s were excluded from membership of the University. Its founders also insisted that Somerville should be non-denominational, unlike most other Oxford colleges at the time. These ground-breaking origins inspired an ethos of openness and a willingness to question accepted orthodoxies which characterises Somerville today. Somerville Open days Open Student numbers Student Tutor Admissions Officer Communications and Access from prospectus College Postal address Postal Founded Principal Admissions Website UCAS campus code: U code: UCAScampus enquiries General www.some.ox.ac.uk/prospectus 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 – College open 10am–4pm, all visitors no welcome, need to book. Limited available accommodation if booked at least one week in advance. Please see www.some.ox.ac.uk/opendays for further details. undergraduates 394, 131 graduates undergraduates Dr Rayner Stephen Amy Crosweller www.some.ox.ac.uk Somerville 6HD OX2 College, Oxford 1879 Dr MA, Alice Prochaska, DPhil, FRHistS +44 (0) 1865 270600 telephone: +44 (0) 1865 270619 fax: +44 (0) 1865 270620 email: [email protected]

Trinity

UCAS campus code: W General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 279900 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 279860 email: [email protected] Website www.trinity.ox.ac.uk Postal address Trinity College, Oxford OX1 3BH Founded 1555 President Sir Ivor Roberts, KCMG, MA, FCIL Student numbers undergraduates 305, graduates 105 Admissions Tutor/Senior Tutor Prof Valerie Worth Trinity is a medium-sized college which Facilities College prospectus from occupies a very spacious site with The library is open 24 hours a day and www.trinity.ox.ac.uk exceptionally beautiful gardens and aims to provide copies of all books that Open days buildings. It provides an ideal setting for undergraduates need for their tutorial 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 academic success. work, with multiple copies of standard – book in advance (email admissions@ Relationships between students and texts. The library budget is generous, and trinity.ox.ac.uk) to attend; 6 students academic staff are open and friendly and the librarian can respond on the same day per school/college; free lunch and we welcome applications from all to urgent requests for new books. All refreshments; free accommodation backgrounds. Tutorial and pastoral care student accommodation has internet available to those travelling from a are given very high priority. Our strong access and there are computer rooms distance. sense of community and excellent facilities with free printing. are the ideal basis for hard work and On site are an undergraduate common academic achievement, and we are also room, a spacious social area with a bar, a keen to encourage students to develop as squash court and small gym. Our sports **Does this college offer your all-rounders. ground is 1.5km away, with provision for course? See pp 142-143 cricket, football, hockey, rugby, and tennis. see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for Location The boathouse is on the main stretch of the Trinity is very central: the Bodleian Library information on tutors and river. We are well-equipped for music- and other University buildings are a few staff at this college making, with a sound-proofed practice yards from our front entrance on Broad room, three pianos and an organ. Regular Street, while the Science Area is a short services in chapel are open to all. walk from our back gate on Parks Road. Student societies Accommodation and meals There is a wide range of active groups. Undergraduates can normally live in Men’s and women’s teams flourish in most college-owned accommodation for the sports and anyone can join in, regardless duration of their course, usually on the of ability. Our choir has released two main college site for their first two years. successful CDs and gives recitals in Oxford Most then move to our self-catering and on tour. There is also a large chamber accommodation in north Oxford; rents orchestra. The Trinity Players stage at least compare favourably with the private two productions a year, the summer one in sector. All students can eat in college, the gardens being particularly popular. where the food is reckoned to be among There is always plenty of scope for each the best in Oxford. student to make a mark and organise something new. Trinity

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UCAS campus code: X General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 276602 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 276677 fax: +44 (0) 1865 276790 email: [email protected] Website www.univ.ox.ac.uk Postal address University College, High Street, Oxford OX1 4BH Founded 1249 Master Sir Ivor Crewe, DL, MA (Oxon) Student numbers undergraduates 372, graduates 221 Students at University College come from Accommodation and meals Admissions Tutor all sorts of backgrounds, and from across Undergraduates are offered accommodation Dr Anne Knowland* the UK and the world. They have two for all three years of their course. Students Admissions Manager things in common: intellectual ability and studying four-year courses can usually also Miss Amy Sims potential. They also have the capacity and be housed in their fourth year. Our student Schools Liaison and Access Officer enthusiasm for hard work, and enjoy accommodation is high quality and Miss Jane Lewis intellectual challenges. Our college, affordable, while good-value high-quality College prospectus from commonly known as Univ, has a well- food is served from our brand-new kitchen www.univ.ox.ac.uk/why_apply/ deserved reputation for academic and buttery for three meals a day. Open days excellence, openness, informality and 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 strong welfare and student support systems. Facilities – no booking required; 7 students per When we decide which applicants to admit, Students love working in our college library, which contains about 50,000 school/college only, teachers welcome. our overriding interest is in the student’s volumes, with plenty of computers Drop in visitors welcome between 10am ability and desire to make a success of exclusively to support their study; there is and 5pm. Admissions talks, subject tutors, studying their chosen course. To make it a separate law library which is also well tours and free refreshments available. easy for everyone who gets a place to come here, we offer some of the most generous provided. Both libraries are open 24 hours college bursaries at Oxford on top of the a day in term. All student rooms are fully financial support available from the networked for computer use and also have University. And to make sure that everyone telephones. settles in well to their academic work and Student societies their life in Oxford, we offer a carefully Many students at Univ take advantage of balanced Welcome Week and a programme starting university to try out new interests of academic support activities for all new and activities in their spare time. The Junior students (for example, a maths booster Common Room (JCR) is the student union

week for students taking subjects reliant on for the college, and organises a wide variety University College mathematical ability). of social events as well as representing students’ needs. Lots of Univ students also Location Univ is located right at the centre of the get involved with our unique Ambassador city, minutes away from the main libraries, Scheme, which works across the UK with lecture halls, laboratories, shops, schools, teachers and pupils to get them restaurants, pubs, parks and the river. thinking about applying to university and Our beautiful old buildings have been fully to help them with their applications. There modernised for 21st century needs, and is a high level of participation in music Does this college offer your through the music society and the chapel **course? See pp 142-143 despite our city centre surroundings we have several peaceful courtyards and choir; typically there are about nine college see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for gardens with grass and trees. concerts a year, while the drama society, information on tutors and the Univ Players, usually puts on three staff at this college plays a year. There are a number of other societies, college teams in many sports and excellent sports facilities.

