University of Oxford Undergraduate Prospectus 2009 Entry

Welcome to the Undergraduate Prospectus for the University of Oxford. This guide is designed for students wishing to apply for entry in 2009, or for deferred entry in 2010 and for their parents, careers, teachers and other advisors. We hope that you can find all the details you need right here, but you can also find further information online at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact our Admissions Information Centre, the , or come and visit us! We are usually open from 9 am until 5 pm, Monday to Friday, at 55 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HS. See www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/admissionsi for directions, or see the maps on page 164 and the back cover of this prospectus. Tel: +44 (0) 1865 288000 Email: undergraduate.admissions@admin.ox.ac.uk/ Correspondence address: Undergraduate Admissions Office University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD UK

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Undergraduate Prospectus
2009 entry

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Ten reasons to apply to Oxford

1. Oxford University has a world-class reputation for academic excellence. For information about undergraduate courses available, and how to make your choice, see pp. 25108. Oxford University is accessible to all students of talent and ability, whatever their background. The generous Oxford Opportunity Bursary ensures that finance should not be a barrier to any UK student who wants to apply to Oxford. Further details are on p. 21. Oxford is one of the few universities in the world that bases its teaching on the tutorial system, which means more individual attention and teaching from your tutors, tailored to your learning needs. See pp. 45 for more information about studying at Oxford. Many Oxford tutors are international experts in their chosen fields. This engagement with research and scholarship enables students to have an enhanced understanding of their subject discipline. College life is one of the Universitys greatest assets, since a close college community provides a friendly and welcoming home for students who are living away for the first time. Students soon get to know each other, and tutors get to know students individually, enabling them to respond to their individual academic needs. For information on Oxford Colleges, and how to make your choice, see pp. 109145. 6. Students have access to resources across the University: unrivalled libraries, sports facilities, laboratories, language-learning opportunities, computer equipment and music facilities. For further details on the facilities available see pp. 611. 7. Oxford University provides a diverse study environment: undergraduate students represent over 130 nationalities as well as all nations and regions of the UK. 8. With clubs, societies and events organised by both colleges and the wider University, as well as a vibrant city nightlife, Oxford offers opportunities for whatever social life you may be looking for. See some examples on pp. 1015. 9. Most colleges offer student accommodation for two years of your course, and many can offer accommodation for every year of your course, saving you the trouble and expense of privately rented accommodation. For more information on where Oxford students live, see p. 16. 10. Oxford University has an excellent graduate employment record. Students have the use of the excellent careers service and enter a huge range of careers. Employers recognise that Oxfords rigorously academic degree courses give graduates a range of transferable skills, as well as breadth and depth in their chosen subject. See pp. 1819 for more information about careers.

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Contents
4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 20 23 24 25 Studying at Oxford Libraries Museums and collections Computing services Language Centre Sport Music, and organ and choral awards Clubs and societies The city and nightlife Where will I live? Welfare and student support Graduate destinations Student finance International students International students and scholarships Courses

1 10 Oxford colleges - belonging to a community 1 11 How do I choose a college? 1 12 Which colleges offer my course? 1 13 Colleges and Permanent Private Halls 1 46 Undergraduate numbers by college 2007-8 148 Admissions statistics 1 49 Summary of written work and test requirements 1 52 Open Days 2008 1 54 Finding out more 1 55 Widening access to Oxford 1 56 Mature Students
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1 57 Second undergraduate degrees 1 57 Visiting students 1 58 How to apply 1 61 Interview timetable December 2008 1 62 Index 1 64 Map of the University B ack How to get to Oxford

Studying at Oxford
The University of Oxford is world-famous for academic excellence. The best and brightest students are selected, irrespective of their background, on their academic merit, and passion and commitment for their chosen degree course. Its not all work of course, and theres more about the social side of life on the following pages, but studying is certainly at the heart of life for all Oxford University students.

The courses
Oxford offers a wide range of courses: all have a core element while also allowing plenty of scope to follow your own areas of interest. No matter which college you go to, the course will be the same, since the University organises all lectures and practical classes centrally, and sets your main examinations. All Oxford degrees are similar in their objective to make students think logically, laterally and independently. Your choice of degree is the most important decision when applying for university and you should make sure that Oxford will offer you the most appropriate course and the method of teaching that best suits you as an individual. You must choose which course you wish to study when you apply, and it is not usually possible to change your course after you have started. There are a few exceptions to this, which are explained on the individual course pages. For a list of courses see p. 25.

Learning and teaching

Tutorials are central to teaching at Oxford, giving students an invaluable opportunity to discuss their subject with world leaders in their field. Personal support in this way means that every student is encouraged and supported to develop to his or her full potential. Tutorials take place in colleges, and are supplemented by lectures, classes and practicals, which are also important in developing students understanding. These usually take place in University department buildings, with students from all the colleges. This means that students have personal tuition within their college but also meet students from across the University in their departments. This combines the best of one-to-one or small group teaching in college with the wealth of resources available at University level.

Joint schools
Oxford offers a number of combined courses, or joint schools, as they are often called. They allow you to choose the areas that interest you from more than one different discipline, sometimes across arts and sciences, such as Physics and Philosophy. It does not mean that you have to do more than one degree you simply choose from a selection of elements of each degree, sometimes with special link or combination papers. Please note that competition for joint schools courses is particularly strong, and you must demonstrate your aptitude for each element of the course.

What happens in a tutorial?

You will meet at least once a week with a college tutor, either on a one-to-one basis or with one or two other students, to discuss an essay or solutions to set problems which you will have researched in advance. The purpose of the tutorial is to review your answers and theories and to raise any new points that result from the discussion. The tutorial systems success relies on the active exchange of ideas between you, your tutor and other students present. You do not need to be an experienced debater to do well in tutorials but you must be prepared to give and defend your own opinions, whilst conceding to others and accepting constructive criticism and advice. Through this method of teaching you will develop your ability to think independently, which will not only benefit you academically but will provide you with one of the many transferable skills employers find attractive when recruiting Oxford graduates.

How will my work be assessed?

Arts students are normally examined twice: preliminary examinations are taken within the first year and must be passed in order to continue the course, but do not count towards the degree. The second set of examinations (usually called the Final Honour School or Finals) takes place in your last term. Finals consist of several papers lasting three hours, which you sit within a two-week period. For some subjects, such as Modern Languages, there is an additional oral exam. In some courses one or two exams can be replaced by a thesis and/or some extended pieces of written work which will make up part of the final grade. Science students also sit preliminary exams during the first year, which they must pass in order to continue the course. All science subjects then focus towards exams at the end of the third year, although certain subjects sit some of them in the second year. Some papers are made up of projects or dissertations. Most science courses have a fourth year and this is either entirely research-based, or part research and part exams. All the exams count towards the final degree except the first year preliminary examinations. For further details about assessment please see the individual course pages.

Am I only taught in my own college?

From time to time, your college may arrange for you to have tutorials in another college, particularly after the first year when you may choose particular specialist options. This ensures that you are always taught by an expert in your chosen subject area. This can also be beneficial to your learning as it exposes you to different points of view and different ways of conducting a tutorial. Equally important are the University-run lectures and practical classes in central faculties; your tutor will advise you which would be useful or essential for your course.

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Is there a set syllabus or can I choose modules?

All Oxford degrees offer a core element that forms the basis of your degree, and you will also have a variety of options from which to choose. This and the weekly exchange with your tutor allow you to tailor your course to your personal interests. You can see the individual course pages for further information and some examples of options but you may also wish to refer to course websites for more comprehensive information.

What is academic dress?

You may have seen pictures of Oxford students wearing academic dress and wondered about it. The only times students are required to wear academic dress are matriculation, which is the ceremony of admission to the University at the start of the course, and formal exams, where students are required to wear a gown and dark skirt or trousers and blouse (for women), or a dark suit (for men).

What kind of student studies at Oxford?

Oxford students come from all kinds of schools and colleges, backgrounds and countries. All candidates are considered on the basis of their own individual merits and potential, making it impossible to define a typical student. Common to all are commitment, enthusiasm and motivation for their chosen area of study, backed by a strong academic record.

Part-time courses
Through its Department for Continuing Education the University also offers part-time Undergraduate Certificates, Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas in various subjects, including Foundation Certificates in English Language and Literature, and History. Some of these courses may be taken online and all are accredited according to the nationally recognised credit framework. Past students have progressed on to complete degrees at Oxford and universities elsewhere: students on Foundation Certificates may apply, for example, for direct entry to year two of undergraduate courses in English or History. For further details please see www.conted.ox.ac.uk or contact 01865 270369 or ppcert@conted.ox.ac.uk.

Will it be all work and no play?

Students at Oxford work hard, but they all enjoy the opportunity to pursue other interests outside their course. Oxford offers plenty of opportunities to take up new sports, join societies, take part in the rich cultural and musical life, or simply enjoy time with your friends.

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Libraries
Oxford meets the needs of students, teachers and the international research community with a rich and diverse range of library resources provided by more than 100 separate libraries. Although their subjects may vary, all students will spend a significant amount of time reading, researching and writing their essays or working on projects. For example, a student writing a politics essay may choose to refer to more than a dozen books, journals and other references when researching for it. There are three types of libraries at the University: college libraries, departmental or faculty libraries and research libraries, including the largest University library, the Bodleian, known affectionately as the Bod.
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Social Science Library: supports the teaching/ learning and research needs of the departments in the Centre for Advanced Studies in the Social Sciences; serves a number of undergraduate courses including PPE, Economics and Management, and History and Politics; houses a significant statistics collection and is well provided with computer terminals. Taylor Institution Library: largest specialist library in the UK for medieval and modern European languages and literatures; houses the Modern Languages Faculty Library, including a new collection of books and DVDs.

Bodleian Library
The principal University research library is the Bodleian, the second largest library in the UK, which houses more than eight million volumes over 117 miles of shelving. The Bodleian is a copyright library and can therefore claim a copy of every book and periodical published in the UK and Ireland, making it an unparalleled resource for students at Oxford University.

College libraries
The college library is a good first port of call. College libraries aim to provide the core material for those studying at that college, with multiple copies of the most popular books and other key works featuring regularly on tutors reading lists. This reduces the amount of material that needs to be bought. College libraries have generous lending limits, and many purchase new books for students on request. Most are open round the clock and all provide a quiet environment for studying. The college librarian is able to guide students to resources in the library and elsewhere in the University.

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Electronic resources
The great majority of libraries in Oxford are linked electronically, including an online catalogue which makes it easy to locate materials. OxLIP (Oxford Libraries Information Platform) gives the students access to the largest collection of electronic resources in a UK university. Full texts of newspapers and pre-1900 books support preparation for extended essays in subjects such as English and History. There are also selected internet resources and over 22,000 electronic journals. Oxford is actively involved in developing electronic information provision, and is a leader in the digitisation of manuscripts and other library material. Web: www.ouls.ox.ac.uk

Departmental and faculty libraries

In most subjects, the departmental or faculty library complements the college library. It acts as an extra source of reading list material, as well as giving students access to more specialist material for optional topics and more advanced study of particular areas within their degree course. Library staff give introductory sessions and are available to give further guidance in finding material and using electronic resources.

Research libraries
Although focusing on provision for researchers, the research libraries are open to undergraduate students and many include material or collections specifically selected for students. They hold extensive collections of books and periodicals, making them a valuable resource, especially for extended essays and undergraduate dissertations in the final year. They include:
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Radcliffe Science Library: supports the teaching, learning and research needs of the science and medical departments. From 2008, most purchased current journal issues, as well as extensive backsets, are available electronically. Sackler Library: one of the worlds foremost collections on the archaeology and antiquities of Europe and the Middle East; extensive holdings in Art History (Western and Eastern) and Classics. There is a multiple-copy Classics lending collection to support undergraduate courses.

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Museums and collections

Oxfords world-renowned museums and galleries hold collections of international importance for the use of researchers, teaching staff and students, and the enjoyment of the wider public. They also provide a cultural resource for all, independent of set courses, and offer opportunities for voluntary work with the public or collections. There are four major museums in the University as well as the Botanic Garden and a number of significant collections in departments and colleges. Web: www.ox.ac.uk/museums/

Pitt Rivers Museum

The Pitt Rivers Museum is one of the countrys largest collections of ethnography and world archaeology, numbering some half a million items when its important historical photographs are included. The Museum is noted for its period feel, for the density of its displays, and for their arrangement by artefact category rather than by cultural area. Undergraduate courses that draw upon the Museums resources include: Archaeology and Anthropology; Human Sciences; Geography; Classics; History of Art; and Fine Art. Web: www.prm.ox.ac.uk

Ashmolean Museum
The Ashmolean Museum is the oldest public museum in the world and holds the Universitys collection of Western and Eastern art, archaeology, coins and casts. It is the most important museum of art and archaeology in this country outside London. The Museum holds a particularly strong collection of European graphic art, which includes drawings by Michelangelo, Leonardo and Raphael. Undergraduate degrees drawing on Museum staff and collections include: Archaeology and Anthropology; Ancient and Modern History; Classical Archaeology and Ancient History; Classics; History of Art; and Fine Art. In addition to this, the Ashmolean hopes in the near future to offer elective courses to medical students, namely Ancient Medicine, Ways of Seeing and Observing. All undergraduates receive an invitation to a special evening event in the Museum in their first year. Web: www.ashmus.ox.ac.uk

Museum of the History of Science

The Museum of the History of Science houses an unrivalled collection of over 10,000 historic scientific instruments in the worlds oldest surviving purpose-built museum building. The objects represented cover almost all aspects of the history of science, from antiquity to the early 20th century. Particular strengths include the collections of astrolabes, sundials, quadrants, early mathematical instruments, and optical instruments, together with apparatus associated with chemistry, natural philosophy and medicine. Museum staff contribute to the teaching of Modern History and History of Art. Web: www.mhs.ox.ac.uk

Botanic Garden

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest in Great Britain and acts as a national The Natural History Museum houses the Universitys reference collection of 7,000 different types of scientific collections of zoological, entomological plant, making it the most compact yet diverse and geological specimens. The Museum itself is a collection of plants in the world. Plants are grown Grade I listed building, renowned for its spectacular in the Garden to support teaching programmes, for neo-Gothic architecture. Among its most famous research scientists in this University and elsewhere, features are the first dinosaur to be scientifically and as part of plant conservation projects. identified, the dodo, and the swifts in the tower. The Garden fulfils an integral role in the Museum staff and collections are involved in teaching of the Plant Sciences component of the the teaching of a wide range of undergraduate Biological Sciences undergraduate degree at the courses including: Archaeology; Biology; University and also contributes to the Biochemistry; Medicine; and Earth Sciences. undergraduate degree in Medicine. Web: www.oum.ox.ac.uk Web: www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk

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Computing services
The University is well equipped with IT facilities, with most departments and colleges providing computer rooms, network access and computing support for their staff and students. Oxford University Computing Services (OUCS) provides a wide range of IT services, focusing on those that are best provided on a centralised basis (the core networks, expensive peripherals, IT training, mail and information services).

Other services at OUCS

The OUCS Help Centre provides general support and advice by email, telephone and in person. They have a small number of public PCs and Macintoshes providing network access (email, web access, etc.), mainly for self-paced learning, and for use with scanning and printing facilities. The Computing Services Shop sells a range of computers, software and related items at advantageous prices. Other facilities at OUCS include:
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IT learning programme
OUCS offers an extensive programme of practical IT courses, covering introductory and specialised uses of computers, common operating systems and popular application software. OUCS is a training and testing centre for the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) and ECDL Advanced, which are internationally recognised IT qualifications.

audio and video capture facilities; colour and monochrome printing for text and graphics; colour scanners for text and image capture; and a personal computer maintenance service.

Help and further information

Colleges and departments have IT support staff to whom you should turn first for help. If your local IT support person cannot help, they can refer you to OUCS who are often able to resolve more complex problems. Oxford University Computing Services 13 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 6NN Tel: 01865 273200 Web: www.oucs.ox.ac.uk IT advice for new students can be found at http://welcometoit.ox.ac.uk

Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

OUCS runs Weblearn, the central VLE, where course material can be found along with other tools for learning such as discussion rooms and online quizzes. To view the publicly available content (some is available only to specific students) log in to www.weblearn.ox.ac.uk.

Email and network services

All undergraduates are issued with an email address when they arrive in Oxford. They may also obtain access to other computer systems in their college, department or OUCS to provide a range of facilities such as software.

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The University has a large and well-equipped Language Centre, which is open to all University members, regardless of whether they are studying for a language degree.

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English language support

All students are expected to be fluent in English before starting their course (see p. 27 for requirements). Support is also available, with courses in English for Academic Studies. The Pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Studies in August and September are designed to help students adjust to studying in the UK and to improve their language skills before the academic year starts. Term-time courses are aimed at improving students current use of English or have a particular focus such as academic writing.

Courses for all and for special groups

The Language Centre offers two main programmes of language study. The LASR (Languages for Study and Research) programme offers term-time courses in French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Modern Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Welsh at most levels from beginner to advanced. These courses are intended primarily (but not exclusively) for those who need foreign languages for their study or research. OPAL, the Oxford University Programme in Languages, offers certificated evening courses in a more limited range of languages for highly motivated language learners. Special courses are also organised for undergraduates studying (in 20078) Chemistry (German), Engineering Science (French and German), Law (French and Dutch), Maths (French), Modern History (French), History of Art (Italian), and Physics (French, German and Spanish). There are modest charges for courses which may be payable by colleges or departments.

Language Library resources

For the independent learner, the Centre also has a first-class Language Library with text, audio, video and computer-based materials in more than 130 languages, foreign language satellite reception in 13 languages, as well as email and internet facilities offering links to many language learning sites. Students with GCSE or A-level French and/or German may also join the Lambda Project to maintain their language skills with the help of a language adviser. Language Centre 12 Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 6HT Tel: 01865 283360 Email: admin@lang.ox.ac.uk Web: www.lang.ox.ac.uk

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Sport
Sports clubs include:
Aikido American football Athletics Aussie rules Badminton Baseball Basketball Boat Boxing Canoe and kayak Cave Cheerleading 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 Korfball Kung fu Lacrosse Lawn tennis Lifesaving Lightweight rowing Modern pentathlon Motor drivers Mountaineering Netball Orienteering Pistol Polo Pool Powerlifting Punting Rackets Real tennis Riding Rifle Rowing clubs Rugby fives Rugby league Rugby union Shorinji kempo Ski and snowboard Squash racquets Sulkido Surf Swimming Table tennis Taekwon-do Tai chi Trampolining Triathlon Ultimate frisbee Underwater exploration Volleyball Walking Waterpolo Windsurfing Wrestling Yacht

Oxford University Sport, which is synonymous to outsiders with rowing and rugby, supplements its undoubted pedigree in these sports with a diverse palette of achievement and endeavour it is steeped in history at the same time as being thoroughly modern. In the current era, Oxford stands in a celebrated position: it is consistently amongst the top ten universities in the annual rankings produced by BUSA (British Universities Sports Association), thanks to the success of the 36 teams that regularly compete on a Wednesday and the raft of others who take part in individual and BUSA Championship weekend tournaments. If your aim is to represent Oxford, then you will be in the good company of the Universitys vast and proud sporting community. However, if you wish to play for fun, take up a new sport or just get fit, then our set-up is ideal: college leagues which supplement inter-university competition. The University of Oxford boasts some of the best sporting facilities in the university sector, occupying three main sites within the city centre, namely the Iffley Road Sports Complex, the University Parks Sports Grounds and the Marston Road Sports Ground. The Iffley Road Sports Complex is where many key facilities can be found and where many clubs train and compete. It boasts a fitness gym, an allweather running track, an Olympic standard artificial hockey pitch and a 25-metre swimming pool. Association football, lawn tennis and rugby are also catered for, along with a rowing tank,

cricket school, sports hall and dojo. In the summer, our cricketers have the use of the picturesque historic University Parks the only venue in Britain where spectators can watch first class cricket for free. Many of our womens teams have the privilege of using the Marston Sports Ground and its clubhouse. Further to the University sites, many colleges offer facilities of their own. These range from in-college squash courts or fitness suites, to immaculate external cricket ovals and lively clubhouses. They form a network of green space that traverses the city of Oxford. The Universitys Sports Federation helps to run over 80 clubs, which range from the famous core sports to new and esoteric activities. They cater for a great range of participants, from the interested dilettante to the international performer. All participants find their university experience enhanced by engagement with the sporting scene. The elite among these gain the status of Blue: a historic accolade which stems from the earliest recorded boat races which saw Cambridge tying light blue ribbons to their vessel and Oxford adopting Christ Churchs dark blue colours. For those who do not have such lofty sporting ambitions, rest assured that the wide range of opportunities does mean that you can get as involved as you wish, in almost any sport, at any level. Whether you want to play in a serious team, a less serious one, or just enjoy running, swimming, cycling or other sports by yourself, you will find what you are looking for here. Web: www.sport.ox.ac.uk Open days: 25 and 26 June 2008

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Music
Societies, clubs and ensembles
As well as offering music as an undergraduate degree (see p. 90), Oxford provides students of all subjects with a wealth of opportunity to involve themselves in music, as listeners and performers, at all levels. Oxfords strength in classical music stretches back for centuries. Some college choirs today have worldwide reputations and can be traced back to the colleges foundation. Today the city is home to a large number of University and collegebased ensembles and choirs. The Sheldonian Theatre and the Holywell Music Room are prime venues for both student and professional performances. Formed in 1867 to promote the appreciation and performance of music within the University, the Oxford University Music Society (OUMS) is one of the oldest societies in the University. Members, consisting of both listeners and performers, enjoy a wide range of facilities and benefits, and many performing groups are greatly assisted through the Societys coordination work and financial support. OUMS runs several ensembles: the professionally conducted Oxford University Orchestra, student conducted Oxford University Philharmonia, Oxford University Sinfonietta, Oxford University Wind Orchestra, Oxford Chamber Orchestra, Oxford University String Ensemble, Oxford University Big Band and Oxford University Brass Band. Further to the Universitys Music Society, many colleges also have their own music societies, which run smaller orchestras, choirs and organise recitals and a number of individuals run University-wide orchestras. As a soloist there are regular opportunities to play concerti or put on solo recitals and there are numerous student organised chamber music groups around the University. The Oxford Philomusica, the Universitys Orchestra in Residence, offers a great range of opportunities, including performances, recitals, masterclasses and coaching. At the top end of musical ability, the University boasts student orchestras of professional calibre notably the Oxford University Orchestra and the Oxford University Philharmonia and choirs of renown, namely Christ Church, Magdalen and New College, along with the Schola Cantorum. Other levels of accomplishment are catered for by college music societies. Opera is represented by at least two University-based organisations. Other organisations within the University cater for almost every other conceivable interest, from soul to jazz, from classical Indian to contemporary Russian. And if you feel there is something missing, Oxford is the ideal place to do your own thing with the wealth of musical talent the University has at its disposal. Web: www.oums.org Organ scholars either assist with or take charge of the music of the college chapel, and take an active part in the musical activities of the college in general. The scope of these duties varies from college to college, as do the requirements. Choral scholars are appointed to sing in the colleges chapel choir. Applications for these awards must be made by 1 September 2008. A number of colleges offer instrumental awards to undergraduates in recognition of their prowess and contribution to college musical life. Only undergraduates who are already in residence at a college are eligible to apply. For further information about these awards, information on the choral and organ awards open day, and details of how to apply, please see www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/orgscholars/. Open day: 3 May 2008.

Organ, repetiteur, choral and instrumental awards

Many colleges at Oxford University offer awards for organ and choral scholarships, and a number also offer instrumental or repetiteur awards.

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Student societies
With more than 400 clubs and societies to choose from, your time at Oxford will never be dull. The range of societies which, further to music and sports, also covers interests such as literature, politics, performing arts and media, as well as faith and culural groups is so wide that it may be a challenge to decide on which ones to join. Regardless of your level of expertise, you can become involved in any club or society in which you are interested. If a society or team is not available, there is often support for those wishing to establish one. The annual Freshers Fair held at the start of the first term is an ideal opportunity to find out more about the clubs and societies available. There are many University-wide bodies, including Oxford University Dramatic Society (OUDS), the Experimental Theatre Club (ETC), a University theatre technicians society (TAFF) and the Oxford Revue, as well as many societies at college level. OUDS flagships an annual overseas theatrical trip to Japan, touring a production directed, performed, produced and technically coordinated by students. Similarly, OUDS hosts an annual national summer tour, culminating at a run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. There is a full-time University Drama Officer who helps students to plan, programme and publicise their productions and organises supplementary workshops and talks which are free and open to all. The Drama Officer can also give advice to those who wish to pursue a career in theatre or film upon graduation. In addition to this, each year a major theatrical figure is appointed as Cameron Mackintosh Visiting Professor of Contemporary Theatre and gives a series of lectures and workshops to students. Previous incumbents include Sir Richard Attenborough, Nicholas Hytner and Patrick Stewart. Web: www.ouds.org www.oxfordplayhouse.com/BurtonTaylor/UDO/ Email: drama.officer@admin.ox.ac.uk

Drama
Oxford has excellent facilities for drama with no less than three venues presenting student productions: Burton Taylor Theatre (50 seats) Old Fire Station (170 seats) n Playhouse (613 seats) About 30 productions take place per term with colleges also used as venues, in particular their gardens, which provide wonderful settings for a variety of outdoor productions in the third term. Whether your interest lies front or backstage, you will have lots of opportunities to participate in, as well as to see, a wide variety of traditional, contemporary and experimental productions.
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Journalism
Oxford University offers a wealth of opportunities for budding journalists and broadcasters whether you want to find an occasional distraction from work, or devote all of your free time.

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Oxide is a student run radio station playing a diverse musical playlist alongside talk shows and interviews. The Oxford Student and The Cherwell newspapers seek contributions for everything from restaurant reviews and crossword compilation to investigative journalism and sports reports. There is also the Isis magazine, which is the longest-running student publication in the country, as well as dozens of other print publications and websites from University-wide information to your college newsletter. Web: www.oxideradio.co.uk www.cherwell.org www.oxfordstudent.com www.isismagazine.org.uk

Oxford University Student Union (OUSU)

All Oxford University students are automatically members of OUSU, which represents students to the University and to external organisations. OUSU also provides a number of services, including welfare advice and resources, Raise and Give (RAG) and a night bus. OUSU produces more than 20 publications, including the Freshers Guide and the Oxford Handbook, and organises University-wide events such as the Freshers Fair and regular student nights at popular clubs. OUSU also campaigns on a range of issues affecting students, and has played a leading role in the national campaign to oppose upfront fees and push for better grants for students. Finally, OUSU works hard for students applying to Oxford by providing the Alternative Prospectus and through the Target Schools scheme, which encourages state school students to apply to Oxford. Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) Thomas Hull House New Inn Hall Street Oxford OX1 2DH Tel: 01865 288450; Fax: 01865 288453 Email: enquiries@ousu.org Web: www.ousu.org

The Oxford Union

The Union is the worlds most famous debating society, with an unparalleled reputation for bringing international guests and speakers to Oxford. Established in 1823, it aims to promote debate and discussion not just at the University of Oxford, but across the globe. As well as famous debates on topical issues featuring world-class speakers, the Union also serves as a social centre. There are frequent addresses by renowned international figures from all walks of life, ranging from Yassir Arafat to O. J. Simpson, from Frankie Dettori to Doris Lessing, and Michael Heseltine to Ewan McGregor. A membership fee is required for life membership. Web: www.oxford-union.org

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The city and nightlife

About the city
Oxford is a medium-sized city which is home to a total student population of over 30,000, consisting of both Oxford University and Oxford Brookes University students. As a result, you will find a youthful and cosmopolitan atmosphere and plenty of things to see and do. Beautiful and historic architecture sits alongside all the main high street stores, numerous coffee shops and restaurants, and a thriving bar and club scene. Oxford also boasts a surprising amount of green spaces, including beautiful riverside walks, the oldest botanic garden in the country (see www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk for further details), the University Parks and college gardens. Most colleges and departments are situated in and around the city centre, and accommodation is usually on the main college site, or is only a short walk or cycle ride away from other college and University buildings. indie and hard rock, whilst Po Na Na caters for fans of funk, chillout and eclectic music. For those who still feel that Oxfords nightlife is too tame, London is only an hour and a halfs bus ride away, with return coach trips from Oxford 24 hours a day.

Pubs and restaurants

Oxfords restaurants cater for all tastes, from Jamaican, Thai, Polish and Kurdish to French and Lebanese, and from cheap and cheerful through to contemporary caf cuisine and special occasion dining. The main clusters of restaurants are situated on the Cowley Road, in the Jericho area of the city, and in the recently developed area around Oxfords former 18thcentury gaol. There are also numerous pubs and taverns ranging from the 14th century, such as the Turf Tavern off Holywell Street, as well as contemporary cocktail bars, including Raouls in Jericho.

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Life at Oxford Live music

Oxford has a vibrant music scene catering for all tastes from acid jazz and ambient drum n bass to trance, thrash metal and trip hop. With both the globally renowned Radiohead and up-andcoming stars Foals starting out as local Oxford bands, the city provides a number of gig venues for established acts and newcomers alike to showcase their talents. Worth a look are the Carling Academy @ Oxford formerly called The Zodiac on the Cowley Road, and The Venue at Oxford Brookes University, which in the past couple of years have brought to Oxford the likes of Calvin Harris, Dizzee Rascal, Franz Ferdinand and the Scissor Sisters. Meanwhile smaller venues such as The Cellar, off Cornmarket Street, and The Wheatsheaf, off the High Street, are great places to catch local bands and underground acts on the verge of the big-time.

Theatre and cinema

Drama fans will be encouraged to hear that there are several good theatres in the city including the Oxford Playhouse, one of Britains leading theatres and a key stop on the national touring circuit; the New Theatre, which stages a variety of touring dramatic productions, comedy, opera, ballet and pop; and the Pegasus Theatre, which specialises in contemporary performing arts from all over the world and youth arts education. The University-owned Burton Taylor Theatre is home to the Oxford University Dramatic Society (see p. 12), and a few colleges have their own smaller theatres. Film fans are catered for at two mainstream and two independent cinemas in the city, and a multiplex on the outskirts.

Shopping
The central shopping area in Oxford, where you will find many of the main high street stores, is based around Cornmarket Street, Queen Street and the High Street, and includes the Westgate and Clarendon shopping centres. The famous Covered Market is also situated in this area and is the place where you will find exclusive shops and small outlets selling arts and crafts items, along with a wide range of stores, as well as sandwich bars and cafs. If you are interested in sampling delights from around the world, then the Cowley Road would be a good place to head for, since it is here that you will find a great variety of delicatessens.

Nightlife
For a city of its size, Oxford has a surprisingly varied club scene, with many nightclubs within the city centre. Through the weekday nights the Student Union and several promoters provide numerous student clubnights, with the most popular clubs including The Bridge, Park End, and The Studio. Here RnB, hip-hop and classic cheese dominate the playlist, whilst The Purple Turtle provides free entry every night and cheap drinks for members of the Oxford Union (see p. 13). Elsewhere there is something for everyone. At the Carling Academy you can enjoy alternative,

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Special events
Oxfords history has provided us with a series of events, traditionally taking place in the summer months. Regular events include Party in the Park, Cowley Road Carnival, the Jericho Street Fair and Oxford Pride. It has long been the practice on May Day (1 May) to gather on the High Street and Magdalen Bridge to listen to choristers sing an invocation to summer from the top of Magdalen College Tower at 6 am. This has evolved into a real celebration over the years: large crowds attend the event, which is often accompanied by balls, parties and long opening hours. Summer Eights, the colleges annual rowing competition, takes place in June and attracts large crowds supporting their college from the side of the river. Whether you are interested in the sport or not, you will enjoy the buzz and party atmosphere that usually accompanies the event, which is held over several days.

Further information
If you want to find out more about the city of Oxford and what goes on, there are several websites you can refer to: n ww.inoxfordmag.co.uk, w www.oxfordcitylife.co.uk and www.dailyinfo.co.uk provide details on gigs, cinemas, theatres and shopping. n ww.oxfordcity.co.uk provides information w about the city including tourist information. n ww.oxford.gov.uk is the city councils w website which includes information on public transport and the environment. The Oxford University Student Union (OUSU, see p. 13) publishes the Oxford Handbook, a concise guide to the city, the University and the colleges.

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Where will I live?

Undergraduate students are required to live in Oxford. All colleges provide rooms for their first year students. They may contact you with details of your room after offers are confirmed in August, or they may just wait until you arrive for your course, and then give you your keys either way, it will all be arranged for you, and you do not need to look for your own accommodation before you start your course. All colleges also offer accommodation for at least one further year of your course and many can do so for the whole of your course. College rooms are usually single study bedrooms, and some are en suite. Some college have a few sets where two students share a central study and living area, but you will always have your own bedroom. Rooms may be on the main college site, or in college owned buildings nearby. They will be furnished and there may also be an internal telephone and an internet point. Colleges are very safe environments, as each one has a Porters Lodge, which is like a reception office at the main entrance, where porters fulfil reception and security duties. They also tend to get to know the students and take an active interest in their personal safety. If your college does require you to find private accommodation for a year, or if you prefer to live out of college, you may wish to share a house with your friends, or perhaps rent a room in a family home. This can be a little more expensive than staying in college, but it does mean that you can stay in Oxford throughout the vacations. Students usually need to move out of college rooms at the end of each term. All of the colleges and college accommodation buildings are either in the city centre or very close to it. Students who are in private accommodation usually also live within a 15-minute walk or short cycle ride of the centre. This is an advantage of Oxford, as you do not need to spend money on bus fares or taxis, as you may have to in larger cities. Wherever you live you will have access to your colleges facilities, such as a library, bar, common room, laundry, computer room, sports ground and a dining hall, where three meals are offered every day. It is a benefit of the college system that a student can make use of college facilities throughout their course as well as the general University resources. You will need to bring your own personal items with you of course, such as your clothes, music and posters. You may need to bring some basic kitchen equipment as well, if you wish to cook for yourself, but your college will give you more details, and information of what will already be provided. Colleges may be able to provide storage over the vacations, particularly for overseas students. You may be able to stay in college during the vacations, or could arrange to stay with friends who are living out. Some students choose to do this to catch up on work and prepare for the term ahead, or just to enjoy spending some time in Oxford without any work commitments. The Land Agents and Accommodation Office provides information about private sector accommodation for all students. Lists of shared houses, particularly popular with undergraduates, are available from January. Land Agents and Accommodation Office Ewert House, Ewert Place, Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7DD Tel: 01865 280811/2 Email: accommodation.office@admin.ox.ac.uk Web: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/ accommodation/

Living in college accommodation is a new experience for everyone; more grown-up than boarding and less full-on than living in a shared house. everyone is apprehensive of what to expect and who they will meet when they first move into college but it is great that you will live next to someone studying something completely unrelated. the things you connect over are usually coffee breaks and the chance to talk about something other than the books youve been reading! When you need help though, friends from your course are always only a few steps away in college, which makes it easy to get together and sort through any problems or difficulties with your work. Living two minutes away from those on your course, as well as your friends, means that you should never be late for anything; tutorial, lecture, football practice, meal, or trip to the pub! someone will invariably knock on your door to remind you, though it is a two-way street; there are times when you have to be on time to remind someone else! the friendships i made in college are those that have lasted the longest, and been the strongest. i have friends from many other colleges, as do all my friends from within college, but working, partying, playing football and pool with those in my college enabled me to get to know them better than any other friends i have. Gareth My college didnt offer on-site housing for all three years of my course, so i had to live out in my second year. As it turned out it was a great opportunity to explore more of oxford, as i rented a house with friends in Jericho, just a few minutes away from my college, and around ten minutes walk from the town centre. i think the year i spent living out was when i really became attached to oxford as a city and not just as a university; it was fantastic to have a wider variety of bars and restaurants on our doorstep, as well as more greenery nearby. Living with five friends, who came from both arts and sciences backgrounds, meant that we never got bored of hearing each other moan or rhapsodise in equal measure about our essays and tutorials, good and bad! Nina

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Welfare and student support

Equal opportunities statement
The University of Oxford and its colleges seek to admit students of high academic ability and potential. All colleges select students for admission without regard to gender, marital or civil partnership status, disability, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or social background. Decisions on admission are based solely on the individual merits of each candidate and the application of selection criteria appropriate to the course of study. Admissions procedures will be kept under review to ensure compliance with this policy.

Disabled students
The University welcomes applications from disabled students and makes reasonable adjustments to facilitate their access to its courses. Colleges and departments view applications from students with disabilities on exactly the same academic grounds as those from other candidates. Candidates are strongly advised, before applying, to consider the requirements of their chosen course and to identify any elements that might present particular difficulties. It is recommended that candidates arrange to visit the college and department of their choice to explore facilities and discuss specific needs. The University Disability Office is happy to facilitate or help with visits by individual students if sufficient notice is given. It takes time to arrange adjustments and to organise appropriate support so it is essential to make contact with the department and Disability Office as early as possible in the application process. The Access Guide gives practical information on access to University departments and colleges. The Universitys Disability Equality Scheme is available from the Disability Office website. Students are advised to contact the Disability Office staff about arranging a study-related needs assessment and for advice on grants such as the Local Authority Disabled Students Allowance (DSA). The University can provide audio recordings for students with visual impairments or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) including dyslexia. This is normally triggered by a DSA Study Needs Assessment. The University has a Braille production service and a range of assistive technology including screenreading, magnification and scanning software. Support workers can be arranged for students who require note-takers or readers. Special examination arrangements may be available to students with disabilities including students with dyslexia. On production of appropriate medical evidence arrangements such as extra time, rescheduling and wordprocessing, can be considered. Contact: Disability Office University Offices Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JD Tel: 01865 280459 Email: disability@admin.ox.ac.uk Web: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/access/, or www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/disab/

Childcare
Contact: Childcare Officer University Offices Wellington Square Web: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/child/ Email: childcare@admin.ox.ac.uk

Nurseries
The University has three workplace nurseries, run by a nursery management company, and some spaces at private nurseries. A full-time place at any of the University nurseries costs 602.23 per month from 1 October 2007. Part-time twoand three-day places are available. There is a long waiting list, so you are advised to apply as soon as possible and not to wait until you arrive in Oxford. Contact the Childrens Information Service (tel: 08452 262636) for other enquiries regarding childcare in Oxford. Four colleges also have their own nurseries: St Annes (tel: 01865 274868), Somerville (tel: 01865 270686), Balliol (tel: 01865 515654) and Wolfson (tel: 01865 274071). Please contact the colleges directly to find out about eligibility, fees and waiting lists.

Health and student welfare

The college community ensures that students always have help available if they run into any problems. Apart from the JCR (Junior Common Room, see p. 110 for further details), your subject tutor will be able to help or advise, as will other senior members of the college. Each college also has an NHS doctor with whom you can enrol, normally in your first week. A college nurse is also available for minor medical complaints during weekdays. Web: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/shw/

University Counselling Service

If you wish to talk to somebody outside college, the University Counselling Service at 11 Wellington Square is available to help students with emotional or psychological problems. The service is confidential and staffed by fully trained counsellors and psychotherapists, some specialising in eating problems and in study and examination anxiety. Tel: 01865 270300 Email: reception@counserv.ox.ac.uk Web: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/shw/counserv. shtml

Playscheme
Oxford Active, a private playscheme offers a 15% discount to all students; it runs every half term and school holiday (except Christmas) and has now been extended to Saturday mornings. For further information please contact Owen McGovern on 07973 231892.

Funding
The University has a Childcare Fund, which allocates funds to students in financial hardship, to help with childcare and related costs. See website for information. Contact: Childcare, Student Funding and Access Office, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JD Tel: 01865 270040

Oxford Nightline
Nightline is a listening, information and support service run by students for students. It is open between 8 pm and 8 am every night during term-time. The service is confidential and there is always a male and a female volunteer available. Students can visit the flat at 16 Wellington Square or telephone 01865 270270. Web: http://users.ox.ac.uk/~nightln/

Harassment
The University has a Code of Practice on Harassment (www.admin.ox.ac.uk/eop/ har/), making it a disciplinary offence for any member of the University to harass another on any grounds. Each college and department has at least two advisers on harassment (one of either sex); the University also has a Harassment Hotline, Tel: 01865 270760. Email: harassment.line@admin.ox.ac.uk The Student Union can also provide information on harassment issues, and college JCRs have their own student welfare officers.

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Graduate destinations
What do employers look for?
For entry to many occupations your degree subject, while important, may not be the main determinant of your employability. Of considerable importance will also be the range of transferable skills developed at Oxford, such as organising your time efficiently to meet deadlines and working well on your own, as well as in a group. Intellectual ability will be shown through your academic work, whilst your practical and social skills, of great importance in nearly every job, will be demonstrated through your participation in wider activities and interests. The opportunities to take part in activities and to develop your skills at Oxford are vast, and this is one of the reasons why Oxford graduates are so successful.

Using your vacations

The Careers Service also offers advice and information on how to use your vacations to best effect. Year round vacancies for paid employment, work experience, voluntary work and courses are advertised. Some two-thirds of penultimate year students use the Careers Service and many of these make use of the vacation opportunities advertised on www.careers.ox.ac.uk.

An investment in your future

If you are wondering which universities have an excellent record for graduate employment, the figures for Oxford should speak for themselves. Despite changing economic situations, the employment record among Oxford graduates has consistently remained one of the best in the country, with our graduates entering a wide range of careers, regardless of degree subject. Many also go into further academic study or professional training. Oxford University Careers Service 56 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PA Tel: 01865 274646 Web: www.careers.ox.ac.uk
Destinations of First Degree Graduates, 2006 Further study Study and employment Employment only Total employed Education Health and other public services Industry Computers/IT Finance/consultancy Recreation/media Other commerce Other employment Others (including gap years) Still seeking %* 37 9 41 50 7 7 4 1 13 3 6 9 7 5

Oxford University Careers Service

The key to successful career search lies in finding out about yourself (your interests, motivations and skills), exploring options, making choices and then taking action. The Oxford University Careers Service has some of the best-resourced facilities and programmes of any careers service, including: n individual guidance discussions with Careers Advisers who are knowledgeable on a wide range of careers and know about the key attributes that employers are looking for;
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a Careers Adviser available most days for quick queries on a drop-in basis; employer presentations and talks on a wide range of career options by Careers Service staff and often alumni from different fields; practical skills sessions on making effective applications and interview techniques; a modern Information Room with material covering a wide range of occupational areas and employers, as well as work experience, postgraduate study and working overseas; online access, via www.careers.ox.ac.uk, to an extensive range of graduate and work experience vacancies; regular e-newsletters on forthcoming events; the Oxford Careers Network, which is an online database of recent Oxford graduates who are willing to be contacted by email to answer questions and provide information on their careers; and occupational booklets and numerous guidance sheets to take away, as well as a range of reference resources and DVDs. Much of this is also available on the Services website: www.careers.ox.ac.uk where students can register.

* Percentages for the 2,382 graduates for whom information is available, at six months post-completion. numbers do not always add up due to rounding.

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emma sceats, Chemistry 2007, Project Manager at isis innovations*

i knew i wanted a career that would enable me to use my Chemistry degree in a more commercial environment and to develop my business skills. the variety and range of opportunities presented by the role at isis were significant in my decision to join the company. for example, my day-to-day activities might include visiting a researcher to discuss a potential project, meeting a business angel to discuss an investment opportunity, or drafting a business plan. As a Project Manager im responsible for the management of a product through its entire life cycle, from the initial thought through assignment of iP (intellectual property) rights to marketing and licensing/selling the product. My role includes networking with academic staff to identify commercially viable projects, liaising with legal experts to ensure that the iP is protected, performing market research, seeking out potential licensees, negotiating new licensing deals and managing existing deals. We also help researchers to spin-out companies, which involves setting up the infra-structure of the new company, identifying and securing early stage, seed and development investment, and supporting the company following its inception. At this stage in my career i see this role as an excellent opportunity to learn what it takes to start, develop and run a company, and who knows, maybe one day i will be running one of my own!

Joanna Godfrey, History (Modern) 2006, Publishing editor at oxford University Press
i graduated from oxford in 2006 and now work as a Publishing editor at oxford University Press. As a Publishing editor, i work closely with authors to ensure that they deliver the content as required and that they adhere to the schedules we suggest in order to allow our books to publish on time. i am also involved in market research and spend time out on campus talking to lecturers and academics in order to stay informed of any developments in my subject area. the skills i acquired whilst studying for my degree have proved vital in my subsequent career, particularly in terms of time-management, research and communication. As a history student i had to manage my workload carefully in order to meet weekly essay deadlines and balance other commitments. i also learnt to research topics which i had no prior knowledge of and to present my arguments in a logical manner, both written and orally. As vice-President of my colleges Junior Common room, i developed organisation and communication skills which have been vital in my job and also gained confidence when negotiating with academics. finally, as a cox for my college boat club i developed leadership, decision-making and teamwork skills which are beneficial in any career. i thoroughly enjoyed my time at oxford and have gained valuable skills which will last a lifetime.

Mike stamp, Mathematics 2002, Associate for fsG social impact Advisors*
My employer is a not-for-profit strategic consultancy that works with businesses and governments to accelerate social progress. im based in our Geneva office and have what has to be one of the best commutes in the world: a boat ride across Lake Geneva, watching the morning sun glint off the side of Mont Blanc. im currently working with a large consumer goods company based near Paris: recently i was part of a team that helped it to review its corporate social responsibility programme, identifying a handful of social issues that it could make a difference on and that made sense from a pragmatic, business point of view. Were now working with it to identify specific initiatives that will make this happen weve already got a few ideas from some of their in-house experts in areas such as logistics and marketing. A lot of the data has been gathered through interviews with the companys board members: interviews are the most common way that all strategy consultants, ourselves included, gather the raw information to analyse and base our recommendations on. i also have a case under way for a big Us foundation working in public health in developing countries. Although the cases are very different, they both share the same ingredients of applying concepts from business strategy to increase the impact of social and environmental initiatives.

* first published in The Oxford Careers Service Guide 2008.

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Student finance
Studying at Oxford is more affordable than you might think. College accommodation is reasonably priced and is available to most students for at least two years of their course. The food in college halls is of high quality, suits a variety of diets, and is reasonably priced. Even if you are living out of college, you can still eat in hall. The excellent library provision means you will not have to spend a lot on books. The city is compact enough for you to be able to get between your college, lectures and libraries on foot or by bike so your travel costs will be very low. Last, but by no means least, you will find that Oxford is sympathetic to the impact of the increasing costs of university for everyone and that there are considerable funds available through the University and colleges to help those with financial difficulties.
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Living expenses
The estimated living costs for 20089 are not yet available but will be published on the University website as soon as possible. As a guide, the living costs for an Oxford undergraduate in college accommodation in 2007 are expected to be on average, about 6,150 per year, based on the average projected costs given below: Accommodation approximately 3,000 a year, over 27 weeks (standard accommodation in most colleges is generally within 200 of this figure). Meals based on average college food costs, 1,300. General living costs such as clothes, books, entertainment, 1,650. College rents and meal charges vary, so speak to your college of preference about what they offer and whether you will need to live out of college for one or two years. You will find some details on college web pages, and a contact number for more information. Costs will be somewhat higher for overseas students who are unable to return home during vacation periods. In 20078 it is estimated that an overseas undergraduate student spending a full 12-month period in Oxford will require a minimum of 9,750 for living costs.

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Regional funding maintenance grants and loans

The funding available to students now varies by their region, i.e. England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Maintenance loans and grants are income assessed, however tuition fee loans are available to all UK students.

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UK students from lower income households may be eligible for a government-funded maintenance grant. The grant is income assessed and the amount received depends upon which area of the UK you are from. Students from the Channel Islands and Isle of Man have their own support systems and are not eligible for UK government funding. General information on all the support available can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance/. The maintenance loan has two parts. One part is not income assessed and is available to all students. An additional amount of loan might be available for those who opt to be income assessed, depending upon their level of income. The information provided here is based on the figures for 2008 entry.
n England www.studentfinancedirect.co.uk The government has introduced changes which have substantially increased the income thresholds for students from England from 2008 entry. Students whose assessed household income is below 25,000 should receive a maintenance grant of 2,835. Income between 25,000 and 60,000 means you will probably be entitled to a partial grant. The maximum level of the student loan for maintenance will be 4,625. The non-income assessed loan is 3,470. Some or all of the incomeassessed portion is available to students whose household income is below approximately 72,000.

take out a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC) up to the full amount which is paid direct to the University. Unlike the governmentfunded maintenance grant and loan the tuition fee loan is not income assessed. If you are from another EU member state, there is a designated team to deal with enquiries about student loans for fees: EU Customer Services Team Mowden Hall, Staindrop Road Darlington DL3 9BG, United Kingdom Tel: +44 141 2433570 Email: eu_team@slc.co.uk Web: www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/ UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/ StudentsFromOtherEUCountries/

Loan repayment
If you take out a Maintenance or Tuition Fee Loan from the SLC you do not start repaying the loan until after you graduate or leave your course and only then when you are earning more than 15,000 per year. The loans are classed as one debt. You can also choose to take a repayment holiday of up to 5 years if you complete your course in 2011 or later.

Oxford Opportunity Bursary

Oxford wants to ensure that no UK student is put off applying to the University or from taking up a place here due to financial circumstances. For this reason it has set up one of the most generous n Wales www.studentfinancewales.co.uk bursary schemes in the UK aimed at supporting Welsh students apply to their Local Authority and students with the least financial resources may receive an Assembly Learning Grant. Students throughout their undergraduate degree. The Oxford whose assessed household income is below 18,370 Opportunity Bursary Scheme works on a sliding should receive a maintenance grant of 2,835. scale based on residual household income. Income between 18,371 and 39,305 means you will If you receive support for maintenance and probably be entitled to a partial grant. Please contact tuition from the UK government and your income is your Local Authority or visit the website for more below approximately 18,000, you may be entitled details. to an award of around 4,000 in your first year and n Northern Ireland www.studentfinanceni.co.uk 3,150 thereafter. If your income is between Students from Northern Ireland apply through their approximately 18,000 and 50,000 you may be Education and Library Board (ELB). Students whose entitled to a partial award. assessed household income is below 18,360 should The Bursary aims to help UK* students, paying at receive a maintenance grant of 3,335. Income least 3,000 tuition fees, to meet their maintenance between 18,361 and 39,305 means you will costs. Those who receive both the maximum Oxford probably be entitled to a partial grant. Please contact Opportunity Bursary and a full government-funded your ELB or visit the website for more details. maintenance grant should have sufficient funding to cover their basic living costs during term-time n Scotland www.student-support-saas.gov.uk without taking out a student loan for maintenance. Scottish students apply to the Student Awards You do not have to complete a separate Agency for Scotland and might be entitled, through application form for the Bursary. The University will income assessment, for a Students Outside Scotland receive the financial assessment of your household Bursary. Funding for Scottish students studying in England has a greater income assessed element and a income made by the SLC as long as you and your sponsors give consent, and will use this to assess much smaller non-income assessed element than your entitlement to a bursary. If your SLC that for students from other parts of the UK. assessment changes, so will your entitlement UK and EU tuition fees to the Bursary. This will normally be reviewed annually. If you are not eligible for a bursary when As for most English universities, the annual tuition fee at Oxford in 2008 is 3,145. This will be increased you start your course, but your family income falls in line with inflation for 2009. UK and EU students subsequently, you can still receive an award in can either pay the fee at the start of each year or can later years.

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Other University and college funding available

The University and the colleges are very sympathetic to student hardship and are aware of the financial pressures facing undergraduates. There are considerable funds available for special purposes or for hardship, and the University and colleges are looking to extend these possibilities. Each college offers various financial awards and funds to its students; the amounts and type may vary, but include:**
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Man Oxford Scholarship Up to 15 awards will be made in 2007/8. Eligible subjects: Computer Science; Economics and Management; Engineering Science; Engineering and Computing Science; Engineering, Economics and Management; Materials Science; Materials with Economics and Management; Mathematics; Mathematics and Computer Science; Mathematics and Philosophy; Mathematics and Statistics; Physics; and Physics and Philosophy. For further information about the financial aid available in individual colleges, please contact the Tutor for Admissions at your likely college of preference or look at the college website. For more general queries, please contact the Student Funding and Access Office on 01865 270259 or student.funding@admin.ox.ac.uk.

scholarships and exhibitions awarded after the first year for excellent academic achievement (scholarships c.200, exhibitions c.150); tutorial prizes for good, consistent work (e.g. 60); study grants towards accommodation for students staying in Oxford in the vacation for academic projects (up to 200); travel grants towards travel costs for a trip abroad related to academic work (50300 approx.); book grants to cover the cost of purchasing books essential to your degree course (e.g. 50); job opportunities some colleges can offer part-time work during term and full-time opportunities to students during vacations, providing it does not interfere with their academic work (e.g. in college library c.7 per hour); and hardship funds for students in financial need. These may be in the form of bridging loans or grants (2001,000 with the higher figure only available in exceptional cases or genuine emergencies).

Financial guarantees
As in other universities, a person accepting admission to a college thereby accepts an obligation to obey the rules of the college and of the University, and to pay such fees, dues and charges as the University or college may lawfully determine. Colleges may therefore ask candidates, to whom offers have been made, for details of their proposed funding some months before the start of the academic year in October, and may require guarantees. This is the case for all students irrespective of their country of origin. It is not possible to fund your way through college with paid work.

Further information
Further information for prospective undergraduates is available from the Governments Aim Higher initiative: www.aimhigher.ac.uk. A free DVD about student funding is available to order or view at http://unimoney.direct.gov.uk or by calling 0800 5878500. Oxford also produces its own funding guide for undergraduate students. You can download this from www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/finance/. Details of the Oxford Opportunity Bursary can be found at www.oxfordopportunity.com.

The University has established links with organisations who provide bursaries in collaboration with the University. Students in receipt of the Oxford Opportunity Bursary can apply for these extra bursaries in their first year if they are reading eligible subjects. They usually receive 1,000 per year and have links with their bursary provider. Enhanced bursaries which were available in 2007/8 are listed below: IBM Bursary Up to two awards are made per year and students are given the opportunity to undertake vacation work at IBM. Eligible subjects: Computer Science; Computer Science and Engineering; and Computer Science and Mathematics. Citi Foundation Bursary Up to 15 awards are made per year. Students attend an annual event at the Citigroup Offices and assigned a mentor. Eligible subjects: PPE, Economics and Management; and Modern Languages (in the Oriental or Modern Languages Faculty).

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International students
Oxford University has a strong international reputation. Over 10% of its undergraduate students and over 50% of its graduate students are from outside the UK with students from over 130 countries currently studying here. These students bring different perspectives to their subjects and contribute greatly to a stimulating academic environment. The Universitys international reputation for academic excellence and its unparalleled libraries, laboratories and other specialist facilities are highly attractive to students from all over the world. Oxfords colleges seek to admit undergraduate students of the very highest calibre and future potential, irrespective of nationality or other background. The University has a long experience of welcoming international students who quickly feel settled in both their academic and social life and are able to make outstanding contributions to their department and college. In a recent survey of international students at the start of their courses at UK universities, Oxford ranked highest for research and for its emphasis on independent, flexible learning.
Oxford % satisfaction rating Research Independent, flexible learning Social activities Friends from host country Ease/ability to experience host culture Good place to be in 89.8 84.3 91.4 73.9 82 Overall average % satisfaction rating 84.8 82.5 78.3 58.7 73.8

financial planning in advance is essential, and you must provide evidence of your proposed funding arrangements if you are offered a place at Oxford. You should make adequate arrangements to cover both the fees and expenses for the whole of your intended programme before leaving your home country. To read the Universitys definition of those entitled to pay fees at the Home/EU rate, please visit www.admin.ox.ac.uk/postgraduate/finance/ clas.shtml or write to the Fees Clerk, Student Funding & Access Office, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD, or email fees. clerk@admin.ox.ac.uk. University tuition fees for overseas (non-EU) students in 200910 have not been decided at the time of going to press. Fee rates vary according to programme of study, but may be broadly categorised as shown below. For guidance, the fee rates applicable in 20089 are quoted in brackets: (a) BTh in Theology (9,605) (b) Most programmes in social sciences, humanities and human sciences (11,205) (c) Science subjects, including joint degrees, involving a laboratory-based element; Computer Science; Music; Fine Art (12,810) (d) Clinical Medicine (23,475) Once finalised, University tuition fee levels for 200910 will be published on the University website (www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/finance/). In addition, college fees are payable. These vary between colleges, and are likely to be in excess of 4,800 per annum. Annual increases in fee rates should be expected.

Employment
Undergraduate students are not usually permitted to take paid employment during term time, except possibly for a few hours a week working for your college, for example assisting in the library. However, you may be able to find full-time employment during the vacations.

92.9

83.9

source: international student Barometer iGi services Ltd 2007. international students at over 50 UK universities were surveyed.

Qualifications
Competition for places is very strong and even excellent qualifications will not guarantee you a place. (Please see pp. 267 for more information about the entrance requirements.) If you are not currently in a position to make a competitive application, you may wish to undertake further study before applying. For further information about institutions offering A-levels or the International Baccalaureate in your country, you may wish to contact your local British Council (www.britishcouncil.org) or the International Baccalaureate Organisation (www.ibo.org).

Immigration
If you are a non-EU or non-EEA national, and you are offered a place, you must contact the British Embassy or High Commission in your home country to obtain entry clearance to come to the UK. To meet UK immigration requirements, you must provide:
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Proof of acceptance for full-time education by the University Evidence of intention to return home after completion of study Evidence of adequate means of financial support www.admin.ox.ac.uk/io/ www.ukvisas.gov.uk www.ukcisa.org.uk UK Immigration Advisory Service tel: +44 20 73577511

Further detailed advice and guidance is available at:

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Fees
Undergraduate study is a significant investment in your future in terms of both money and time that will help you to progress quickly in whatever career you decide to pursue. Careful and thorough

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Further Information
International Awards

Orientation programme
The Universitys International Student Advisory Service provides assistance and advice on a range of matters and also arranges an informative orientation programme that students arriving from overseas may choose to attend. The programme is open to all, guiding you through the practical issues that come with settling into not only the University but a new country whilst also offering the opportunity to meet other international students. Web: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/io/ Email: international.office@admin.ox.ac.uk

Noon/Oxford/OCSKET scholarships
One or more full or partial awards will be available for students from Pakistan, funded by the Noon Educational Foundation, the University of Oxford, and the Oxford and Cambridge Society, Karachi, Educational Trust (OCSKET). The Scholarships are valid for all undergraduate subjects except Medicine. Awards are made based on the following key criteria: demonstrated academic merit; financial need; the potential social and general contribution to be made by the applicant on his/her return to Pakistan. For more information: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/io/ funding/noon.shtml

Published by the Association of Commonwealth Universities 36 Gordon Square London WC1H 0PF
Study Abroad

Published by UNESCO 7 Place de Fontenoy 75700 Paris France Also obtainable from Her Majestys Stationery Office PO Box 276 London SW8 5DT
The Grants Register

Scholarships
A limited number of awards are available for overseas students who obtain a place for undergraduate study in October 2009, details of which are given below. Details of scholarships for overseas students offered by colleges or departments of the University may be obtained directly from the colleges or departments, or by using Oxfords Funding Search available online at www.admin.ox.ac.uk/io/. To be considered for any of these awards, you must first apply to Oxford using the application procedure on p. 158. There are separate applications forms for the scholarships, which you can apply for between January and February 2009. Further information for each scheme can be found on the web pages listed below.

Raffy Manoukian scholarships

These awards are available for Armenian nationals or those of Armenian descent (one or both parents must be Armenian). The scholarships are tenable in the following subjects: Ancient History, Classical Languages and Literature, Economics, English Language and Literature, Law, Medieval and Modern Languages, Modern History, all subjects in the Medical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Biochemistry, Politics or International Relations. You must be under the age of 20 on 1 October 2009. For more information: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/io/ funding/raffyman.shtml

Published by Palgrave Macmillan. Provides information about awards for graduates and advanced scholars from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, USA, and developing countries and other foreign countries
Directory of Grant-Making Trusts

Published by the Charities Aid Foundation 48 Pembury Road Tonbridge Kent TN9 2JD
British Council

Dulverton scholarships
A small number of full and partial Dulverton Scholarships will be available for students of outstanding academic merit and financial need. The scheme is open to students from Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine. The Scholarships are valid for all undergraduate subjects. For more information: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/io/ funding/dulverton.shtml

Enquiries about British Council administered awards should be made through the British Council in the candidates home country. www.britishcouncil.org
For US students only

Reach Oxford scholarships for students from low income countries (formerly Oxford Student scholarships)
A number of Oxford colleges offer Reach Oxford Scholarships to students from low-income countries who, for political or financial reasons, or because equivalent educational facilities do not exist, cannot study for a degree in their own countries. A list of eligible countries is shown on the website. This scheme is only suitable for candidates of the highest academic ability who have outstanding examination results. However, financial need and social commitment are also major criteria for selection. The scholarships are valid for all undergraduate subjects except Medicine. The scholarships are fully funded through a partnership between various colleges, Common Rooms and the University. If your application is successful, you may be asked to transfer to a college that is providing a Reach Oxford scholarship. The participating colleges will not be finalised until early 2009. For more information: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/io/ funding/reachox.shtml

British Information Services 845 Third Avenue New York NY 10022 USA
Rhodes Scholarships

The American Secretary Rhodes Scholarship Trust 8229 Boone Boulevard Suite 240, Vienna VA 22182 USA www.rhodestrust.com
US Student Loans

Hill Foundation scholarships

Up to ten awards are offered to enable students of very high academic ability to undertake a period of study at Oxford University before returning to develop their careers in their home country. You must be a national of and resident in the Russian Federation, or a first generation Israeli of Russian descent, to apply. The Scholarships are valid for all undergraduate subjects. For more information: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/io/ funding/hill.shtml

US Department of Education: www.fafsa.ed.gov Loans at Oxford: www.admin.ox.ac.uk/io/

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Course contents
28 30 32 34 36 37 39 40 41 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 55 56 58 60 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 72 74 Archaeology and Anthropology Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biological Sciences Chemistry Classical Archaeology and Ancient History Classics Classics and English Classics and Modern Languages Classics and Oriental Studies Computer Science Earth Sciences (Geology) Economics and Management Engineering Science Engineering, Economics and Management English Language and Literature English and Modern Languages European and Middle Eastern Languages Experimental Psychology Fine Art Geography History History (Ancient and Modern) History and Economics History and English History and Modern Languages History and Politics History of Art Human Sciences Law (Jurisprudence) Materials Science 95 96 98 99 94 89 90 92 76 78 80 81 82 84 86 Materials, Economics and Management Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics and Philosophy Medicine Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Medieval and Modern Greek, Czech (with Slovak), Celtic, Polish) Modern Languages and Linguistics Music Oriental Studies (Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Sanskrit, Jewish Studies, Hebrew Studies) Philosophy (not available as Single Honours School subject) Philosophy and Modern Languages Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Philosophy and Theology Physics

101 Physics and Philosophy 102 Physiological Sciences 104 Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology (PPP) 105 Theology

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Courses and entrance requirements

Essential
Colleges will normally expect students to take the full A-level, or equivalent, in these subjects

Recommended
It is highly desirable to study these subjects to full A-level, or equivalent. If you are not, please check with individual colleges about your proposed application

Helpful
A background in these subjects at either full A-level or AS-level (or equivalent) may be useful for some elements of the course

Archaeology and Anthropology Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biological Sciences Chemistry Classical Archaeology and Ancient History
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Combination of Arts and Science subjects Chemistry Biology Chemistry Another Science or Mathematics Another Science or Mathematics Mathematics1 Latin and/or Greek English Literature or Language and Literature A Modern Language Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics and Physics Mathematics and Physics English Literature or Language and Literature A Modern Lang and English Lit or Lang and Lit A Modern Language One or more Science or Mathematics subjects Art and an unrelated subject Geography History History History, Mathematics English Literature or Language and Literature A Modern Language A subject involving essay-writing GCSE Mathematics 4 A Modern Language Mathematics and one of Physics or Chemistry Mathematics and one of Physics or Chemistry Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Chemistry with either Maths or Biology or Physics One or more Modern Languages One or more Modern Languages Music A Language A Modern Language Mathematics, History Religious Studies Physics and Mathematics Physics and Mathematics Inclusion of Maths Mechanics module Inclusion of Maths Mechanics module Two or more from the Sciences and Maths One or more from the Sciences and Mathematics Religious Studies, combination of Arts subjects
1 Although not formally required, only a very small number of students are admitted each year without Mathematics at A-level or equivalent. 2 Course I candidates should normally have full A-level in Latin and/or Greek. This is not required for Course II, or for the Classics and English or Classics and Modern Languages courses involving a preliminary year learning a classical language. We hope that successful Course II candidates will be able to start on their chosen language after A-levels. The ideal would be to have reached GCSE standard in Latin or Greek on arrival. 3 If the candidate wishes to spend their third year of study in the Netherlands (studying European and International Law), then a modern language at A-level (or equivalent) is not essential since the course is taught in English. 4 Students will normally be required to have at least a grade C at GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics or other evidence that they are appropriately numerate. 5 Candidates not offering Physics or Biology at A- or AS-level must either have that subject or dual-award science at GCSE. Candidates not offering Mathematics at A- or AS-level must have Mathematics at GCSE. 6 Candidates wishing to study Italian, Portuguese, Modern Greek, Czech, Russian or Polish can be admitted as beginners. Those not studying Spanish to full A-level (or equivalent) can be admitted provided that they undertake to reach A-level linguistic standard before starting their course in October. 7 See Music entry on p. 90 for further details.

Biology and Mathematics to at least AS-level Mathematics to AS-level Another Science or Further Mathematics A Classical Language, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History

Classics

2 2

Classics and English

Latin and/or Greek Latin and/or Greek Latin and/or Greek A Science or Further Mathematics Chemistry and/or Physics Mathematics (strongly recommended) Inclusion of Maths Mechanics modules Inclusion of Maths Mechanics modules Further Mathematics Further Mathematics A Language, History Biology, Geology, Further Mathematics

Classics and Modern Languages Classics and Oriental Studies Computer Science Earth Sciences Economics and Management Engineering Science

Engineering, Economics and Management (EEM) English English and Modern Languages European and Middle Eastern Languages Experimental Psychology Fine Art Geography History History (Ancient and Modern) History and Economics History and English History and Modern Languages History and Politics History of Art Human Sciences Law
3

English

A Classical Language, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History

History History History Sociology, Politics, Government and Politics History of Art, History, English, a Language, Art Biology, Mathematics Arts or Science subjects or combination of both Arts or Science subjects or combination of both Further Mathematics, Design and Technology Further Mathematics, Design and Technology GCSE Mathematics 4 Another one of Ph or Ch at full A or AS-level Another one of Ph or Ch at full A or AS-level Further Mathematics A Science or Further Mathematics Further Mathematics Further Mathematics

Law with Law Studies in Europe Materials Science Mathematics

Materials, Economics and Management (MEM)

Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics and Philosophy Mathematics and Statistics
5 6

Medicine

Modern Languages
7

Modern Languages and Linguistics Music Oriental Studies Philosophy and Modern Languages Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) Philosophy and Theology Physics Physics and Philosophy Physiological Sciences Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology (PPP) Theology

Further Mathematics An Arts subject and Further Mathematics

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Entrance requirements
Oxford University is happy to receive applications from students from any country in the world providing that they are studying for, or have already achieved, three A-Levels or other equivalent academic qualifications. In order to be admitted, candidates must show evidence of an appropriate educational background and good standards of literacy and numeracy. However, the University does not have any formal matriculation requirements, and no requirement for any particular subjects or grades at GCSE, though tutors will use these grades as one indicator of academic ability. All applications are considered carefully on their individual merits and tutors consider academic achievements, predicted grades, candidates personal statements and academic references as well as any written work or written test that may be required as part of the application. Candidates who feel that they underperformed at GCSE may be able to compensate for this by demonstrating clear upward progression at AS-level as well as in predicted or achieved A-level scores. You may wish to refer to this in your personal statement. There are some specific subject requirements, as you can see in the table on the opposite page. Providing that you meet any specific requirements for your course, we recommend you to take those subjects that interest you most and in which you feel you have the ability to do best. Apart from the specific requirements shown, tutors are much more interested in candidates overall academic ability, and their potential and motivation for the course at Oxford, than the particular programmes which have been followed at school. Competition is strong and conditional offers are likely to be for high grades. The offer may specify certain grades to be achieved in particular subjects if they have not been achieved already. Further details on several qualifications are provided below. If you have any further questions regarding your personal circumstances, please refer to our website at www. admissions.ox.ac.uk. The University has reserved the right to require candidates to present their certificates for verification if it is deemed necessary.

International Baccalaureate
Students of the International Baccalaureate would probably be required to achieve a level of performance of 3840 points, including core points, with 6s or 7s in the higher subjects.

Scottish qualifications
In general, we are looking for a level of performance around grade AAAAB or AAAAA in Scottish Highers, usually supplemented by two or more Advanced Highers. Offers made to candidates on the basis of the Advanced Higher subjects are likely to be set at AA for two subjects, and AAB for three subjects. Applicants with Scottish Highers but no Advanced Highers are advised to get in touch with the Tutor for Admissions at their likely college of preference to discuss their application.

Irish qualifications
Conditional offers for students of the Irish Leaving Certificate would probably be for Higher or Honour grades of at least AAAABB.

Vocational qualifications
Candidates with vocational qualifications equivalent to A-levels are welcome to apply although they may need to take additional academic qualifications to make a competitive application. For further information please refer to www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ vocationalqualifications/.

US qualifications
Successful candidates would typically have an excellent High School record supplemented by SAT I scores of at least 1,400 in Critical Reading and Mathematics and preferably also 700 or more in the Writing Paper, giving a combined score of at least 2,100, or ACT with a score of at least 32 out of 36. We would also expect Grade 5 in two or more Advanced Placement tests in appropriate subjects or SAT II two or three appropriate subjects at 700 or better.

Other international qualifications

Further details about different international qualifications can be found at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/int/quals.shtml.

English language requirements

All teaching at the University of Oxford is carried out in English (with the exception of some language-specific teaching) and tutors must be convinced that you have sufficient fluency in written and spoken English to cope with your course from the start. Therefore, all non-native English-speaking applicants (other than those who have been educated in the medium of English language during their two most recent years of study) must satisfy one of the following requirements: n IELTS: overall score of 7.0 (with at least 7.0 in each of the four components), n TOEFL (paper-based): overall score of 600, with a Test of Written English score of 5.5, n TOEFL (computer-based): overall score of 250, with Test of Written English score of 5.5, n TOEFL (internet-based): overall score of 100, n Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): grade A, n Cambridge Certificate for Proficiency in English (CPE): grade B, n English Language GCSE, IGCSE or O-level: grade B, n International Baccalaureate Standard level (SL): score of 5 in English, n European Baccalaureate: score of 70% in English If this is not achieved at the time of application it will form part of any conditional offer, and must be met by August 2009.

A-levels
Conditional offers for A-level students are likely to be AAA. Providing that any specific subject requirements have been met, all A-levels are approved for admissions purposes, with the exception of General Studies. Oxford University does not require its candidates to disclose information on the unit grades that have been achieved through their AS and A2 studies, but a candidate may include this information within their UCAS application should they wish to do so. Any conditional offer would usually be made on the basis of final grades alone.

Changes to qualifications from 2008

There are significant changes proposed to existing A-levels, with the introduction of A* grades, Extended Projects, and also the introduction of Specialist Diplomas. Whilst this will not impact on entry in 2009, further information on Oxford University policy changes can be found at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/courses/enreq.shtml.

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Archaeology and Anthropology

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 25 Admission requirements:

What is Archaeology and Anthropology?

Archaeology and anthropology together encompass the study of humankind from the distant origins of the human species to the present day. Both disciplines have a long history. Archaeology grew from 18th-century antiquarianism while anthropology began even earlier in the early days of colonial encounter. Today both subjects involve a range of sophisticated approaches shared with the arts, social sciences and physical sciences. There is also lively interaction. Thus, for example, the anthropological study of primates and early humans helps archaeologists, using the physical remains recovered, to reconstruct the ways in which our earliest ancestors lived, while scientific dating techniques produce the time-frame and the latest genetic analyses define their relationships to modern human populations.

A typical weekly timetable

Your work is divided among lectures, tutorials and practical classes. In the first year, you will spend about five hours a week in lectures, closely tied to the courses core papers and option papers. These take up about five hours a week in year 1 and up to ten hours a week in years 2 and 3. Throughout the course, there are one or two tutorials per week (a total of twelve in each term).

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 35% Open day:

2 May*, 25 and 26 June and 19 September 2008

*To book a place, please contact:

Application procedure
You will be required to submit two recent marked essays written as part of a school or college subject, preferably in different subjects, plus a statement of up to 300 words setting out your understanding of the relations between archaeology, social and cultural anthropology, and biological anthropology. If you do not have essays available, please consult your college of preference, or college you are allocated to if you make an open application.

The Administrator
Contact details:

The Administrator School of Archaeology 36 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2PG 01865 278246 administrator@arch.ox.ac.uk
Website:

Archaeology and Anthropology at Oxford

Oxford is a leading centre for research and teaching in archaeology and anthropology. Five institutions specialise in these subjects: the Institutes of Archaeology and Social and Cultural Anthropology, the Pitt Rivers and University Museums, and the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art. All are supported by world-class libraries and are well equipped with laboratories and computing resources. The Oxford degree is unique in the way it combines archaeology and anthropology throughout the course, offering an unusually broad perspective on human societies from earliest prehistory to the present.

www.arch.ox.ac.uk

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

In the interview tutors will primarily be looking for an interest in and enthusiasm for the study of humans and their material culture, ideally from both arts and science viewpoints, combined with an ability to digest and assimilate significant quantities of data and argue from evidence. In the interview you will normally be asked to talk about the relationship between the sub-disciplines on the basis of your 300-word written statement and to consider problems from archaeological and anthropological points of view. You may also be given artefacts, maps or other material to interpret. No prior experience of archaeology or anthropology is required, but any fieldwork experience and general reading in the subject further demonstrates your interest and commitment.

Work placements/international opportunities

As part of your course you are required to undertake at least three weeks of fieldwork on a project that you will select for yourself. Advice is available from your college tutor and from members of the Schools of Archaeology and Anthropology. Your fieldwork, which must be approved by the Standing Committee that runs the degree, may be anywhere in the world South Africa, the Andes and Georgia are recent destinations. For most people it is likely to take an archaeological form on either an excavation or as part of a field-survey team, but museum-based work and participation in primatological or social anthropological fieldwork are also possible. Further archaeological fieldwork may be provided by the School of Archaeology in the form of a compulsory training excavation. Financial support for this fieldwork is available from the University and may also be available from your college. In the first term of your second year you will write a report on the fieldwork that you have undertaken. You may also engage in fieldwork as part of your final year dissertation, while other opportunities may exist for work-based learning in the Universitys museums.

Is there a written test?

There is no written test.

Careers
Archaeology and Anthropology opens a wide range of careers to graduates. Some will go on to do further study and research in one or other of the disciplines, to become the professional anthropologists and archaeologists of the future. There are increasing opportunities both in the public and private sectors in heritage management, museum curation and education, regional archaeological services, development work both in Europe and overseas, and in the media, as well as in areas such as advertising, marketing and community relations.

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Julie Bonham Cozens, St Hughs, 3rd year

During Sixth Form at school I was researching degree course options and I never really thought about applying to Oxford in particular until I came to an open day. Of course, I immediately fell in love with the city and the university. Any illusion about a lazy student lifestyle was shattered during Freshers Week. However, I love the fact that there are always so many different things going on which are easy to get involved in. The lecture timetable for Archaeology and Anthropology is quite light compared to other subjects, which leaves plenty of time to study in libraries, and get involved in new activities. The collegiate system is exactly what I expected, lots of students all living together, with the JCR acting to support students and organise parties and social events. I like the fact that the course is so incredibly varied, with a very good balance of Archaeology and Anthropology. The first year course is such a good introduction into major themes in both disciplines, and then in your subsequent years of study, topics are explored in greater depth. At the end of your first year you discover the practical nature of archaeology and anthropology in the field, with students going to faraway places such as Mongolia and Tanzania. I have particularly come to enjoy social anthropology, which basically involves studying everything to do with human society. If possible, I would recommend visiting Oxford for yourself and seeing what an excellent centre of learning it is, placed in a lovely city, with some of the best research and teaching facilities in the world.

1st year COuRSES Four core courses are taken: Introduction to world archaeology Introduction to anthropological theory Perspectives on human evolution The nature of archaeological enquiry Practical classes Fieldwork

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Four core courses and three optional courses taken: Social analysis and interpretation Cultural representations, beliefs and practices Landscape, ecology and human evolution urbanization and change in complex societies Options (three from a broad range of anthropological and archaeological courses) Practical classes Thesis ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Seven written papers; thesis

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) Four written papers

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Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular

Duration of course: 4 years Degree awarded: MBiochem Average intake: 95 Admission requirements:

What is Biochemistry?
The study of living things at the molecular level has undergone tremendous expansion in recent years, leading to ever increasing insights into topics as various as the origin of life, the nature of disease and the development of individual organisms. Powerful new techniques, such as those of molecular genetics and NMR spectroscopy, enable us to analyse biological phenomena in more and more precise molecular terms. These studies have led to commercially valuable developments in drug design and synthesis, forensic science, environmental sensing and a whole range of other areas. Furthermore, advances in biochemistry are largely responsible for the breakdown of traditional boundaries between cell biology, medicine, physics and chemistry as their applications become increasingly wide reaching.