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UCAS campus code: Y General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 277900 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 277545 fax: +44 (0) 1865 277949 email: [email protected] Website www.wadham.ox.ac.uk Postal address Wadham College, Oxford OX1 3PN Founded 1610 Warden Ken Macdonald QC Student numbers undergraduates 448, graduates 129 Wadham is one of the largest undergraduate Admissions Tutor Facilities colleges and also has a flourishing graduate You will have 24-hour access to the Dr Caroline Mawson community. You will be a member of a college’s attractive purpose-built library, College prospectus from diverse community from a variety of with its collection of more than 40,000 Tutorial Office, Wadham College, educational, social, ethnic and national books and periodicals. The three floors Oxford OX1 3PN backgrounds and part of a well-balanced provide more than 100 desk-spaces and the Open days and friendly student body. Wadham has high library has internet points. The college’s 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 academic standards and strong traditions in computer room, also open for 24 hours a – group bookings limited to 7 students humanities and sciences, maintained in an day, provides up-to-date IT facilities. A per school/college; limited free informal and progressive atmosphere. Unlike Computer Manager and two assistants are accommodation can be booked in other colleges, you will join a combined available to provide IT support for you. advance for the June open days; no Students’ Union composed of both Other facilities provided for you in accommodation is available in undergraduates and graduates with extensive college include music practice rooms, a September; refreshments provided powers, providing a common room with squash court, and the purpose-built Moser throughout all days. The formal wide-ranging facilities, and organising Theatre that doubles as a badminton court. programme includes opportunities to welfare and charity support. Members of the You will also have access to a large sports meet college tutors and current students, Students’ Union also represent the students ground, with a modern pavilion, and a discuss admissions matters, and visit the on college committees. boathouse. You are encouraged to take an college grounds and facilities. active part in managing and planning Location improvements to facilities. Wadham is situated on the corner of Parks Road and Holywell Street, across from the Student societies *Does this college offer your Bodleian Library and close to the science The college Student Union is lively and * course? See pp 142-143 laboratories and the city centre. Although active, organising charity, cultural, see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for right at the heart of the city it has extensive entertainment and welfare events and information on tutors and and beautiful gardens. projects throughout the year. There is a staff at this college strong culture of debate within the Student Accommodation and meals Union encouraging freedom of thought and You are guaranteed accommodation on the expression. Wadham students organise a main college site in your first and final (i.e. large number of clubs and societies including third or fourth) years. You may also opt to the music society, which runs the choir, live in Merifield, the college’s modern symphony and chamber orchestras. The development of shared flats in college includes the 18th century Holywell Summertown, about a mile from college if Music Room, Europe’s first purpose-built you are on a four-year course. When not concert hall. There are many drama living in college accommodation, you are opportunities, whether on or off the stage, given a grant to help with living-out costs. often taking place in the college’s Moser All rooms in college have telephones and Theatre. Wadham students have recently internet connections. At Merifield each flat enjoyed success in the inter-college has a telephone and all rooms have internet competitions in football, basketball, connections. ballroom dancing, cricket, croquet, Whether you live in college or elsewhere, gymnastics, rowing, badminton, netball and Wadham a full service of good quality meals is cross-country. Whatever your ability, we provided in the hall and refectory. encourage you to participate in college sport and any other aspects of college life. 176| Worcester

UCAS campus code: Z General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 278300 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 278391 fax: +44 (0) 1865 278303 email: [email protected] Website www.worc.ox.ac.uk Postal address Worcester College, Oxford OX1 2HB Founded 1714 Provost Professor Jonathan Bate, CBE, MA, PhD, FBA, FRSL Student numbers undergraduates 412, graduates 185 Worcester is one of the most beautiful of Facilities Admissions Tutor the colleges combining academic excellence The main undergraduate library has Dr Richard Earl with a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. approximately 65,000 volumes and is College prospectus from Although close to the city centre, it is set in well-funded for purchasing new books. Admissions Officer, Worcester College, 26 acres of gardens and wooded grounds, There is a separate college Law Library Oxford OX1 2HB which include a lake and on-site sports and a magnificent Old Library, which Open days fields. It is a happy blend of ancient and houses collections of European importance. 26 and 27 June, and 20 September 2013 modern, and Worcester’s buildings range Individual work spaces are provided in all Book in advance to attend the formal from medieval cottages to self-catering three libraries, two of which are open 24 programme (includes meetings with accommodation completed in the 21st hours per day. A computer room with high- subject tutors, and college tours with century. Alongside their studies, specification PCs is set aside for undergraduate current students). For formal programme; undergraduates enjoy a wide range of use and is also open 24 hours a day. 6 students per school/college, free lunch extra-curricular activities including music, Within the college grounds are sports and limited accommodation at modest drama and sport, which makes Worcester fields, tennis courts and a multi-gym. The charge for those travelling long distances. a diverse and vibrant community in which college also maintains a boathouse on the Drop-in visitors wishing to collect to work, and to relax from work. River Thames. information and/or have a tour of the Worcester is committed to enabling Location students with disabilities to participate as college are very welcome from 10am The college entrance is at the junction of –4.30pm each day. fully as possible in student life and applicants Beaumont Street, Walton Street and are advised to contact the Tutor for Worcester Street, close to the city centre and Admissions with details of any special needs. coach station, and a ten minute walk from the train station. Student societies Worcester students enjoy the many Accommodation and meals opportunities for extra-curricular activities The college aims to offer accommodation to that are offered by the college. There are all undergraduates for three years of their teams of various standards in a wide range of Worcester degree. All rooms are on-site or no more sports, enabling students with differing than 300 metres from the perimeter. Some abilities to take part, if they wish. Worcester are in historic buildings, but many have has strong musical traditions, and the music been recently built or refurbished, and over society organises many activities throughout two-thirds are ensuite with access to good the year. Music practice facilities are available kitchen facilities. All rooms have telephone on-site. Students may audition for instrumental and internet connections, and a small awards, and Organ and Choral Scholarships refrigerator. There are also a number are also offered. An active dramatic society of shared student houses. puts on regular productions, including in the Worcester has a well-deserved reputation gardens. Worcester students are also active in for excellent food at low prices, and many a variety of University clubs and societies. students choose to eat in the college’s dining hall. Self-service breakfast, lunch and dinner Does this college offer your are available each day. A served formal hall **course? See pp 142-143 option is also available on several evenings each week. Meals are paid for as taken. see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for information on tutors and staff at this college |177