A typical weekly timetable

During years 13, your work is divided between lectures (about ten per week), tutorials (one or two per week) and practicals (averaging one full day per week). The remaining time is spent on private study (set reading, or problem-solving exercises). In the fourth year, the project occupies you in fulltime research for twenty weeks, and the remainder of the year is spent in studying specialist option topics. Your final degree class is derived from a combination of marks from second-, third- and fourth-year courses.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 40.2% Open days:

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Teaching Office Department of Biochemistry South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QU admissions@bioch.ox.ac.uk
Website:

Application procedure What are tutors looking for in the interview?

As Biochemistry is not taught as an A-level subject, tutors will not expect you to have a detailed knowledge of the subject at interview. However, they will be looking for an informed interest in the subject (originating from news items or magazine articles), together with an ability to use information (e.g. from other school or college subjects) to analyse and solve problems and to construct your own opinions.

www.bioch.ox.ac.uk

Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry at Oxford

The Biochemistry Department in Oxford is one of the largest in Europe, and includes sub-departments of Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biophysics, Glycobiology, Immunochemistry and Systems Biology. The Department and its subdepartments are extremely active in research, and the breadth of these activities is reflected in the undergraduate course. The Department has excellent laboratory facilities, an extensive computer network and access to a wide range of online and hard copy journals. An important aspect of the Oxford Biochemistry course is its fourth-year project, lasting 20-weeks full time, which allows you to explore both laboratory-based research and specific recent advances in biochemistry in detail. You choose the project yourself. Under the supervision of a group leader, you will design your own experiments, and will learn to plan research programmes and present your results and ideas orally and in written form to other workers in the field. The experience gained is much valued by employers. The project also gives you the opportunity to reflect on your aptitude and enthusiasm for a research career.

Is there a written test?

No. Neither will Biochemistry tutors request written work from school or college.

Careers
Biochemists are playing an increasingly wide role in biological, environmental and clinical fields, with employment areas stretching from health care to agriculture. Biochemical analysis is used in clinical and forensic science, e.g. DNA fingerprinting, and in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Growth areas, where recruitment is intense, include biotechnology and bioinformatics. Employment levels of Biochemistry graduates are high; of those graduating in 2004 whose destination is known, about 50% went on to do research or further study, while 50% found immediate employment in industry, education, commerce or other areas. Further details of careers in biochemistry can be seen on the UK Biochemical Society web page at www.biochemistry.org.

Research placements/international opportunities

A wide choice of fourth-year research projects is available both within the Biochemistry Department, and in related departments, such as Molecular Medicine, Clinical Biochemistry, Pathology and Pharmacology. About eight students each year can carry out their project in selected European universities, under the ERASMUS exchange scheme. A link with Princeton University, in the USA, is also established.

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James Gingell, University College, 3rd year

Oxford is quite a nice city, centred on the University and therefore almost all of the people who live in the middle of town are students. Most of all I liked the collegiate structure, which appealed to me as it is less of an imposing body to get involved with. This allows you to play sport and do other things similarly at any level that you like. I play football and cricket for my college and also play recreational rugby and tennis where I can fit it in. I also have been involved in a play every term since Ive been here which has been a really good way of meeting people from other colleges. When you start, the first term is very hard to get to grips with; its a case of hanging on. You cannot just breeze through Oxford life in the way that most people who got into Oxford breezed through their A-levels, its much harder. So far, my favourite aspect of the course has been genetics and signal transduction. I find it amazing to think that everything that we think about, every thought, is a molecular event. The amount of resources that the University possesses and the advantages for the students that come out of it that means that it would be hard not to recommend applying to Oxford. You have nothing to lose by coming up for interview!

1st year COuRSES Five courses are taken: Molecular cell biology Biological chemistry Biophysical chemistry Organic chemistry Elementary maths and statistics

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Five courses are taken: Structure and function of macromolecules Energetics and metabolic processes Genetics and molecular biology Cell biology and integration of function Data handling and interpretation

4th year COuRSES A research project (full-time, 20-weeks), plus two courses taken from the following options: Bionanotechnology Human disease Plant molecular biology Membrane transport Molecular immunology Neuropharmacology Virology Glycobiology ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part 2 Project dissertation and oral presentation; two written papers

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (Preliminary) Five written papers; satisfactory practical record

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part 1 Six written papers; satisfactory practical record

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Biological Sciences
Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 105 Admission requirements:

What is Biological Sciences?

Biological Sciences is an exciting and rapidly moving subject area, with many applications in fields as diverse as conservation biology and molecular genetics. The study of living things has undergone tremendous expansion in recent years, and fields such as molecular genetics, neuroscience, evolutionary biology and ecology are advancing rapidly. These developments will have a considerable impact on society, in areas such as medicine, the environment and agriculture. The rapid expansion has been accompanied by a blurring of the distinctions between disciplines: a biologist with an interest in tropical plants may well use many of the tools and techniques that are indispensable to a medical researcher.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 43.3% Open days:

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Department of Zoology South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PS 01865 281214 undergraduate.enquiries@ biology.ox.ac.uk
Website:

the Zoology and Plant Sciences Departments, University Museum of Natural History, Botanic Garden (the oldest in Europe), Arboretum and University Parks support work on the animal and plant kingdoms. The departments also have access to Wytham Woods and the Food Animal Initiative site at the University Field Station for fieldwork. The Department of Biochemistry and its Genetics Laboratory also contribute to teaching and offer opportunities for projects or graduate work. The Oxford course permits a flexible combination of molecular and whole-organism biology with opportunities to specialise in particular areas.

Fieldwork
Practical laboratory work is an integral part of teaching, but, where appropriate, fieldwork is also a crucial part of some courses. There is a one-week field trip for all first-year students to Pembrokeshire to study population biology, and an optional plant biology field course to southern Portugal for third-years. Many students carry out their research projects in the field, either in the UK or in the tropics.

Biological Sciences at Oxford

The present course in Biological Sciences, designed both to incorporate the most recent developments in biology and to reflect changes in A-level syllabuses, started in 1996: in the summer of 1999 it received the maximum score of 24 under the Subject/Programme Review conducted by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. Oxford has large departments of both Plant Sciences and Zoology, with extremely wellequipped modern laboratories. In addition, the extensive zoological and botanical collections in

www.biology.ox.ac.uk

A typical weekly timetable

Your work is divided between lectures (between eight and ten a week), tutorials (one or two a week) and practical classes.

1st year COuRSES Four courses are taken: Cells and genes Organisms Populations Computing and data handling

2nd year COuRSES Three of five options are taken, plus two compulsory courses: Cell and developmental biology Animal biology Plant and microbial biology Environmental biology Biology of animal and plant disease Compulsory courses: Evolution and systematics Quantitative methods

3rd year COuRSES Two of the three options chosen in the 2nd year are taken at a higher level

Project
ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) Three written papers; satisfactory practical record ASSESSMENT Second university examinations Two written papers: Evolution and systematics exam and one option (minor subject) ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Five written papers: Quantitative methods exam and two options (major subjects); two course assignments and project (prepared work counts for 30% of overall assessment); satisfactory FHS practical record

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Laura Balfour, St Hughs, 3rd year

After attending a taster lecture in which we were shown a picture of a glow-inthe-dark-mouse and handling giant hissing cockroaches I had my heart firmly set on coming here. Before arriving I was terrified everybody else would be a) posher and b) brainier than me and that Id have so much work I wouldnt have time for anything else. However, not only are the people here amongst the nicest but, although we do take work seriously, it in no way stops us having fun and enjoying the social side of being a student. I never expected to be able to cover such a huge range of topics, from what the effects of climate change are likely to be, to sexual selection, plant evolution, the mechanisms of enzymes and aphids doing handstands! The scope of the course made me aware of and interested in aspects I didnt even realise we would cover the study of living things really does encompass a lot! It is impossible not to be fascinated and intrigued by the sheer ingeniousness of the living world and the entire course is structured not just to impart knowledge to you but to stimulate interest and passion about biology. The sheer beauty of the city, the facilities available, for example the massive libraries and laboratory equipment such as PCR machines, the quality and passion of the lecturers, the kick you get out of reading about yet another breakthrough made by Oxford scientists and the opportunities it presents for your future are without comparison.

Application procedure
No written work is required. Candidates called for interview at Oxford are interviewed at two colleges.

Careers
Over 90% of Oxford biologists find employment within six months of graduating. Having spent three years exposed directly to original ideas and being encouraged to develop their own, Oxford graduates very often go on to become top scientists themselves, or successful professionals in other fields. About a third go on studying biology either by doing research towards a doctorate or by postgraduate training in applied fields such as plant protection, forestry, epidemiology, applied entomology or marine and terrestrial ecology. Many take up careers in industry or commerce, where a broad understanding of scientific processes and expertise at analysis of complex systems are excellent training for confronting the complexities of professions such as law, accountancy and medicine. Others opt for school teaching with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and yet others make careers in biological film-making, publishing and scientific journalism.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Interviews are designed to enable you to show your enthusiasm for biology and your potential to study it at university. We are not testing your factual knowledge but your ability to think and to understand whatever facts you have encountered up to that time. If you express an interest in a particular aspect of biology, be prepared to talk intelligently about it. The process is rigorous, but sympathetic, so that you can show us your best.

Is there a written test?

There will be no written tests. You may be asked to interpret a written passage or a simple set of data, given to you before or during the interview.

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Chemistry
Duration of course: 4 years Degree awarded: MChem Average intake: 175 Admission requirements:

What is Chemistry?
Chemistry is a wide-ranging science concerned with the synthesis, structures and properties of all types of materials, organic, inorganic and biological, and their transformations. Chemists are a constant source of innovation: it is hard to imagine any product introduced in recent times that did not require the creative efforts of a chemist at some stage. Chemistry also underpins the conceptual framework and methodology of biochemistry and molecular medicine, and is at the heart of a variety of major industrial activities. If you have a scientific bent and chemistry is your favourite subject, that is enough reason in itself to study chemistry at university. You will find it challenging and rewarding in many different ways, and there are exciting, wideranging employment prospects afterwards.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years average: 41.7% Open days:

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

of the first year, it may, in principle, be possible to change to another degree course, subject to the availability of space on the course and to the consent of the college. In the later stages of honour schools in Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences, there are opportunities to take options in other subject areas: in Chemistry for example, it is possible to take History and Philosophy of Science or a language as supplementary subjects, usually in the second year.

A typical weekly timetable (years 13)

During the first three years, your work is divided between lectures (usually about two a day, Monday Friday), tutorials and classes (one or two a week), and practical classes occupying about one and a half days per week. The course is challenging but leaves adequate time for extracurricular pursuits.

Admissions Secretary Department of Chemistry Central Chemistry Laboratory South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QH 01865 275906 admissions@chem.ox.ac.uk
Website:

Chemistry at Oxford
Oxford has one of the largest chemistry schools in the country, with an outstanding international reputation. In 2007 the academic staff of more than 60 included 12 Fellows of the Royal Society. The teaching provided in both the laboratories and the colleges has been judged to be excellent by an independent inspectorate of HEFCE, and the Research School has been rated 5* (the top grade) in the national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE). The number of graduates enrolled for a research degree, usually the DPhil, is more than 250. The school is housed in four laboratories, clustered together in the Universitys Science Area, particularly close to the massively stocked Radcliffe Science Library (also one of the nations copyright libraries). These include a new 65m research laboratory with numerous special facilities. The undergraduate course lasts four years, the fourth year (Part II) being devoted exclusively to research a distinctive, long-standing feature of Chemistry at Oxford. Chemistry is part of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division, which also contains Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Materials, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Plant Sciences and Zoology, some of which are taught in combinations in joint honours schools. At the end

Work placements/international opportunities

Part II (the fourth year) involves full-time work with an established research group. There is the possibility of a few students spending three months of the year at universities in continental Europe or the USA.

www.chem.ox.ac.uk

Application procedure
Chemistry tutors will not request the submission of written work.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

The tutors will be looking for evidence of motivation and potential for advanced study; they will seek to evaluate your capacity to analyse and use information to form your own opinions, and your willingness to discuss them.

Is there a written test?

No, there is no written test.

Careers
As the central scientific subject, chemistry provides an excellent medium for the development of your critical faculties and intellect, and also instils a variety of important transferable skills that will serve you well whatever your subsequent choice of career. Should you aspire to be a research chemist, the opportunities after graduation are almost limitless. Major employers in many different sectors regard the experience gained in the Part II year as a qualification of considerable importance.

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Ben Ayers, St Catherines, 4th year

The transition from A-level to university was difficult at first, with a mountain of work, lectures and labs combined with almost complete independence in study, it can seem quite daunting and take some getting used to. But within a short space of time you quickly learn how to manage time efficiently and it becomes easy to settle into a rhythm. I did expect the work to be hard and thats exactly what it was. But what I didnt expect, or give any thought to, was the breadth of this course and subject. The course quickly expands to become an extremely diverse subject that touches on many other scientific areas. The lecture courses become more advanced building on each other, and when combined with tutorials in college, give a great and comprehensive study of chemistry. Oxford is also great in that you can try your hand at any activity. There are college and university clubs for just about everything imaginable. Ive tried my hand at rowing, SulKiDo a Korean martial art, salsa dancing, athletics and hockey. Clubs and societies here cater for any level, experienced or amateur. It is easy to fit it in around your subject. Oxford is an amazing city steeped in history and tradition, which gives a fantastic experience to everyone who comes to study here.

1st year COuRSES Four courses are taken Inorganic chemistry Physical chemistry Organic chemistry Mathematics for chemistry

2nd year COuRSES Core material, including courses on: Theoretical chemistry Bio-organic chemistry Bio-inorganic chemistry Molecular spectroscopy Synthetic chemistry Optional supplementary subject course ASSESSMENT Part IA examinations Three written papers

3rd year COuRSES Further core material, plus advanced courses with a choice from among a variety of options Optional supplementary subject course

4th year RESEARCH Full-time research under the supervision of a member of the academic staff Optional supplementary subject course

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (preliminary) Four written papers; satisfactory practical record

ASSESSMENT Part IB examinations Six written papers; satisfactory practical record

ASSESSMENT Part II examinations Dissertation, verbal examination; determination of the class of honours degree

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Classical Archaeology and Ancient History

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 20 Admission requirements:

What is Classical Archaeology and Ancient History (CAAH)?

The course combines study of the history, archaeology and art of the classical world. It looks at the societies and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean world through their written texts, visual art and material remains, and has at its centre the two dominant classical cultures of Greece and Rome. It is aimed at anyone interested in ancient civilisations and their monuments, from ruined cities, Greek temples and Roman amphitheatres, to marble statues, wall-paintings and the poignant residues of everyday life. Whilst it is primarily a historical and non-linguistic degree, ancient languages can be used or learned.

Fieldwork and international opportunities

There are two practical elements a fieldwork requirement either on a University-sponsored excavation or on another field project in Italy, Greece or in the Mediterranean, and the preparation of a site report or museum report.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 21.8% Open days:

A typical weekly timetable

During year 1, your work is divided between lectures (about four to six a week), team-taught classes (one a week) and/or tutorials (one or two a week) and private study. In years 2 and 3, besides lectures and tutorials, you will also spend time preparing your museum or site report.

See Classics
Contact details:

Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies 66 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LU 01865 288391 enquiries@classics.ox.ac.uk
Website:

Application procedure
You do not need a humanities or classics background, or to have studied history or archaeology before. You will be required to submit two recent marked essays written as part of your school or college course.

CAAH at Oxford
The degree is unique in offering balanced and equal courses in both the archaeological and the historical registers of the classical Mediterranean cultures, including classes led by two faculty members, one archaeologist and one historian, designed to ensure a thorough interdisciplinary integration. The Universitys resources for this combined subject are excellent, in terms of both library facilities much of the Sackler Library collections is built around these two subjects and the range and number of postholders in the two fields. The Universitys Ashmolean Museum also contains wide-ranging collections of art and artefacts from the classical cultures.

www.classics.ox.ac.uk

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

In the interview, candidates may be shown pictures, objects or other material for discussion. This will be to test relevant skills rather than specific knowledge, and no special preparation will be required.

Is there a written test?

There will be no written test.

Careers
The interdisciplinary nature and intellectual rigour of the course prepare CAAH graduates for a wide range of careers in research, museums and heritage management, as well as publishing, law, business and government.

1st year COuRSES Four courses are taken: Core elements (2): Aristocracy and democracy in the Greek world, 550450 bc Republic to empire: Rome, 50 bc to ad 50 Optional elements: Archaeology: Homeric archaeology; Greek vases; Greek sculpture; Roman architecture History: Thucydides and the West; Aristophanes political comedy; Cicero and Catiline; Tacitus and Tiberius Ancient Languages: Beginning Ancient Greek, Beginning Latin Further Greek, Further Latin

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Six courses are taken: Period papers (4 chosen): Early Greece and the Mediterranean, 800500 bc Greek history, 479403 bc Greek art and archaeology, 500300 bc Rome, Italy, and Hellenistic East Politics, society and culture from Nero to Hadrian Roman archaeology: cities and settlement under the empire Special subjects: Archaeology: Options include: Egyptian art and architecture; Greek and Roman coins; Scientific methods in archaeology; the Celtic world; Byzantium, ad 5001100; Emergence of Medieval Europe, ad 400900 History: Options include: Athenian democracy; Sexuality and gender; Alexander and his successors; Julian to Augustine, ad 350395; Religions in the Greek and Roman world Ancient Languages: Beginning Ancient Greek or Latin, Further Greek and Latin Fieldwork Site or museum report ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Six written papers (four core, two special); one site or museum report; one thesis (optional)

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) Four written papers

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Classics
Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 120

Classics, Philosophy, Ancient History and Classical Archaeology

Duration of course: 4 years

What is Classics?
Classics is more varied and interdisciplinary than most other subjects; it is the study of the civilisations of ancient Greece and Rome, their literature and languages, their history and thought, their art and their culture. The elements of the course range from interpretation of literary texts, including epic, drama, satire, historical writing and much else, to linguistics, literary theory, archaeology and historical reconstruction of ancient cities, values and ways of life. The course also involves study of philosophy, which need not be restricted to ancient philosophy.

Fieldwork/international opportunities
Fieldwork is not a requirement in any part of the course, but some undergraduates may receive financial assistance to travel to Italy or Greece, and to participate in archaeological excavations.

Admission requirements:

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 44.6%

A typical weekly timetable

Your time is divided between lectures, tutorials and private study. Most of your work will be in preparation of essays for your tutorials, although the systematic reading of ancient texts, not necessarily aimed at any particular tutorial, also requires a considerable input of time and effort.

Open Day to be held jointly with Cambridge University in Cambridge on 9 May 2008*
*To book a place, contact:

Caroline Vout Faculty of Classics University of Cambridge cv103@cam.ac.uk

Contact details:

Classics at Oxford
Oxford has the largest Classics Department in the world, with unparalleled teaching, library and museum resources and a range of extracurricular activities, including performances of Greek plays and various societies. The Oxford degree involves extensive study of the ancient languages, as many of the texts are read in the original. Some candidates applying to Oxford will be taking A-level (or equivalent) in either Latin or Greek or both, but we also welcome applications for Course II, which enables candidates to learn Greek or Latin from scratch.

Application procedure
You will be required to submit two, preferably marked, school or college essays or commentaries, normally in areas relevant to Classics.

Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies 66 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LU 01865 288391 enquiries@classics.ox.ac.uk
Website:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors will not expect you to know any esoteric facts and will not be worried by gaps in your knowledge. They are looking for potential and an enquiring mind.

www.classics.ox.ac.uk

Course name COuRSE I A (Latin and Greek)

Entry requirements A-LEVELS or equivalent: Latin and Greek

Terms 15 COuRSES Language and literature: Homer, Virgil Texts and Contexts, integrating literary, historical and archaeological material and approaches ASSESSMENT Mods IA Ten papers, including four language papers (Latin and Greek)

Terms 612 COuRSES Choose eight options from more than 80 in the following subjects (no area is compulsory); in most of these subjects it is possible to offer an undergraduate thesis in place of one of the papers: Greek and Roman history (choose between one and five), involving textual study and non-literary sources: some are period papers, others topic-based Philosophy* (choose up to five), ranging from Platos Republic to the Philosophy of Mind Greek and Latin literature (choose up to five) Greek and 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 take up a second classical language if they wish (will count as two papers in final exam) Course II students may do some ancient history and ancient philosophy papers without reading the prescribed text in the original
*For a full range of options, see the Philosophy entry

COuRSE I B (Latin and Greek)

A-LEVEL or equivalent: Latin

COuRSE I C (Latin and Greek)

A-LEVEL or equivalent: Greek

Philosophy and special subjects: One special subject in Philosophy (ancient or modern) One classical special subject: literary/historical, archaeological, philological Virgils Aeneid Special subjects and Texts and Contexts as Course I

Mods IB Ten papers, including four language papers (Greek language work at a less advanced level than IA) Mods IC Ten papers, including four language papers (Latin language work at a less advanced level than IA) Mods IIA Latin only: eight papers, including two language papers

ASSESSMENT Lit Hum I Eight exam subjects taken, with the possibility of offering one paper as a thesis. For some Literature options instead of a three-hour paper assessment involves the composition of one long essay over a three-week period.

COuRSE II A (Latin)

NO FORMAL QuALIFICATION

Lit Hum II As Lit Hum I, but Latin only, unless you take optional second classical language Lit Hum II As Lit Hum I, but Greek only, unless you take optional second classical language

COuRSE II B (Greek)

NO FORMAL QuALIFICATION

Homers Iliad Special subjects and Texts and Contexts as Course I

Mods IIB Greek only: eight papers, including two language papers

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Is there a written test?

Yes, all candidates for Classics will be required to sit written tests, during the Oxford interview period in December. These are designed to test linguistic competence by translation from the ancient language into English, or (for Course II) testing linguistic skills by other means. Translation into the ancient languages is not expected. Each written test will normally last one hour. The use of dictionaries will not be permitted. Tests for the different courses will be as follows:

IC
A-level standard test in Greek; candidates may also sit a GCSE standard test in Latin.

IIA and IIB

All Course II candidates take a Language Aptitude Test. They may also, if they choose, take a GCSEstandard test in Latin or Greek.

Careers/graduate destinations
The breadth of subjects studied and skills learned to a high level mean that Classics graduates are in great demand among employers both in business and in government. In recent years a high proportion of classicists have also entered the civil service, the financial world, law, the media and publishing, or else have gone on to further study.

IA
A-level standard test in Latin and A-level standard test in Greek.

IB
A-level standard test in Latin; candidates may also sit a GCSE standard test in Greek.

Alice Glover, Magdalen, 3rd year

I chose Oxford because it is an academically prestigious university with a first-class Classics Faculty, and I liked the idea of a challenge. Classics has been just as broad, demanding, interesting and wide-ranging as I had hoped. There is great scope to tailor it to your interests, so that one Classicist can end up studying a very different course from another. It is not nearly as rarefied as I had feared. I have really enjoyed being able to study literature in the context of archeological and cultural evidence, and choose subject options which complement each other. I appreciate being able to study literature and thought over a period that spans thousands of years, and see how earlier works influence later writers down the ages. The tutorial system is a huge bonus of studying at Oxford. It gives you a chance to pitch your ideas to the best scholars in the world, who both stretch and encourage you. This level of personal interaction has been greatly envied by my friends visiting from other universities. I am very involved in drama. Having taken part in the Cuppers drama competition for first years, and a number of student productions including a Shakespeare tour to Japan, Stratford and London, I was picked up from a play I was doing in my first year by an agent, and have since been dividing my time between student productions and professional acting work. I have also taken up dance and life drawing classes. Oxford is a fun, secure environment. It is full of people looking to enjoy themselves, but who are interested and passionate about what they do.

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Classics and English

Duration of course:

Course I: 3 years Course II: 4 years (including preliminary year for those without A-level or equivalent in either Greek or Latin)
Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 10 Admission requirements:

What is Classics and English?

Classics and English appeals to those with a particular interest in literary and cultural interactions. English may be taken with Latin or Greek or both. For candidates with an A-level or equivalent in either Latin or Greek or both this is a three-year course (Course I). For those who have not had the opportunity to study either language at school or college there is a preliminary year in which they learn either Latin or Greek, combined with some study of classical literature; for them the course lasts four years (Course II). Oxford has a long and distinguished tradition of research and teaching in both Classics and English; the Classics Faculty is the largest in the world, and the English Faculty the largest in this country. Oxford possesses remarkable library provision in both subjects, in the Bodleian Library, the Sackler Library, the Classics Lending Library, the English Faculty Library and the college libraries. The first year of the course (which follows the preliminary year of language learning for those taking Course II) is divided equally between the classical and English elements. The core of the Classics and English course at Oxford is formed by the link papers, which are studied over the second and third years of the course. These papers emphasise the interactions of Classics and English, and provide an opportunity to compare texts from both sides of the course, and to study classical influence. Further papers are also chosen from each of the parent subjects.

the list of options on each side are examined by an extended essay of about 6,000 words written over three weeks of term.

Application procedure
Candidates are normally expected to submit two pieces of written work, one relevant to English, and one relevant to Classics. Those applying for Course II may submit two essays in areas relevant to English or Classics.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 21.2% Open days:

Is there a written test?

There is a written test for English to be sat on 5 November 2008 see p. 53 and the test website (www.elat.org.uk) for further details. Tests for Classics take place during the Oxford interview period in December. Candidates for Course I will be required to sit an A-level standard test in either Latin or Greek (see the entry for Classics). Candidates for Course II will be required to sit a Language Aptitude Test (see the entry for Classics).

See Classics See English Language and Literature

Contact details:

Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies 66 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LU 01865 288391 enquiries@classics.ox.ac.uk Faculty of English Language and Literature St Cross Building Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UQ 01865 271055
Websites:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Successful candidates will be expected to display competence in Latin or Greek (or general language aptitude if they are applying for Course II); this will be assessed by written test (see below). They will have read widely in English and classical literature (in the original or in translation). They will also enjoy talking and writing about literature and approaches to it. During the interview tutors may discuss the submitted essays with the candidate, and may ask the candidate to talk about a piece of prose or verse, supplied before or in the interview.

www.classics.ox.ac.uk www.english.ox.ac.uk

A typical weekly timetable

Students have one to two tutorials a week, and they are often but not always working on two papers simultaneously. Most students attend three to four lecture courses a week and students will expect to produce around 12 pieces of written work during a term. Up to two papers available in

Careers
Graduates in Classics and English go on to a wide variety of careers, including broadcasting, teaching, journalism, the theatre, management, advertising, librarianship and law.

The following table summarises Course I. In Course II students also have a preliminary year studying Latin or Greek.

1st year COuRSES Six papers are taken: English literature, 15091600 English literature, 16001660 Critical commentary on passages from the period 15091660 unseen translation Greek and Latin literature (two papers, offering a choice of Greek or Latin authors) ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) Six written papers. All exams must be passed, but marks do not count towards the final degree

2nd year COuRSES Four papers are taken: Two papers from a list derived from the English course (see p. 52) Either Greek literature of the fifth century bc or Latin literature of the first century bc One paper from a list derived from the Classics course (see p. 37)

3rd year COuRSES Three papers are taken; four if the optional extra paper or thesis is chosen: Epic link paper One link paper from tragedy, comedy, pastoral, satire Either another link paper or one from Medieval and Renaissance Latin hexameter poetry; Rhetoric and literary theory in ancient and modern times; The reception of classical literature in twentieth-century poetry in English ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Seven papers, of which up to two may be an extended essay depending on English options chosen; either a further paper in Classics or English (optional) or a thesis (optional)

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Classics and Modern Languages

Duration of course:

Classics and French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Czech (with Slovak) or Celtic
Either 3 or 4 years of study at Oxford, plus an additional year abroad
Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 15 Admission requirements:

What is Classics and Modern Languages?

Classics and Modern Languages enables you to combine study of either one or both of Latin and Ancient Greek with one modern language (French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Czech (with Slovak), Celtic). The course involves extensive study of major literary texts, alongside training in linguistic skills. Candidates with an A-level or equivalent in either Latin or Greek take Course I and must decide at the time of application whether to take the 4-year (Option 1) or the 5-year course (Option 2). Candidates without an A-level or equivalent in either Latin or Greek take Course II (a 5-year course). Beginners Russian is not available.

A typical weekly timetable

Your time is divided between lectures, language classes, tutorials and private study. Most of your work will be in preparation of essays for your tutorials, although the systematic reading of literary texts, not necessarily aimed at any particular tutorial, also requires a considerable input of time and effort.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 29.4% Open days:

Application procedure
You will be required to submit some school or college work, preferably marked, relevant to the course you are applying for. In Classics, candidates should normally submit two essays or commentaries. For Modern Languages, two pieces of written work should also be submitted (preferably of different kinds), one of which should be written in the language you are applying to study.

See Classics See Modern Languages

Contact details:

Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies 66 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LU 01865 288391 enquiries@classics.ox.ac.uk Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages 41 Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JF enquiries@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

Classics and Modern Languages at Oxford

Oxford has the largest Classics Department in the world, with unparalleled teaching, library and museum resources and a range of extracurricular activities, including performances of Greek plays and various societies. The Modern Languages Faculty is one of the largest in the country, with a major research library (the Taylorian) and a modern, well-equipped language centre fitted with satellite and computer-assisted language learning facilities. Undergraduates will also have the opportunity to develop oral proficiency in the modern language by regular contact with native speakers. Students take a year abroad in a foreign country before their final year.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors will not expect you to know everything, and will not be worried by gaps in your knowledge. They are looking for potential and an enquiring mind.

Is there a written test?

On the Classics side, Course I candidates will be required to sit an A-level standard test either in Latin or in Greek (see the entry for Classics). Course II candidates will be required to take the Classics Language Aptitude Test and, should they wish, a GCSE standard test in either Latin or Greek (see the entry for Classics). All candidates will be required to sit a short written test (30 minutes) in the modern language. This test aims to assess your grasp of the basic grammar of the language you intend to study. It is not a test of vocabulary. Tests are taken during the Oxford interview period in December.

www.classics.ox.ac.uk www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk

Are there any international opportunities?

Most undergraduates spend their year abroad as a paid language assistant in a overseas school. Colleges assist in arranging these placements, and colleges or the Modern Languages Faculty may also provide financial support. College support may also be available to help undergraduates with academically related travel to Italy or Greece.

Careers
Graduates in Classics and Modern Languages go on to a wide variety of careers, including the media, teaching, acting, management, advertising and librarianship.

Option 1
1st year (Course I) or 1st and 2nd year (Course II)

Option 2
1st and 2nd year (terms 15)

Options 1 and 2 (plus intercalated year abroad)

Terms 49 (Course I Option 1), 612 (Option 2), or 712 (Course II Option 1)

Course II students spend a preliminary year studying Latin or Greek, then follow Course I
COuRSE I Literature (in your modern language) (2) Literature in the ancient language or languages (2) Translation from the ancient language(s) into English Translation from and into the modern language ASSESSMENT First university examinations (preliminary) in Modern Languages Seven papers

COuRSES As for Classics Mods (see entry for Classics for the first five terms). Course II students follow Classics Mods Course II In addition, undergraduates normally maintain contact with their modern language through language classes ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) in Classics Ten papers (see p. 37)

COuRSES Modern Language (45), including: translation (into and out of the modern language); a period of literature; and options (prescribed authors and texts from 12th to 20th century, or history and structure of the modern language) Classics (34): a core paper in Latin or in Greek literature; two or three Classics options (see p. 37) Possibility of a paper exploring the links between ancient literature and French or German literature ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Nine papers in total (eight compulsory, one optional) plus oral exam in the modern 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

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Classics and Oriental Studies

Duration of course:

Usually 4 years; 3 for those concentrating on Oriental Studies choosing not having a year abroad
Degree awarded: BA Admission requirements:

What is Classics and Oriental Studies?

This course allows you to combine the study of an Oriental language and culture with Latin and/ or Greek and the study of the ancient world.

Is there a written test?

All candidates will be required to sit one or two written tests for Classics, designed either to test linguistic competence by translation from the ancient language into English, or, for those not taking either Greek or Latin at A-level (or equivalent), testing linguistic skills by other means. Translation into the ancient languages is not expected. Each written test will normally last one hour. The use of dictionaries is not permitted. Details of the tests for candidates applying to take Classical Mods for the first five terms of the course are given in the Classics entry. Those applying to begin with Oriental Studies should take at least one Classics test: those doing either Greek or Latin above GCSE level will take the A-level standard test in the language being studied; others will take the Language Aptitude Test. Candidates may in addition choose to take a GCSE level test or the other A-level Classics test as an optional extra if that is appropriate to their circumstances. Candidates will also have to fulfil the requirements for Oriental Studies (see p. 92). Tests are taken during the Oxford interview period in December.

Classics and Oriental Studies at Oxford

Oxford is uniquely placed for the combined study of Classics and Oriental Studies, not least in the numerous and varied teaching staff in each faculty. The Ashmolean Museum houses collections of ancient artefacts, including coins, vases and manuscripts. The Sackler Library brings together books on the classical world and ancient Egypt and the near east, with a particular emphasis on history and art.

See table p. 26
Open days:

See Classics See Oriental Studies

Contact details:

The Oriental Institute Pusey Lane Oxford OX1 2LE 01865 288203 Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies 66 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LU 01865 288391 enquiries@classics.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

Application procedure
Though most candidates will have studied a classical language at A-level or equivalent, no previous knowledge is needed of Greek, Latin or the Oriental language you propose to study. As part of their application, candidates are expected to submit two pieces of written work. For those taking one or more classical subjects already, at least one of these should be on a classical topic. For further details, see the separate entries for Classics and for Oriental Studies.

www.orinst.ox.ac.uk www.classics.ox.ac.uk

Careers
Students following this course will develop very good linguistic and analytic abilities, combined with a breadth of knowledge of and approaches to the cultures they study, and will thus be very attractive to employers.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors are keen to find out about your linguistic ability and your commitment to a wide-ranging course. Ability to sustain an argument is also important. Applicants will normally be interviewed by representatives of the Faculty of Oriental Studies and by Classics tutors.

Course structure
You can either start out with Classical Mods and take up Oriental Studies as a subordinate part of the course after five terms, or start with Oriental Studies and add on Latin and/or Greek as a subsidiary subject after your first year.

Classics with Oriental Studies 1ST yEAR, 2ND yEAR (TERMS 1 AND 2) Follow the course for Classics (see p. 37)

Oriental Studies with Classics 1ST yEAR Select main language: Akkadian, Arabic, Egyptian, Hebrew, Persian, Sanskrit or Turkish ASSESSMENT First university examinations in Oriental Studies (see pp. 923) 2ND TO 3RD OR 4TH yEAR Carry on with Oriental Studies options and choose classical language: Greek or Latin

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) in Classics (see p. 37) 2ND yEAR (TERM 3), 3RD AND 4TH yEAR Carry on with Classics options and choose Oriental language: Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic and Syriac, Armenian, Coptic, Egyptian, Hebrew, Old Iranian, Pali, Persian, Sanskrit or Turkish ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Eight written papers (five in Classics, three in Oriental Studies); one paper may be substituted by a thesis

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Eight to ten written papers (five to seven in Oriental Studies, three in Classics)

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Computer Science
Duration of course:

3/4 years
Degree awarded:

What is Computer Science?

Computer Science is the study of problem-solving using computers. Digital computers and the programs they run are among the most complicated products of modern engineering. This practical discipline has its foundations in basic, curiositydriven science. What kind of thing is a computer program? How can we create programs whilst being sure of avoiding bugs? What is the fastest way of solving certain kinds of problems? Are there problems that can be stated simply but have no simple solutions? Are there problems that cannot be solved by computers at all? The theories that emerge in answering these questions turn out to have immense practical value in the design of computers and programs in a vast range of applications: in science, engineering, robotics, communications, industrial management, business and commerce.

A typical weekly timetable

During the first part of the course, your work is divided between lectures (about ten a week), tutorials (about two a week), and practical classes (about two sessions a week). In addition, you will be expected to spend a considerable amount of time on private study. As the course progresses, you will begin to work in small classes on more specialised topics. You will spend a substantial amount of time in your third and fourth years working on a project that counts towards your degree.

BA/MComp Sci
Average intake: 40 Admission requirements:

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 35.5% Open days:

26 April*, 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

*To book a place, please contact:

Application procedure What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors want to see how you tackle unfamiliar problems and respond to new ideas; they will be more interested in the problem-solving process than in whether you can get straight to a solution. As in all subjects at Oxford, ability and commitment to study are more important than prior knowledge. Specifically, we do not require any formal qualification in computing, although you will be expected to show enthusiasm for the subject. A strong mathematical ability is more important.

Mrs C M OConnor
Contact Details:

Oxford University Computing Laboratory Wolfson Building Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QD 01865 273863 undergraduate.admissions@ comlab.ox.ac.uk
Website:

The course
There are two Computer Science degrees, the three-year BA and the four-year MComputer Science. You do not need to decide when you apply, and you will not be asked until your third year to choose between the degrees.

http://web.comlab.ox.ac.uk/ oucl/

Computer Science at Oxford

The course at Oxford concentrates on bridging theory and practice, including a wide variety of hardware and software technologies and their applications. The course is designed to equip students with the fundamental understanding and practical skills needed by the potential leaders of a demanding profession. However, this by no means limits our graduates in their choice of career: like other courses at Oxford, it is a training in logical thought and expression, and can lead to employment in many different fields. A sound understanding of mathematical ideas is needed throughout the degree, both for potential applications such as scientific computation, and for reasoning rigorously about the specification and behaviour of programs. Practical skills must also be developed, and the majority of subjects within the course are linked with practical work. The laboratory has a large network of upto-date workstations for practical work, and the network is accessible from colleges and many student rooms, and from the global internet. Computer Science is part of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division which also contains Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Materials, Mathematics, Physics, Plant Sciences, Statistics and Zoology.

Is there a written test?

All candidates must sit an Aptitude Test in Mathematics on 5 November 2008, usually in their own school or college. This is a test of mathematical and analytical skills, particularly those relevant to computer science. The mathematical knowledge required will be common to all A-level mathematics syllabuses. One of the questions is multiple choice with several parts. No aids, calculators, dictionaries or formulae sheets are allowed. Overseas candidates who cannot attend an interview will be asked to send a sample of written work in mathematics, preferably a mock examination script. In addition, they will be asked to sit the written test.

Careers
Of the graduates for whom information is known, about 20% went on to do further study, whilst the rest found immediate employment in a wide range of industries, both within the computing sector and outside it.

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Dinara Karkabayeva, Oriel, 1st year

I decided to apply to Oxford because students here study Computer Science from a theoretical and practical point of view and I thought this was the most suitable approach for me. I went to secondary school in Kazakhstan, where I studied Computer Science for a year, but didnt take A-levels. After I left school I went on to take a university Preparatory Degree for Science in London. The transition from that course to Oxford was not very difficult. In fact, I expected lectures to be harder then they were. I found that the lecturers here do not assume any knowledge of programming, which ensures that everyone is on the same page. Tutorials have proved particularly useful as they focus mainly on the problem sheets and topics that have been explained in lectures, as well as other related matters, helping us to think about the broader picture. The social life at Oxford is as vibrant and eventful as the academic one. Playing football for my college team has been a good way to keep fit and meet new people. I have also signed up for several scientific clubs and societies. I would definitely recommend applying to Oxford, because studying here gives you so many opportunities to fully realise your potential, get acquainted with many people who love what they do, and to develop personal skills that will be invaluable in the wider world.

1st year COuRSES Core courses: Functional programming Data structures and algorithms Imperative programming Digital hardware Calculus and linear algebra Discrete mathematics, logic and proof Probability

2nd year COuRSES Core courses (38%): Object-oriented programming Concurrent systems Model of Computation Options (62%) including: Computer architecture Computer graphics Compilers and programming languages Advanced data structures and algorithms Formal program design Networks and operating systems Numerical analysis ASSESSMENT Four written papers, plus practicals

3rd year COuRSES Options (67%) including: Artificial intelligence Computer security Object-oriented design Databases Bioinformatics and computational biology Logic of multi-agent information flow Integer programming Computational complexity Further 2nd-year options Project work (33%)

4th year COuRSES Options (67%) such as: Computer animation Machine learning Information retrieval Computational linguistics Requirements Quantum computing Theory of data and knowledge bases Computer-aided formal verification Automata logic and games Project work (33%)

ASSESSMENT Five written papers, plus practicals

ASSESSMENT Three written papers, plus practicals and project

ASSESSMENT Two written papers, plus practicals and a project

Lists of options offered in the second, third and fourth years are illustrative only, and may change from time to time

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Earth Sciences (Geology)

Duration of course:

MEarthSc: 4 years BA Geology: 3 years

Degrees awarded:

What are the Earth Sciences?

The Earth Sciences are changing rapidly in scope and nature. The course at Oxford reflects these changes, and aims to provide earth scientists with a sound and broadly based scientific training. Earth Sciences courses at Oxford cover not only the central subject areas of geology, training students in the unique skills required for the interpretation of rock materials and geological phenomena, but also the more recently developed disciplines that apply theory and techniques from physics, chemistry, materials science and biology to the study of the earth and its history.

change to another degree course, subject to the availability of space on the course and to the consent of the college.

MEarthSc (Earth Sciences) or BA (Geology)

Average intake: 32 Admission requirements:

A typical weekly timetable

During years 13, your work is divided between lectures (about ten a week), tutorials (one or two a week), and practical classes, occupying about a third of your week. In year 4 you have the opportunity for independent work on special topics or in a research laboratory.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 43.2% Open days:

Fieldwork/international opportunities
The Earth Sciences course includes a number of excursions, both in Britain and abroad (see table opposite). These are designed to link closely to material covered in lectures, and to convey the practice of geology, geophysics, geochemistry, and palaeontology in the field environment. This work culminates in an independent project to study and map an area chosen by the student (with advice from lecturers) and in a field trip to the volcanic island of Santorini and actively deforming regions of mainland Greece.

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Earth Sciences at Oxford

The Earth Sciences Department at Oxford has an international research reputation and houses stateof-the-art laboratories and computing facilities. The department is a lively place, an active laboratory in fact, where students, teachers and visitors, many from overseas, mix and work together. The place is still compact enough for everyone to know almost everyone and this makes for a very good atmosphere in which a student can learn not only the basics of the subject, but also get some feel for the discoveries emerging from current research. As an undergraduate you can find yourself on a field trip being taught how to make geological maps by a structural geologist whose other field area is very high up in the Himalayas; in a lecture course on geochemistry given by a geochemist who analyses the isotopes of oxygen in meteorites to study the early solar system; or in a seminar given by an American visiting professor on the topic of fractals in geological systems; or having tutorials with a geophysicist whose research uses GPS (Global Positioning Satellite) geodesy to monitor deformation of the Earths crust in New Zealand; or in a practical class supervised by a palaeobiologist whose research group is seeking to understand the Cambrian Explosion when most animals with skeletons appeared in a short period of time (geologically speaking), by linking studies on continental rifting, sea-level variation and changes in the composition of the ancient atmosphere. Earth Sciences is part of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division, which also contains Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Materials, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics, some of which are taught in combinations in joint honour schools. In the first year, it may, in principle, be possible to

Academic Administrator Department of Earth Sciences Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PR 01865 272043 enquiries@earth.ox.ac.uk
Website:

www.earth.ox.ac.uk

Application procedure
Tutors will not require the submission of written work.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

An interview is not an examination. Tutors will be looking for highly motivated individuals with the potential intellectual skills necessary to do well on the current course (e.g. problem-solving ability). As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to comment on specimens of a geological nature, or to carry out simple calculations, but always with due recognition of their previous knowledge of, and experience in, the subject being discussed.

Is there a written test?

No, there will be no written tests.

Careers
There is a strong demand for Oxford graduates in the Earth Sciences, and a wide range of career opportunities, with companies exploring for oil or mineral reserves, in civil engineering, hydrogeology or environmental science, in postgraduate research for a higher degree, or in teaching. The courses also provide a good scientific background for those who wish to go on to industrial, commercial, administrative or academic careers outside Earth Sciences.

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Elspeth Robertson, Exeter, 3rd year

Anyone who has enjoyed maths and sciences at school or college but does not know what to give up will find the perfect choice in geology. We employ physics, biology, chemistry and maths in order to really get to grips with the earth. The maths course in the first year was, perhaps, heavier than expected, though having further maths definitely made the transition easier. The pace is fast, but it is rewarding when you realise just how much you have learnt in the short eight-week terms. While still providing some of the structure of school or college life, Oxford enables you to pursue your own intellectual interests and develop personal discipline. The amount of time that you are allocated to spend with your tutors, often the foremost minds in their fields, is, no doubt, a great privilege. Nevertheless, the lecture system enables us to cover a huge amount of ground in a short period of time. The variety of the course never lets you get bored. We have essays, hands-on practicals and even field trips the highlights of the year. So far we have been to Assynt in Northern Scotland, as well as Wales and Dorset. This Easter we will be going to Castellane in southeast France. Its great being outdoors for a week and it provides a great opportunity to really get to know all of your year something that I think is rare in Oxford. Last year I was part of a college mentoring scheme, which provides one to one support to year 10 students from a local school. I really have found the past year incredibly rewarding in so many different ways.

1st year

2nd year COuRSES Fundamentals of geology Topics in earth sciences Fieldwork: Dorset (seven days) Castellane, France (11 days) Mendips (weekend) Independent summer mapping

3rd year COuRSES Earth resources Geochemistry and earth materials Geophysics Palaeobiology and environments Fieldwork: Greece (ten days)

4th year

Introduction to the Earth

COuRSES ES1: Chemistry and physics of the earth ES2: Geological materials ES3: Earth surface processes Mathematics for materials and earth sciences or elementary mathematics Fieldwork: Oxfordshire (day trips) Pembrokeshire (weekend) Assynt, Scotland (nine days)

Advances in Earth Sciences Independent research project Plus, the choice of four taught options from: Anatomy of a mountain belt Planetary chemistry Seismology Records of major environmental change in earth history Palaeobiology Environmental, rock and palaeomagnetism Geochemical history of earths environment Patterns and processes in Pleistocene climate Continental tectonics Topics in volcanology
ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Independent projects

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (preliminary) Four written papers; satisfactory practical record; measuring and documenting earth processes

ASSESSMENT Second university examinations

ASSESSMENT Third university examinations Summer mapping report; extended essay on a topic in Earth Sciences

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Economics and Management

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 90 Admission requirements:

What is Economics and Management?

Economics is the study of how consumers, firms and governments make decisions that together determine how resources are allocated. An appreciation of economics and the general workings of the economy has become increasingly necessary to make sense of government policymaking, the conduct of businesses and the enormous changes in economic systems which are occurring throughout the world. Management is concerned with the effective use and coordination of materials and labour within organisations in the pursuit of the organisations defined objectives. The study of management thus encompasses understanding the various processes, procedures and practices that are used in running organisations. It considers the interrelationship and interactions between distinct parts of an organisation and between the organisation and its environment if it is to attain its objectives. Management studies includes the consideration of theories, models and frameworks to understand how managers behave and considers their role in the process of decision-making.

discussing an essay with a tutor. Preparation for a tutorial will typically take up to two and a half days and will require extensive reading around the subject as well as the time to write the essay.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 12.2% Contact details:

Application procedure
Candidates will be required to submit two samples of school or college written work. Those already studying a subject related to Economics and Management, such as economics, sociology or business studies, should submit essays from these areas. Those studying more than one such subject should send essays from two different subjects. Those not already studying a related subject should ensure that at least one of the two pieces is an essay.

Undergraduate Course Office Sad Business School Park End Street Oxford OX1 1HP Department of Economics Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UQ 01865 271098 reception@economics.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

At interview tutors will be looking for analytical and problem-solving skills and will assess how candidates construct and evaluate arguments. No special knowledge of either economics or management is required, but candidates should be informed about current affairs. Further information about admissions criteria appears on www.economics.ox.ac.uk/Undergrad/ Admissions/EMCriteria.htm.

www.sbs.ox.ac.uk www.economics.ox.ac.uk

Economics and Management at Oxford

Economics and Management are ideal partners. The fundamental philosophy underpinning the course design is to adopt a rigorously intellectual approach to both subjects with the theoretical and the applied being welded together. The accounting course, for example, is not simply studied as a body of technical expertise but considers issues such as the impact on individuals and organisations of using financial measures to evaluate their performance. The lectures and seminars are provided by the Department of Economics and the Universitys Sad Business School.

Is there a written test?

There is a written test, lasting one hour, for all candidates, taken during the Oxford interview period in December. This is designed to test the comprehension, writing and problem-solving skills of the candidates. The format of the test may vary from year to year. A specimen written test can be found on www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/interviews/ tests/EM.pdf.

Careers
Graduates in Economics and Management are amongst the most sought-after in the University. The breadth of the course and the range of skills which it provides have proved attractive to employers in a wide variety of industries. These employers include both leading international organisations in traditional activities as well as new start-up companies in a variety of hightech fields.

A typical weekly timetable

A typical week will involve attending six lectures and two tutorials. Prior to and after attending a lecture, students are required to undertake study to reinforce their understanding of the material introduced in the lecture. The tutorials involve

1st year COuRSES Three courses are taken: Introductory economics Introduction to management Mathematics and statistics (currently under review)

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Compulsory core courses Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; and Quantitative economics Optional courses, of which at least two must be in Management Choose from over 20 options papers including: Strategic management, Finance, Organisational behaviour, Marketing, Economics of industry, International economics, Development economics ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Eight written papers one of which may be replaced by a thesis

ASSESSMENT First university examinations Three written papers

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Danielle Orchard, Pembroke, 3rd year

I took a gap year so getting back into the swing of academic work was a little tough at first. I didnt study A-level economics either which I was worried might be a problem despite the fact that you dont need it to apply. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I didnt find the content of the course to be much harder than that of A-level studies. What was harder was the sheer load of work which had increased substantially since my A-level days. There is an amazing support network both college and University wide that is there to help anyone in their first few daunting weeks. The libraries and facilities in Oxford, particularly the business school are incredible. I like the range of teaching methods tutorials, lectures and classes which adds variation to the delivery of the course content. The tutors are incredibly dedicated to their tutoring roles and unceasing in their offer of advice. Life at Oxford is a lot more fun than I expected it to be. I had resigned myself to 3 years hard work, but have found that there is time to do so much more than that. I wasnt really sure what to expect from other students here as Oxford is often tarred with a reputation of preferring those from a private school background; however I am pleased to report that Oxfords student community could not be more diverse. I would recommend my course because it tests and develops both mathematical and artistic talents, and is highly sought after by the financial sector in which I hope to pursue a career. Its better than just straight economics because it provides a much more rounded perspective.

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Engineering Science
Duration of course: 4 years Degree awarded: MEng Average intake (including the Joint Schools): 170 Admission requirements:

What is Engineering Science?

Engineering Science encompasses a vast range of subjects, from microelectronics to offshore oil platforms, and involves the application of creative reasoning, science, mathematics (and of course experience and common sense) to real problems.

A typical weekly timetable

As a guide, you will have up to about ten lectures, two college tutorials, and up to five hours of practical work each week of term for the first three years, for the first three years.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 33.0% Open days:

Engineering Science at Oxford

The Department of Engineering Science at Oxford has a top-level quality assessment rating for teaching, and a world-class reputation for research. Because we believe that future engineering innovation will benefit from broad foundations as well as specialised knowledge, teaching is based on a unified course in Engineering Science, which integrates study of the subject across the traditional boundaries of engineering disciplines. Links between topics in apparently diverse fields of engineering provide well-structured fundamental understanding, and can be exploited to give efficient teaching. The Oxford Engineering courses are four-year courses, leading to the degree of MEng. The firstyear course is common to Engineering Science and its joint course Engineering, Economics and Management (p. 50). The first two years of Engineering Science are devoted to topics which we believe all engineering undergraduates should study. In the third and fourth years there is scope for specialisation into one of six branches of engineering: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Information, Chemical, Biomedical. Decisions about which of these will be your specialisation can be deferred until the third year. In the fourth year there may be opportunities to study abroad. Engineering Science is part of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division, which also contains Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Materials, Mathematics, Plant Sciences, Physics, Statistics and Zoology.

Application procedure
Every candidate called for interview in Oxford will be interviewed by two colleges. Each candidates interviews will take place on the same day, not the same day for all candidates, at times which will be notified along with the invitation to attend for interview. Overnight accommodation will be available for candidates who request it. The Engineering tutors act together in the admissions process so as to avoid the possibility of differences in procedures between colleges and to ensure that all candidates are treated fairly and consistently. Any query about Engineering admissions should therefore be sent to deputy. administrator@eng.ox.ac.uk. Engineering operates an open offer scheme which increases the number of offers made. A small number of candidates will be made an offer of a place without allocation to a particular college. The college will be determined after the publication of A-level results the following August, when all colleges have had the opportunity to review their entries. In every other respect, open offers are as firm as normal offers.

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Deputy Administrator (Academic) Department of Engineering Science Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PJ 01865 273012 deputy.administrator@eng. ox.ac.uk
Website:

www.eng.ox.ac.uk

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Ability in mathematics and physics is essential for those wishing to study any Engineering course. Good performance in mathematics, physics and a third A-level (or its equivalent) is normally required. Inclusion of maths mechanics modules and study of further mathematics at A or AS-level are strongly encouraged but are not required.

Is there a written test?

Outside the interviews there will be no written tests. There is no requirement to submit written work.

Accreditation and sponsorship

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. If your sponsoring company wants you to spend a year with them before university, you will be asked to declare this at your interview and your UCAS application.

Careers
The combination of rigour and practicality in their training makes our Engineering graduates attractive to a wide range of employers in engineering, commerce and other areas. There are also many opportunities for postgraduate study.

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Adrien Geiger, Somerville, 4th year

I chose to study at Oxford because of its international reputation. I also like the tutorial idea. It is fantastic to be able to regularly converse with someone who is one of the top people in the subject. They guide us academically and we are never left not knowing what to do. The transition from A-level to university was much easier than I expected. The work is not that much harder but you do have to be more organised. The tutors are very helpful and will happily spend more time with you if you need extra tuition. The course is really how I expected it would be and the study is very career-based. I particularly like the lab work we have once a week where you get to see for real what you have been learning. At Oxford you have the opportunity to try so many different sports. I play football for the college, am Full Blue in skiing and also play handball. I took up rowing as I think it is definitely something you should try here. The nightlife is really good and there are a million ways to be entertained. I feel very lucky to be at Oxford as it is the best place ever to be a student.

1st year COuRSES Four courses are taken: Mathematical methods Electrical and digital systems Engineering materials and thermofluids Structures and mechanics

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Eight courses are taken plus a design project: Mathematical methods Electrical systems Modelling, dynamics and control Structures and materials Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics Engineering and society Two courses chosen from: Mechanical engineering, Civil engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering, Chemical engineering, Biomedical engineering Group design project ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part I Seven written papers; Engineering and society portfolio; practical record and project report

4th year COuRSES A major project, plus three specialist courses chosen from within the areas of: Mechanical engineering Civil engineering Electrical engineering Information engineering Chemical engineering Production engineering Engineering mathematics Biomedical engineering Major project ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part II Three written papers; project report (equivalent to three written papers)

ASSESSMENT First university examinations Four written papers; practical record

Disclaimer: The Engineering Science course structure and syllabus are under reviews at the time of going to press, January 2008. Details are available at www.eng.ox.ac.uk/undergrad/

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Engineering, Economics and Management

Duration of course: 4 years Average intake: 35 Degree awarded: MEng Admissions requirements:

What is Engineering, Economics and Management (EEM)?

EEM is a joint course, but it is primarily an engineering course, with around two-thirds in engineering. It is possible to apply for direct admission to the course, but one can leave the decision to study EEM until after the first-year examinations, provided your college offers EEM (see pages 1467) and gives permission for the transfer. The flexible structure of the course allows students to choose either a broad-based degree or one with more specialist work in economics or management. The course is recognised as being extremely demanding and many employers clearly value the course highly.

A typical weekly timetable

During the first year, work is divided between lectures in engineering science (about ten a week), engineering science practical classes (about five hours a week), and college tutorials (two a week). In years 2 and 3 a similar pattern exists, but in this case courses in management and economics are also followed and there is a corresponding increase in the number of tutorials. After the third year, students embark on a 24-week management or engineering project, at the end of which a major report is submitted for consideration in the examinations at the end of the fourth year.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 17.3% Open days:

See Engineering Science

Contact details:

Deputy Administrator (Academic) Department of Engineering Science Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PJ 01865 273012 deputy.administrator@eng. ox.ac.uk
Websites:

Application procedure
As EEM is primarily an engineering science course, the procedures for entry are the same as for Engineering Science (see p. 48), but with the possible addition of interviews in college by the economics and management tutors. The Engineering tutors act together in the admissions process so as to avoid the possibility of differences in procedures between colleges and to ensure that all candidates are treated fairly and consistently. Any query about Engineering admissions should therefore be sent to deputy.administrator@eng.ox.ac.uk.

Engineering at Oxford
See entry for Engineering Science pp. 489.

Economics at Oxford
See PPE pp. 967.

www.eng.ox.ac.uk www.sbs.ox.ac.uk www.economics.ox.ac.uk

Management at Oxford
See Economics and Management pp. 467.

Project
A major feature of the course is a 24-week management or engineering project. This may take the form of a placement in commerce or industry, which starts immediately after the end of the third year examinations. During this stage students undertake a project which is of value to the firm in which they are placed. While in employment, they are supervised by an academic tutor and a work-based supervisor.

Careers
EEM graduates find employment in almost all branches of industry and commerce. They are highly prized by both management consultants and the financial institutions as well as by the manufacturing industry.

1st year COuRSES Four courses are taken: Mathematical methods Electrical and digital systems Engineering materials and thermofluids Structures and mechanics

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Nine courses are taken plus a design project: Mathematical methods Electrical systems Modelling, dynamics and control Structures and materials Fluid mechanics and thermodynamics Safety and sustainability One Engineering Science paper One Economics paper: Introductory economics One Management paper: Introduction to management Design project in third year ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part I Eight written papers; case study; practical record and design project report

4th year PROJECT Six months project/placement COuRSES Three courses are taken: One Engineering paper Two papers chosen from Economics and Management

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (preliminary) Four written papers; practical record

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part II Three written papers and project report (equivalent to three written papers)

Disclaimer: The Engineering, Economics and Management course structure and syllabus are under reviews at the time of going to press, January 2008. Details are available at www.eng.ox.ac.uk/undergrad/

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James Mackenzie Smith, Balliol, 4th year

I was attracted to Oxford by the informal and welcoming atmosphere, particularly at the colleges I visited. Furthermore, the course and its setup were more geared towards what I was looking for than at other universities. I chose EEM because of my enjoyment of maths and sciences. I had no previous experience in economics or management, but was attracted by the opportunity to combine these within a course. What particularly attracted me to it was the variation and that is exactly what I enjoy the most about it. Also, it is recognised as a challenging and useful degree by employers. Students benefit from a six month project placement with a firm and this gives invaluable experience and insight which companies also value. While many of my friends are extremely bright, they are still ordinary human beings. For whatever strange reason, I was perhaps a little surprised to find this! Other than that, not that much about Oxford has surprised me. I was expecting a challenge, there is lots to do during the day and lots to do during the night. Quite simply, it is impossible to get bored and all tastes are catered for. I took up rowing in the first year. I play college football regularly. I am also involved in the Oxford Access Scheme, which aims to encourage pupils from less advantaged schools to apply to Oxford.

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English Language and Literature

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 275 Admission requirements:

What is English Language and Literature?

The English Language and Literature course gives you the chance to study writing in English from its origins in Anglo-Saxon England to the modern literature of the 20th and early 21st centuries. As well as the literature of the British Isles, it includes works from many other parts of the world, and gives you a considerable degree of choice over which periods and topics you would like to concentrate on. But you can, if you wish, still opt to cover the full historical sweep of English literature. Studying literature at Oxford involves the development both of sophisticated reading skills and of an ability to place literary texts in their wider intellectual and historical contexts. It also requires you to consider the critical processes by which you analyse and judge, to learn about literary form and technique, and to study the development of the English language.

See table p. 26 Candidates with English Language only at A-level or with no English A-level or equivalent should contact their college of preference before applying
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 21.8% Open day:

19 September 2008*
*To book a place, please contact:

Ms Joan Arthur
Contact details:

English Faculty St Cross Building Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UQ 01865 271055 english.office@ell.ox.ac.uk
Website:

English at Oxford
The Oxford English Faculty is the largest English Department in Britain. Most Oxford colleges have at least two Fellows in English, who are responsible for tutorial teaching in their own college but also give lectures to all students in the English Faculty. You thus have the opportunity to learn from a very wide range of specialist teachers. Library provision for English at Oxford is exceptionally good. All students have access to the Bodleian Library, the English Faculty library and other faculty libraries, and their own college libraries. There are also extensive electronic resources on the OxLIP Database for English Studies. The English Faculty building has its own computer room and all colleges have computing facilities for undergraduates to use. In your first two terms you will be introduced to the conceptual and technical tools used in the study of literature, and to a wide range of different critical assumptions and approaches. At the same time you will be doing tutorial work on either Victorian or modern literature, and on either Old English or Middle English literature.
1st year COuRSES Four papers are taken: An introduction to literary studies Victorian or modern literature Old English or Middle English literature Special author or special topic (including Victorian or modern literature) ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) unclassified Four written papers (all exams must be passed, but marks do not count towards the final degree) 2nd year

www.english.ox.ac.uk

In the final term of the first year you may choose a special topic, or a single author. In your second and third years you will extend your study of English literary history in period papers ranging from Middle English to the Romantic age. You will also study Shakespeare, and the history and development of the English language, and choose two subjects from the range special author, special topic. Most papers are assessed by threehour written examinations, but the third-year special author and special topic papers are nearly all assessed by extended essays, as is the secondyear paper The English language. You may also submit a thesis. Submitted work of this kind can thus constitute at least a third of your final assessment. An alternative syllabus (Course II) is available in the second and third year of the course. This concentrates on Old and Middle English language and literature and also enables you to study related subjects such as archaeology and Old Norse. Not every college may be able to offer the full range of alternatives within each optional paper in any given year. If you are concerned about this, you should check with individual colleges before making your application.

A typical weekly timetable

Although details of practice vary from college to college, most students in their first year will have one tutorial a week, together with some lectures and classes. This tends to rise, in the second and third years, to three tutorials a fortnight. Tutorials normally involve the writing and discussion of an essay. You will therefore be expected to produce between eight and twelve pieces of written work each term.

Application procedure
Candidates are required to submit one recent example of writing. This should be a marked essay produced in the normal course of your school or college work and should not have been rewritten after marking. Preferably it should be an analytical

3rd year COuRSES Shakespeare (may be studied in the second year) Two papers taken from: Special author Special topic Old English literature Papers taken in the first year may not be taken again ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Five or six written papers and one or two extended essays; one thesis (optional)

COuRSES The English language English literature, 11001509 English literature, 15091642 English literature, 16421740 English literature, 17401832 Shakespeare (may be studied in the third year) ASSESSMENT Two short extended essays for the English language paper (submitted at the end of the second year but marked at the end of the third as part of the final examinations)

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Ruth Lewy, Wadham, 3rd year

Studying English at university gives you much more choice than A-level. You have a lot of chance to read what you enjoy and write essays about your own ideas and interests. You are expected to do a lot more self-guided work, rather than relying on teaching. This is quite different, but much more rewarding. The pace is a lot faster, which can take some getting used to. The first few essays are usually a shock but everyone soon gets used to the different ways of working and it gets easier very quickly. Studying English is brilliant, once you build a relationship with your tutors you find yourself researching fantastic ideas and you are very free to work on topics that stimulate you. I have really enjoyed the theoretical parts of the course and applying them to the other texts, whether it is Middle English, Renaissance, or contemporary literature. I really like the tutorial system and the way that it gives you a chance to express yourself and share ideas with some brilliant people. You dont always have very long to focus on each text, and it can be quite a whirlwind tour of all the different ideas, but you do get a great grounding in English literature and cover really varied topics. It is really cool to be an English student, we always have lots of fun and meet loads of people across the University. Oxford is bursting with extra things to get involved in, and the college system means you feel very much part of something when youre here.

discussion of a topic or topics in the field of English literature though an English language topic is permissible. It should not be a short timed essay, critical commentary on particular passages of text (practical criticism exercises), or piece of creative writing. Overseas candidates without suitable material should consult the undergraduate admissions office.

afraid to defend your views or to suggest authors whose work you would particularly like to discuss.

Careers
English graduates go on to a great variety of careers, including writing, the theatre, broadcasting, publishing, journalism, teaching, advertising, administration, librarianship, management and law.

Is there a written test?

All candidates will take the English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT), normally at their own schools/colleges, on 5 November 2008. Separate registration for this test is required and prospective applicants should refer to the test website (www.elat.org.uk) for further information.

Foundation Certificates
Students who wish to apply for the part-time Foundation Certificate in English Language and Literature should apply to the Public Programme Division, Oxford University Department for Continuing Education, Rewley House, 1 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2JA by 31 July 2008 (for entry in October 2008). Late applicants will be considered if places are still available.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Successful candidates will tend to be those who can give evidence of wide, enthusiastic and thoughtful reading. Tutors appreciate that you may be nervous in interview. You should not be

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English and Modern Languages

Duration of course:

English and French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Czech (with Slovak), or Celtic
4 years (including one year abroad, normally taken in the third year)
Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 30 Admission requirements:

What is English and Modern Languages?

The English side of the course offers you a choice from a list of papers covering all literature written in the English language from its origins in AngloSaxon through to works produced in Englishspeaking countries across the world in the present day. The modern language which you combine with English will be one of French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Czech (with Slovak) or Celtic. This side of the course will give you practical linguistic training, encourage you to think coherently about language as a subject of study and introduce you to an extensive and fascinating field of Western literature and thought. Beginners Russian is not available.

year of the four-year course is spent abroad, with most students taking a posting as an assistant in a foreign school. On your return, you may choose from options including special author papers and special topic papers in both English and your modern language.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 16.2% Open days:

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.

See English Language and Literature See Modern Languages

Contact details:

Application procedure
For English, applicants are required to submit one piece of written work see p. 52 and the English website (www.english.ox.ac.uk) for further information. For Modern Languages, candidates are required to submit two pieces of school or college work (preferably of different kinds) for the language they are currently studying (see pp. 868). At least one piece should be written in the foreign language.

English Faculty St Cross Building Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UQ 01865 271055 english.office@ell.ox.ac.uk The Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages 41 Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JF 01865 270750 enquiries@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

English and Modern Languages at Oxford

Both the English and the Modern Languages Faculties at Oxford are among the largest in the country, and include major scholars in all areas of the respective subjects. Students thus have the opportunity to receive teaching from a range of expert tutors. Library provision at Oxford is excellent: all students have access to the English Faculty Library, the Taylor Institution Library (for modern languages), the Bodleian Library and their own college libraries. Both faculties have wellequipped computer rooms and all colleges have computing facilities. The course is extremely flexible. In the first year you will do practical work in your chosen modern language and study a selection of important texts from its literature. On the English side, you will be introduced to the conceptual and technical tools used in the study of literature, and to a wide range of different critical assumptions and approaches. At the same time, you may choose to study Victorian or Modern or Old or Middle English 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. The third

Is there a written test?

All candidates must take two written tests: firstly the English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT) on 5 November 2008 (see www.elat.org.uk for details) and then also a short written test in Modern Languages during the Oxford interview period in December (see p. 86).

www.english.ox.ac.uk www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Successful candidates will have an aptitude for their modern language, will read widely, and will enjoy writing and talking about literature and language. For English, candidates may be asked to talk about a piece of prose or verse supplied before or in the interview.

Careers
Graduates in English and Modern Languages go on to a great variety of careers, including broadcasting, publishing, teaching, journalism, the theatre, administration, management, advertising, translation, librarianship and law.

1st year COuRSES English: Introduction to literary studies One of the following papers: Victorian literature or modern literature or Old English literature or Middle English literature Modern Languages: Two language papers Two literature papers ASSESSMENT First university examinations (Preliminary) Six written papers

2nd year COuRSES English: Shakespeare One period of literature Modern Languages: Continuing language work One period of literature paper

4th year COuRSES English: Two papers from a choice including special authors, special topics and period of literature papers Modern Languages: Further language work One paper from a choice including special subjects, special authors, linguistics, and period of literature papers

ASSESSMENT Two short extended essays for those taking the English language paper (submitted at end of second year but marked in third year as part of Final university examinations)

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Eight written papers (or seven for those who have taken the English language paper; one may be an extended essay); thesis (optional); oral examination (in the modern language)

Disclaimer: In the second and third years, specific timetabling arrangements may vary from college to college

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European and Middle Eastern Languages

Duration of course:

4 years (including compulsory year abroad)

Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 12 Admission requirements:

What is European and Middle Eastern Languages?

This course in European and Middle Eastern Languages (EMEL) enables students to combine papers in one of the languages taught in the Faculty of Modern Languages with papers in Arabic, Hebrew, Persian or Turkish, thus providing opportunities to take advantage of the cultural linkages which exist between a number of European and Middle Eastern languages. For example, appropriate combinations might well be French and Arabic, German and Turkish, or Hebrew and Russian, but even some of the less obvious pairings would provide similar cultural and historical linkage. Thus Spanish and Turkish would be an interesting combination for the history of Sephardi Judaism, while Persian and Portuguese are important for the study of early imperialism.

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.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 30.4% Open days:

Application procedure
You need have no previous knowledge of a Middle Eastern language, while you will normally have studied your chosen European language to A-level standard. As part of your application, you are required to submit two recent essays or similar pieces of work which have already been marked with teachers corrections. At least one should be written in the relevant European language.

See Oriental Studies See Modern Languages

Contact details:

The Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages 41 Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JF 01865 270750 enquiries@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk The Oriental Institute Pusey Lane Oxford OX1 2LE 01865 288203
Websites:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors are keen to find out about your linguistic ability and your interest in the subject, independently of what you have been taught at school or college.

EMEL at Oxford
Through its long-standing traditions and more recent gifts, Oxford has unique resources for the study of Middle Eastern and modern European languages. The Bodleian Library and Taylor Institution Library (for Modern Languages) have a magnificent collection of books and manuscripts. The Taylor Institution Library is one of the 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.

Is there a written test?

Candidates will be required to sit a short written test (30 minutes) in the relevant modern language (see p. 86).

www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk www.orinst.ox.ac.uk

Careers
Oxford graduates in these subjects regularly go into highly competitive areas such as law, finance, commerce, management consultancy, accountancy, the media, advertising, the Foreign Office and the arts.

International opportunities
You will normally spend the 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.

Course structure
Choose one European language and one Middle Eastern language from the following:

European languages:
French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Czech (with Slovak), Celtic. Beginners Russian is not available.

Middle Eastern languages:

Hebrew, Persian, Arabic, Turkish.

1st year COuRSES Study both languages European languages: one language, see pp. 868 Middle Eastern language: Intensive language training; Introduction to culture ASSESSMENT First university examinations (preliminary) Three written papers (European language); two papers (Middle Eastern language) plus, in Arabic only, an oral exam

2nd year

3rd and 4th years COuRSES Either of the languages may be given greater weight In each language: Literature, poetry and prose Advanced language classes

year abroad

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Nine or ten written papers are taken including a bridging extended essay Oral exam (both languages, but not Hebrew on the Oriental side)

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Experimental Psychology
Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake:

What is Psychology?
Psychology has been defined as the science of mental life and its scope includes a wide variety of issues. It addresses such questions as: how do we perceive colours? How do children acquire language? What predisposes two people to get on with each other? What causes schizophrenia?

A typical weekly timetable

During terms 1 and 2 work is divided between lectures (about six per week) and tutorials (two to three per week). During terms 3 to 9 your time will be divided between attending lectures (about six per week), tutorials (average of 1.5 per week), and practical classes (one afternoon per week). You will also carry out your own research project and be given the opportunity to write a library dissertation.

90 (with Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology)

Admission requirements:

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 22.5% Open days:

Psychology at Oxford
Psychology at Oxford is essentially a scientific discipline, involving the rigorous formulation and testing of ideas. It works through experiments and systematic observation rather than introspection. The Oxford Experimental Psychology Department is widely regarded as one of the leading psychology departments in the UK. The departments size and its commitment to research, as well as to excellence in teaching, means there are typically four or five research seminars each week, in addition to undergraduate lectures and classes. At present, there are particularly strong research groups in the fields of human cognitive processes, neuroscience, vision, developmental and social psychology.

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Application procedure
Candidates are not required to submit written work.

The Admissions Coordinator Department of Experimental Psychology South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3UD 01865 271376 admissions@psy.ox.ac.uk
Website:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors are keen to see whether you can evaluate evidence, are able to consider issues from different perspectives and have a capacity for logical and creative thinking.

Is there a written test?

Yes, all candidates will sit a written test during the Oxford interview period in December, where they will be asked to comment on or to answer questions on a short scientific article.

www.psy.ox.ac.uk

Fieldwork and international opportunities

A wide choice of research projects is available, including projects based in other departments and outside the University.

Careers
Given the nature of the degree, students are able to consider a wide range of options, including careers in professional psychology, teaching, research, the health services, finance, commerce, industry, the media and information technology. Some careers will require further study and/or training after your degree.

Terms 1 and 2 COuRSES Three courses are taken (out of five options): Psychology Philosophy Neurophysiology Statistics Physiology 3-term course including practical work

Terms 35 COuRSES Ten courses are taken, including the nine core topics: Brain and behaviour Perception Social psychology Psychological disorders Memory, attention and information processing Developmental psychology Biology of learning and memory Language and cognition Individual differences One course in experimental design and statistics ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part I Five written papers; practical portfolio

Terms 69 COuRSES Three advanced option courses in psychology are taken. One option can be a library dissertation. The courses change each year to reflect advances in psychology Research project

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (preliminary) Three written papers

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part II Research project report; three written papers (or two written papers and a library dissertation)

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At first I was unsure whether I wanted to apply to Oxford, but after visiting on the science open day I knew that I wanted to apply. The staff and students that I met were both enthusiastic and encouraging and the fact that Oxford has one of the leading psychology departments also appealed. Not having studied any science subjects at A-level, going back to a scientific discipline was challenging at first. However, whilst it certainly would have helped to come from a more scientific background, minimal prior knowledge is assumed and I soon found myself catching up on the basics. Experimental psychology is great in the fact that the subject bridges the gap between science and the arts, and in this way I believe that it would appeal to a wide range of people. Although tutorials can be quite daunting at first, I find them the most rewarding part of the course as this provides an opportunity for the discussion of our own ideas with experts in the field. I also like the fact that we are encouraged to examine original evidence and come to our own conclusions. Studying at Oxford has lived up to my expectations, as although we are expected to study hard the work is engaging and there are plenty of opportunities to develop other interests. I have enjoyed trying out new activities such as ballroom dancing and Tai Chi. Punting for the first time also turned out to be an eventful experience! I would definitely recommend applying to Oxford as not only does it provide an opportunity to become a part of a leading psychology department, it is also great fun!

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Fine Art
Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BFA Average intake: 20

What is Fine Art?

Fine Art is the making and study of visual art. It educates and prepares students to become artists and to follow other practices that are aligned to the making of art. The curriculum is centred on the individual students potential and imagination.

Application procedure
20 undergraduates are admitted for Fine Art each year. The student body is becoming increasingly diverse and we welcome applications from all sections of the community, both within the UK and internationally. Entry is very competitive, and based entirely on merit, but we recognise that artistic achievement and potential can take different forms, depending on the background and experience of the person applying. Applicants do not have to be pre-selected by their school or college. Anyone who is strongly motivated, selfcritical and developing an independent vision of their potential as an artist should consider themselves eligible to apply. Most students come from art foundation courses, but candidates are also welcome to apply during their final year at school or college, during a gap year, or as mature students. In the first instance, assessment is based on a portfolio, which must be submitted to the Ruskin by 15 November 2008. Short-listed candidates are interviewed in December when new work, the portfolio, and the interview itself are all taken into account. The interview also includes a practical test, where candidates are asked to complete two pieces in a variety of media from a number of possible subjects. There is no prescription for editing a portfolio, but candidates should aim for any range of work which gives a sense of their interests and appetites. Portfolios may contain original works, photographs, slides or digital images of paintings and sculptures, personal notebooks, short videotapes or CDs, drawings, soundworks etc. We value signs of the ability to engage in critical and inventive discussion, but above all we are looking for a strong visual curiosity.