Wycliffe Hall Permanent Private Hall

mature (over 21) students only

UCAS campus code: P* General enquiries +44 (0) 1865 274200 Admissions telephone: +44 (0) 1865 274205 fax: +44 (0) 1865 275215 email: [email protected] Website www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk Postal address Wycliffe Hall, 54 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PW Founded 1877 Acting Principal Dr Simon Vibert Student numbers undergraduates 97, graduates 27 Wycliffe Hall is a small, friendly college Location College prospectus from of about 110 students and has a warm, Wycliffe Hall lies at the junction of the Admissions Officer, John Michaux, welcoming atmosphere. Founded in 1877, Banbury Road and Parks Road, next to the Wycliffe Hall, 54 Banbury Road, Oxford Wycliffe Hall is an evangelical centre of glorious University Parks and a five-minute OX2 6PW theological education in the University. walk from the Theology Faculty. Open days Although most students are preparing for Open days are held twice a year. ordination in the Church of England or Accommodation and meals Full details and bookings are online at other kinds of Christian ministry, others are Most students live in study rooms on the www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk. If these dates studying at Wycliffe Hall because they want main site at Wycliffe Hall. Students accompanied by partners or families are are inconvenient please contact to be part of a lively and active college accommodated offsite, but have access to a Admissions to arrange a convenient time. within an evangelical Christian setting. The study facility and a crèche within the hall. (Limited accommodation may be hall takes some Senior Status students Meals are served in hall. available for visitors.) reading for a second BA in Theology, and in Philosophy and Theology. As a Permanent *If you choose this campus code when making your Courses offered application we will contact you by email to confirm Private Hall of the University, Wycliffe Hall Wycliffe Hall offers courses to train for which hall you would like to apply to. is committed to the pursuit of academic Christian ministry and also accepts Senior rigour and integrity in evangelical biblical Status students to read Philosophy and scholarship. It is a vibrant, inspiring and Theology, as well as Theology. supportive community of future Christian (Applications for non-ordinand students leaders developing their skills in order to see need to be made via UCAS.) the transformation of church and society. Wycliffe has a proud history of equipping Facilities and sending people out across the globe. Because Wycliffe specialises in Theology, its One of our strengths is our commitment facilities are outstanding for that subject – its to worship and mission. Students, whether library is one of the best for Theology in the training for ordination or not, are University. All student rooms have phone encouraged to take a full part in the chapel lines and connections to the University and the various mission activities both in the computer network and the internet. UK and abroad. Student societies Our tutors provide specialist teaching All students are full members of a thriving in Hebrew, Old Testament, Greek, New common room. There is a regular football Testament, Systematic Theology and team and occasional other teams. Many Church History, among other areas. students also participate in sport and other Because Wycliffe is mainly involved in activities across the University. training theology students for Christian ministry, the hall has specialist practitioners in the areas of Leadership, Preaching, Church Growth and Spirituality. Wycliffe’s Does this college offer your reputation and facilities attract students **course? See pp 142-143 from mainland Europe, North America and further afield; they help to make the hall see ox.ac.uk/ugcolls for Wycliffe Hall Wycliffe home to a vibrant international Christian information on tutors and community. staff at this college 178| our career after

Choosing what to do when you leave Oxford may not be your top priority. You have, after all, years to make that decision - and then even more opportunity to change it. However, it’s still worth knowing these quick facts...

You will almost certainly be Six months after leaving... employed on leaving. In employment 52% Nearly 95% of all Oxford leavers are in work or In further study 29% further study six months after leaving. This has In employment been about the same (+/- 1%) for at least the last and further study 8% twenty years. Unemployed 6% Unavailable 5%

Your degree subject doesn’t limit and of those in work... the jobs you can get. Academia and higher (Unless it’s a medical career – but even then, education 15% you can always take a postgraduate Accountancy and finance 5% medical course.) 60% of the jobs Advertising, marketing advertised through the Careers Service and PR 2% don’t specify the degree subject. Banking and investment 7% Charity and development 4% There are more jobs Consulting 5% advertised through the Consumer goods and retail 4% Careers Service than Education 14% students to fill them. Energy and the environment 2% More than 5,000 opportunities were Your career Oxford after Engineering 3% advertised last year on Oxford’s online system, CareerConnect. The number Government and policy 6% of jobs advertised has been growing at over Health and social care 10% 20% every year for the last four years. HR and recruitment 1% IT and computing 3% The average starting salary Law 3% last year was £25,000. Libraries and publishing 2% Depending on sector, it can range Media and journalism 3% from £10,000 right up to £45,000. Museums and culture 3% Scientific research, analysis and support 3% Translation and interpreting 1% Other 1%

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graduates: in demand

Surveys of employers report that they find Oxford students ‘better’, or ‘much better’, than the average UK student at key employability skills such as problem solving, leadership, and communication. Hundreds of recruiters visit the University each year, demonstrating their demand for Oxford students.

The oxford system produces Bright, talented people with an oxford students are self- graduates who are able to think optimistic outlook and excellent starters, who are able to independently and creatively, communications skills.” intelligently apply themselves and above all, know how to go _ LARGE MANAGEMENT to a range of tasks They about continual learning. CONSULTANCY FIRM are often able to manage In our business, the ability to their time effectively, and handle new situations, and new One can rely on the quality of the confidently present themselves skills, is much more important training, level of reasoning and in professional situations.” than any specific vocational or problem solving ability, integrity, ACADEMIC RESEARCH subject-specific training.” and respect of oxford students.” THINK TANK IT SERVICES FIRM ENGINEERING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FIRM

Oxford helps you:

Find an internship Develop your transferable skills The Internship Office sources and Undertaking an intellectually demanding co-ordinates hundreds of internships for academic course will equip you for the demands Oxford students. Located in the UK and of many jobs. The tutorial system will teach you abroad, internships can enable you to get to research, summarise, present and defend an an insight into a foreign country and sector argument. of your choice; from publishing in Hong Taking part in student societies (there are more Kong, to museums in the USA and climate than 600 to choose from) can also be really change in the UK. Many are paid or include helpful: a generous financial contribution. • An elected position in a society is the easiest way of showing leadership and teamwork Learn business skills • Juggling academic study with extra-curricular The Student Consultancy programme trains activities is powerful proof of time teams of students to help Oxfordshire management and organisation organisations solve a real business problem: • It shows your sociability, which implies people it gives great work experience for all types skills of work including consultancy. • You can demonstrate responsibility (e.g. by ‘The Shed’ provides a space to develop turning up to sports practice or a rehearsal your own ideas for innovation and every week) entrepreneurship. There is training for • You’ll find opportunities within the society to students intending to start their own business. prove or improve many other employability skills – such as communication, financial Gain confidence numeracy, and business awareness Based on the award-winning Springboard programme for professional women, this unique version for Oxford has been designed I have been fortunate to find a to provide female undergraduates with the career path that enables me to tools to enhance their personal development utilise both the scientific knowledge in all aspects of life, including assertiveness, about climate change that I gained getting support and goal setting. from my Geography degree and the communication and organisational skills I learnt from my role as a Oxford graduates: in demand graduates: Oxford JCR Officer and Sports Captain. Caroline, graduated 2004 180| graduates:

I have worked for the UN in ll The University Careers Service countries, mostly in peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. The The Careers Service helps all Oxford students with almost anything to do with your career analytical thinking I acquired at at and after Oxford. They can help you: Oxford is crucial to my daily work, whether responding to Find work experience conflict or natural disasters. • Thousands of work experience opportunities And no less importantly, Oxford are advertised each year on CareerConnect is where I developed ideals and – a website just for Oxford students. convictions, which help me do • 5000 one-to-one meetings with Careers Advisers are available each year – for help my work with dedication day with job-hunting strategies. after day. Maurizio, graduated 1996 Make applications • Workshops are regularly held on CVs, cover letters, application forms and interview skills. • Mock interviews are offered with real employers, along with weekly CV clinics for Oxford Careers Network (OCN) one-to-one feedback. • A wealth of advice about the application The OCN is a database of more than 2,500 process is held in the Resource Centre and Oxford University graduates who have on the careers website. volunteered to share their experiences of employment, further study and gap year Get inspiration for the future activities. OCN provides students with behind • A dozen careers fairs are held each year, the scenes information about a company or with hundreds of employers attending. occupation, as well as creating valuable • Regular talks explore a wide range of opportunities for networking, as many different careers. members are happy for students to contact • The Oxford Careers Network allows you to them via email. These volunteers represent a contact alumni online for advice. huge variety of roles and occupations, from • Oxford’s Careers Advisers have experience the legal sector to journalism and from in everything from NGOs to teaching and medicine to music. from consultancy to dentistry. ^ www.careers.ox.ac.uk

Oxford for life

Choosing Oxford can make an enormous Oxford has an incredible number of well- difference, not just for the three or four years known former students, from Prime of your undergraduate study, but for the rest Ministers to journalists, and Nobel prize- of your life. Wherever you go after winners to humanitarians. But beyond the Oxford for life graduating, from London to Johannesburg, famous faces, there is the immense you will meet people who have shared the contribution made by all of our alumni, same unique educational experience. By whose work in everything from aeronautics coming to Oxford, you will be joining this to zoology owes a debt to their Oxford community, which encompasses not just the experience. 20,000 or so students in residence but the more than 180,000 graduates in the UK and ox.ac.uk/videowall/global_alumni overseas. The University’s alumni association features a number of short videos with helps graduates to stay in touch with Oxford alumni in a range of fields, talking about and encourages them to take advantage of the the impact Oxford has made on University, from providing social and their lives. professional networking opportunities, to

careers support and, of course, the facility ^ for further study. www.alumni.ox.ac.uk

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Student finance Despite what you may have heard, it's no more expensive to study at Oxford than at any other university. In fact, our world-class resources and college provision actually keep living costs down. Oxford is committed to ensuring that UK students with the academic ability to achieve a place here are not held back by their financial circumstances. Since 2012, Oxford has offered the most generous no-strings- attached financial support package of any UK university. In 2014–15 Oxford is proposing to offer both tuition fee reductions and bursaries to UK and EU students from lower income households as part of its standard financial support package*.

What it costs There are two types of costs when starting at any International students International undergraduates university: tuition fees and living costs. pay a higher rate of tuition fee than UK and EU students, and are also liable for an additional college fee. The University has a small number of scholarships Tuition fees available to overseas students. Students from the USA Tuition fees are charged annually towards the and Canada can access Federal Loans or funding cost of your course tuition. UK and EU students through similar programmes. do not have to pay this cost upfront (more Islands students Students from the Channel Islands details opposite). or Isle of Man are entitled to different support to that of students from the rest of the UK and are also liable Living costs for a college fee. The tuition fee is the same as that Living costs comprise many different essential of UK and EU students with the exception of clinical medicine students for whom it is significantly higher. costs that you will incur as a student; for example, accommodation, food, study materials, Previous study If you have studied at undergraduate clothing, sports and social expenses, and travel. level before and completed your course you will be In 2013–14, we estimate term time living costs to classed as an Equivalent or Lower Qualification be around £7,900 for a student living in college student (ELQ). You won’t receive government or for three terms. You will need to budget extra if university support. If you did not complete your degree the funding you have already received will you plan to stay in Oxford over the holidays or if be taken into account and you might not get funding you are from outside the UK; and you are likely for the full length of your course. More details can to incur increased travel expenses. be found at ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/fees/ information/elq

Visit our Fees, Funding and Scholarship Search Tool for an overview of the costs and any support for your course – ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/search

*Subject to approval by the Office for Fair Access (OFFA) 182| The support that Oxford has given me, financially, has enabled me to focus on my university experience ... In my first term, I have been able to delve into a wealth of activities including singing, acting, sports and (of course!) academic opportunities.

Christopher Evans, 1st year

What you get – UK and EU students only Tuition fee support _ , • A tuition fee loan from the UK government Remember you don t have • A fee reduction from Oxford if you are from to pay any tuition fees upfront a lower-income household*

Living costs support At the time of publishing, Oxford and • A maintenance loan from the UK government government support has not been (UK students only) confirmed for 2014 entry. When • A maintenance grant from the UK government information is available the University if you are from a lower-income household will produce an update for you to (UK students only) download from ox.ac.uk/funding – • A non-repayable bursary from Oxford if from spring 2013. you are from a lower-income household*.

Oxford support We make it as easy as possible to access Oxford financial support. There is no separate application process: we use information from your regional funding agency to assess you for our tuition fee reductions and bursaries*. Remember As a guide, in 2013–14 the tuition fee and bursary levels for UK** and EU students are as follows: _ you will Household income Fee level Bursary level Start-up bursary never have to (Year 1 only) repay oxford £16,000 or less £3,500 (First year) £3,300 £1,000 bursaries £6,000 (Second year onwards) £16,001–£20,000 £7,000 £3,000 £500 £20,001–£25,000 £8,000 £2,500 £500 £25,001–£42,611 £9,000 £2,000 – £500 £500 £42,612 + £9,000 £0 £0

The UK Students from lower income households may be eligible for even more support. The Moritz-Heyman Scholarship programme

provides a higher level of funding, opportunities to take part in Student finance volunteering activities, and access to at least one internship during the summer vacations. For information on the scheme, Scholarship visit ox.ac.uk/funding