(note: no deferred applications are accepted for this course)

Admission requirements:

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 12.7% Open days:

Fine Art at Oxford

The Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art offers a three-year studio-based BFA course in which all its students work alongside each other in collaboratively organised studios. Whereas many fine art courses run in an environment devoted exclusively to art and design, Ruskin students, as members of a collegiate university, have the advantage of contact with their contemporaries on all of Oxfords other courses. The Ruskin course aims to develop strong independent points of view and a mature grasp of the range of critical debate surrounding contemporary art and its many international histories. Oxfords short terms, coupled with the ambitious atmosphere at the Ruskin, suits highly motivated and resourceful students with a good sense of how to organise their time both in and out of Oxford. The first year of the course is structured to introduce students to each other, to the resources of the School and to all the people involved in teaching and running the Ruskin. The combination of witnessing fellow students at work, group criticism and individual discussion with tutors and visiting artists, swiftly develops a strong sense of the diversity of experience and opinion within the School. The close working circumstances of the School, arranged in two buildings, means that art history, theory and criticism are seen as integral to the development of all studio work. The Ruskin also enjoys a strong and constructive relationship with Modern Art Oxford, and students have full access to the many exceptional University libraries and museums, including the Ashmolean. The Ruskin Laboratory, which coordinates many aspects of the Schools research, has developed interdisciplinary working relationships within Oxford, and beyond. Wherever possible the School expects its students to become involved in these. Since the School and its staff have built many personal and professional relationships with museums and galleries in London, these too are seen as one of the Ruskins major resources. Independent, as well as organised visits, are seen as essential to maintaining the energy of debate within the School.

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Juliet K Franks Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art 74 High Street Oxford OX1 4BG 01865 276940 juliet.franks@ruskin-sch. ox.ac.uk
Website:

www.ruskin-sch.ox.ac.uk

Careers
Most students aim at becoming professional artists, and this ambition is supported throughout the course. Remember, too, that the education and structure we offer strengthens students imagination and knowledge in such a way that other paths may also be pursued. Many graduates subsequently go on to postgraduate studies in fine art, but some also continue in other, related subjects. We maintain good contacts with former students and keenly follow their developing careers. These demonstrate that Ruskin students consistently make substantial contributions in their chosen creative fields.

Note: Any overseas candidates for Fine Art who are invited to attend will be expected to come to Oxford for interview in December.

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Andrew Gillespie, Balliol, 2nd year, Jasmine Robinson, St Catherines, 2nd year, and Adeniyi Olagunju, St Annes, 2nd year
Fine Art at the Ruskin manages to be different both from the typical Oxford experience and studying Fine Art at any other institution. Fine Art is an essentially practical course, driven by individual creativity and ambition rather than reading lists and lecture series. The Ruskin provides a space for creativity within a greater academic environment. We were not sure what to expect when we arrived, but we all discovered a friendly and intense school, often competitive but never cold. Group critiques, one-to-one tutorials and the input from a variety of visiting artists mean there is always an opportunity to discuss your work. We can try our hand at any discipline and we can experiment and exhibit in one of the many exhibition spaces around. There is an incredibly diverse range of students at the school, but we all share a serious enthusiasm for the world of contemporary art. Some members have completed foundation courses, some have come straight from school or college, whilst others have come from jobs, travels or things completely unrelated to the arts. This range of individuals makes the Ruskin an exciting and complex site for the exchange of ideas.

1st year COuRSES Students begin from the start to develop their studio work in discussion with the Schools lecturers, tutors and visiting staff. They are allocated a tutor at the outset, who monitors progress, sets targets and directs them in their studies. Work is regularly presented and discussed at group crits involving staff and students from across the school. Alongside this, workshops and projects designed to introduce a range of techniques and approaches are offered throughout the year. In addition, they attend taught practical classes in drawing and human anatomy as well as lectures, seminars and tutorials in art history. Experimentation is encouraged. ASSESSMENT Practical studio-based work; human anatomy; three submitted essays; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture since 1900

2nd year & 3rd year COuRSES years two and three are similar in structure and continue the tutorial system introduced in the first year. All students are required to continue the study of art history and theory and to submit three essays during the course of the second year. In the final term of the second year they agree an extended essay title with their tutor. This essay is submitted at the end of the second term of the final year as part of the Final Examination. Students are expected to establish a strong bond between the interests of the essay and their studio studies. ASSESSMENT [2nd year] Satisfactory record in all areas of the course ASSESSMENT [3rd year] A final exhibition and a supporting portfolio of work made during the second and third years; drawing; an extended essay; one written paper in the history and theory of visual culture since 1900

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Geography
Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 90 Admission requirements:

What is Geography?
Geography is a diverse discipline that bridges the arts, social and natural sciences, providing a broad education and addressing pressing issues including environmental change, regional and global inequalities, the transformation of global economy and culture, ethnic segregation, urbanisation, planning, natural hazards, and many more. Students obtain a coherent view of the rapidly changing world and the ways in which society influences and is influenced by it.

Fieldwork and international opportunities

The School of Geography and the Environment emphasises the importance of fieldwork since it believes there is no substitute for teaching subjects at first hand. In the first year, all students take part in a week-long field trip to Crete. Several of the option subjects in the second and third years involve field trips which in recent years have included trips to Russia, South Africa and Tenerife. Independent research in the field or in archives is a key element of the dissertation. Each year, around 40% of our undergraduates choose to do their dissertation overseas, covering a remarkable range of countries worldwide.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applicants over last three years: 31.3% Open days:

2 May*, 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

*To book a place, please contact:

Geography at Oxford
The Oxford Geography degree focuses on the interrelationships between society and the physical and human environment. Students are introduced to the full range of geographical topics, which they can then follow up in more detail in the optional papers. There is considerable emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches in the course, with opportunities to explore the crossfertilisation between geography and other disciplines, such as anthropology, sociology, history, political science, economics, earth sciences and biology. The tutorial system offers ample opportunity for independent work and the pursuit of subjects of particular interest. Seminars and classes offer the chance to interact with other students in discussing specific issues. Many special lectures by visiting speakers, both within and outside the School of Geography, enrich the opportunities open to Oxford geographers. The facilities in the School are among the best in the country. The Radcliffe Science Library holds a geography collection which has 107,000 volumes and the library has subscriptions to more than 200 journals, many now online. Computerised search and database systems are provided. Students may also use the extensive Library resources elsewhere in the University, such as the Geography Reading Room in the Bodleian. Students taking the Physical Geography options will use the well-equipped laboratories both for practical courses and for individual research projects.

Kyra Smith 01865 285076 kyra.smith@ouce.ox.ac.uk

Contact details:

A typical weekly timetable

A typical weekly timetable comprises lectures in the morning, and usually a few afternoon seminars or practical classes. In addition, each student will attend at least one college tutorial per week, and some college-based classes.

The Undergraduate Assistant School of Geography Oxford University Centre for the Environment South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QY 01865 285070
Website:

Application procedure
Candidates are required to submit two marked pieces of recent work produced as part of their geography course.

www.geog.ox.ac.uk/ undergraduate/apply/ selection-criteria.html

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

At interview, tutors are looking for students who match academic achievement with enthusiasm, commitment and an awareness of the world about them. Candidates may be given a short article to discuss in the interview. The criteria used for selection are published on the School of Geography and Environment website: www.geog.ox.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/ selection-criteria.php.

Is there a written test?

There is no written test.

Careers
Students graduating from the School proceed into many different types of employment and their broad skills are valued by employers literacy, numeracy and graphicacy, along with their experience of researching projects and working in groups. Some graduates are able to use their geographical knowledge directly in their work or in higher degrees. In recent years geography graduates have proceeded to employment in business, local and central government, the law, the media, teaching and research.

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Mark Page, Worcester, 2nd year

I chose to study at Oxford because I knew the environment would push me to perform. I also liked the idea of the college system as it seemed to be more homely than the campus set up. The transition from A-levels to university is a big step up. You are expected to do your own research and reading on a topic and not simply look at a textbook and paraphrase what you have read. Its all about reading and formulating your own opinions. It seems daunting at first, but you soon get used to it and it is rewarding to start a week knowing a little on a subject and at the end of the week have a tutorial and feel you really know what you are talking about. I would definitely recommend studying Geography at Oxford. You cover a huge variety of topics, all of which are really interesting and some which are bound to spark your interest. The course also opens your eyes to issues you had not previously thought about it did for me. I am a physical geographer and I particularly enjoy the work on climate change. However the human geography lectures have also been really interesting. The field course to Crete was a definite highlight. I am an avid rugby player and have also joined a number of societies outside college. In addition I have taken up charity work since coming here. I went to Nepal this summer with the Oxford Development Abroad, a student-run charity which works with small-scale, communityinitiated projects in the developing world. We lived in small village communities for three months where we funded and helped to build schools and toilets. I have never regretted applying to Oxford and for me Geography is a fantastically rich subject to study.

1st year COuRSES Four core courses are taken: Earth systems processes Human geography Critical thinking for geographers Geographical techniques

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Three core courses are taken: The geographical environment: physical The geographical environment: human The philosophy, nature and practice of geography Options (2 chosen), including: African Societies in Transition: Geographies of development and inequality; The political geography of European integration; South and Southern Africa; Spaces of politics; Spaces of finance and innovation; Biogeography; Climate variability and change; Quaternary period; Forensic geography; The geography of post-communist Russia and East Central Europe; Dryland environments; Environmental Policy: Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change Dissertation (weighted as two papers) ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Three written core papers; two written optional papers, plus two pieces of submitted work on the chosen optional subjects; dissertation

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (preliminary) Four written papers plus two practical notebooks

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History
Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 300 Admission requirements:

What is History?
History involves both the study of individual societies over extended periods of time and the study of several societies simultaneously to enrich our understanding of the past. It provides a distinctive education by developing an awareness of differing political, cultural, social and economic structures in past societies and their interrelationship. It combines vigorous debate over questions of interpretation with rigorous attention to the source materials. Its constant enrichment by cross-fertilisation from other disciplines leads to the asking of new questions about the past.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 30.5% Open day:

discuss work with a larger number of students. The thesis gives all students the opportunity to engage in a piece of independent research. Throughout the course, you are very much in charge of your own timetable.

Application procedure
All candidates must take the History Aptitude Test, normally at their own school or college, on 5 November 2008. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. There is more information at www.history.ox.ac.uk/ prosundergrad/applying/hat_introduction.htm. All candidates will be asked to send in an essay of A2 level, or equivalent, written in candidates own time as part of their normal school/college work.

5 September 2008*
*To book a place, please contact:

The Schools Liaison Officer schools.liaison@history. ox.ac.uk

Contact details:

History at Oxford
Oxford is celebrated for the broad chronological sweep of its courses and enormous amount of choice offered to students. You can study options on any part of British and European history from the declining years of the Roman Empire to the present day. The geographical range is also broad: there are options on North American, Latin American, Asian and African history (see website for further details). Students are encouraged to adopt a variety of interdisciplinary approaches to their work, and the faculty is strong on intellectual and cultural history options. The Oxford History Faculty is at the forefront of research.

The Old Boys School George Street Oxford OX1 2RL 01865 277254
Website:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Submitted work and UCAS personal statements may form starting-points for discussion in your interview. Some colleges may require you to read a short passage of historical writing while you are up for interview, which they will ask you to discuss as part of the interview process. The tutors are not so much interested in the level of your knowledge as in your ability to think historically. Please see the History selection criteria for further details at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/courses/ criteria.shtml.

www.history.ox.ac.uk

A typical weekly timetable

You will be expected to attend about five lectures per week during the first year, participate in regular meetings with tutors to discuss work, research in libraries and write at least one essay a week. In the second and third years students choose from an enormous variety of lectures and their regular diet of tutorials is supplemented by faculty classes which give the opportunity to

Careers
A history degree equips students with a set of transferable skills applicable to many careers, which have enabled generations of Oxford historians to excel in a wide range of careers such as the law, investment banking and consultancies, advertising, accountancy, the civil service, publishing, journalism and the media, global charity work, museums, librarianship and archive work and teaching.

1st year COuRSES Four papers are taken: History of the British Isles General history (primarily European) Historical methods (choice of Approaches to history; Historiography; Tacitus to Weber; Quantification; one of seven foreign texts) Optional subject (choices include Theories of the state; Conquest and colonisation: Spain and America in the sixteenth century; Culture, society and politics in England, 17001795; Workingclass life and industrial work in Britain 18701914)

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Six subjects are taken: History of the British Isles General history Further subject (choice of about 30, including: Anglo-Saxon archaeology of the early Christian period; China in war and revolution, 18901949; The Near East in the age of Justinian and Muhammad, c.527c.700; Society and government in France, 16001715; The first industrial revolution; Imperialism and nationalism, 18301980; Modern Japan, 18681972; The Soviet union, 192441) Special subject: a paper and an extended essay (choices include: The Norman conquest of England; Politics, art and culture in the Italian Renaissance, Venice and Florence c.14751525; The Scientific movement in the 17th century; English architecture, 16601720; Political pressures and social policy 1899 1914; The Russian Revolution of 1917; India, 191939: Contesting the nation; Nazi Germany, a racial order, 193345; The Great Society era, 196070; The Northern Ireland troubles, 196585) Disciplines of history Thesis ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Five written papers; one extended essay, one thesis; an additional thesis may be offered

ASSESSMENT First university examinations Four written papers

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Roisin Watson, Balliol, 2nd year

I chose to apply to Oxford not only because of its world-class reputation, but also because the History course offered far more range and breadth than at other universities. In addition, the collegiate system which provides a student community smaller than that of the university as a whole was reassuring. The transition between A-level and university was hard, but it is important to remember that everybody else is in the same situation. Youll be surprised how quickly you adapt to the increased workload and vigorous intellectual debate. When I first arrived I quickly discovered that there was a lot less contact time than I initially thought. This means that motivating yourself to do the work is crucial. My favourite part of the week is my tutorial. Its when you really get to grips with the material that you have been studying all week. I often leave my tutorials wanting to re-write the essay I have just handed in because they really clarify your ideas. I am very involved with student drama. With four or five productions a week, the drama society here caters for all tastes and it is a great way of meeting people outside your college. Oxford is a place for people with a passion for their subject. Of course, when applying it is important to consider whether you feel you work best independently and whether you might feel overwhelmed by the freedom you are given, but nobody should be put off by stories they have heard of Oxford stereotypes. Come and see the place for yourself!

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History (Ancient and Modern)

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 19 Admission requirements:

What is Ancient and Modern History?

This course enables you to combine options of the modern History course which runs from ad285 to the present with a variety of options in Greek and Roman history. Fruitful comparisons between ancient and modern history abound and the subject-matter and methodologies are mutually illuminating.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 20.5% Open days:

See History
Contact details:

Ancient and Modern History at Oxford

This Oxford course offers an extraordinary range of choices (more than 90 options), reflecting the breadth of interests of those who teach here. The Oxford Classics and History Faculties are worldfamous for teaching and research. Most of the people who will teach you here will be leading researchers in their field, and lecturers are encouraged to put on new courses which reflect their own interests. The study of original sources forms the basis of Further and Special Subjects.

take the test at this time. You can find more information at www.history.ox.ac.uk/ prosundergrad/applying/hat_introduction.htm. Candidates are also required to send in an essay on a historical topic by 10 November. This should be a marked essay of A2 level, or equivalent, written in candidates own time as part of their normal school/college work. The essay may deal with a topic from ancient or modern history.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors are keen to find out whether you can demonstrate the skills needed by History undergraduates, as listed in our selection criteria. Even if you have not previously studied ancient history or classics it is important to show some awareness of and interest in the ancient world, including its material remains. There will be no written test. Some colleges may require you to read a short passage of historical writing while you are at interview, which they will ask you to discuss. Please see the Ancient and Modern History selection criteria for further details at www. admissions.ox.ac.uk/courses/criteria.shtml.

Schools Liaison Officer History Faculty The Old Boys School George Street Oxford OX1 2RL 01865 615020 Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies 66 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LU 01865 288391 enquiries@classics.ox.ac.uk
Website:

A typical weekly timetable

Your work is divided between lectures and classes, tutorials (one or two a week), and private study (including preparing essays for your weekly tutorials).

www.history.ox.ac.uk

Careers
This course will equip you with a set of transferable skills which you can apply to many careers. Oxford historians typically move on to careers as varied as law, banking, consultancy, advertising, accountancy, publishing, journalism, global charity work, archive work, teaching and research.

Application procedure
You do not need to have any knowledge of Latin or Greek, or to have done classical civilisation or ancient history at school or college. Candidates will take the History Aptitude Test, normally at their own school or college, on 5 November 2008. Candidates must make sure they are available to

1st year COuRSES Four courses are taken: One period of either Greek or Roman history One of the periods of General (non-British) history offered by the History Faculty The world of Homer and Hesiod; or Augustan Rome; or one of the History optional subjects A text-based paper on Herodotus; or Sallust; or Approaches to history; or Historiography: Tacitus to Weber, from the History syllabus or Greek/Latin language paper

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Six courses are taken: A period of Greek or Roman history A period of General history or one of the periods of the history of the British Isles Further Subjects* (including work on primary sources, textual or archaeological) A choice of Further Subjects from the History syllabus; or an ancient Further subject, including: Athenian democracy in the classical age; Politics, society and culture from Nero to Hadrian; Religions in the Greek and Roman world c.31 bcad 312; The Greeks and the Mediterranean world 950500 bc; Art under the Roman Empire ad 14337 Special Subjects* (including work on primary sources, textual or archaeological) A choice of Special Subjects from the History syllabus; or an ancient Special Subject, including: Alexander the Great and his early successors; Cicero: politics and thought in the late republic Disciplines of history Thesis Optional Greek/Latin language paper
* Either the Further or the Special Subject must be ancient (they can both be ancient, if you wish)

ASSESSMENT First university examinations Four written papers

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Six written papers (or five written papers and one extended essay), and one thesis

Please refer also to the History and the Classics entries for additional information

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History and Economics

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 12 Admission requirements:

What is History and Economics?

The Joint School of History and Economics integrates Economics and History to form a coherent and intellectually stimulating programme. The combination allows insights that neither subject can realise alone. However, it is possible to specialise primarily in either History or Economics while still preserving the benefits of an integrated approach. The combination of Economics, Economic History and History (political as well as social) means that you will be equipped to view issues in the real world from a variety of contrasting perspectives. You will learn both the historians careful approaches to evidence and argumentation and the economists analytical and quantitative methods, providing an excellent preparation for a range of professional, financial and academic careers.

Application procedure
Candidates are required to submit two recent marked coursework essays: one in economics or a similar subject and one on a historical topic, or equivalent, by 10 November 2008. These should have been written in candidates own time as part of their normal school or college work.

You can apply for History and Economics having studied any combination of subjects. It is not necessary to have studied economics at school. Some knowledge of mathematics is useful, and instruction in mathematics is given in the first year (See table p. 26)
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 26.4% Open days:

Is there a written test?

All candidates must take two written tests: firstly the History Aptitude Test, normally at their own school or college, on 5 November 2008. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. There is more information at www. history.ox.ac.uk/prosundergrad/applying/hat_ introduction.htm. They must also take a test during the Oxford interview period in December, designed to examine the candidates ability to reason analytically and to use language accurately. It will not require specialist knowledge in economics.

See History
Contact details:

History and Economics at Oxford

The course is designed to equip you with the basic tools of both History and Economics, whilst introducing you to some of the areas which you can study later in more depth. You will be given a wide choice of subjects. Everyone studies introductory economics, which is designed to give a solid understanding of the foundations of both micro- and macroeconomics. The Economics course is identical to that for Philosophy, Politics and Economics and students for both courses are generally taught together. Colleges also offer teaching in introductory mathematics and statistics for economists.

Schools Liaison Officer History Faculty The Old Boys School George Street Oxford OX1 2RL 01865 615020
Websites:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Submitted work and UCAS personal statements are likely to form starting-points for discussion in your interview. Some colleges my require you to read a short passage of historical writing while you are up for interview, which they will ask you to discuss as part of the interview process. The tutors are not so much interested in the level of your knowledge as in your ability to think historically. Please see the selection criteria for further details at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ courses/criteria.shtml.

www.history.ox.ac.uk www.economics.ox.ac.uk

A typical weekly timetable

You will be expected to attend about five lectures per week during the first year, participate in regular meetings with tutors to discuss work, research in libraries and write at least one essay a week. In the second and third year there is the opportunity to substitute a thesis for one of the required papers, which will enable you to do a piece of independent research.
1st year COuRSES Four papers are taken: Introductory economics General history (primarily European): four options available Historical methods (available options: Approaches to history; Historiography: Tacitus to Weber; Quantification; Foreign texts) Optional subject (involving the use of primary sources) 2nd and 3rd year

Careers
History and Economics offers good preparation for a wide variety of careers. Some of the most popular options include working in industry, management consulting, the City, law, teaching and many branches of the public service, including the civil and diplomatic services, and the Bank of England.

COuRSES Core courses in Economics and Economic History: Macroeconomics Microeconomics Quantitative Economics British Economic History since 1870 A period of British history (7 options) or of General history (18 options) Economic history option (English society in the 17th century or The first industrial revolution; or British society in the 20th century) Optional courses: A special subject in History or two further subjects in History or two further subjects in Economics or one further subject in History and one further subject in Economics Choices in History include: China in war and revolution, 18901949; Society and government in France; Imperialism and nationalism, 18301980; Culture, politics and identity in Cold War Europe, 194568 Choices in Economics include: Economic theory; Money; International economics; Economics of industry; Economics of developing countries ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Seven written papers, one of which can be replaced by a thesis

ASSESSMENT First university examinations Four written examinations

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History and English

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 15 Admission requirements:

What is History and English?

A joint degree in History and English requires students to think critically about how we define history and literature, and about how the two disciplines interrelate and, in large measure, overlap. Close attention is given to changing methodologies, to the nature of evidence and to styles of argument. It is assumed that historical documents are just as much texts as are poems, plays or novels, and are therefore subject to intepretation as works of narrative, rhetoric and, fundamentally, language. Equally, it is assumed that poems, plays and novels represent historically grounded ways of interpreting a culture.

Application procedure
All candidates will take the History Aptitude Test, normally at their own school or college, on 5 November 2008. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. There is more information at www.history.ox.ac.uk/ prosundergrad/applying/hat_introduction.htm. Candidates will not be required to take the English Literature Admissions Test. Candidates are required to submit essays by 10 November: one on a historical topic (which should be a marked essay of A2 level, or equivalent, written in candidates own time as part of their normal school/college work) and two pieces of English written work by 10 November (see www.english.ox.ac.uk for further information about what to send).

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 12.4%

(plus candidates who are accepted for either History or English single honours)
Open days:

See History See English Language and Literature

Contact details:

History and English at Oxford

The History and English Faculties are the largest in Britain, with long and distinguished traditions of teaching and research. Students are offered a great deal of choice in the course of their three years, and whether their interests are in the medieval period, the Renaissance or the later periods, intellectually fruitful combinations are always possible. The course structure at Oxford is intended to enable students to relate literary and historical ideas as effectively as possible in the investigation of their chosen historical periods, topics or authors, while recognising that some students will wish to opt for variety rather than close congruity between their historical and literary papers. Oxford possesses unmatched library provision for both subjects, in the Bodleian Library, the History Faculty and English Faculty libraries, other faculty libraries, and the college libraries.

Schools Liaison Officer History Faculty The Old Boys School George Street Oxford OX1 2RL 01865 615020 English Faculty St Cross Building Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UQ 01865 271055 english.office@ell.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Candidates will usually be given at least two interviews, one with the History tutor or tutors in the college, and one with the English tutor or tutors. In the English interview, the candidate may be asked to discuss a piece of prose or verse, provided before or at the interview. Successful candidates will read widely, will enjoy writing and talking about history, literature and language, and will be interested in pursuing a comparative approach to historical and literary texts. For more information, please consult the selection criteria at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/courses/criteria.shtml.

www.history.ox.ac.uk www.english.ox.ac.uk

Careers
History and English graduates go on to a great variety of careers, including teaching, research, law, publishing, the media, the theatre, acting, administration, business, management, advertising and librarianship.

A typical weekly timetable

Most students have one to two tutorials a week and are often, but not always, working on two papers simultaneously. Most students attend three to four lecture courses a week. Students produce written work for tutorials, and so receive regular feedback on progress.

1st year COuRSES Four papers are taken: The history of the British Isles History optional subject; or Approaches to history; or Historiography: Tacitus to Weber Introduction to literary studies Old English literature; or Middle English literature; or Victorian or modern literature ASSESSMENT First university examinations Four written papers

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Seven papers are taken: Two interdisciplinary bridge papers, studied in the second year A period of British history not studied in the first year Two papers from the Honour School of English Language and Literature Either Two papers from the Honour School of History Or One additional subject from the Honour School of English Language and Literature, plus One subject from the Honour School of History which shall be either a further subject, a General history period, or an additional British history period Possible optional thesis

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Seven papers with a maximum of three of those papers by extended essay, plus thesis (optional)

Disclaimer: The History and English syllabus is still in the process of revision at the time of going to press, January 2008

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History and Modern Languages

Duration of course:

History and French, German, Modern Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Czech (with Slovak), or Celtic
4 years (including compulsory year abroad)
Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 22 Admission requirements:

What is History and Modern Languages?

This course allows you to study subjects in History and a European language which relate to each other significantly. An interest in 19th-century French literature, for example, might be reinforced by the study of French and European historical options in the same period, or an interest in medieval Italian history can be enriched by a study of Dante. Not only can the literature be related to its historical context, but the agenda of the historians can be reassessed by engagement with literary methods.

written in candidates own time as part of their normal school/college work.

Is there a written test?

All candidates must take two written tests: firstly the History Aptitude Test, normally at their own school or college, on 5 November 2008. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. There is more information at www. history.ox.ac.uk/prosundergrad/applying/hat_ introduction.htm. They must also take a modern language test during the Oxford interview period in December. This will be a 30-minute test for the modern language you intend to study but not, of course, in a language that you intend to study more or less from scratch. This test aims to assess your grasp of the basic grammar of the language you intend to study. It is not a test of vocabulary.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 19.2% Open days:

See History See Modern Languages

Contact details:

History and Modern Languages at Oxford

The richness and variety of the cultural and intellectual topics pursued in the two faculties make possible exciting and intellectually innovative combinations. Students undertaking this kind of joint degree therefore regularly make genuinely original contributions.

Schools Liaison Officer History Faculty The Old Boys School George Street Oxford OX1 2RL 01865 615020 Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages 41 Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JF enquiries@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Your submitted work is likely to be a starting point for discussion. Some colleges may also ask you to read and discuss a passage. Tutors wish to test your capacity for independent thought, your flexibility, your skills in conceptualising and relating ideas, the precision of your thinking, and your linguistic accuracy. For more information, please see the selection criteria at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ courses/criteria.shtml.

Work placements/international opportunities

You study History and Modern Languages as a fouryear course involving a year abroad between your second and fourth years. The year abroad is compulsory. If you need further information, you can consult with the college of your choice. We encourage you to spend as much as possible of your vacations in the countries whose language you are studying. Financial support, including travelling scholarships, may be available from your college and/or the faculty.

www.history.ox.ac.uk www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk

Careers
Employers value language skills combined with the many transferable skills of a History and Modern Languages degree. Of those students who graduated in 2003, about 47% went on to do further study whilst 33% found employment.

A typical weekly timetable

Your weeks work will include tutorials in modern history and the language you study, language classes involving different skills and about three or four lectures. You will prepare essays for your weekly tutorials.

Course structure
Available languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Modern Greek, Czech (with Slovak), Celtic. Beginners in the following languages are welcome to apply: Italian, Portuguese, Modern Greek, Czech (with Slovak). Beginners Russian is not available to joint school students. Additional information is available from the Modern Languages Faculty.

Application procedure
Candidates are required to submit written work by 10 November: two pieces for Modern Languages (see the Modern Languages, p. 86, for details) and also an essay on a historical topic of A2 level, or equivalent,

1st year COuRSES Six courses are taken: Modern Language: Two language papers: translation and comprehension Two literature papers Modern History: General history (four options: 370900; 10001300; 14001650; 18151914) Either A British history period, or a historical methods paper, or A foreign text or an optional subject ASSESSMENT First university examinations Six written papers

2nd and 4th years COuRSES A period of literature A paper on prescribed authors, or linguistics, or medieval texts Two language papers A bridge essay on the relationship between history and literature A period of General history Either A special subject in History (two papers, see p. 62), with one additional history or literature option Or Three papers selected from history (British history, further subject thesis) or literature (period papers, prescribed authors, extended essay) ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Nine written papers (including at least one extended essay); Oral examination in the modern language

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History and Politics

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 50 Admission requirements:

What is History and Politics?

The History and Politics course aims to bring together complementary but separate disciplines to form a coherent and stimulating programme. The degree not only enables students to set contemporary political problems in their historical perspective, but also equips them to approach the study of the past with the conceptual rigour derived from political science.

Application procedure
All candidates will take the History Aptitude Test, normally at their own school or college, on 5 November 2008. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. There is more information at www.history.ox.ac.uk/ prosundergrad/applying/hat_introduction.htm. Candidates also will be required to send in an essay on a historical topic by 10 November. This should be a marked essay of A2 level, or equivalent, written in candidates own time as part of their normal school/college work.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 17.1% Open days:

See History
Contact details:

History and Politics at Oxford

The special feature of the Oxford course is the chance to choose subjects very broadly across the two disciplines, so that it is possible to combine medieval historical options with the analysis of contemporary political systems. The expertise of a number of Oxfords political theorists and historians in the history of political thought, the thematic approach taken to the teaching of general history in the first year, and the emphasis placed on interdisciplinarity in a number of both politics and history papers strengthen the intellectual rigour of this course.

Schools Liaison Officer History Faculty The Old Boys School George Street Oxford OX1 2RL 01865 615020 Undergraduate Studies Secretary Department of Politics and International Relations Manor Road Building Oxford OX1 3UQ 01865 288564
Websites:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Submitted work and UCAS personal statements are likely to form starting-points for discussion in your interview. Some colleges may require you to read a short piece of prose or other material before the interview, which they will ask you to discuss as part of the interview process. The tutors are not so much interested in the level of your knowledge as in your ability to think analytically. For more information please see the selection criteria at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/courses/ criteria.shtml.

A typical weekly timetable

You will be expected to attend about five lectures per week during the first year, participate in regular meetings with tutors to discuss work, research in libraries, and write at least one essay a week. You will be required to submit a thesis which will enable you to do a piece of independent research during your second and third years. You are very much in charge of your own timetable, which means that if you are well organised you can easily fit in all the other activities for which Oxford students are renowned.

www.history.ox.ac.uk www.politics.ox.ac.uk

Careers
History and Politics offers a good preparation for the same wide variety of careers including accountancy, advertising, archive work, banking and finance, business management, the civil service, consultancy, global charity work, journalism and the media, law, librarianship, management consultancy, the media, museums, politics, publishing, research, social work, teaching and the theatre.

1st year COuRSES Four examination papers and a short piece of assessed coursework are taken: Either any one of the seven periods in the history of the British Isles or any one of the four periods in General history Theories of the state (Aristotle, Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx) One optional subject: choice of Quantification in history; Approaches to history; Historiography: Tacitus to Weber; or any of the optional subjects (see History, p. 62, except Theories of the state), or any one of seven foreign texts Introduction to political institutions ASSESSMENT First university examinations Four written examinations

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES The course has seven components: 1. A period of the history of the British Isles 2. A period of General history 3. Any two of the five core subjects in politics: Comparative government; British politics and government since 1900; Theory of politics; International relations; Political sociology 4. Either of the following combinations: (a) a special subject in History (two papers) and an optional subject in Politics (either a core paper not yet taken or a further subject) (b) a further subject in History and two optional subjects in Politics (c) a further subject in History, one optional subject in Politics and one special subject in Politics Each student is required to offer a thesis in either History or Politics, which substitutes either for the period of British or General history or for a Politics optional subject

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Six written papers and a thesis in History or Politics

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History of Art
Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 12

What is History of Art?

Anything designed by human beings exhibits visual qualities that are specific to the place and period in which it originates. History of Art concentrates on objects generally described as art, though in Oxford this definition is framed broadly to embrace items beyond Fine art or Western art. History of Art aims to arrive at an historical understanding of the origins of artefacts within specific world cultures, asking about the circumstances of their making, their makers, the media used, the functions of the images and objects, their critical reception and subsequent history. As well as educating students in the historical interpretation of artefacts in their cultural contexts, a degree in History of Art provides skills in the critical analysis of objects through the cultivation of visual literacy. The acquired skills have broad applicability in a wide range of professional settings, as well as serving the needs of enduring personal enlightenment.

Application procedure
At least one of the A-level or equivalent qualifications taken by applicants should test essay-writing skills. Applicants are asked to submit two copies of two pieces of written work: a marked essay from one of their A-level or equivalent further education courses, and a brief account of no more than 750 words about their response to an item of art or design (interpreted in the broadest sense) to which they have first-hand access, with a photograph or photocopy of the item provided if possible.

(note: no deferred applications are accepted for this course)

Admission requirements:

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over the last three years: 16.1% Open days:

25 June* and 19 September 2008*

*To book a place, please contact:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors will be looking for evidence of lively engagement with culture, contemporary and historical, and for signs that visual images and objects elicit particular enthusiasm. You may be presented with photographs of artefacts for discussion with the tutors, though you will not necessarily be expected to identify them. You will be expected to address the subjects of your submitted written work.

admin@hoa.ox.ac.uk
Contact Details:

Department of History of Art University of Oxford Littlegate House St Ebbes Oxford OX1 1PT 01865 286830 admin@hoa.ox.ac.uk
Website:

History of Art at Oxford

Oxford possesses unsurpassed resources for the study of visual cultures on a global basis. The University collections, including the world-famous Ashmolean Museum, provide subjects for firsthand study under the supervision of those entrusted with their care. The historic architecture of the city and its environs supplies a rich source of study in its own right. The Oxford degree is designed to provide innovative insights into a wider range of world art than is available elsewhere in Britain in a single course, drawing its expertise from various faculties and the staff of University collections, as well as from the department itself. There is a strong emphasis upon how the primary visual and written sources from various periods and places can be analysed in different ways, as well as encouraging students to enquire about the nature of reactions to what we call art.

Careers
The cultural industries are one of the biggest employers in the Western world. In addition to museums and galleries, there are many governmental and non-governmental agencies that work to conserve, research and promote cultural heritage and to further the production of art. Graduates will be especially competitive for posts in any area that requires combinations of visual and verbal skills, such as publishing, advertising and marketing, as well as entering the wide range of professions available to all humanities graduates.

www.hoa.ox.ac.uk

1st year COuRSES Four elements are taken: Core Course: Approaches to Visual Culture in World Art Core Course: Antiquity after Antiquity Option in Classical Art (choices currently include: Greek vases; Greek sculpture; Roman architecture) Supervised extended essay on a building, object or image in Oxford

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Seven elements are taken: Core Course: The Historiography and Methodologies of Art History Further subject in Western Art (choices currently include: Anglo-Saxon Archaeology; The Carolingian Renaissance; Culture and Society in Early Renaissance Italy; Flanders and Italy in the 15th century; Court Culture and Art in Early Modern Europe; Intellect and Culture in Victorian Britain) Special subject in Western Art (choices currently include: Royal Art and Architecture of Norman Sicily; Politics, Art and Culture in Renaissance Florence and Venice; English Architecture; Art and Its Public in France, 181567) Supervised extended essay on the special subject in Western Art Option in Classical, Pre-Modern or Non-Western Art (choices currently include: Egyptian Art and Architecture; Greek Art and Archaeology; Greek and Roman Wallpainting; Art under the Roman Empire; Byzantine Art; The Formation of the Islamic World; Material Culture and the Anthropology of Things) Option in Modern Art (choices currently include: French Literature and the Visual Arts from Diderot to Zola; German Expressionism in Literature and the Visual Arts; Modernism and After; The Experience of Modernity: Visual Culture, 18801925; European Cinema; Material Culture and the Anthropology of Things) Supervised thesis on an approved topic of the students devising

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Human Sciences
Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 36 Admissions requirements:

What is Human Sciences?

Human Sciences studies the biological, social and cultural aspects of human life, and provides a challenging alternative to some of the more traditional courses offered at Oxford. The School was founded in 1969 in recognition of the need for interdisciplinary understanding of fundamental issues and problems confronting contemporary societies. Central topics include the evolution of the human species and its behaviour, molecular and population genetics, population growth and ageing, ethnic and cultural diversity and the human interaction with the environment, including disease and nutrition. The study of both biological and social disciplines should enable the human scientist to develop professional competences suited to address such multidimensional human problems.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 32.4% Open days:

of books covering different aspects of the course, which are specifically chosen for undergraduate use. The Centre is also a focus for many informal activities, ranging from student-organised symposia to occasional lunches. In general, the Centre provides a friendly base which contributes greatly to undergraduates involvement in the course.

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Work placements/international opportunities

There are no formal arrangements for work placements but students are encouraged to take part in small-scale research projects or expeditions during the summer.

Mrs Ros Odling-Smee Course Administrator Institute of Human Sciences The Pauling Centre 58a Banbury Road Oxford OX2 6QS 01865 274702 admissions@humsci.ox.ac.uk
Website:

A typical weekly timetable

During years 1 and 2 your work is divided between lectures (about ten a week) and tutorials (one or two a week). In addition, some practical experience in genetics, physiology, demography and statistics is offered in certain terms. Computers are used for small group teaching in demography, and for the option in Quantitative methods. In the third year the tutorial and class requirement is reduced to allow more time for option papers and students research for their dissertations.

Human Sciences at Oxford

The course draws on specialists from a number of different faculties in the University. Lectures introduce most of the material you will need and provide the core concepts and theories for each paper. Tutorials, given by specialists in different fields, allow you to consider particular topics in greater depth. They also allow students from different academic backgrounds to gain the necessary grounding across a range of subjects. The course is unusual in having its own building within the University, the Pauling Human Sciences Centre. It has a seminar/lecture room, tutorial rooms and a reading room. The Human Sciences Centre office is a particularly valuable resource, offering a variety of information and guidance about teaching arrangements, lecture timetables, course syllabuses, and books and journals in other libraries to which students have access. In addition the Centre has a cross-section

www.human-sciences.ox.ac.uk

Application procedure
Candidates are required to submit one recent marked essay, of approximately 1,000 words, relevant to the Human Sciences course, written as part of their school or college course. If the courses followed do not include suitable written work, please consult the subject tutor at your college of preference or the Human Sciences Admissions Secretary (admissions@humsci. ox.ac.uk).