How to access UK government support Loan Repayments For students from: All UK government loans are combined into a single England – www.gov.uk/studentfinance debt which only becomes repayable once you have left Scotland – www.saas.gov.uk your course, and are earning more than a set amount. Northern Ireland – www.studentfinanceni.co.uk Find out more about repayments at ox.ac.uk/funding Wales – www.studentfinancewales.co.uk Other EU: www.gov.uk/studentfinance ^ Remember to check for further updates to the above information at ox.ac.uk/funding

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Admissions Information Centre Visiting Oxford 55 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HS +44 (0) 1865 288000 Open days [email protected] The main University open days (26 and 27 Our experienced staff are available between June and 20 September 2013 – see p 186) are the best time to visit, because many colleges 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday, to answer and departments will be open and you’ll have any questions you might have. We have the chance to chat to students and tutors. copies of the prospectus, course brochures, See ox.ac.uk/opendays for further details and other guides, as well as computers and to register for email updates. where you can browse Oxford web pages. Shadowing schemes You are welcome to visit at any time, no Target Schools (p 188) offers students in Year appointment necessary. ox.ac.uk/aic 12 who are thinking about applying to Oxford the chance to come to the University and shadow an undergraduate for a day. The day also includes admissions information, talks Taster talks and tours from members of staff and workshops with We offer talks and taster tours of some colleges and current students. For more information and departments during the school and college holidays, to find out if you’re eligible for the scheme, mainly for students who are thinking about email [email protected] or visit applying within the next year. The programme targetschoolsoxford.com. includes a talk covering the benefits of studying at Oxford, including our distinctive tutorial teaching UNIQ Summer Schools methods and college system, as well as how to In July and August each year, the UNIQ make a competitive application. You will also have summer schools welcome 850 students to the opportunity to take a tour of one or two the University of Oxford for a week-long colleges during your visit. exploration of academic study. UNIQ allows students to gain an accurate and informed Audio tours picture of the University and encourages them Take your own tour whenever you like – or just to think of themselves as potential applicants. listen at home. Our downloadable mp3 tours with Participants follow an intensive academic accompanying maps cover different courses you programme run by current tutors at Oxford. may be interested in, as well as information about UNIQ participants live in an Oxford college colleges, libraries and other places of interest along for one week and take part in a variety of social the route, interviews with current students, and activities each evening. guidance on how to apply: ox.ac.uk/audiotours. Applications are welcome from students currently in their first year of A-levels (or equivalent) at UK state schools/colleges. Other guides Preference is given to applicants In addition to this prospectus, we produce: who come from schools and • a guide explaining what to expect from an areas with little or no history Oxford interview of successful application to • Parents’ and Carers’ Guide to Oxford – for Oxford. The application anyone supporting a student through the deadline is in February. For application process and beyond more information, please • a guide for international students visit www.uniq.ox.ac.uk. Pick them up in the Admissions Information Centre, or download from ox.ac.uk/moreinfo. Visiting Oxford

184| Information for teachers We have a dedicated webpage for teachers including a teachers’ guide and events specifically designed for teachers. Teachers can also subscribe to our free email newsletter containing the latest news about admissions, our work with schools, and competitions that students can enter. ox.ac.uk/teachers

Oxford on the web ox.ac.uk/study Our website has the most up-to-date information about applying to Oxford University and what it is like to study here. You can watch short animations explaining how to apply, and whether to choose a college, as well as videos about open days and clips of mock interviews.

Alternative Prospectus The Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) produces the Alternative Prospectus, which is written entirely by students, for students. This aims to give an inside view of living and studying in Oxford, the colleges and the application process. www.ousu.org

PodOxford Find out for yourself what Oxford is all about. Mike Nicholson, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, chats with students and staff from around the University about courses, colleges and finance, as well as how to write your personal statement and how to prepare for interview. Download and listen to whole episodes, or pick out taster clips. ox.ac.uk/podcasts

Wall of 100 Faces This web page features 100 short videos of current students talking about some aspect of their time at Oxford. There is a mix of undergraduate and graduate students, from the UK and overseas, studying many different subjects, involved in many different extra- curricular activities and from almost all the colleges and halls. Have a look for yourself – you will see that Oxford students are just like you: ox.ac.uk/100faces

iTunes U contains all our podcasts, as well as Oxford on the web public lectures, teaching material, interviews with leading academics and more. You can watch and listen on your computer, or download files to your mp3 player. itunes.ox.ac.uk Oxford has its own YouTube channel including lectures and films about the admissions process. www.youtube.com/oxford Join more than 800,000 followers on our Facebook page and catch up with the latest news and information about the University at www.facebook.com/the.university.of.oxford Follow Oxford University at www.twitter.com/ uniofoxford

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| Friday 20 September | Thursday 27 June Wednesday 26 June It was well organised and everyone was very willing to help. 7 Reasons to come to an open day • See for yourself what it’s like to be an undergraduate at Oxford. • Get answers to your questions about applying to Oxford. • Discuss courses in depth with the people who would be teaching you. • Tour colleges with current students and find out more about college life. • Talk to the experts in student funding, careers, disability advice and more. • Visit libraries, museums, and theatres. • Explore a world-famous university city. Can’t come to an open day? Don’t worry! You are still welcome to visit any time. Individual colleges and departments run additional events throughout the year. Please see the back flap of this prospectus, or visit ox.ac.uk/ugvisit.

186| It was a lovely day and all the people I met were incredibly welcoming, understanding and informative. This open day has definitely confirmed that I want to apply to Oxford!

| Friday 20 September | Thursday 27 June Wednesday 26 June On the day • Get directions to colleges and Planning an open day visit departments from our volunteers at If you can, visit at least one college and one the car parks and railway station. department on the open day. This will give • Look out for our gazebos and volunteers you the best chance to find out what it’s like around the city. to live and study in Oxford. • Drop in to the open day information • Find the schedule at ox.ac.uk/opendays. centre. Get advice on the admissions (Bookable events are announced at least two process and find out about student months in advance, with drop-in sessions services. 09.00-17.00, Exam Schools, confirmed later.) High Street 11 on page 192 map • Plan to visit a department in the morning. • Arrange to attend admissions talks and tutor sessions in a college. (You may need to book ... very informative and definitely helped these.) me to decide whether Oxford is the Open days • Choose where to have lunch. This may be a picnic by the river, at a cafe or by booking a right university choice for me. place at a college meal. • Plan which colleges to tour in the afternoon. • Decide whether to visit other University ^ buildings such as libraries, museums or the sports centre. ox.ac.uk/opendays

DOWNLOAD our guide to the open days I left the open day much our travel and parking advice more decided on where READ I wanted to apply... REGISTER for email updates WATCH our open day video All quotations are taken from anonymous feedback on the 2012 open days.