1st year COuRSES Five courses are taken: The biology of organisms including humans Genetics and evolution Society, culture and environment Sociology and demography Quantitative methods for the human sciences

2nd year COuRSES Five compulsory courses are taken, plus a start on the dissertation and two optional courses Behaviour and its evolution, animal and human Human genetics and evolution Human ecology Demography and population Either Anthropological analysis and interpretation; or Sociological theory

3rd year COuRSES Dissertation to be completed by the beginning of the final term Option courses (two chosen) from list which may vary slightly depending on teaching availability: Health and disease; Neuroscience of decision and action; Biological conservation; Sociology of industrial societies; Social anthropology of a selected region; Language; Quantitative methods; Medical anthropology, Huntergatherers of Southern Africa ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Seven written papers and a dissertation

ASSESSMENT First university examinations Five written papers; satisfactory practical record

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Maja Choma, Magdalen, 3rd year

Life at Oxford is slightly crazy, if not hectic. Because the terms are so short, everything is crammed and squished into those eight weeks and the time passes with frightful speed! Keeping on top of work is one thing with lectures and libraries scattered around the University as expected, this was hard at first, but with time becomes easier to cope with. Social life is another thing extended and vibrant, with a million and one things to do, see or take part in at all times, both in and outside college. Human Sciences proved to be the course for me diverse, engaging and dynamic. I came to Oxford with a strong interest in genetics and I feel I have extended my knowledge greatly; I also wanted to find out more about anthropology and Im about to take specialist options in both fields in my final year. Overall, the course has given me many useful tools to look at the world around me and see and understand its mechanisms better. Im enjoying every single day of it! Continuing from High School, I attended ballroom dance classes and Im now a member of University Beginners Team. In my first year, for the first time in my life, I joined a choir (its a non-auditioning, college one, so no pressure!). Id recommend applying to Oxford even if you dont think you have much chance the interview process gives you a glimpse of the tutorial system, and is an indomitable preparation for future interviews. One thing is for sure, its an invaluable experience and will give you an amazing start to the rest of your life.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

At interview tutors will pose questions which give you the opportunity to demonstrate your interests in particular topics in the human sciences, and your willingness and ability to use information to construct your own opinions. The School has always welcomed people with a wide variety of educational backgrounds and there are no special subject entrance requirements. While biology and mathematics at A-levels or equivalent are useful, the course has been successfully undertaken by students with a purely arts background. However, candidates should be prepared to deal with Human Sciences topics in a numerate fashion.

Is there a written test?

There will be no written test.

Careers
Employment opportunities for human scientists are extremely diverse. Many have pursued further academic and professional training in medicine, genetics, demography, anthropology and sociology. Some have gone into the public sector, including the civil service, local government, health services and teaching. Private-sector destinations include the media, law, industry, commerce and accountancy.

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Law (Jurisprudence)
Duration of course:

Course I: 3 years Course II (Law with Law Studies in Europe): 4 years

Degree awarded:

What is Law?
There are two Law courses at Oxford: Course I is a three-year course and Course II is a four-year course which follows the same syllabus, with the extra year being spent abroad following a prescribed course at a university within the European Union. The Oxford Law degrees aim to develop in their students a high level of skill in comprehension, analysis and presentation. Students are expected to read a good deal, mostly from primary sources, rather than to take other peoples word for things. They are expected to think hard about what they have read, so as to develop views not simply about what the law is, but also about why it is so, whether it should be so, how it might be different, and so on, drawing on moral, philosophical, social, historical, economic and other ideas. Students are asked to process what they read, together with their own thoughts, and to prepare essays and presentations for classes as well as being able to discuss issues in tutorials.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

The selection criteria for Law, which are aimed at identifying the qualities of a successful law student, can be found on the Law Facultys website (www.law.ox.ac.uk). Interviewers will be looking for evidence of the general qualities expected of a successful applicant to the law programme. The interview may include legally related questions as well as more general intellectual puzzles calling for logical analysis of a type similar to legal analysis. Interviewers may ask questions about the applicants interests and enthusiasms in order to ease the candidate into the interview, and in order to assess the candidates motivation. Knowledge of the law is not being assessed and is not relevant to the assessment of the interview. Sometimes, however, candidates may be given a legal extract to discuss. In this context, the only legal knowledge being sought is that which can be learnt from the extract.

BA in Jurisprudence (equivalent to LLB)

Combined average intake: 240 Admission requirements:

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years:

Course I: 20.5% Course II: 10.3% (Applicants who are unsuccessful in gaining a place on course II are automatically considered for a place on Course I)
Open days:

12*, 13* and 14 March*, 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

*To book a place, please contact:

Is there a written test?

It is compulsory for all candidates applying to study Law at Oxford in 2009 to sit the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT) between 1 September and 1 November 2008. The same law test will also be used by a number of other universities. The expectation is that you will sit the test onscreen in a test centre near your home. It will be a test of your aptitudes rather than your knowledge. Your performance in this test will be used as an additional factor in deciding whether to interview you and whether to offer you a place. Test centres are now located internationally. For further details and confirmation please check the LNAT website at www.lnat.ac.uk. Candidates for Law with Law Studies in Europe who are applying for the French, German, Italian or Spanish law options may be given an oral test in the relevant European language at the time of interview. As noted above since the year abroad in the Netherlands is taught and examined in the English language, there is no foreign language requirement for admission to that option.

Law at Oxford
The Oxford syllabus comprises topics chosen primarily for their intellectual interest, rather than for the frequency with which they arise in practice. But at the same time, the skills of researching, thinking and presentation developed by the Oxford courses are eminently suited to practical application, and employers recognise this. Moreover, the skills can be as well applied outside the law as within it. Oxford is probably the only leading law school in the world where the main means by which teaching is done is through group discussion (tutorials) in groups as small as one, two or three students and a tutor. The modern, purpose-built Bodleian Law Library holds more than 400,000 law-related items, more than almost any other comparable library in the UK. The library is conveniently located in the same building as the Law Faculty and lecture rooms, the St Cross Building. Colleges also have collections of law books for student use.

The Student Administration Office opendays@law.ox.ac.uk http://denning.law.ox.ac.uk/ undergraduate/opendays.shtml

Contact details:

Faculty of Law St Cross Building St Cross Road Oxford OX1 3UL 01865 271491 lawfac@law.ox.ac.uk
Website:

www.law.ox.ac.uk

European opportunities
Course II students spend their third year of study at a university in France, Germany, Italy, or Spain (studying French, German, Italian, or Spanish law) or the Netherlands (studying European and International law). There are language requirements (normally an A grade at A-level or equivalent) for entry to the course for France, Germany, Italy and Spain, but not for the Netherlands since the course there is taught in English. See the Faculty website for further details about Course II and the admissions arrangements.

The teaching programme

Colleges have the discretion to teach subjects in different terms, but students learn through a form of directed research into one or more different subjects each term, as well as by going to faculty lectures and seminars given by some of the worlds leading legal scholars. This system is academically demanding, but at the same time very rewarding.

Careers
There is no assumption that our law graduates ought to pursue a legal career. However, both the Oxford law courses give exemption from the first part of legal training in England and Wales. Around 75% of Oxford law graduates go on to the legal profession.

Application procedure
Only Harris Manchester requires written work prior to the interview.

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Sam Brown, Balliol, 3rd year

Oxford has a reputation that is respected worldwide people you meet at home and abroad are often genuinely impressed you go here. I had a gap year so the transition from A-level to university was slightly distorted but my first week of work at Oxford was like nothing Id ever done before. They throw you in at the deep end and it doesnt get any easier. I didnt realise how much of a role your college plays in your day to day life. Its not just a hall of residence, its the centre of your world. you get to know three or four years of students that span the spectrum of subjects getting a different point of view on anything is never a problem. I like to work in the college libraries because of their relaxed atmosphere but the Law Bodleian holds every resource you could possibly need as an undergraduate. The fact that lectures and tutorials are given by the authors of textbooks and articles you are reading still impresses me. The events and guests that the Law Faculty and Law Society put on are also top rate. The more you study law the more you see it in the world around you, its fascinating how detailed we have made the rules that run our lives. As for extra-curricular activities, rugby is my passion but I will turn up for any sport the college needs players for, and sitting on Balliol JCR committee also takes up a significant amount of time. As a third year it is also increasingly obvious how good careers prospects are at the end of a law degree, the contacts and experience that the Law Faculty and Careers Services possess makes the transition out of university life as easy as the transition into it.

1st year, terms 1 and 2 COuRSES Criminal law Constitutional law A Roman introduction to Private law Research skills programme

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

For those on Course II, who will be going to France, Germany, Italy or Spain, there are also French/ German/Italian/Spanish law and language classes during the first six terms. For those going to the Netherlands there are introductory Dutch language courses in the second year

Course II: y year 3 is spent abroad

COuRSES Tort law Contract law Trusts Land law Administrative law European Community law

Jurisprudence Two optional standard subjects. More information is available on the faculty website

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) Three written papers

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Compulsory subjects: seven written papers 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

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Materials Science
Duration of course: 4 years Degree awarded: MEng Average intake: 28 Admission requirements:

What is Materials Science?

Modern society is heavily dependent on advanced materials such as lightweight composites for transport applications, optical fibres for telecommunications and silicon microchips for the information revolution. Materials scientists study the relationships between the structure and properties of a material and how it is made. They also develop new materials to meet engineering specifications, and devise processes for manufacturing them. There are rapidly expanding links with medical sciences through the development of bone replacement materials, novel sensors, diagnostics and drug delivery systems. Materials Science is an interdisciplinary subject, spanning the physics and chemistry of matter, engineering applications, and industrial manufacturing processes. It is at the core of nanotechnology, the production of machines and devices at molecular levels, which is likely to drive the next technological revolution. Such devices include those to enable quantum information processing; the key technology for a new generation of computers.

Work placements/international opportunities

Students are encouraged to undertake a voluntary summer placement in industry or a research laboratory for up to six weeks. Those students who have elected to study a foreign language are encouraged to undertake this placement in a country where the language studied is spoken. Recent locations for summer placements include Beijing, Santa Barbara, Colorado and several regions of the UK. During the fourth year students may undertake their research project in industry, or at overseas universities. A voluntary industrial tour to an overseas destination is organised in most Easter vacations (numbers are usually limited to 20 students). Recent destinations include Tokyo, Beijing, Munich and Toulouse.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 48.5%

(including MEM applicants)

Open days:

12*, 13* and 19 March*, 25 and 26 June, and 19 September, 4* and 20 November 2008*
*To book a place, please contact:

Ms Diane Taylor 01865 273709 diane.taylor@materials. ox.ac.uk

Contact details:

A typical weekly timetable

During years 1 and 2, the work is divided between lectures (about ten a week), tutorials/classes (about two a week), and practicals (two or three afternoons a week). The work for each tutorial or class is expected to take foursix hours. Year 3 starts with a two-week design project, and about eight lectures and two classes/tutorials per week for the first two terms. The first two weeks of the second term are devoted to a coursework-based module chosen from two options: Characterisation of materials or Materials modelling. The third term is set aside for revision. Year 4 consists of a full-time supervised research project. You will learn how to break down a complex problem, design an experiment or model, manage your time and project, maintain systematic records, present your work orally and write a substantial report. These research skills are transferable to other career paths and are valued highly by employers. Significant scientific publications frequently result from these projects.

The Undergraduate Admissions Secretary Department of Materials Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PH 01865 273651 undergraduate.admissions@ materials.ox.ac.uk
Website:

Materials Science at Oxford

The course spans the subject from its foundations in physics and chemistry to the mechanical, electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials, and the design, manufacture and applications of metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites and biomaterials. The Department has excellent laboratory and teaching facilities, including a computer room for students and a well-stocked library. Students attend a course on entrepreneurship in the Sad Business School, where they learn how to write a business plan, raise capital and start a company. Students can gain industrial experience through a voluntary summer placement, they learn teamwork through team design projects, and are taught IT and presentation skills. There is an option to study a foreign language in the University Language Centre or take a supplementary subject in another subject area. The Oxford degree has the unique feature of an eight-month research project in the fourth year, when students join the research teams of the strongest Department of Materials in the UK, or sometimes work in a prestigious overseas university or an industrial laboratory. A wide range of assessment methods is employed in the award of the degree: 50% of the degree classification is determined by written examination papers; the remainder is allocated to practical work, assessed coursework and a thesis based on the fourth year research project. The degree is accredited at MEng level by the Engineering Council. Materials is part of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division, which also contains Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Plant Sciences and Statistics. In the course of the first year, it is, in principle, possible to change to another degree course, subject to the availability of space on the course and to the consent of the college. In particular, at the end of the first year, on average, two students each year transfer to our Materials, Economics & Management degree programme, which shares a common first year with the Materials Science programme.

www.materials.ox.ac.uk

Application procedure What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors are aware that students may not have encountered materials science at school or college, and that students may have completed only their AS-level courses or equivalent at the time of interview. Tutors look for an ability to apply logical reasoning to problems in physical science, and an enthusiasm for thinking about new concepts in science and engineering. The departments admissions policy and criteria can be found at www.materials.ox.ac.uk/ undergraduate/brochure15-policy.html.

Is there a written test?

Tutors will not request school or college written work and there will be no written tests during the interview period.

Careers/graduate destinations
Approximately one third apply their technical knowledge in manufacturing industry, both in management and in R & D positions, and some train as teachers. Another third enter the financial, consultancy and IT sectors. The remaining third undertake research degrees in universities in the UK and abroad.

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Tamara Ibrahim, St Catherines, 4th year

Oxfords Materials department is rated top in the country, so its excellent reputation is certainly justified. The prospect of world-class teaching and a real academic challenge convinced me that Oxford was the university for me. The more research I did on the course the more I realised how much access students have to cutting-edge technology. Probably the biggest surprise about Oxford was the amount of work and independent learning we are expected to do. However, with good time management this is achievable. Oxford also offers a staggeringly wide range of activities outside of academic work. The course has such breadth and depth (as shown by the number of options we get to choose) meaning it goes far beyond anything one could expect beforehand. I have particularly enjoyed seeing the application of material science first hand. The best example of this was my second year industrial visit to Toulouse, where we got to see the new Airbus A380 up close. We also adopted a hands-on approach during the two-week team project we were set at the beginning of our third year. Our team was given the task of designing a bandage that actively heals burn wounds. This gave us the chance to research biomedical materials and speak to professionals involved in biomedical research. I have been a key member in the Oxford university Malaysia Club throughout my degree, which included holding the position of Treasurer for a year. In my second year I also took up dancesport.

1st year COuRSES Directly examined: Structure of materials Properties of materials Transforming materials Maths for materials and earth sciences Foreign language (optional)

2nd year

3rd year COuRSES Directly examined: Option courses Continual assessment: Team design project: presentation and report assessed Characterisation of materials or Materials modelling module Industrial visits

4th year COuRSES Research project (full time) Additional elements: Presentation skills Project management skills Industrial visits Careers events Information skills Writing skills and IPR Foreign language Quality management Environmental management Workshop skills ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part II (equivalent to 4 papers) Part II dissertation submitted and assessed Oral examination of project dissertation

Continual assessment: Practical work Crystallography classes Engineering drawing classes Additional elements: IT skills Industrial visits Career planning

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (preliminary) Four written papers Continual assessment components equivalent to a fifth paper

COuRSES Directly examined: Structure and transformation of materials Electronic properties of materials Mechanical properties Engineering applications of materials Foreign language (optional) Supplementary subject (optional) Continual assessment: Practical work Industrial visits Report assessed: Entrepreneurship course assessed by business plan Additional elements Mathematics Experimental error analysis Industrial talks Communication skills

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part I Six written papers Continual assessment components equivalent to a further two papers

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Materials, Economics and Management

Duration of course: 4 years Degree awarded: MEng Average intake: 2 Admission requirements:

What is Materials, Economics and Management (MEM)?

Modern society is heavily dependent on advanced materials such as lightweight composites for transport applications, optical fibres for telecommunications and silicon microchips for the information revolution. Materials scientists study the relationships between the structure and properties of a material and how it is made. They also develop new materials to meet engineering specifications, and devise processes for manufacturing them. MEM combines this industrially relevant scientific knowledge base with a thorough grounding in economics and management to provide a degree that is ideally suited to a career in technical management, consultancy, or the financial services sector, especially the financial appraisal of technology.

A typical weekly timetable

During years 1 and 2 your work is divided between lectures (about ten a week), tutorials (about two a week), and practicals (two or three afternoons a week). Year 3 starts with a two-week design project, and about eight to ten lectures and two classes/tutorials per week for the first two terms. After your six-month management project in the fourth year you will be attending about ten lectures and onetwo tutorials/classes a week.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 48.5%

(including Materials Science applicants)

Open days:

See Materials Science

Contact details:

Application procedure
You may apply to read MEM either on entry to the University or at the end of the first year of the Materials Science programme. Both of the degree programmes have a common first year. Transfer to, or continuation on, MEM will depend on you making good progress in this first year. Typically, around five students study MEM in the second year of the programme.

The Undergraduate Admissions Secretary Department of Materials Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PH 01865 273651 undergraduate.admissions@ materials.ox.ac.uk
Website:

MEM at Oxford
MEM is taught by the Departments of Materials and Economics and by the Sad Business School, all of which enjoy outstanding international reputations. The Department of Materials has excellent teaching facilities, including a computer room for students and a well-stocked library. Students learn to work together in team design projects, and they are taught IT and presentation skills. Demand for graduates of this challenging course is exceptionally high. The degree is accredited at MEng level by the Engineering Council.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors in Materials Science look for an ability to apply logical reasoning to problems in physical science, and an enthusiasm for thinking about new concepts in science and engineering. MEM applicants will also be interviewed by a tutor in either Economics or Management, who will be looking for analytical and problem-solving skills and will assess how candidates construct and evaluate arguments. No special knowledge of either economics or management is required, but candidates should be informed about current affairs. The departments admissions policy and criteria can be found at www.materials.ox.ac.uk/ undergraduate/brochure15-policy.html.

www.materials.ox.ac.uk

Work placements/projects
Students are encouraged to undertake a voluntary materials-oriented summer placement in industry or a research laboratory for up to six weeks. Recent locations for placements include Beijing, Santa Barbara, Colorado and several regions of the UK. A principal feature of the course is the sixmonth management project immediately after the examinations in the third year. This project is often taken in industry, guided by an industrial supervisor and an academic tutor. A voluntary industrial tour to an overseas destination is organised in most Easter vacations (numbers are usually limited to 20 students). Recent destinations include Tokyo, Beijing, Munich and Toulouse.

Is there a written test?

Tutors will not request school or college written work and there will be no written tests during the interview period.

Careers/graduate destinations
Most MEM students make practical use of their scientific, management and economics knowledge, either in the technology sector or in financial management. A smaller group of graduates go on to further academic study.

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Alexander Zawadzki, St Annes, 3rd year

I took a gap year between my Advanced Highers (Scottish A-levels) and university and because of this I was fairly prepared for the self-motivated approach needed for studying. I find that the lecture/study/tutorial system at Oxford works very well; it is a fantastic feeling to walk into a tutorial confused and walk out understanding what is going on. I changed from Materials Science to Materials, Economics and Management after the end of the first year, and am enjoying the wide content afforded by the mixed course. Engineers learn how to make a system work but, as scientists, we learn why things work and I enjoy developing this perspective. I am also enjoying the Economics and Management side of my course. It is very interesting to look at Economics problems and refreshing to be spending some time writing essays again. I am on a committee which liaises between lecturers and students so I know that the lecture course content and delivery is continuously under review to make it as useful as possible for the students. I didnt know that there would be such a range of sports clubs and other social groups available. All of the societies at Oxford have websites and are listed online, so I checked up on societies that I was interested in before the start of term. Currently I practice Aikido (Japanese martial art), as well as rowing, ultimate frisbee and kite-surfing.

1st year COuRSES Directly examined: Structure of materials Properties of materials Transforming materials Maths for materials and earth sciences Continual assessment: Practical work Crystallography classes Engineering drawing classes Additional elements: IT skills Industrial visits Career planning

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Directly examined: Structure and transformation of materials Mechanical properties Engineering applications of materials Electronic properties of materials Introductory economics Microeconomics Introduction to management Continual assessment: Practical work Industrial visits Team design project: report and presentation assessed Additional elements: Mathematics Experimental error analysis Industrial talks Communication skills Essay writing skills ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part I Seven written papers Continual assessment components equivalent to a further 1.2 papers

4th year COuRSES Directly examined: Option courses in materials Economics or Management options: A range of options, including Accounting finance; Marketing and strategy; Macroeconomics; Econometrics Continual assessment: Six-month management project: report assessed Additional elements: Industrial visits Careers events

ASSESSMENT First university examinations Four written papers Continual assessment components equivalent to a fifth paper

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part II Two written papers Continual assessment components equivalent to a further two papers

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Mathematics
Duration of course: 3/4 years Degree awarded: BA/MMath Average intake: 190 Admission requirements:

What is Mathematics?
Mathematicians have always been fascinated by numbers. One of the most famous problems is Fermats Last Theorem that, if n3, the equation xn+yn=zn has no solutions with x, y, z all nonzero integers. An older problem is to show that one cannot construct a line of length 32 with ruler and compass, starting with just a unit length. Often the solution to a problem will lie outside the confines within which the problem has been posed, and theories must be constructed in order to prove a claim. This is true here, and you will see the second problem solved in your course; the first is far too deep! These are questions in pure mathematics. In applied mathematics we use mathematical concepts to explain phenomena that occur in the real world. For example, you can learn how a leopard gets its spots, examine the intricacies of quantum theory and relativity, or study the mathematics of financial derivatives.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 25% Open days:

26 April*, 3 May*, 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

*To book a place, please contact:

Mrs Helen Lowe 01865 273578 loweh@maths.ox.ac.uk

Contact details:

Schools Liaison Officer Mathematical Institute 2429 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LB 01865 273551 undergraduate.admissions@ maths.ox.ac.uk
Website:

The first year consists of core courses in pure and applied mathematics (including an introduction to statistics). The core part of the degree is completed in the first term of the second year, introducing complex analysis and ideas from topology and number theory. The remainder of the second year offers a range of options roughly half of 13 courses are taken with the third and fourth years offering a still wider variety of courses, with some options from outside mathematics. The fourth year will, naturally, be more challenging, when some of the courses offered will be shared with students reading for graduate degrees or require study by means of guided reading. Mathematics is part of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division, which also contains Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Materials, Physics and Statistics. In the later stages of the degree, it may be possible to take options in other subject areas.

A typical weekly timetable

In the first two years, you will attend eight to ten lectures a week, with one or two tutorials and one or two classes within your college. In your third and fourth years, when you specialise, you may have fewer lectures, combined with intercollegiate classes. In your first year, you will have classes to develop computing skills, using mathematical packages to solve problems related to your studies. Later, there is practical work associated with options in numerical analysis and statistics.

Mathematics at Oxford
We will encourage you to ask questions and find the solutions for yourself. But in order to do so, you must have a solid grounding in the concepts and the methods. In one sense, you will start from the beginning. We will teach you to think mathematically and so will start with careful definitions from which we build the edifice. Above all, mathematics is a logical subject, so you will need to argue clearly and concisely as you solve problems. For some of you, this way of thinking or solving problems will be your goal. Others will want to see what further can be discovered. Either way, it is a subject we want you to enjoy.

www.maths.ox.ac.uk

Application procedure
The vast majority of those who read Mathematics will have taken both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at A-level (or the equivalent), but this is not essential. It is far more important that you have the drive and desire to understand the subject, and the significant number of those who have studied only a single A-level or, for example, a restricted range of Advanced Higher papers, perform as well as any other group. Our courses have limited formal prerequisites, so it is the experience rather than
3rd and 4th years COuRSES Large variety, which may vary from year to year, ranging across: Algebra; Analysis; Applied analysis; Geometry; Topology; Mathematical logic; Number theory; Non-physical applied mathematics; Statistics; Theoretical mechanics; Mathematical physics; Theoretical computer science; Mathematical finance; Actuarial mathematics; some options outside mathematics; dissertations; undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme

The course
There are two Mathematics degrees, the three year BA and the four year MMath. You do not need to decide when you apply, and you will not be asked until your third year to choose between the degrees.
1st year COuRSES Compulsory first year includes: Algebra Geometry Analysis Probability and statistics Mechanics Mathematical methods and applications ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) Four compulsory papers (two pure, two applied) 2nd year COuRSES Compulsory core of Algebra, Complex analysis and Differential equations Selection from topics including Algebra; Number theory; Analysis; Topology; Geometry; Physical applied mathematics; Probability and statistics; Numerical methods; Electromagnetism

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part A Two papers on the compulsory core subjects Two cross-sectional papers on the selected topics

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Four papers or equivalent in third year A classification is made on the basis of the second and third years. Three papers or equivalent in fourth year which may include a project/dissertation. A separate classification is made on the basis of fourth year papers (if applicable)

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Daniel Harvey, Mansfield, 3rd year

I chose to study at Oxford firstly because I wanted to study at the highest level and stretch my mind, I felt that the Oxford tutorial system was the best environment to achieve this. Secondly because the collegiate system seemed to offer a friendlier atmosphere than a large campus, and finally because of the wealth of other, extra-curricular opportunities available to me. In mathematics the greatest challenge is developing the skill of writing an abstract and rigorous proof. This may seem daunting, but the lectures, along with the tutorials take everything in a sequential, gradual progression, starting from where A-level finished. Studying at university also places greater emphasis on individual study and research, with teaching taking more of a support role than at school. The best part of studying mathematics is cracking a difficult or challenging problem set in the exercise sheets. If a problem has taken a couple of hours of thought and numerous misdirected attempts then eventually solving the problem is incredibly satisfying. Life at Oxford is better than I expected it to be. There is always something going on, something to do, and there is never a dull moment. The work is stimulating and usually enjoyable, which is important, since it is the thing you will spend most time doing. However there is ample time to get involved in all the other fun things that are out there. The Oxford experience is unique. you get the opportunity to meet people who will be your friends for life, get involved in new activities that shape you and your personality and gain a qualification that is recognised and respected around the world.

outright knowledge which needs to be made up. If you gain a place under these circumstances, your college will normally recommend suitable extra preparatory reading for the summer before you start your course. Each year we invite new undergraduates, without A2 further mathematics, to attend a week long bridging course at the end of September 2009 to help with the transition to university-level mathematics. We will be looking for the potential to succeed on the course. A good mathematician is naturally inquisitive and will generally take advantage of any opportunity to further their mathematical knowledge. Whilst AEA and STEP papers are not part of our entry requirements, we encourage applicants to take these papers if they are available to them.

Is there a written test?

All candidates must sit the Aptitude Test for Mathematics, normally at their own school or college, on 5 November 2008. This will consist of questions that call upon core knowledge (from C1, C2 modules) that is common to all syllabuses in A-level mathematics. One question will be of a multiple-choice type with several parts. No aids, calculators, dictionaries or formulae booklets will be allowed. The test will be in the same format as the two specimen tests on the departments website (under prospective students). On the basis of the test score and UCAS application around 80% of UK and European applicants will be short-listed for interview. Further details can be found on the departments website (www.maths.ox.ac.uk).

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

You may be asked to look at problems of a type that you have never seen before. Dont worry; we will help you! We want to see if you can respond to suggestions as to how to tackle new things, rather than simply to find out what you have been taught. Overseas candidates who are unable to come for interview will be asked to produce one sample of written work of a mathematical nature (preferably a mock examination script) and will be asked to sit the test described below.

Careers
Our graduates are prepared for a diverse range of careers. Recent information shows figures for first destinations of graduates as: further study 28.3%; industry and IT 11.5%; accountancy 15.0%; finance 15.0%; others 30.2%.

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Mathematics and Computer Science

Duration of course: 3/4 years Degree awarded:

What is Mathematics and Computer Science?

This joint degree offers the opportunity to combine an appreciation of mathematical reasoning with an understanding of computing and its ability to solve problems on a large scale. Mathematics is a fundamental intellectual tool in computing, but computing is increasingly also a tool in mathematical problem-solving.

A typical weekly timetable

The typical week for a student in Mathematics and Computer Science is similar to that for Computer Science or Mathematical Sciences.

BA/MMath Comp Sci

Average intake: 30 Admission requirements:

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 35.6% Open days:

Application procedure What are tutors looking for in the interview?

You will need to show an aptitude for mathematical reasoning, rather than a knowledge of any particular branch of mathematics. Tutors will want to see how you tackle unfamiliar problems and respond to new ideas. You will be asked to attempt problems that are aimed just beyond what you are already familiar with, and your problemsolving process is more interesting to tutors than whether you can get straight to a solution.

The course
There are two Mathematics and Computer Science degrees, the three-year BA and the four-year MMath and Computer Science. You do not need to decide when you apply, and you will not be asked until your third year to choose between the degrees.

See Mathematics See Computer Science

Contact details:

Academic Administrator Oxford University Computing Laboratory Wolfson Building Parks Road Oxford OX1 3QD 01865 273863
Websites:

Mathematics and Computer Science at Oxford

The course concentrates on areas where mathematics and computing are most relevant to each other, emphasising the bridges between theory and practice. It offers opportunities for potential computer scientists both to develop a deeper understanding of the mathematical foundations of their subject and to acquire a familiarity with the mathematics of application areas where computers can solve otherwise intractable problems. It also gives mathematicians access to both a practical understanding of the use of computers and a deeper understanding of the limits on the use of computers in their own subject. The first year and part of the second year of the course are spent in acquiring a firm grounding in the core topics from both subjects; students are then free to choose options from a wide range of Mathematics and Computer Science subjects. Mathematics and Computer Science is part of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division which also contains Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Materials, Physics, Plant Sciences, Statistics and Zoology.

Is there a written test?

All candidates must sit the Aptitude Test for Mathematics and Computer Science, normally at their own school or college, on 5 November 2008. Overseas candidates who cannot come for interview will also be asked to send a sample of written work in mathematics, preferably a mock examination script. In addition, they will be asked to sit the written test.

http://web.comlab.ox.ac.uk/ oucl/ www.maths.ox.ac.uk

Careers
This course, like other Oxford courses, is a training in logical thought and expression, and is a good preparation for many careers. Graduates in Mathematics and Computer Science are employed in a wide range of industries, both within the computing sector and outside it. About 20% tend to go on to further study.

1st year COuRSES Core Mathematics (50%) Algebra and geometry Analysis Probability Core Computer Science (50%) Functional programming, data structures and algorithms Imperative programming

2nd year COuRSES Computer Science (50%) Object-oriented programming Concurrent systems Models of computation Logic and proof Numerical analysis Core Mathematics (25%) Algebra; Analysis; Differential equations Options in Mathematics (25%) ASSESSMENT Four written papers, plus practicals

3rd year COuRSES Options chosen from: Options in Mathematics 2nd- and 3rd-year options in Computer Science

4th year COuRSES Options chosen from: Options in Mathematics Options in Computer Science Optional project work

ASSESSMENT Five written papers, plus practicals

ASSESSMENT Four written papers, plus practicals

ASSESSMENT Three written papers, plus practicals, or two written papers, plus practicals and a project

Lists of options offered in the second, third and fourth years are illustrative only, and may change from time to time

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Mathematics and Statistics

Duration of course:

3 or 4 years
Degree awarded:

In response to strong demand for statistical knowledge, we offer a joint degree course in the two disciplines of Mathematics and Statistics.

BA (3 years) MMath (4 years)

Average intake: 28 Admission requirements:

Why Statistics?
Statistics aims to make sense of data. As an academic discipline, the study of statistics concerns the theory relating the characteristics of a population to the statistics drawn from some sample of its members. Statistics, like Mathematics, is an intellectual discipline in its own right, and also an essential tool in many other fields of study. Students choose Statistics because of the choice in career options.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 22.2% Open days:

See Mathematics
Contact details:

Schools Liaison Officer Mathematical Institute 2429 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LB 01865 273551 undergraduate.admissions@ maths.ox.ac.uk Department of Statistics 1 South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3TG
Websites:

Statistics at Oxford
The Department of Statistics has 22 academic staff; many work in the development of fundamental statistical methodology and probability. There is a large research group working on models and inference in genetics and evolution and their applications, for example concerning human genetic variation and disease. Other groups work on pattern recognition and image analysis, networks, medical, actuarial and financial applications. These interests are reflected in the lecture courses available to undergraduates in their third and fourth years.

some choice of topics in preparation for the greater selectivity of the third and fourth years. In the first two years it is usually straightforward to move between the Mathematics course and the Mathematics and Statistics course, subject to the availability of space on the course and to the consent of the college. All third and fourth year mathematical topics available in the Mathematics course are also available to Mathematics and Statistics students, and the fourth year, which provides an opportunity for more in-depth study, includes a substantial statistics project. You can wait until your third year before deciding whether to complete a BA that year or proceed to an MMath in a fourth year.

Application procedure
The entry requirements for Mathematics and Statistics are the same as those for Mathematics (see pp. 789).

Is there a written test?

Applicants take the same written test as Mathematics applicants see the Mathematics entry (p. 79) for details. Previous knowledge of statistics is not essential.

www.maths.ox.ac.uk www.stats.ox.ac.uk

Careers
Our graduates and mathematics graduates form the main source of recruitment for careers in statistics and the closely related field of operational research, and are also much in demand in the insurance and financial services professions, especially those whose studies have included a substantial component of statistics and applied probability. For example, 35% of Oxford Mathematics graduates in 2005 joined the finance and finance related sectors.

Course structure
The course has essentially the same structure as the Mathematics course, but makes available more statistically related topics. For the first four terms the two courses are identical, up to and including the compulsory core of the second year of the Mathematics course. Mathematics and Statistics students follow core second-year courses in probability and statistics, and the remainder of the second year allows for

1st year COuRSES Compulsory courses: Algebra Geometry Analysis Probability and statistics Dynamics Mathematical methods and applications

2nd year COuRSES Core courses: Probability Statistics Algebra Complex analysis Differential equations Options: Discrete mathematics Other options in Mathematics ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part A Four written papers

3rd year COuRSES Applied statistics Statistical inference Stochastic modelling Actuarial science Mathematical finance Other options in Mathematics

4th year COuRSES Statistics project Advanced options ranging across probability and statistics, pure and applied mathematics

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) Four written papers

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part B The equivalent of four written papers including assessed practicals

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part C Project plus the equivalent of two written papers

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Mathematics and Philosophy

Duration of course:

3 or 4 years
MMathPhil

What is Mathematics and Philosophy?

This course brings together two of the most fundamental and widely applicable intellectual skills. Mathematical knowledge and ability to use it is the most important means of tackling quantifiable problems, while philosophical training enhances ability to analyse issues, question received assumptions, and clearly articulate understanding. The combination provides a powerful background from which to proceed to graduate study in either mathematics or philosophy or to pursue diverse careers. Historically, there have been strong links between mathematics and philosophy; logic, an important branch of both subjects, provides a natural bridge between the two, as does the philosophy of mathematics.

Degree awarded: BA/ Average intake: 22 Admission requirements:

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 25.6% Open days:

All parts of the course in the first year are compulsory. In the second and third years some units are compulsory, consisting of core mathematics and philosophy and bridge papers on philosophy of mathematics and on foundations (logic and set theory), but you also choose options. In the fourth year you choose any three M-level units from Mathematics or Philosophy, so at that stage you can specialize in either subject or continue with both.

See Mathematics
Contact details:

A typical weekly timetable

In your first two years work is divided between lectures (about ten per week) and tutorials in your college (two or three per week). In your third and fourth years the same applies to Philosophy subjects, but most Mathematics courses are linked to intercollegiate classes rather than tutorials in your college. About a third of your week will be spent working on your own, preparing essays for Philosophy tutorials, and solving problems for Mathematics tutorials or classes.

Schools Liaison Officer Mathematical Institute 2429 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LB 01865 273551 undergraduate.admissions@ maths.ox.ac.uk Faculty of Philosophy 10 Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JJ 01865 276926 enquiries@philosophy. ox.ac.uk
Websites:

Mathematics and Philosophy at Oxford

The degree is constructed in the belief that the parallel study of these related disciplines can significantly enhance your understanding of each. The Philosophy Faculty is the largest in the UK, and one of the largest in the world, with more than 70 full-time members, admitting more than 500 undergraduates annually to read the various degrees involving philosophy. Many faculty members have a worldwide reputation, and the faculty has the highest research ratings of any philosophy department in the UK. The Philosophy library is among the best in the country. The large number of undergraduates and graduates reading philosophy with a variety of other disciplines affords the opportunity to participate in a diverse and lively philosophical community. The Mathematics Department is also one of the largest and best in the UK and contains within it many world-class research groups. This is reflected in the wide choice of mathematics topics available to you, especially in the fourth year.

Application procedure
As part of your application, you should submit two essays. Your essays are not expected to be on philosophical topics, but should show your capacity for reasoned argument and clear writing. You may submit course work already written for A or AS-level, or equivalent, or other subjects you have studied. If you need further advice on the sort of essays to submit, consult the admissions tutor at your college of preference, or the college you have been allocated to if you make an open application. When you apply for Mathematics and Philosophy you can ask to be considered for admission in Mathematics if not admitted in Mathematics and Philosophy.

www.maths.ox.ac.uk www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

For Philosophy you will be given the opportunity to show a critical and analytical approach to abstract questions and the ability to defend a viewpoint by reasoned argument. In Mathematics you may find yourself asked to look at problems of a type that you have never seen before. Dont worry; we will help you! We want to see if you can respond to suggestions as to how to tackle new things, rather than find out simply what you have been taught.

The course
There are two Mathematics and Philosophy degrees, the three-year BA and the four-year MMathPhil. You are not asked to choose between them on your application, and so long as your exam results in the second and third years are of an appropriate standard you have the option either to complete an honours BA or continue to the fourth year for the MMathPhil. The mathematics units in this joint course are all from the single-subject Mathematics course. Accordingly the standard in mathematics for admission to the joint course is the same as for admission to the single-subject Mathematics course. The compulsory core mathematics for the joint course consists of the pure (as opposed to applied) mathematics from the compulsory core for the single-subject Mathematics course. The philosophy units for the Mathematics and Philosophy course are mostly shared with the other joint courses with Philosophy.

Is there a written test?

The entry requirements are the same as those for Mathematics (see pp. 789), including the Aptitude Test for Mathematics which all candidates must take 5 November 2008, normally at their own school or college. There is no test for Philosophy.

Careers
Recent graduates went on to further academic study or into professions that have included teaching, IT, industry, commerce and finance, both in the UK and abroad.

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Thomas Hallam, St Peters, 1st year

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; its really interesting to try and make your point clearer and to discover sides of the argument youd 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. Life at Oxford hasnt been how I expected. The image I created was far too stereotypical and I was surprised when I arrived to find that Oxford is a university much like any other. Im a member of the Secular Society, which has been really interesting with well known philosophers as guest speakers and recently it held a faith schools forum which I took part in. Im also a member of the Oxford union nearly every week theres some head of state flying in to a give a talk, or someone from Hollywood to give us their experiences as well as the debates which have covered topics ranging from Gay Parenting to The War on Terror. The university is one of very few places with a collegiate system such that you both have your college community and life while being a member of the university as a whole, and I think that although you do have to work hard while youre here your friends, tutors and activities in and out of college will make your time really worthwhile and enjoyable.