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Events near you Oxford and Cambridge School and college visits Student Conferences The University of Oxford organises a range of These events, which take place in March, are events for potential applicants. Travelling another way to find out more about the throughout the UK and beyond, we meet with University without travelling far from home. students, teachers, parents and carers. We They include detailed sessions on the admissions welcome the chance to talk with interested process, student life, interviews, student finance students about all aspects of applying to, and and the many different courses at Oxford and studying at, Oxford. Where possible, we are Cambridge. Admissions tutors, Admissions keen to encourage schools and colleges to Office staff and current undergraduates are coordinate with other local schools and colleges there to give clear and concise advice about because this enables us to work with more applying to Oxford or Cambridge. For students over the year and, we believe, enriches more information and to book, see students’ interaction. For more details and to www.studentconferences.org.uk. arrange a visit, please get in touch (see below).

Who to contact As part of the University of Oxford’s ongoing commitment to engage with schools and colleges, we have developed a programme of regional links, so that each Local Authority area in the UK is linked with a particular Oxford college. This scheme is designed to give each school and college a first point of contact within the University. The links do not have any bearing on the admissions process and will not influence whether an Oxford college offers a candidate a place. These links are not intended to replace any existing contact a school or college may have with a particular Oxford college or department. For further information, to find your college link, or to arrange a visit please see ox.ac.uk/linkcolls. If you have any questions about this, or if you aren’t at a school in the UK, please email [email protected].

Support for teachers Target Schools The Student Recruitment Team delivers a series Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) runs of Regional Teachers’ Conferences across the UK Target Schools to encourage applications from with the aim to equip teachers with the best students at schools without a history of sending possible advice for their students on applying to students to Oxford. Throughout the year, Oxford and to break down any misconceptions current undergraduates arrange visits to schools that might deter students from applying to the as Target Schools volunteers, aiming to break University. The programme covers all aspects of down some of the myths and stereotypes about the admissions process from identifying Oxford by giving prospective students and candidates to writing references and preparing teachers more information about life at Oxford candidates for admissions tests and interviews. and the admissions process. The conferences visit different regions across the If you think your school would benefit from UK on a biennial basis. For details please email a visit please contact [email protected] or visit [email protected]. targetschoolsoxford.com. Target Schools also A number of colleges also hold conferences in organises an annual shadowing scheme for Oxford during the year. To be kept informed of prospective students (see p 184). all these events and to sign up to our teachers’ e-newsletter please visit ox.ac.uk/teachers.

188| International recruitment Higher education fairs and More than 1 in 8 undergraduates at Oxford conventions are from outside the UK, representing around 130 countries. We hold events in a number of Oxford University attends higher education countries around the world, with presentations fairs and conventions across the UK. These tailored to different audiences, informing are an opportunity to speak to an Oxford potential students about Oxford and our representative face-to-face, to find out more admissions processes. information about our undergraduate courses, In addition, as in the UK, we recognise the as well as gaining advice on the application key role that counsellors and teachers play process. For further details, please see in students’ decision making processes. Each ox.ac.uk/hefairs. February we offer a two day residential International Guidance Counsellors’ Conference. This conference provides an insight into all If your school or college is aspects of life at Oxford as well as our holding a higher education fair, admissions process. To find out more please and you would like someone from visit ox.ac.uk/igcc. For information on events Oxford to attend, please get in in your country please email [email protected]. touch (see opposite for details). ac.uk or see ox.ac.uk/int.