1st year Moderations COuRSES Mathematics: Algebra Analysis Philosophy: Elements of deductive logic Introduction to philosophy

2nd and 3rd year BA COuRSES Mathematics: Core pure mathematics Foundations (set theory, logic) Intermediate mathematics options Philosophy: Knowledge and reality Philosophy of mathematics Further philosophy ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part A (2nd year) Three 2-hour written papers in pure mathematics Final university examinations, Part B (3rd year) Six 3-hour written papers, at least two in Mathematics, at least three in Philosophy

4th year MMathPhil COuRSES Any three units from M-level Mathematics (including a Maths dissertation) and M-level Philosophy (including a Philosophy thesis)

Overseas candidates who are unable to come for interview will be asked to produce one sample of written work of a mathematical nature (preferably a mock examination script). In addition, they will be asked to sit the same Mathematics test as mentioned above see the Mathematics entry on p. 79 for details.

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (Honour Moderations) Four 3-hour written papers

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part C units are mostly examined by a three-hour written paper, plus one 5,000 word essay for Philosophy subjects

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Medicine
Duration of course:

3-year Pre-Clinical, followed by 3-year Clinical

Degree awarded: BM BCh (includes an Honours BA) Average intake: 150 Admission requirements:

What is Medicine?
Medicine offers a broad range of careers from general practice to the specialties of hospital practice and to medical research. Medicine is an applied science, but it is equally about dealing sympathetically and effectively with individuals, whether they be patients or colleagues. Medicine increasingly poses difficult ethical dilemmas, and, above all, medicine is constantly and rapidly developing and providing a stimulating challenge to practitioners and medical scientists alike.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applicants over last 3 years: 14.3% Open days:

25 and 26 June and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Medicine at Oxford
Though the Oxford Medical School has now expanded considerably, it remains relatively small, so students and staff can get to know one another and benefit from a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The course is intended for students with a particular enthusiasm for the science that supports medicine and its continuing advancement. We have retained a distinct, three-year pre-clinical course that includes an honours degree in Medical Sciences for all students. Details of the clinical course, for which a separate application process exists, are available separately. During the pre-clinical course, the college tutorial system is a central feature: students see their tutors and are taught weekly in small groups often as small as two. This supplement to University teaching can be tailored to individuals needs and interests. Most University lectures, seminars and practical classes take place in the new Medical Sciences Teaching Centre in the Science Area. The teachers are drawn from Oxfords 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.

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 science in the course. Matters of clinical relevance are illustrated from the outset. There are clinical demonstrations in the hospitals, and students make regular visits to GP tutors and see the clinical and personal consequences of illness. The final part of the course leads to a BA in Medical Sciences.1 This course will enable you to study a particular area of the medical sciences to an advanced level.

Research work
In addition to course work assessed by conventional examinations, students undertake a research project. This gives valuable first-hand experience of research: project placements are offered both by pre-clinical and clinical departments.

Miss Lindsay Campbell Medical Sciences Teaching Centre South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PL 01865 285788 admissions@medschool.ox.ac.uk For open days information please email opendays@medsci.ox.ac.uk
Website:

A typical weekly timetable

During the First BM, lectures and practicals occupy about half of the time, and the remainder is available for tutorial work, self-directed study and extracurricular activities. During the third year, formal lecturing is kept to a minimum, and students are mostly free to pursue their research projects and to prepare for tutorials and seminars; guidance is provided so that students use their time well.

www.medsci.ox.ac.uk

Application procedure
Submitted written work is not required.

Is there a written test?

All applicants must take the Biomedical Admissions Test in their own school or college or approved test centre on 5 November 2008.2 Further information about the test and how to register, can be found at www.bmat.org.uk.

Course structure
The first five terms of the course are devoted to the basic pre-clinical qualification, the First BM. Students are introduced to the major systems of
1 With the agreement of their colleges, medical students sometimes take final exams in another subject (such as Psychology and Physiology in PPP). This may require an extra year of study. All candidates wishing to qualify as doctors must apply via UCAS for course A100. 2 It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure they are registered for this test. 3 Any overseas candidates for Medicine who are invited to attend will be expected to come to Oxford for interview in December. Note: The closing date for applications for all Medicine courses is 15 October 2008.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Applicants are short-listed for interview on the basis of prior academic performance, BMAT test score, and a consideration of other information on their application. No student is admitted without
Terms 69 COuRSES Options (including Neuroscience, Molecular medicine, Infection and immunity, Systems physiology, and Signalling in health and disease) Research project Principles of clinical anatomy

1st year COuRSES Organisation of the body Physiology and pharmacology Biochemistry and medical genetics Medical sociology Patient and doctor course

Terms 4 and 5 COuRSES Systems of the body: integrative aspects The nervous system General pathology and microbiology Psychology for medicine Patient and doctor course ASSESSMENT First BM, Part 2 Three core computer-based assessments and four written papers; satisfactory practical record

ASSESSMENT First BM, Part 1 Three core computer-based assessments and four written papers; satisfactory practical record

ASSESSMENT BA (hons) in Medical Sciences Written papers and presentation of research project Qualifying exam in Principles of clinical anatomy Computer-based assessment

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Sophie Foxen, St Catherines, 2nd year

Pre-clinical medicine at Oxford is a scientific course, based mainly on lectures and tutorials, with some practical work. The limited amount of patient contact tends to be in GP surgeries. A thorough insight into the patients conditions is gained and a debrief about communication with patients is given. The highlight, for me, of first year lessons was the dissection room where the anatomy textbooks were brought to 3D life. Small college groups have regular tutorials within college to reinforce ideas. The tutors are often experts in their field, offering a useful balance between academia and real life. Tutorials provide a deeper understanding of a subject, through discussion with other students and tutors. Arrangements can be made to have extra tutorials with specialists and doctors. There are more contact hours for medicine compared to many other courses, but so far the time commitment has not been ridiculous. you can quite easily make time for other activities and partying if you are organised and committed. For example, in first year I played netball and hockey for college, rowed for a term, joined the university Air Squadron, and became secretary for Catz JCR. The summer break was almost totally free from work. My intention is to be a doctor in the RAF and I am currently applying for sponsorship. I have undertaken personally organised work experience in this area, although there are a large number of contacts through the university too. The college and tutorial system are what make Oxford stand out. Worry much more about the course you are applying to than your choice of college. I didnt end up where I applied and am extremely happy. If you need to be in hospitals from the first week, Oxford may not be the place for you. However if you crave great opportunities, a lovely city and world-class academics, you should apply.

interview.3 Students are selected for their scientific ability and their aptitude for medicine. Applicants are expected to show that they have a realistic understanding of what a career in medicine will involve, and that they have the potential to become effective and caring doctors. All colleges use a common set of selection criteria (www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/study/medicine/courses/ preclin/applying/selectioncriteriastandardcourse/) that relate to academic potential and suitability for medicine. See table on p. 26 and note that we have no preference for whether the third or further A-levels or equivalent qualifications are in Science or Arts subjects.

Application conditions
Oxford conforms to the UK Department of Healths requirements regarding immunisation status (hepatitis, BCG and rubella) and the GMCs conditions on Fitness to Practise, and a satisfactory Criminal Records Bureau disclosure. Students may be refused entry to, or be removed from, the Universitys Register of Medical Students on grounds that may be either academic or non-academic (for instance health or conduct). Applicants should be aware that some practical studies involving living animal tissue are an obligatory component of the course.

Progress to clinical school

In December of year 3, students must apply to and be accepted by a clinical school. 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 all qualified students will find a place somewhere (there being sufficient places available in the system).

The four-year accelerated course

Graduates in appropriate science subjects may be eligible for the four-year accelerated course (UCAS code A101 BMBCh4). After a special two-year transition course covering both basic science and clinical skills, the accelerated programme leads into the final two years of the standard clinical course. See http://bmra.pharm.ox.ac.uk for further information.

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Modern Languages
Duration of course:

French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Medieval and Modern Greek, Czech (with Slovak), Celtic, and Polish
What is Modern Languages?
The study of Modern Languages provides both practical linguistic training in the written and spoken language and an extensive introduction to many areas of European literature and thought. You will develop oral proficiency in the language(s) you study by regular contact with native speakers employed by the University and by colleges. You can also study various kinds of linguistics, film studies and advanced translation (in French and German).

4 years (including compulsory year abroad)

Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 175 Admission requirements:

Work placements/international opportunities

Modern Languages is a four-year course involving a year abroad (the third year of the course but the second year in the case of beginners in Russian). Many students spend the year abroad as a paid language assistant in a foreign school, though you may work abroad or study at a foreign university. If you need further information, you can consult with your college of preference. We encourage you to spend as much as possible of your vacations in the countries whose languages you are studying. Financial support, including travelling scholarships, may be available from your college and/or the faculty.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 35.5% Open days:

3 May* and 13 September 2008*

*To book a place, please contact:

Modern Languages at Oxford

Oxfords Modern Languages Faculty is one of the largest in the country, with a total intake of 280 students a year (including joint degrees). We have a central building the Taylor Institution as the focus for our work. This houses the Taylor Institution Library, which is the biggest research library in Britain devoted to modern languages, and also an undergraduate lending library for modern languages. The Universitys modern and excellently equipped Language Centre received special praise in the last Teaching Quality Assessment. It has a library of taped, self-instructional courses in all major European languages and a large collection of reference works, listening comprehension and video materials, some of which are specifically tailored to the needs of Modern Languages students. It is also equipped with satellite TV and computer-assisted language learning facilities.

Reception at Faculty
Contact details:

A typical weekly timetable

Your weeks work will include a tutorial in, or organised by, your college, language classes on different skills relating to the language or languages you study, and probably two to four lectures.

The Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages 41 Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JF 01865 270750 enquiries@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk
Website:

Application procedure
Candidates are required to submit two written pieces of recent school or college work (preferably of two different kinds) for each of the languages they are currently studying. They should be marked essays or language work. At least one should be written in the foreign language. Students can, if they wish, send in an additional piece written for another A-level subject or equivalent. Selection criteria may be found at www. admissions.ox.ac.uk/courses/criteria.shtml.

www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk

Available languages
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Medieval and Modern Greek, Czech (with Slovak), Celtic, Polish. Students who intend to study one language may also study Linguistics in their first year. First-year options are also available in French and German, so that, if you prefer, you can take alternative papers in those languages (including papers on thought and film studies) instead of Linguistics. Except for Czech (with Slovak) and Celtic, which can only be done in combination with another language (not Linguistics), all languages can be studied after the first year on their own or in combination with another language. Polish is available as a subsidiary subject in combination with another language (but not with Czech and Celtic). Catalan, Galician, Provenal and Yiddish can be taken as additional options. For a list of all of the courses combining Modern Languages please refer to pp. 1078. You can also study Linguistics alongside a single language throughout your course: see Modern Languages and Linguistics (p. 89).

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

You will normally have at least two interviews. We want to find out as much as possible about your intellectual interests and academic potential, so you may be asked about your reading, your interest in the culture of the relevant country, or the work you have submitted. You may be asked questions about a short passage in English or the relevant foreign language(s). You will be given the opportunity to speak in the relevant foreign language(s) which you have studied to an advanced level. As far as possible, interviewers will try to let you show your strengths, interest in the subject(s) you intend to study, and reasons for applying to Oxford. If you apply for one of the Joint Degrees, you will be interviewed by tutors in both subject areas.

Is there a written test?

During the Oxford interview period in December you take a 30-minute written test for each language you intend to study but not, of course, in languages that you intend to study more or less from scratch. This test aims to assess your grasp of the basic grammar of the language(s) you intend to study. It is not a test of vocabulary. Applicants for Beginners Russian take a language Aptitude Test. Past tests can be found at www.mod-langs. ox.ac.uk.

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I wanted to study somewhere enchanting; somewhere where my surroundings would inspire and motivate me through my search for true meaning. Beauty is truth; truth beauty, as the poet wrote, and so, starry eyed and full of dreams, I stepped through those gates into the magical world of Oxford university. At A-level, there was a lot of close support and contact with individual teachers, who are there to motivate you and basically lead you through the course. At university, however, this network of support suddenly disappears; you are expected to think a lot more for yourself, find out things for yourself, motivate yourself. Though you are guided it is a journey of the self. The German Thought paper I took in my first year was probably my favourite aspect of the course so far, because it allowed me to read more widely into the philosophy of writers such as Kant, Nietzsche, Freud and Marx, which was something I had been interested in for some time. Ive also enjoyed much of the foreign literature Ive read, particularly that of Goethe, Schiller and Kafka, whose works I found to be very thought provoking. Reading literature in another language helped me to form a broader perspective on literature as a whole and to understand more about life and the way people think.

1st year COuRSES Two modern languages, or one modern language, or one modern language and linguistics Practical language work Study of important works and/or topics in the literature of each language Linguistics option: introduction to phonetics, general linguistics, grammar Single language option: introduction to film studies, literary theory (French only), medieval studies (German only), key texts in French or German thought ASSESSMENT First university examinations (preliminary) Seven or eight written papers, including translation and literature (language only for Beginners Russian)

2nd year COuRSES Two-language course: Language work (translation, comprehension, essays) A period of literature Optional subjects, including linguistics, medieval literature, language history, authors prescribed for detailed study One-language course: As above, but includes greater opportunity to study historical, contemporary and general linguistics Beginners Russian: year 2 is spent abroad y

3rd and 4th year

y year 3 is spent abroad y year 4 continues the course from year 2, plus special subjects including European cinema, Latin American fiction, women writers, Catalan, Galician, Irish, advanced translation (from French and German) These special subjects are only available in the second term of the final year Beginners Russian: y year 3 as year 2 for other courses y

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Ten or eleven written papers and an oral examination are taken, including unprepared translations, literature subjects, special subjects and linguistics. Some special subjects are examined by submitting a portfolio of essays

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Careers
Recent studies indicate that an increasing number of British employers are realising the value of recruiting trained linguists, and Oxford Modern Languages graduates 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.

College restrictions on Modern Languages admissions

Either French or Italian must be one of the languages offered for study.

Balliol

St Annes

The college does not accept candidates to read Russian.

Hertford

The college does not accept candidates to read Russian, Polish, Czech, Modern Greek, Portuguese or Celtic.

St Edmund Hall St Hildas

Candidates must offer French, Russian or Czech as one of their languages. Either French or German must be one of the two languages offered for study. The college does not accept candidates to read Portuguese.

Keble

Fellows and lecturers at individual colleges

Candidates are advised to apply to a college which has a Fellow or a lecturer in their chosen language(s) (see table below).

Candidates must offer French, German or Spanish as one of their languages. The college does not accept candidates to read Italian or Russian.

St Hughs

Lady Margaret Hall

Candidates must offer French, German, Spanish or Russian as one of their languages.

The college does not accept candidates to read Russian.

Somerville Trinity

Merton

The college does not accept candidates to read Portuguese, Modern Greek or Celtic. The college does not accept candidates to read Italian, Modern Greek or Celtic.

Applicants to read French, German and Spanish are particularly welcome.

New College Oriel

Candidates must offer French, German or Russian as one of their languages. The college does not accept candidates to read Portuguese, Czech or Modern Greek.

University

There is no restriction on the choice of language that may be read with History. However, for all other courses involving Modern Languages, the college requires that Czech or Russian be one of the subjects offered.

Pembroke
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The college does not accept candidates to read Czech or Celtic.

Modern Greek Celtic

Worcester

Candidates must offer French or German as one of their languages.

German

French

Italian

Spanish

Joint Schools Admissions

Balliol Brasenose Christ Church Exeter Harris Manchester Hertford Jesus College Keble LMH Lincoln Magdalen Merton New College Oriel Pembroke Queens St Annes St Catherines St Edmund Hall St Hildas St Hughs St Johns St Peters Somerville Trinity university Wadham Worcester

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The following colleges welcome applicants for all Joint Schools with any modern language: Christ Church, Exeter, Jesus College, Magdalen, Merton, Queens, St Johns, Wadham. The following colleges welcome applicants for all Joint Schools within the restrictions indicated:

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Except for Classics and Modern Languages, English and Modern Languages, and European and Middle Eastern Languages. The language must be French or German.

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Pembroke, St Catherines St Hildas

Except for Classics and Modern Languages. The modern language for all joint schools must be either French or German.

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Not with Portuguese or Modern Greek. For European and Middle Eastern Languages, the European language must be French, German or Italian.

Trinity

Except for European and Middle Eastern Languages, and not with Italian, Modern Greek or Celtic.

University

Applicants must offer Czech or Russian, except in the case of History for which any modern language may be offered.

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Modern Languages and Linguistics

Duration of course:

4 years (including compulsory year abroad)

Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 20 Admission requirements:

What is Modern Languages and Linguistics?

Modern Languages and Linguistics is an option within the Modern Languages Honours School leading to a degree in Modern Languages. One half of your course will be like one half of the Modern Languages course (see pp. 868). You will receive both practical linguistic training and an extensive introduction to the literature and thought of the European language you choose. The other half of the course allows you to focus on language itself. You will be introduced to the analysis of the nature and structure of human language in all its aspects. Beginners Russian is not available. For a list of all the modern languages that can be combined with Linguistics please refer to p. 86.

College restrictions on admissions in Modern Languages and Linguistics

See Modern Languages, p. 88.

Application procedure
Candidates are required to submit two pieces of recent school or college written work (preferably of two different kinds) for the language they are currently studying (see the entry for Modern Languages, pp. 868). Additionally, for linguistics, if candidates have taken, or are taking, an A-level or equivalent involving linguistic analysis, such as English Language, they should submit one piece of written work from that.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 34.2% Open days:

See Modern Languages

Contact details:

The Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages 41 Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JF 01865 270750 enquiries@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk Centre for Linguistics and Philology Walton Street Oxford OX1 2HG
Website:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Linguistics is a subject which virtually everybody starts from scratch at University, and our primary requirements are enthusiasm for exploring the nature of human language; willingness to acquire the formal tools for describing and analysing language; enthusiasm for acquiring a detailed and rigorous understanding of the structure, use and history of the language you are studying.

Modern Languages at Oxford

Oxford offers facilities for the linguistic and philological study of European languages that are unmatched anywhere else in Britain. The University has particular expertise in general linguistics, phonetics, syntax and semantics, and in the history and structure of many individual European languages and families of related languages.

Is there a written test?

There will be a 30-minute Linguistics Aptitude Test. You will also take a 30-minute written test for the language you intend to study (see the entry for Modern Languages, p. 86) during the interview period in December.

www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk/ linguistics/

Work placements/international opportunities

See entry for Modern Languages, p. 86.

A typical weekly timetable

Your weeks work will include a tutorial in or arranged by your college, a linguistics class and language classes on different skills relating to the language or languages you study, and perhaps three or four lectures.

Careers
The combination of a modern language with an ability for rigorous analysis will be popular with many employers.

1st year COuRSES Modern Language Same as for Modern Languages (see p. 87) Linguistics: General linguistics (synchronic and historical) Phonetics and phonology Grammatical analysis ASSESSMENT First university examinations Seventen written papers, including translation and literature

2nd and 4th year COuRSES Modern Languages Same as for Modern Languages Linguistics: General linguistics History of the language you will be studying Structure and use of that language in its modern form One or two specialist options, for example: syntax, semantics, phonetics and phonology, sociolinguistics, or psycholinguistics ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Ten papers are taken

Course structure See the entry for Modern Languages for choice of languages

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Music
Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 60 Admission requirements:

Why study Music?

Music can be studied from a wide variety of perspectives. We study music by listening or by learning to perform a musical composition. We may also investigate, through analysis, the relationships between the various parts of the composition, or use documentary evidence to explore how reliable and authoritative a given score might be and how we might perform it in a historically sensitive manner. Historical studies, too, allow us to investigate the various uses of music be it in 16th-century Rome, in Hollywood films, or in some other context and to understand better how our perception of a musical work (or repertory or style) has been shaped over time, and how it might differ from that of earlier ages or of different cultures. Although these and many other approaches, such as the more creative activities of performance and composition, might be singled out, they cannot so easily be kept separate if we are to study music musically.

Normally, A-level grades A (Music) AA; keyboard ability of ABRSM Grade V or above is preferred; See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 35.9% Open day:

sustained throughout the collegiate University and the city, this course helps every student to graduate as a mature and well-rounded musician with an informed and lively sense of the contemporary study and practice of the subject.

A typical weekly timetable

Work is divided between lectures and classes in the Faculty of Music and college tutorials. There are between four and six lectures per week, depending on the chosen options, as well as classes and tutorials. In the final term there are generally fewer lectures and more time for independent study.

3 July 2008*
*To book a place, please contact:

International opportunities
The Faculty of Music currently has a Socrates association with the University of Strasbourg and the University of Dresden.

The Academic Administrator

Contact details:

Faculty of Music St Aldates Oxford OX1 1DB 01865 286264

Website:

Application procedure
Candidates should submit two marked essays on any areas or aspects of music (or one of your other A-level subjects or equivalent if that is more convenient), and a marked sample of harmony and/ or counterpoint, where possible. Candidates may also submit a portfolio of compositions.

www.music.ox.ac.uk

Music at Oxford
Music has been part of the intellectual and cultural life of Oxford for more than eight centuries. Today, some dozen academic staff in the faculty comprise professors, readers and lecturers, all of whom have internationally distinguished reputations as musicologists, performers or composers. Their work is complemented by that of many college Fellows and lecturers, bringing the total staff number to about 30. Numerous visiting speakers, and our close links with professional performing ensembles, including the Allegri Quartet, Phantasm and the Universitys professional orchestra in residence, the Oxford Philomusica, add further richness and enjoyment to the experience of being a music student here. The faculty offers performance and composition workshops, and many students play an active part in the life of college chapels, as either choral or organ scholars. The faculty building includes practice rooms for solo, chamber and orchestral work; there is an electronic music and recording studio; and the library holdings of scores, recordings, books and other research materials are probably the most extensive in the UK. The worldfamous Bate Collection of Musical Instruments is also housed at the faculty, and many of these historical instruments are available for use by students. The Oxford course is broadly based without compromising the possibility of increasing specialisation in one or more areas as you proceed. Performance and performance-related studies are especially prominent, particularly among the options for Finals, while those wishing to concentrate on other areas such as history, analysis and stylistic or original composition can do so equally well. Combined with the rich opportunities for personal development which arise from the musical facilities and activities

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors try to judge your potential to engage positively with the demands of the course. They welcome a willingness to engage in debate, and to think critically about music and musical scholarship which may lie beyond your personal experience.

Is there a written test?

There is no written test, but candidates will take the following tests: (i) Performance of a prepared piece on the candidates principal instrument or voice (organists, percussionists and candidates requiring an accompanist should inform the faculty in advance of the interview period); (ii) Candidates not possessing keyboard fluency to ABRSM Grade V may be asked to take a standardised keyboard sight-reading test at interview. Please indicate your level of keyboard proficiency on your UCAS application. Some tutors may ask you to study a short piece of music and/or text about music in preparation for your interview; if so, this material will be given to you during your stay in Oxford.

Careers/graduate destinations
Oxford graduates in Music enter many professions. Teaching, performance, and arts administration are among the more popular destinations, but others include broadcasting, publishing, politics and the civil service. Many graduates choose to go on to postgraduate study, either remaining in Oxford or moving elsewhere. Those wishing to undertake further study in performance often win coveted places at conservatories in the UK and abroad.

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David Mahoney, St Peters, 2nd year

I chose Oxford because of its worldwide reputation as an educational environment that combines academic development with social enrichment. The tutorial system particularly appealed to me as it provides the opportunity for engagement with musicians and musicologists who are leaders in their field. Before applying, I attended the Music Faculty open day which provided me with a helpful insight into the course. The wide choice of options and the flexibility of the music course are such that you can effectively choose a degree that suits you. For me, the opportunity to offer performance as part of my degree is really important. I would recommend my course because it requires passion and commitment to music whilst being structured in such a way as to give a broad educational basis for progression into any professional field after university. I like to balance my academic work with playing in the university Orchestra, which provides a chance to perform some of the finest works of the musical canon with professional conductors. As a choral scholar, singing regularly in the college chapel also makes up an important part of my week and through being a member of the Oxford Law Society I have gained valuable insights into the legal profession, which is a possible career path for me. I am also a member of the Oxford union and have experienced at first hand renowned figures from the world of politics, entertainment and the arts. I would strongly recommend applying to Oxford. It combines academic rigour with an opportunity to broaden your horizons within a lively social and cultural environment.

1st year COuRSES Five subjects are taken (one chosen from a list of options) Compulsory: History of music; Musical analysis; Techniques of composition; Keyboard skills Options: Composition; Performance; Extended essay

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Eight subjects are taken (six chosen from a list of options) Compulsory: Topics in Music History before 1750 Topics in Music History after 1700 Topics studied: (these vary from year to year and have recently included the following): Music in Italian Culture 10001400; Music and the Protestant Reformations up to 1630; J.S. Bach and his Musical World; The Keyboard Sonata 17401830; New Sounds, New Structures, New Sensibilities: Key Issues in Twentieth-Century Music

Options: Musical analysis and criticism; Musical thought and scholarship; Techniques of composition; Solo performance; Orchestration; Dissertation; Composition portfolio; Edition with commentary; Analysis portfolio; Special topic papers and practical tests and submissions (these may vary from year to year and have recently included the following): Choral Studies; Critical Responses to Music; Music of the Middle East; Richard Strauss; Schenkerian Theory; History of Jazz; The Motet In the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries; Psychology of Music; Chamber Music Performance; Choral Conducting; Choral Performance

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) Two written papers; one take-away paper; practical examination; recital/ portfolio of compositions/essay

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Three or more written papers and a combination of take-away papers, portfolio submissions, recitals and practical tests, depending on the options chosen

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Oriental Studies
Duration of Course:

Arabic, Persian, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Sanskrit, Jewish Studies, Hebrew Studies
What is Oriental Studies?
Among subjects in the humanities, Oriental Studies is unique in introducing students to civilisations that are radically different from the Western ones that form the basis of the curriculum in most British schools and colleges. The courses present both the major traditions of the regions studied and, in most cases, their modern developments. All courses include language, literature, history and culture, and there is a wide range of options in such fields as art and archaeology, history, literature, philosophy, religion and modern social studies.

3 or 4 years (see individual subjects below and opposite)

Degree awarded:

Application procedure
No previous knowledge of an Oriental language is expected prior to admission; the instruction provided takes account of this. Although linguistic ability is essential for success in Oriental Studies, it is not necessary to have studied languages at school or college. Candidates are required to submit two pieces of school or college written work (preferably of different kinds). These should be essays or similar pieces of work that have been marked with teachers corrections. Essays in a European language are acceptable.

BA in Oriental Studies
Average intake: 45 Admission requirements:

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 30% Open days:

10 May* and 26 June 2008*

*To book a place, please contact:

Oriental Studies at Oxford

Oriental Studies has a long history in Oxford. The Bodleian and other libraries have acquired magnificent collections. The Oriental Institute, Institute for Chinese Studies, Bodleian Japanese and Indian Institute Libraries offer loan collections in their respective fields. Adjacent to the Oriental Institute is the Ashmolean Museum, which houses superb collections. The Sackler Library includes the principal library for Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies.

Is there a written test?

Each subject within Oriental Studies has its own methods of testing for relevant skills which may take the form of a written test at interview. Further information on tests at interview may be obtained by contacting individual subjects (please see www.orinst.ox.ac.uk).

Miss Rowenna James rowenna.james@orinst. ox.ac.uk

Contact details:

The Oriental Institute Pusey Lane Oxford OX1 2LE 01865 288203 The Institute for Chinese Studies Walton Street Oxford OX1 2HG
Website:

Careers
A degree in Oriental Studies is not a vocational degree, but employers look very favourably on Orientalists, who are among the most successful Oxford graduates in finding employment. Careers options exist in finance, commerce, the Civil Service, law, accountancy and the arts. Graduates also go on to further study.

Work placements/international opportunities

Most courses offer the opportunity to spend time in the region being studied. The Arabic course includes a year in the Middle East, the Persian and Turkish courses a year in Iran or Turkey respectively, the Hebrew course an optional year in Israel, and the Chinese course includes four months on a course of language study in East Asia. Students of Japanese spend the third term of their first year in Japan and may also spend an optional further year there between years 3 and 4 of the course, taking advantage of work placements and opportunities for further study at Japanese universities.

www.orinst.ox.ac.uk

Arabic and Islamic Studies Arabic with subsidiary language Persian with Islamic Studies/History Persian with subsidiary language Turkish Turkish with Islamic Art and Archaeology Turkish with Ottoman History Turkish with subsidiary language

1st year COuRSES Elementary language Islamic history and culture

2nd year

3rd and 4th year COuRSES Core work on language and literature History Specialisation or subsidiary language ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Oral exam and eight or nine written papers (one of which may be a thesis)

year abroad: approved course of language instruction

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (Preliminary) After term 3 Three written papers plus an oral exam, in Arabic

ASSESSMENT Qualifying examination at the end of the course

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Chinese: 1st year COuRSES Elementary language in classical and modern Chinese History and culture 2nd year COuRSES Modern Chinese language, spoken and written: Classical Chinese texts History and civilisation of China Four-month period abroad (Trinity term) ASSESSMENT First university examinations Three written papers; one oral examination 3rd and 4th year COuRSES Extended language classes and historical study Options: Ancient history; Literature; Modern society and politics; or subsidiary languages: Tibetan, Japanese, or Korean ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Oral examination; eight written papers; dissertation

Egyptology; Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies 1st year COuRSES Broad survey of civilisations of Egypt and the Ancient Near East Language teaching in Egyptian or Akkadian 2nd year COuRSES Addition of second language, or Archaeology and Anthropology Options: Akkadian, Arabic, Aramaic and Syriac, Archaeology, Classical Greek, Coptic, Hebrew (biblical and Mishnaic), Old Iranian, Sumerian or Hittite (if available) Literary and historical topics through study of texts and essay writing Intensive class work 3rd year COuRSES Essay writing and dissertation work Intensive classes in the first and second terms Artefact classes Field of concentration

ASSESSMENT First-year language test; two written papers; one oral test

Japanese: 1st and 2nd year COuRSES Modern language spoken and written Study of premodern texts (2nd year) History and culture Period of study abroad (term 3) 3rd year COuRSES Language classes Study of texts from classical literature; Modern literature; Linguistics; Social history and society; Politics and economics Subsidiary language, if chosen (Chinese, Korean or Tibetan) 4th year COuRSES Special subject (for those not taking a subsidiary language): selected aspect of Japanese culture; or Chinese or Korean; or continue with subsidiary language, if chosen Dissertation

ASSESSMENT First university examinations Four written papers

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Ten units

Jewish Studies: (primarily focused on the history, religion and culture of the Jews from biblical to modern times) 1st year COuRSES Intensive study in Hebrew language in all periods Introduction to ancient and modern Jewish history ASSESSMENT First university examinations Four papers 2nd year COuRSES Options (three subjects to be chosen) One tutorial a week, with essay 3rd year COuRSES Options (two subjects to be chosen) One tutorial a week, with essay

ASSESSMENT year 1: Two written test papers year 2: First university examinations Four written papers

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Seven written papers; one oral paper; dissertation

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Six written papers and a dissertation

Hebrew Studies: (primarily languages, literature, culture and history) 1st year Sanskrit: 1st year COuRSES Intensive language teaching 2nd year COuRSES Preparation for Final Honour School in final year Study of Sanskrit grammar Subsidiary language options: Old Iranian, Pali, Prakrit and Tibetan 3rd year COuRSES Sanskrit literature Special subject COuRSES Intensive study in Hebrew language in all periods Introduction to ancient and modern Jewish history ASSESSMENT First university examinations Four written papers ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Nine papers: seven in Sanskrit and two in subsidiary languages 2nd year COuRSES Handling Hebrew texts and developing knowledge of historical and cultural background Choice of options from Jewish Studies 3rd (4th) year* COuRSES Texts Historical and cultural background

ASSESSMENT First university examinations

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Seven written papers and a dissertation 4-year course only: additional special subject and oral examination
*3rd year can optionally be spent abroad

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Philosophy
Average intake (including the Joint Schools): 500 Postal address:

Faculty of Philosophy 10 Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JJ

Contact details:

Faculty of Philosophy 10 Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JJ 01865 276926

Website:

It is not possible to study philosophy at undergraduate level as a single degree subject; all courses containing Philosophy are joint courses. The reason for this is the belief that the parallel study of related disciplines significantly enhances your understanding of each, bringing added dimensions of understanding and perspective. The joint courses containing Philosophy are the following:
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Classics (p. 37) Mathematics and Philosophy (p. 82) Philosophy and Modern Languages (p. 95) Philosophy, Politics and Economics (p. 96) Philosophy and Theology (p. 98) Physics and Philosophy (p. 101) Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology (p. 104)

For details of the course structure, entrance requirements etc. of each of these courses, please see the entry for that course in this prospectus.

What is Philosophy?
The study of philosophy develops analytical rigour and the ability to criticise and reason logically. It allows you to apply these skills to many contemporary and historical schools of thought and individual thinkers, and to questions on such subjects as the fundamental nature of reality, the nature, possibility and limits of knowledge, the nature and grounds of moral judgements, the nature of the mind and its relation to the body, and the fundamental principles of language, science, religion, art and literature.

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History of philosophy from Descartes to Kant Knowledge and reality Ethics Philosophy of mind Philosophy of science and philosophy of psychology and neuroscience Philosophy of science and social science Philosophy of religion Philosophy of logic and language Aesthetics and the philosophy of criticism Medieval philosophy The philosophy of Kant Post-Kantian philosophy Plato, Republic (in translation) Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics (in translation) Frege, Russell and Wittgenstein The later philosophy of Wittgenstein Formal logic Intermediate philosophy of physics Advanced philosophy of physics (Physics and Philosophy only) Philosophy of mathematics Philosophy of science (Physics and Philosophy only) Plato, Theaetetus and Sophist (Classics only) Aristotle, Physics (Classics only) Sextus Empiricus, Outlines of Pyrrhonism (Classics only) Cicero, Seneca, selected texts (Classics only) Special subjects, as from time to time specified Thesis

Philosophy at Oxford
The Philosophy Faculty is the largest philosophy department in the UK, and one of the largest in the world, with more than 70 full-time members, admitting more than 500 undergraduates annually to read the various degrees involving philosophy. Many faculty members have a worldwide reputation, and library and other facilities are acknowledged as among the best in the country. The large number of undergraduates and graduates reading Philosophy with a variety of other disciplines affords the opportunity to participate in a diverse and lively philosophical community. The philosophical subjects included in the final examinations of the above courses are the following (all are available in all courses unless otherwise stated):

In addition, students in Classics can study the following texts in the original language:
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Plato, Republic Plato, Theaetetus and Sophist Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle, Physics Sextus Empiricus, Outlines of Pyrrhonism Cicero, Seneca, selected texts

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Philosophy and Modern Languages

Duration of course:

Philosophy and French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Medieval and Modern Greek, Czech with Slovak, or Celtic
4 years, including compulsory year abroad
Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 26 Admission requirements:

What is Philosophy and Modern Languages?

Philosophy and Modern Languages (PML) brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding language, literature and ideas. The study of philosophy develops analytical rigour and the ability to criticise and reason logically. It allows you to apply these skills to questions ranging from how we acquire knowledge and form moral judgements to the nature of language, art and literature. Since many works of literature are shaped by the dominant philosophical ideas of their epoch, study of philosophy can illuminate that intellectual background. The study of a modern European language develops analytical and critical abilities as well as a high level of linguistic skills; the study of the literature written in that language contributes to an understanding of many aspects of European culture. It develops attention to stylistic and terminological detail and rhetorical strategies, and sensitivity to intratextual, cultural and historical context, which are also of great value for the study of philosophy.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 28.6% Open days:

reading joint degrees. It possesses in the Taylor Institution Library the biggest modern languages research library in the country, together with an undergraduate lending library and a modern and excellently equipped Language Centre. Its faculty members include many who are internationally renowned for their research work.

A typical weekly timetable

Your work is divided between tutorials (one 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). About a third of your week will be spent in private study to prepare essays for tutorials.

See Modern Languages

Contact details:

Faculty of Philosophy 10 Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JJ 01865 276926 enquiries@philosophy. ox.ac.uk Faculty of Modern Languages 41 Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JF 01865 270750 enquiries@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

Application procedure
You should submit two pieces of recent school or college work (preferably of different kinds) relating to the language you wish to study; at least one of them should be written in that language (unless it is a language you are proposing to start virtually from scratch).

www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk

Philosophy and Modern Languages at Oxford

The degree is constructed in the belief that the parallel study of these related disciplines significantly enhances your understanding of each, bringing added dimensions of understanding and perspective. The Philosophy Faculty is the largest philosophy department in the UK, and one of the largest in the world, with more than 70 fulltime members, admitting more than 500 undergraduates annually to read the various degrees involving philosophy. Many faculty members have a worldwide reputation, and our library and other facilities are acknowledged as among the best in the country. Oxfords Modern Languages Faculty is also one of the largest in the country, with a total intake of more than 300 students a year, including those
1st year COuRSES Philosophy: Introduction to philosophy; General philosophy; Moral philosophy; Logic Modern Languages: Translation into and from a European language and other exercises in the foreign language; two papers in the literature of the relevant language: one of commentary on texts, one of essay and/or commentary ASSESSMENT First university examinations (preliminary) Six written papers: two in Philosophy, four in Modern Languages 2nd and 4th year

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Interest in the proposed fields of study, relevant linguistic ability, a critical and analytical response to questions and/or texts and the ability to defend a viewpoint by reasoned argument.

Is there a written test?

During the Oxford interview period in December there is a 30-minute written test in the modern language. In Philosophy there is a 1-hour test of your ability to reason analytically and to use language accurately.

Careers
Our graduates enter a wide range of careers, including academic teaching and research, commerce, banking and financial services, journalism and communications. Knowledge of a modern language opens up opportunities for careers abroad or with international organisations.

COuRSES Compulsory core subjects: Philosophy: Either History of philosophy from Descartes to Kant, or Platos Republic, or Aristotles Nicomachean Ethics Modern Languages: Two language papers; one period of literature paper; one further paper from a list of options Further options: 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 Final university examinations Eight papers. Either four each in Philosophy and Modern Languages, or five in one and three in the other. One Philosophy paper may be replaced by a thesis. Some Modern Languages papers may be replaced by an extended essay or a portfolio of essays. ML oral

* See the Philosophy entry (on p. 94 for the list of Philosophy courses which are available).