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A D I Accelerated Medicine...... 108 Deadlines...... 31 Immigration...... 16 Access work...... 184, 188, 189 Debating...... 21 Information Centre...... 184 Accommodation...... 28 Departmental/Subject open days...... 186 Information Engineering...... 64 Admissions Information Centre...... 184 Disabilities, Students with...... 14 International qualifications...... 16, 33 Alternative Prospectus...... 21, 141, 185 Drama ...... 22, 26 International Relations...... 126 Ancient and Modern History...... 80 E International students...... 16 Ancient History, Classical Archaeology and...... 46 Earth Sciences (Geology)...... 60 Interviews...... 31 Ancient Near Eastern Studies...... 120 Economics and Management...... 62, 98 Islamic subjects...... 54, 120, 136, 138 Anthropology...... 36, 92 Economics, History and...... 82 IT Services...... 12 Anthropology, Archaeology and...... 36 Economics, Materials, Management and...... 98 Italian...... 12, 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 116, 124 Application, open...... 141 Economics, Philosophy, Politics and (PPE)...... 126 Italian (Law)...... 94 Application procedure...... 31 Egyptology...... 120 iTunes U...... 185 Arabic...... 12, 54, 70, 120, 137, 138 Electrical Engineering...... 64 J Archaeology...... 36, 46, 66 Employment on leaving Oxford...... 179, 180 Japanese...... 12, 120 Archaeology and Anthropology...... 36 Engineering Science...... 64 JCR (Junior Common Room)...... 140 Archaeology, Classical, Ancient History and...... 46 English and Modern Languages...... 68 Jesus College...... 152 Art, Fine...... 74 English, Classics and...... 50 Jewish Studies...... 120, 136, 138 Art, History of...... 90 English, History and...... 84 Journalism...... 20 Ashmolean Museum...... 10 English Language and Literature...... 66 Jurisprudence (Law)...... 94 Astrophysics...... 130 English language requirements...... 17 Audio tours...... 184 K Entrance requirements...... 33, 34 Keble College...... 153 B Equal Opportunities...... 15 Balliol College...... 144 Erasmus...... 39, 53, 71, 87, 95, 115, 117, 125 L Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)...... 38 European and Middle Eastern Languages...... 70 Lady Margaret Hall...... 154 Biological Sciences...... 40 European Law...... 94 Language Centre...... 12 Biomedical Engineering...... 64 Examinations...... 7 Languages, European and Middle Eastern...... 70 Biomedical Sciences...... 42 Exeter College...... 149 Languages, Modern...... 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 116, 124 Blackfriars...... 145 Experimental Psychology...... 72, 134 Languages, Modern, and Classics...... 52 Bodleian Library...... 8 F Languages, Modern, and English...... 68 Botanic Garden...... 10 Languages, Modern, and History...... 86 Fast Track Medicine...... 108 Languages, Modern, and Linguistics...... 116 Brasenose...... 146 Fees and expenses...... 182 Bursaries...... 2, 5, 182 Languages, Modern, and Philosophy...... 124 Finance...... 182 Latin...... 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 80 C Fine Art...... 74 Law (Jurisprudence)...... 94 Careers...... 179, 180 French...... 12, 52, 66, 68, 70, 86, 112, 116, 124 Law with Law Studies in Europe...... 94 Cells and Systems Biology...... 42 French (Law)...... 94 LGBTQ equality...... 15 Celtic...... 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 124 Funding...... 182 Liaison Team for Schools and Colleges...... 188 Chemical Engineering...... 64 G Libraries...... 8 Chemistry...... 44 Gender equality...... 15 Lincoln College...... 155 Childcare...... 13, 18 Geography...... 76 Linguistics and Modern Languages...... 116 Chinese...... 12, 54, 120 Geology (Earth Sciences)...... 60 Linguistics, Philosophy and Psychology...... 134 Choral scholarships...... 24 German...... 12, 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 116, 124 Live music...... 24, 27 Christ Church...... 147 German (Law)...... 94 Living expenses...... 182 Civil Engineering...... 64 Graduate applicants...... 18 Loans...... 182 Classical Archaeology and Ancient History...... 46 Graduate destinations...... 179, 180 M Classics...... 48, 50, 52, 54 Graduate Entry Medicine...... 108 Classics and English...... 50 Magdalen College...... 156 Greek, Ancient...... 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 80 Management, Economics and...... 62, 98 Classics and Modern Languages...... 52 Greek, Modern...... 12, 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 116, 124 Classics and Oriental Studies...... 54 Management, Materials, Economics and...... 98 Clinical Medicine...... 108 H Mansfield College...... 157 Closing dates...... 31 Halls of residence...... 28 Map of the University...... inside back cover Clubs and societies...... 20 Harassment...... 13 Materials, Economics and Management...... 98 College fees...... 182 Harris Manchester College...... 150 Materials Science...... 96 College open days...... 186 Health and student welfare...... 13 Mathematics...... 100, 102, 104, 106 Colleges, choice of...... 140 Hebrew...... 54, 70, 120, 138 Mathematics and Computer Science...... 102 Computer Science...... 56, 58, 102 Hebrew Studies...... 120 Mathematics and Philosophy...... 104 Computer Science, Mathematics and...... 102 Hertford College...... 151 Mathematics and Statistics...... 106 Continuing Education...... 19 Higher Education Fairs and Conferences...... 188 Mature students...... 18 Corpus Christi College...... 148 History...... 46, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88, 90 Mechanical Engineering...... 64 Costs...... 182 History (Ancient and Modern)...... 80 Medicine...... 108 Counselling Service...... 13 History and Economics...... 82 Mental health...... 13, 14 Courses...... 32 History and English...... 84 Merton College...... 158 Criminology...... 94 History and Modern Languages...... 86 Middle Eastern Languages, European and...... 70 Czech (with Slovak)...... 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 124 History and Politics...... 88 Modern Languages...... 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 116, 124 History of Art...... 90 Modern Languages and Linguistics...... 116 How to apply...... 31 Modern Languages, Classics and...... 52 Human Sciences...... 92 Modern Languages, English and...... 68 Modern Languages, History and...... 86 Modern Languages, Philosophy and...... 124 190190| | Small Print M continued S Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry...... 38 St Anne’s College...... 164 A matriculated student at Oxford University is a member both of Museum of the History of Science...... 10 St Benet’s Hall...... 165 the University and of one of its constituent colleges or permanent Museums...... 10 St Catherine’s College...... 166 private halls. The two relationships are governed by separate, though Music...... 24, 26 St Edmund Hall...... 167 interlinking, contracts. The form of contract with the University is St Hilda’s College...... 168 a complete and exclusive statement of the express terms of the N contract between each matriculated student and the University. Natural History (Museum of)...... 10 St Hugh’s College...... 169 St John’s College...... 170 If and when an offer is made to you, you will be referred to the Near Eastern Studies, Ancient...... 120 provisions of the University Student Contract (available at ox.ac.uk/ Neuroscience...... 42 St Peter’s College...... 171 St Stephen’s House...... 172 study), and you should study this carefully before accepting the New College...... 159 offer. If you are also supplied with a form of college contract, you Nightlife...... 27 Sanskrit...... 54, 120 Scholarships...... 182 should give this similar attention. The University Student Contract O Schools and colleges liaison...... 188 (and any college contract) will govern the relationship between you Open application...... 141 Scottish qualifications...... 33 and the University and you and the relevant college, should you accept an offer. Open days...... 186 Second undergraduate degree...... 19 Open days for teachers...... 188 Senior Status students...... 19 Provided that you satisfy any conditions set out in the offer, you will Organ scholarships...... 24 Shadowing schemes...... 184 be sent a final confirmation letter by the University and the relevant Oriel College...... 160 Slovak...... 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 124 college; and asked to sign and return a copy of the University Student Oriental Studies...... 54, 120, 138 Societies and clubs...... 20 Contract (and any college contract) as a condition of enrolment. Oriental Studies, Theology and...... 138 Sociology...... 93, 126 The University will deliver a student’s chosen programme of study in Oriental Studies and Classics...... 54 Somerville College...... 173 accordance with the descriptions set out in the University Prospectus OUSU...... 21 Spanish...... 12, 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 116, 124 online and on the University Admissions Offices websites. However, Outreach work...... 184, 188, 189 Spanish (Law)...... 94 where courses or options depend on placement at another institution Overseas applicants...... 16 Sport...... 23 or on specialist teaching, availability in a given year cannot be Oxford as a city...... 26 Statistics, Mathematics and...... 106 guaranteed in advance. The University also reserves the right to vary Oxford Union (Debating Society)...... 20 Student conferences...... 188 the content and delivery of programmes of study: to discontinue, merge or combine options within programmes of study: and to Oxford University and its colleges...... 140 Student finance...... 182 introduce new options or courses. Changes in course provision may Oxford University Music Society...... 24 Student recruitment team...... 188 Oxford University Student Union (OUSU)...... 21 arise from desirable developments in the relevant subject or Student societies...... 20 alterations in teaching practice and/or facilities, as well as from P Student support and well-being...... 13 causes such as resource constraints or staff movements. Changes in Part-time courses...... 18 Student Union (OUSU)...... 21 course provision may occur either before or after admission, but will Pembroke College...... 161 Studying at Oxford...... 6 take account of the reasonable expectations of any student admitted Permanent Private Halls...... 140 Summer schools...... 184 to or engaged on a specific programme of study. In the unlikely Persian...... 54, 70, 120 T circumstance of the University deciding to make substantial and Philosophy...... 48, 104, 124, 126, 128, 132, 134 Target Schools...... 188 material changes to a programme of study after acceptance of a Philosophy and Modern Languages...... 124 Teachers, Events and resources for...... 184, 188 place by a student, the student will be able to withdraw from that Philosophy and Theology...... 128 Teaching methods...... 6 programme of study. Philosophy, Mathematics and...... 104 Theatre...... 22, 26 Please note that any dates which may be given to you for the sitting Philosophy, Physics and...... 132 Theology...... 128, 136, 138 of examinations or the notification or publication of results are Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)...... 126 Theology and Oriental Studies...... 138 estimates only. If the University is prevented from meeting those Philosophy, Psychology and Linguistics ...... 134 Theology, Philosophy and...... 128 dates by adverse circumstances beyond its control, the University will Physics...... 130, 132 Tours...... 184 take all reasonable steps to put alternative arrangements in place as Physics and Philosophy...... 132 Travelling to Oxford...... 192 quickly as possible, and to keep you informed. Pitt Rivers Museum...... 10 Trinity College...... 174 Plant Sciences...... 40 Tuition Fees...... 182 IMAGE CREDITS Podcasts...... 185 Turkish...... 54, 70, 120 Illustrations by Katy Dawkins. Polish...... 112 Tutorials...... 6 Politics, History and...... 88 The majority of the photo images are credited to Greg Smolonski and Rob Judges with additional material credited to: Jay Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE)...... 126 U Armstrong, Lee Atherton, The Botanic Garden, KT Bruce, Paul Portuguese...... 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 116, 124 UCAS...... 31, 141 UNIQ...... 184 Christopher/Wikimedia Commons, Sarah Crake, Rob Day, DE PPE...... 126 Photo, Markus Gerstel, Kerry Harrison, Becca Hayes, James

University College...... 175 Index and small print Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics...... 134 Howe, iStockPhoto, David Latham, Hannah Madsen, Dick Makin, Psychology, Experimental...... 72, 134 V Mazz Image/paloaltomedia.com, Molyneux Associates, PA Q Visas...... 16 Photocall, Hugh Palmer, www.photographersworkshop.co.uk, Qualifications required for entrance...... 33, 34 Visiting Oxford...... 184 Pinguino k/Wikimedia Commons, RockSoc, Phil Sayer, Bi Scott, Queen’s College (The)...... 162 Visiting Students...... 17 Sue Srawley, John Stather, Julia Massey Stewart, Matt Stuart, W Meera Syal, Pawel Sytniewski, Ian Taylor, University of Oxford, R Wadham College...... 176 Richard Williams and college staff and students who have Race equality...... 15 supplied photographs. We also gratefully acknowledge Morguefile Regent’s Park College...... 163 Well-being and health...... 13 Worcester College...... 177 and Shutterstock for additional images. Thank you to all the Regional conferences...... 188 contributors whose material we have used. Wycliffe Hall...... 178 Religious Studies...... 136, 138 Specific references required by supplier: pp 90–91 History of Requirements...... 33, 34 XYZ Art: Wood-block print showing the medicinal effects of painting, Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art...... 74 Zoology...... 40 from the book Essentials of Eating and Drinking, Chinese, Ming Russian...... 52, 68, 70, 86, 112, 116, 124 dynasty, late 15th century; Dome of Florence Cathedral - Il Duomo, designed by Filippo Brunelleschi and completed 1436; Post-Byzantine Artist – 15th- or 16th-century, Icon of St George Slaying the Dragon, Ashmolean Museum. Please contact the University’s Publications Team for details of individual image credits: +44 (0) 1865 280545. |191 on Rd ght O lbrou x Be f o d C r oa R h d n o B t N a C r e a v o r l a a n t r b t n S b h u a u m r l y r y o R o North Mead R r o Getting around o R a a o d d a Departments d ad Ro ton South1 ArchaeologyMead 23 Mathematical AdmissionsLin Information Centre (see p 184) 2 Careers Service Institute 3 Chinese Studies 24 Music Faculty 4 Classics Centre 25 Oriental Institute Undergraduate 5 Continuing 26 Philosophy Centre colleges and halls d Roa Education 27 Politics and ead 1 Balliolol st d P Roa 6 Counselling Service International ell dw 2 Blackfriars* Bar 7 Centre for Relations 3 Brasenose ad Criminology 28 Phonetics t’s Ro 4 Christ Churchrgare St Ma 8 Disability Advisory Laboratory 5 Corpus Christi 26 Service 29 Refugee Studies 6 Exeter Road oad 9 Economics Centre on R F nd ad am y ar o h 7 HarrisF ManchesterW y R r ur No e 10 English Faculty 30 Rothermere a rb l te d r n a 8 Hertfordn C W R b o 11 Examination Schools American Institute i o n a r d c 9 Jesus Collegeo 11 h u 12 History Faculty 31 Ruskin School of g e h s Crick Road 10 Keble t

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Open days Wednesday 26 June, Thursday 27 June & Friday 20 September 2013, with smaller events throughout the year. ox.ac.uk/opendays Audio tours Download an mp3 and take your tour whenever you want. ox.ac.uk/audiotours College visits Most colleges welcome visits from potential applicants all year round. ox.ac.uk/ugvisit Student Shadowing Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) invites Year 12 students to come and live undergraduate life for a day. targetschoolsoxford.com Admissions Information Centre 55 Little Clarendon Street, OX1 2HS We welcome drop-in visitors Monday–Friday, 9–5pm. ox.ac.uk/aic

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Can’t come to Oxford? Check out events near you: ox.ac.uk/outreach Find us online: ox.ac.uk/study Or contact the Admissions Information Centre: +44 (0) 1865 288 000 [email protected] Applying to anything is possible your 5 step guide Academic excellence Oxford’s intensive teaching style is Undergraduate Prospectus Undergraduate intellectually challenging, and leads to a world-class education. Why not now? Prospectus See pp 6–7 Choose your course 2014 Entry (ox.ac.uk/courses) and find out: Great financial support The entrance requirements Oxford offers the most generous support of any university in the UK How to apply to those from the lowest-income (is there a test or written work?) backgrounds. Which colleges offer it See pp 182–183 (you can give a preference, or make an open application: Top career outcomes ox.ac.uk/collegechoice) When our undergraduates go on to 2014 ENTRY full-time work, they have a median income 20% higher than the UK average within 6 months of graduating. By 15 October 2013 See pp 179–181 | Submit an application OXF O33 at www.ucas.com Hundreds of course options (any time from early Oxford offers traditional courses September – don’t leave and more unusual ones, some of it to the last minute) which are unique to us. See pp 32–139