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Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 250 Admission requirements:

What is PPE?
PPE brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding the social and human world around us, developing skills useful for a whole range of future careers and activities. Studying philosophy, you will develop analytical rigour and the ability to criticise and reason logically, and be able to apply these skills to questions concerning how we acquire knowledge or how we make ethical judgements. The study of politics will acquaint you with the institutions that make crucial decisions which govern our lives as members of nations, states and other political groupings. You will also learn how to evaluate the choices which political systems must regularly make, and about the processes that maintain or change those systems. An appreciation of economics and the general workings of the economy has become increasingly necessary to make sense of governmental policymaking, the conduct of businesses and the enormous changes in economic systems occurring throughout the world. Economics focuses both on individual units and on the aggregate behaviour of groups, societies and international markets.

Application procedure
You may apply for PPE having done any combination of subjects at school; it is not necessary to have studied philosophy, politics or economics. History and mathematics are useful backgrounds, but are not essential. Graduates of another university may be allowed to apply to skip the first year and complete the course in two years. Candidates are required to submit two pieces of marked school or college work including at least one essay. Those already studying a subject related to PPE, such as philosophy, politics, economics, sociology, or 19/20th-century history, should submit essays from that subject. If you study more than one such subject, you should send in essays from two different subjects.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 20.1% Contact details:

Faculty of Philosophy 10 Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JJ 01865 276926 enquiries@philosophy.ox.ac.uk Department of Politics and International Relations Manor Road Building Oxford OX1 3UQ 01865 288564 ug.studies@politics.ox.ac.uk Department of Economics Manor Road Building Oxford OX1 3UQ 01865 271098 reception@economics.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

Is there a written test?

All candidates will take the PPE Aptitude Test, normally at their own schools/colleges, on 5 November 2008. Separate registration for this test is required and prospective applicants should refer to the test website (www.tsa. cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ppe) for further information.

PPE at Oxford
All three branches of PPE at Oxford have an international reputation, supported by more than 200 teachers and scholars of the highest calibre. You will also be able to attend lectures given by the many distinguished visitors to Oxford each year. PPE at Oxford is a very flexible course which allows you to study all three branches, or to specialise in two of the branches after the first year. Although there is no reference to sociology in the title of the subject, you may specialise in sociology by choosing relevant options. International relations, though linked closely to politics, is also acknowledged as a separate specialisation.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Your interviewers will want to find out if you can think clearly and analytically. They are not so much concerned with what you know as how you think about it and how you use it. They usually seek evidence of your interest in social and political concerns and your ability to discuss them critically.

www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk www.politics.ox.ac.uk www.economics.ox.ac.uk

Careers
PPE offers a good preparation for a wide variety of careers, many linked to subjects studied at Oxford. The careers most commonly chosen are in banking and finance, politics, journalism and broadcasting, law, industry, teaching, social work, accountancy, business management, management consultancy, advertising and the many branches of the public services, including the civil and diplomatic services and local government.

A typical weekly timetable

Your work is divided between lectures (six to eight a week), tutorials and classes (typically one tutorial and one class a week), and private study mainly spent preparing essays for tutorials and classes.

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Michael Isola, Regents Park, 2nd year

Initially, I had many misconceptions about Oxford, but this view soon changed when I visited the university on an open day. I was attracted by the fact that I would be studying alongside extremely bright students and my academic development would be overseen by some of the best tutors in the world. The transition from A-level to undergraduate life was challenging, as there is a greater focus on developing your personal ideas and not simply accepting what is written in a textbook. I came into my first year expecting things to be very relaxed and easy going, so I was initially taken aback by the pace of Oxford life, but I soon adapted to it. PPE gives you the chance to develop your intellectual capacity by exposing you to a great deal of ideas and concepts. Each branch of the course gives you the opportunity to enhance a number of key skills, including critical analysis, debating and problem solving. Belonging to a college immediately provided me with a friendship base that was invaluable in helping to settle into university. I have also been impressed by the range of clubs and societies that are available within each college and at university level. I currently play for my college football team and am Junior Common Room Secretary. I am also a member of the Oxford Afro-Caribbean Society and the Oxford university Investment and Finance Society. Oxford will give you the opportunity not just to realise your academic potential, but also to forge relationships with an international student base. At Oxford you will certainly be challenged to develop your academic potential, but you will also be provided with numerous opportunities to develop as a person.

1st year

2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Students choose to continue with all three branches or concentrate on any two, taking compulsory courses in the chosen branches along with optional courses: Compulsory core courses: Philosophy: either History of philosophy from Descartes to Kant, or Platos Republic; or Aristotles Nicomachean Ethics; Ethics* Politics (any 2): Comparative government; British politics and government since 1900; Theory of politics; International relations; Political sociology Economics: Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; Quantitative economics Optional courses: More than 50 choices, including: Post-Kantian philosophy; Later Wittgenstein; Politics in sub-Saharan Africa; Politics in Latin America; International economics; Economics of developing countr ies

All three branches of PPE are studied equally Philosophy: General philosophy; Moral philosophy; Elementary logic Politics: Introduction to politics: theory and practice of democracy; Theorising the democratic state; Analysis of democratic institutions in Britain, united States, France and Germany Economics: Microeconomics: the functioning of the market economy; Macroeconomics: dealing with national output and employment, exchange rates and policy issues; Mathematical techniques used in economics
ASSESSMENT First university examinations Three written papers

*See also the separate entry on Philosophy

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Eight written papers, one of which can be replaced by a thesis

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Philosophy and Theology

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 24 Admission requirements:

What is Philosophy and Theology?

Philosophy and Theology brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding and assessing the intellectual claims of religion, and in particular of Christianity. It fosters intellectual capacities that you can apply across both disciplines, and develops skills which you will find useful for a wide range of careers and activities after graduation. The study of philosophy develops analytical rigour and the ability to criticise and reason logically. It allows you to apply these skills to many contemporary and historical schools of thought and individual thinkers, and to questions ranging from how we acquire knowledge and form moral judgements to central questions in the philosophy of religion, including the existence and nature of God and the relevance of religion to human life. The study of theology brings together a wide range of skills and disciplines, historical, textual, linguistic, sociological, literary-critical and philosophical. It provides a grounding in the theology and ethics of early and of modern Christianity, along with a wide range of options in the academic study of religion, including nonChristian traditions.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 20.1% Contact details:

The Theology Faculty has over 100 members, covering almost every possible branch of the discipline, ranging from experts in the ancient languages and literature of the worlds religions to church historians and systematic theologians. Its reputation attracts scholars from all over the world as visiting lecturers.

A typical weekly timetable

Your work is divided between tutorials (usually one a week), lectures (typically six to eight weekly), and perhaps some classes, for instance for first-year logic, or for modern doctrine. A large part of your week will be spent in private study to prepare essays for tutorials.

Faculty of Philosophy 10 Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JJ 01865 276926 Theology Faculty Centre 41 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LW 01865 270790 enquiries@theology.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

Application procedure
Applications are accepted from candidates with any subjects at A-level or equivalent. For Theology, candidates are required to submit two essays written and marked as part of their school or college work (see the entry for Theology, p. 105).

www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk www.theology.ox.ac.uk

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Interest in the proposed fields of study, a critical and analytical approach to abstract questions and the ability to defend a viewpoint by reasoned argument.

Philosophy and Theology at Oxford

The degree is constructed in the belief that the parallel study of these related disciplines provides new perspectives on each, leading to deeper understanding. The Philosophy Faculty is the largest philosophy department in the UK, and one of the largest in the world, with more than 70 full-time members, admitting more than 500 undergraduates annually to read the various degrees involving philosophy. Many faculty members have a worldwide reputation, and library and other facilities are acknowledged as among the best in the country.

Is there a written test?

There is no written test in Theology. In Philosophy there is a one-hour test of your ability to reason analytically and to use language accurately taken during the Oxford interview period in December.

Careers
Philosophy and Theology graduates enter a wide range of careers, including academic teaching and research, school teaching, commerce, banking and financial services, journalism and communications. The Theology website has more information about careers for theologians.

Terms 1 and 2 COuRSES Philosophy: Introduction to philosophy: General philosophy; Moral philosophy; Logic Theology (two or three taken): The Christian doctrine of creation; The study of religions; Old Testament set texts; New Testament set texts; Church history; New Testament Greek; Biblical Hebrew; Classical Arabic; Pali ASSESSMENT First university examinations (taken after the second term) Three or four written papers (one in Philosophy, two or three in Theology)

Terms 3 to 9 COuRSES Compulsory core: Philosophy: Either History of philosophy from Descartes to Kant, or Platos Republic, or Aristotles Nicomachean Ethics; Philosophy of religion; either Knowledge and reality or Ethics Theology: The Gospels and Jesus; God, Christ and Salvation; Either Development of doctrine in the Early Church or Christian moral reasoning Further Options: Two further subjects (one may be an extended essay), either both in Philosophy, or both in Theology or one in Theology and one in Philosophy ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Eight written papers (either five in Philosophy and three in Theology, or five in Theology and three in Philosophy or four in each). A thesis may replace one written paper

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Physics
Duration of course: 3 or 4

years
Degrees awarded: BA/MPhys Average intake: 180 Admission requirements:

What is Physics?
Physics is concerned with the study of the universe from the smallest to the largest scale, why it is the way it is and how it works. Such knowledge is basic to scientific progress. The language of physics is mathematics, indeed formulating physical theories has sometimes required the development of new mathematical structures. Although physics is a fundamental science it is also a very practical subject. Physicists have to be able to design and build new instruments, from satellites to measure the properties of planetary atmospheres to recordbreaking intense magnetic fields for the study of condensed matter. Many of the conveniences of modern life are based very directly on the understanding provided by physics. Many techniques used in medical imaging are derived directly from physics instrumentation. Even the World Wide Web was a spin off from the information processing and communications requirement of high-energy particle physics. Looking to the future growth areas that may have a big impact are nanotechnology, quantum computing and molecular biophysics.

See table on p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 26.9% Open days:

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Department of Physics Clarendon Laboratory Parks Rd Oxford OX1 3PU 01865 272200 enquiries@physics.ox.ac.uk
Website:

www.physics.ox.ac.uk

Physics at Oxford
Oxford has one of the largest university physics departments in the UK and indeed worldwide, with an outstanding and very diverse research programme. Research is organised in six subdepartments: astrophysics; atmospheric, oceanic and planetary physics; atomic and laser physics; condensed matter physics; particle physics; and theoretical physics. Researchers in these subdepartments are also college physics tutors; thus physics students will come into personal contact with physicists working at the forefront of their

subject. The concentration of expertise also ensures that the fourth year MPhys option courses bring you to the threshold of current research. Option work may be possible in other departments. The Physics Department is well equipped with teaching laboratories, which are regularly updated. The Department has an extensive computer network attached to the University network and the internet. This enables you to reach physics sites from computers within your college as well as from those in the department. Excellent library provision is available in the Hooke and Radcliffe Science Libraries and in all colleges. Physics is part of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division, which also contains Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Materials and Biological Sciences, some of which are taught in joint schools. At the end of the first year, it may be possible to change to another degree course, subject to satisfactory first year examination results, availability of space on the course and the consent of the college. In the later years of the honour schools in Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences there are opportunities to take options in other subjects.

Course structure
Exams are taken in June at the end of each year of the courses. Most written papers are of 2.5 or 3 hours duration. Short options are shared across years 13 and are examined by a 1.5 hour paper, the titles shown are illustrative and may change from year to year of the course. Up-to-date information will be available from the contact address given above.

1st year COuRSES Foundation courses: Classical mechanics and special relativity Electromagnetism and circuit theory Mathematical methods I Differential equations, waves and optics Short options Astronomy Complex analysis Quantum ideas ASSESSMENTS First university examinations (Preliminary) Four written papers, Short option paper, Satisfactory laboratory work

2nd year COuRSES Core courses: Thermal physics Electromagnetism and optics Quantum physics Mathematical methods II Short options: e.g. Financial physics Medical and environmental physics Energy studies

3rd year COuRSES Mainstream courses: Atomic physics Condensed matter physics Particle and nuclear physics Astrophysics Atmospheric physics Mathematical physics Short options: e.g. Chaos Classical mechanics Plasma physics ASSESSMENTS Final university examinations, Part B (MPhys) Three written papers, Short option paper, Laboratory work Final university examinations, Part B (BA) Two written papers, Short option paper, Laboratory work, Project report

4th year COuRSES Project and two option courses: MPhys project (runs for one term) Major options 1. Astrophysics 2. Laser science and quantum information processing 3. Condensed matter 4. Particle physics 5. Atmospheres and oceans 6. Theoretical physics 7. Biological physics

ASSESSMENTS Final university examinations, Part A (both) Three written papers, Short option paper, Laboratory work

ASSESSMENTS Final university examinations, Part C (MPhys) Project report, Two major option papers

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Claire Harrop, Queens, 4th year

I very much like the collegiate system, it really does help you to make friends in the other year groups and feel like you belong. Its strange to go from A-level, where youre expected to get almost full marks in everything, to university, where you definitely arent. Also, the labs are very different they last whole days and you have to write everything down in your lab book. you might not have studied the theory yet in the lectures but you still do the experiment. In my last lab, we cooled liquid helium to 0.5K which I never thought theyd let undergraduates do! This year Ive been enjoying condensed matter physics, but I also like the choice we get in our short options. Ive thus far done a French short option and Im currently doing the History of Science module. Its nice to have that possibility to study something a bit different, thats not entirely related to your degree, whilst at the same time having it count towards it. Theres this image that you spend all your time working, which is just not true. Im the undergraduate Representative of the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Division where I go to meetings and represent the undergraduates to professors and other, more senior, members of the division. Im very involved in my college boat club (Im the President of Queens Boat Club), but Ive also played tennis, squash, badminton, darts, acted in a play, written magazine articles, DJd at a music night and helped to run a bar for a college music event.

Project work/international opportunities

A wide choice of fourth year MPhys projects is available across all six Physics sub-departments and sometimes from related departments. Occasionally students arrange to do their projects at outside laboratories.

Candidates will not normally be required to submit examples of school or college or written work.

What are tutors looking for at the interview?

Tutors are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated students with a physicists ability to apply basic principles to unfamiliar situations. Although the course requires a good level of mathematical competence, the key requirement here is the ability to formulate a problem in mathematical terms and then extract the physical consequences from the solution.

A typical weekly timetable

In the first year your time is equally divided between Mathematics and Physics, with about ten lectures and two paired tutorials a week. In addition you spend one day a week, over two terms, in the practical laboratories. In the second and third years the core and mainstream physics topics are covered, with about ten lectures a week and a mix of tutorials and small group classes. Practical work occupies two days a fortnight over four terms. Those taking the three-year BA undertake a short project in the second term of their third year. In the fourth year you take two major options, about six lectures plus one class a week, plus the MPhys project in the second term.

Is there a written test?

All candidates must take the Physics Aptitude Test, normally at their own school or college, on 5 November 2008. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. Further details are posted on www.physics.ox.ac.uk.

Careers
All Oxford physics graduates either find immediate employment or go on to further study. Physicists take up an enormous variety of careers. A large proportion (40%) take higher degrees (at Oxford or elsewhere) with eventual careers in research laboratories or universities. Physicists are in strong demand in almost all professions, but especially those requiring numerate problem solving ability (IT, finance, technical consultancy, etc.).

Application procedure
Candidates who name Physics as their first choice subject may name Materials Science as a second choice.

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Physics and Philosophy

Duration of course:

3/4 years
Degree awarded:

What is Physics and Philosophy?

Physics and Philosophy is a demanding and rewarding course, combining as it does the most rigorous and fundamental subjects in the arts and the sciences. It seeks understanding of the nature of reality and of our knowledge of it. Historically, there have been strong links between physics and philosophy, and the stimulus for each discipline lies in part in the other. The combination of the two provides a powerful background from which to proceed to graduate study in either, or to pursue other diverse careers.

BA/MPhysPhil
Average intake: 16 Admission requirements:

The bridging subject, philosophy of physics, is studied in each of the first three years, and is an option in the fourth year. Specialist lectures are given in this subject together with tutorials and classes. It may also be possible to spend the fourth year in an exchange scheme at Princeton University.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 18% Open days:

A typical weekly timetable

Your work is divided between tutorials (one or two weekly), lectures (about five weekly) and classes (especially in logic, mathematics and dedicated philosophy of physics courses). About a third of your week will be spent in private study in work for tutorials.

See Physics
Contact details:

Physics and Philosophy at Oxford

Oxford has one of the largest physics departments in the UK, with an outstanding and broad research programme. The wide range of expertise available in the department ensures the undergraduate curriculum is updated in the light of developments at the research frontier. The Philosophy Faculty is the largest in the UK, and one of the largest and most prestigious in the world. It admits more than 500 undergraduates annually and the library and other facilities are acknowledged as among the best in the country. The large number of undergraduates and graduates reading Philosophy with a variety of other disciplines affords the opportunity to participate in a diverse and lively philosophical community. The Oxford research group in philosophy of physics is extremely active, with interests in classical spacetime theories, foundations of classical statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, quantum field theory, and quantum gravity. It is the largest of its kind in the UK and among the foremost in the world. Physics and Philosophy are studied in parallel during the first three years. The physics corresponds to the more theoretical side of the standard three-year Oxford Physics course while the philosophy focuses on modern philosophy and particularly on metaphysics and the theory of knowledge. Students going on to the MPhysPhil in the fourth year may specialise in either Physics or Philosophy, or continue in their study of both disciplines and their interrelations.
2nd year COuRSES Physics: Thermal physics Electromagnetism Quantum physics Mathematical methods II Three physics practicals Philosophy: The course is viewed as a two-year module leading to assessment in Part B 3rd year

Department of Physics Clarendon Laboratory Parks Rd Oxford OX1 3PU 01865 272200 enquiries@physics.ox.ac.uk Faculty of Philosophy 10 Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JJ 01865 276926 enquiries@philosophy.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

Application procedure
Physics and mathematics A-levels or equivalent are required. Candidates are normally required to submit two pieces of written work which may or may not relate directly to philosophy, but should involve careful, reasoned arguments that demonstrate general analytic ability and skill and precision in your use of natural language. Typically, these should be essays written in the ordinary course of your school or college work, though it is recognised that not all candidates will have written essays as part of their recent studies. Candidates with queries or concerns about written work should contact Dr Dave Leal, Schools Liaison Officer for the Philosophy Faculty (enquiries@philosophy.ox.ac.uk). When you apply for Physics and Philosophy you can be asked to be considered for admission in Physics if not admitted in Physics and Philosophy.

http://users.ox.ac.uk/~ppox/ www.physics.ox.ac.uk www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Evidence of good potential in the proposed fields of study, in mathematics and in problem-solving more generally; a critical and analytical approach to abstract questions and the ability to defend a viewpoint by reasoned argument.

Is there a written test?

Yes, the Physics Aptitude Test. See p. 100.

Careers
Graduates enter a wide range of careers, including academic teaching and research, the Civil Service, the media, information technology and engineering.
4th year COuRSES Three units chosen in any combination from the lists for Physics and Philosophy. Advanced philosophy of physics is an option Exchange scheme students will follow an approved collection of course options at the host institution

1st year COuRSES Physics: Mathematical methods I Differential equations and waves Mechanics and special relativity Philosophy: Elements of deductive logic Introduction to philosophy

COuRSES Physics: Classical mechanics Choice of one or two from: Atomic physics, special relativity and sub-atomic physics; Condensed matter physics and photonics; Astrophysics and atmospheric physics; Mathematical physics Philosophy: History of philosophy from Descartes to Kant, or Knowledge and reality Philosophy of science option Intermediate philosophy of physics Philosophy option (if taking four philosophy subjects) ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part B (BA, MPhysPhil) Three or four written papers in Philosophy (one of which may be replaced by a thesis); one or two written papers and one short paper in Physics

ASSESSMENT First university examinations (moderations) Three written papers in Physics; two written papers in Philosophy

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part A (BA, MPhysPhil) Three papers in Physics, Satisfactory lab work

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations, Part C (MPhysPhil) A mix (three in all) of written papers and essays, or thesis (in Philosophy), or project (in Physics)

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Physiological Sciences
Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded:

What is Physiological Sciences?

Physiology students are biologists who study how the human body and mind work. They study the fundamental mechanisms of life in the context of the whole animal by relating molecular and cellular processes to the function of the whole body. This emphasis on integrating molecular, cellular and whole body function distinguishes Physiological Sciences from courses such as Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Application procedure
You need to be academically able, with a scientific turn of mind. Our academic requirements are defined on our website: www.medsci.ox.ac.uk/ study/physiology/, and in the table on p. 26. Written work is not required.

BA (Hons) Physiological Sciences

Average intake: 25 Admission requirements:

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 40.9% Open days:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Interviewers look for lively, receptive minds with the ability to evaluate evidence critically. Over 85% of applicants are interviewed and only in rare circumstances (e.g. some overseas candidates) is a place offered without interview.

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Physiological Sciences at Oxford

The course is both challenging and exciting. It reflects the subject as it is now researched by emphasising its practical aspects. During their first year students take the preliminary course, which ensures that they have a sound basic understanding of all aspects of the subject. This course includes many lectures (on central nervous pharmacology, integrative physiology, immunology) held specifically for physiological science students. Other lectures are shared with the pre-clinical medical students and those studying Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology (PPP). During the subsequent two years students tailor their own course by selecting the two subjects that most interest them. The main areas available include neuroscience, systems physiology, cellular physiology, molecular biology, immunology, and genetics with developmental biology. Pharmacology and endocrinology are included within these areas. All students undertake a substantial research project which is written up as a dissertation and presented orally to the examiners. All students also write an extended essay on a physiological subject of their choice (or instead may study one of the papers offered in the Final Honour School of Experimental Psychology). A faculty adviser fosters the interests of physiologists as a distinct group and promotes their work together.

Is there a written test?

Yes, as for Medicine, all applicants must take the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) in their own school/college or approved test centre on 5 November 2008. It is the responsibility of candidates to ensure they are registered for this test. Further information about the test and how to register can be found on www.bmat.org.uk.

Faculty Office Medical Sciences Teaching Centre South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PL 01865 285783 admissions@medschool. ox.ac.uk For opendays information please email opendays@medsci.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

Careers
About 65% of our students move on to study for a further degree and about half of these study for a research degree in the biomedical field.

www.dpag.ox.ac.uk www.medsci.ox.ac.uk

Further information
College tutors, research workers and current students attend open days. If you have any general questions, e.g. about entrance qualifications, please contact the Faculty Office rather than circulating them to each college. You can contact colleges for detailed information, perhaps if you want to discover their tutors special interests or if you wish to nominate a preferred college.

A typical weekly timetable

A typical week in the first year involves six to ten lectures and three hours of practical class. In addition two, or possibly three, weekly tutorials with active researchers ensure that students keep up with their work and that they can confidently think about, discuss and criticise relevant research.

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I enjoy learning about human biology, particularly the systems of the body like cardiovascular and reproductive physiology. Also in the second year we are allowed to choose options so we can hone in on what interests us more. I expected the topics to be much more complex than A-level standard and they definitely are, but the more you try to learn them, the more enjoyment you get out of it because you can see the bigger picture after understanding all the smaller details. I particularly like studying genetics and reproductive physiology as I find them the most interesting and I think they have a lot of relevance now because of all the advances being made in these fields. Apart from study, I was on the committee for organising the college ball, I also enjoy being a member of the Oxford University Hindu Society which throws a lot of Indian/Eastern events. The college system is highly beneficial because you get to have more than one network of friends one with your subject peers, another with your college friends, and then theres the wider university with people from all the other colleges. Oxford will definitely push you to produce your best in order to get the highest marks. Having tutorials specific to certain topics also allows you to ask more questions and gain knowledge from experts in their fields. There is also a good social side to university life here, with lots of restaurants, bars, the cinema, college events, and of course lots of societies and clubs for different interests.

1st year COuRSES Three courses are taken: Biochemistry and cell biology Neuroscience Physiology and pharmacology Each course is associated with compulsory practical classes ASSESSMENT First university examinations Three written papers; satisfactory practical records
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2nd and 3rd year COuRSES Options (including Neuroscience, Molecular medicine, Infection and immunity, Systems physiology and Signalling in health and disease); one option from the list offered by Experimental Psychology Research project

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Including written papers, and presentation of research project

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Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology (PPP)

Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 90 (with Experimental Psychology) Admission requirements:

What is PPP?
PPP allows you to study thought and behaviour from the perspectives of psychology, physiology and philosophy. Psychology includes subjects as diverse as social interaction, learning, child development, schizophrenia and information processing. Physiology examines the functional organisation of the mammalian and human brain and body from the molecular level to that of the whole organism. Philosophy is concerned with a wide range of questions including, ethics, knowledge and the nature of mind.

During terms 39 your time will be divided between attending lectures (about six per week), tutorials (average of one to two per week), and practical classes (one or two afternoons per week). You will also be given the opportunity to carry out your own research project or library dissertation.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 17.7% Open days:

Fieldwork/international opportunities
A wide choice of third-year research projects is available, including research projects based in other departments and outside the University.

25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008

Contact details:

Application procedure
If applying to study Philosophy, as part of PPP, candidates will normally be expected to submit two pieces of written work. Written work is not required for Psychology or Physiology.

PPP at Oxford
PPP at Oxford is an extremely flexible course, offering a wide range of choices within each of the three branches. Students concentrate on two branches of the PPP degree, although the course gives you the opportunity to study aspects of all three. Psychology at Oxford is essentially a scientific discipline, involving the rigorous formulation and testing of ideas. The teaching of physiology in Oxford is integrated across a wide range of departments. This ensures a variety of approaches to the subject, ranging from molecular to whole body studies. There is a strong emphasis on neuroscience in undergraduate teaching and in research. Philosophy at Oxford has active interests in the philosophy of mind and the philosophy of science, and has very close links with those working in neuroscience and psychology.

Department of Experimental Psychology South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3UD 01865 271376 admissions@psy.ox.ac.uk 01865 276926 (Philosophy) enquiries@philosophy. ox.ac.uk jan.schnupp@dpag.ox.ac.uk
Websites:

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Tutors are keen to see whether you can evaluate evidence; are able to consider issues from different perspectives; have a capacity for logical and creative thinking.

Is there a written test?

Yes, all candidates will sit a written test during the Oxford interview period in December, where they will be asked to comment on or to answer questions on a short scientific article.

www.philosophy.ox.ac.uk www.dpag.ox.ac.uk www.psy.ox.ac.uk

Careers
Given the nature of the degree, PPP students are able to consider a wide range of careers, including careers in professional psychology, education, research, medicine, the health services, finance, commerce, industry, the media and information technology. Some careers will require further study and/or training after your degree.

A typical weekly timetable

During terms 1 and 2 work is divided between lectures (about six per week), tutorials (two to three per week) and, in Physiology, practical classes.

Terms 1 and 2 COuRSES Three courses are taken (out of five options): Psychology Philosophy Neurophysiology Statistics Physiology three-term course including practical work

Terms 39 COuRSES Eight courses are taken Students choosing Psychology take five of the nine core topics in Experimental Psychology in terms 35, plus a course in Experimental design and statistics, followed by one, two or three advanced option courses in Psychology in terms 68 (see the entry for Experimental Psychology) Students choosing Philosophy take between 1 and 5 courses in Philosophy (see the entry for Philosophy) Students choosing Physiology take between 3 and 5 courses in Physiology (see the entry for Physiological Sciences); some of these lectures are taken together with the medical students ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Eight papers; practical portfolio; a research project or library dissertation may be taken (depending upon the combination of courses) Students choosing Psychology take the equivalent of two written papers in the second year based on the core courses (see the entry for Experimental Psychology)

ASSESSMENT First university examinations Three written papers

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Theology
Duration of course: 3 years Degree awarded: BA Average intake: 56 Admission requirements:

What is Theology?
To enjoy Theology you need above all to be interested in the questions it raises, and not sure about all the answers. For this reason, although the course concentrates mainly on the origins and development of Christian theology, it appeals to students from a great variety of intellectual and religious or non-religious backgrounds. To engage with all the different aspects of the course, you have to be something of a historian and a philosopher, a textual and literary critic, and a linguist. All these disciplines together not only help to make a theologian, but, like the other arts subjects, equip our graduates to embark on a wide range of careers.

Fieldwork/international opportunities
Most students will have the opportunity to visit Israel during the vacation to work on an archaeological dig or in a kibbutz, to study Hebrew in Jerusalem, or to travel on a study tour with a college tutor. There are other opportunities for a year abroad at Bonn University, Germany.

See table p. 26
Percentage of successful applications over last three years: 38.1% Contact details:

Theology Faculty Centre 41 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LW 01865 270790

Website:

A typical weekly timetable

The University arranges the lectures (four to six weekly) and some classes (three a week for language work, and perhaps one a week in others) which are open to all undergraduates. A large part of the week is spent in private study in preparation for tutorials, which are usually held with college tutors once a week.

www.theology.ox.ac.uk

Theology at Oxford
The Theology Faculty has more than 100 members covering almost every possible branch of the discipline, ranging from experts in the ancient languages and literature of the worlds religions to church historians and systematic theologians. Its reputation attracts scholars from all over the world as visiting lecturers. Our library facilities are excellent. Besides the Bodleian and the faculty library, most college libraries have a theology section. Access to the theological library at Pusey House is also possible. The Faculty Centre provides access to a vast range of networked resources in Humanities including electronic journals, library catalogues, language learning programmes, and digitised texts for different parts of the course. Most colleges have similar IT facilities.

Application procedure
Applications are accepted from candidates with any A-levels or equivalent. Theology is one of the arts courses in the University which do not require you to have taken a related subject before. In many colleges over a third of those accepted have had no previous knowledge of theology. Candidates are normally required to submit two essays, at least one of which must be ordinary marked homework of less than 2,000 words. If possible, the pieces should reflect work done in the final year of your school or college. The work should be prose, and should ideally contain evaluative as well as descriptive components. Longer project essays are not usually acceptable. In place of one essay, an examination or test answer to an unseen question, supervised and marked by the school or college, may be submitted.

Other courses
A number of Permanent Private Halls (Regents Park, St Stephens House, Wycliffe Hall, Blackfriars, St Benets) and an Anglican Theological College (Ripon College Cuddesdon), and Mansfield and Harris Manchester Colleges enrich the life of the faculty by offering the BTh and Certificate in Theology. Candidates choose up to 12 areas of study, including pastoral theology and human studies, Christian prayer and worship, the integration of biblical and theological studies, which can be examined by extended essays and which also include the opportunity to undertake practical work. Application should be made directly to one of the above.

What are tutors looking for in the interview?

Your interest in the proposed field of study, your ability to defend an argument and your willingness to engage in lively dialogue.

Is there a written test?

There is no written test.

Careers
Oxford Theology graduates 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, in some instances, the Church. The Theology website has more information about careers for theologians.

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Alexei Stephenson, Oriel, 3rd year

Most members of my school were encouraged to aim for Oxford or Cambridge as their first choice, and I certainly wanted a genuine intellectual challenge, as well as the company of likeminded people (both of which seemed most likely found here based on reputation). It was difficult to get used to working primarily on ones own at first, but I was encouraged by the fact that I was writing essays to express my knowledge creatively, rather than mechanically doing homework to demonstrate to the teacher that Id absorbed a long list of data. The pressure of the increased workload was difficult to manage at times, but I found myself developing new working patterns in order to adapt. I enjoy the insight given by Old Testament material into the history and culture of the Ancient Near East, and the anthropological insights that arise from comparing the development of cultures. Learning to see ancient texts in terms of their original context, and of the authors agendas, is also highly enjoyable because it grants a depth of knowledge unavailable at layman level. I would definitely recommend Oxford, as a place for those who desire both an intellectual challenge and the company of those with similar talents and interests. Oxford allows peoples abilities to blossom in every direction (from educational pursuits to sports, drama and activism), and offers exposure to a multitude of new people and ideas that can change ones life. Also, my new independence has allowed me to become a passable cook.

1st year COuRSES Three or four papers are taken: The Christian doctrine of creation The study of religions The study of Old Testament set texts The study of New Testament set texts The history of the early Church Introduction to philosophy New Testament Greek Biblical Hebrew Classical Arabic Pali

Terms 3 to 9 COuRSES Four compulsory core subjects: History, literature and theology of the Old Testament (Hebrew as optional) History, literature and theology of the New Testament (Greek as optional) Development of the doctrine in the early Church Development of Christian doctrine up to the modern day

Four further options: y you may choose between three tracks, from which you take four papers in all: Track One: at least two papers from a range which offers a more extensive study of the Old and New Testaments, with some use of biblical languages Track Two: two or three papers on the development of Christian doctrine and history from the early medieval period to modern times, philosophy of religion and Christian moral reasoning Track Three: one paper on the nature of religious belief and two papers specialising in one of four major world religions Judaism, Buddhism, Islam or Hinduism Whichever track you choose, you may add in one or two papers or an extended essay from the same or other tracks or from a wider range of other options (for example Christian spirituality, sociology of religion, science and religion, psychology of religion and biblical archaeology)

ASSESSMENT First university examinations One written paper in three or four subjects

ASSESSMENT Final university examinations Eight written papers (four core papers and four options)

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List of courses
Here is a list of all of the courses that are offered at the University of Oxford. The list includes details of the different options there may be for each of the degree courses offered; for example, you will find here all of the possible combinations you can take when studying a modern language. You will need to use the appropriate UCAS code when completing your application form (see www.ucas.com). Please note that the title of the degree that you will receive may be different to the course title listed here; for example, you may choose to study Chinese, yet the degree you would receive would be entitled Oriental Studies.
Course title Ancient and Modern History Arabic and Islamic Studies Arabic with subsidiary language Archaeology and Anthropology Biological Sciences Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Chemistry Chinese Civil Engineering Classical Archaeology and Ancient History Classics I Classics II Classics and Celtic (3 years) Classics and Czech (with Slovak) (3 years) Classics and Czech (with Slovak) (4 years) Classics and English (3 years) Classics and English (4 years) Classics and French (3 years) Classics and French (4 years) Classics and German (3 years) Classics and German (4 years) Classics and Italian (3 years) Classics and Italian (4 years) Classics and Modern Greek (3 years) Classics and Modern Greek (4 years) Classics and Portuguese (3 years) Classics and Portuguese (4 years) Classics and Russian (3 years) Classics and Russian (4 years) Classics and Spanish (3 years) Classics and Spanish (4 years) Classics with Oriental Studies Computer Science (3 or 4 years) Czech (with Slovak) and Arabic Czech (with Slovak) and Hebrew Czech (with Slovak) and Persian Czech (with Slovak) and Turkish Earth Sciences Economics and Management Egyptology Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies Electrical Engineering Engineering Engineering, Economics and Management English Language and Literature English and Celtic English and Czech (with Slovak) English and French English and German English and Italian English and Modern Greek English and Portuguese English and Russian English and Spanish UCAS course code V118 T601 T6T9 LV64 C100 H811 H800 F100 T101 H200 VV14 Q800 Q810 QQ85 QR87 QR8R QQ38 QQH8 QR81 QR8C QR82 QR8F QR83 QR8H QQ87 QQ8R QR85 QR8M QRV7 QRW7 QR84 QR8K Q8T9 G400 RT7Q RQ7K RTT6 RTRP F644 LN12 Q400 Q401 H620 H100 HLN0 Q300 QQ35 QR37 QR31 QR32 QR33 QQ37 QR35 QRH7 QR34 Page reference 64 92 92 28 32 48 48 34 92 48 36 37 37 40 40 40 39 39 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 41 42 55 55 55 55 44 46 92 92 48 48 50 52 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 Course title Experimental Psychology Fine Art French French and Arabic French and Beginners Russian French and Celtic French and Czech (with Slovak) French and German French and Hebrew French and Italian French and Linguistics French and Modern Greek French and Persian French and Portuguese French and Russian French and Spanish French and Turkish French with Polish Geography Geology German German and Arabic German and Beginners Russian German and Celtic German and Czech (with Slovak) German and Hebrew German and Italian German and Linguistics German and Modern Greek German and Persian German and Portuguese German and Russian German and Spanish German and Turkish German with Polish Hebrew (3 or 4 years) History
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Course title Italian and Arabic Italian and Beginners Russian Italian and Celtic Italian and Czech (with Slovak) Italian and Hebrew Italian and Linguistics Italian and Modern Greek Italian and Persian Italian and Portuguese Italian and Russian Italian and Spanish Italian and Turkish Italian with Polish Japanese Jewish Studies Law Law with European Law Law with French Law Law with German Law Law with Italian Law Law with Spanish Law Materials Science Materials, Economics and Management Mathematics (3 or 4 years) Mathematics and Computer Science (3 or 4 years) Mathematics and Philosophy Mathematics and Statistics (3 or 4 years) Mechanical Engineering Medicine Medicine (Fast-track, Graduate Entry only) Modern Greek Modern Greek and Arabic Modern Greek and Celtic Modern Greek and Czech (with Slovak) Modern Greek and Hebrew Modern Greek and Linguistics Modern Greek and Persian Modern Greek and Turkish Modern Greek with Polish Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Music Oriental Studies with Classics Persian with Islamic Art and Archaeology Persian with Islamic Studies/History Persian with subsidiary language Philosophy and Celtic Philosophy and Czech (with Slovak) Philosophy and French Philosophy and German Philosophy and Italian Philosophy and Modern Greek Philosophy and Portuguese Philosophy and Russian

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Colleges contents
1 10 Oxford colleges belonging to a community 1 11 How do I choose a college? 1 12 Which colleges offer my course? C olleges 1 13 Balliol 1 14 Brasenose 1 15 Christ Church 1 16 Corpus Christi 1 17 Exeter 1 18 Harris Manchester 1 19 Hertford 1 20 Jesus College 1 21 Keble 1 22 Lady Margaret Hall 1 23 Lincoln 1 24 Magdalen 1 25 Mansfield 1 26 Merton 1 27 New College 1 28 Oriel 1 29 Pembroke 1 30 Queens 1 31 St Annes 1 32 St Catherines 1 33 St Edmund Hall 1 34 St Hildas 1 35 St Hughs 1 36 St Johns 1 37 St Peters 1 38 Somerville 1 39 Trinity 1 40 University College 1 41 Wadham 1 42 Worcester P ermanent Private Halls 1 43 Blackfriars 1 43 Regents Park 1 44 St Benets Hall 1 44 St Stephens House 1 45 Wycliffe Hall Statistics 1 46 Undergraduate numbers by college 20078

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Oxford colleges belonging to a community

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A collegiate university
Oxford University is a collegiate university, meaning that it is made up of many different colleges. Different functions of the University are therefore arranged slightly differently from at other universities. Oxford University is responsible for: n determining the content of courses; n organising lectures and seminars; n providing a wide range of resources for teaching and learning in the form of libraries, laboratories, museums and computing facilities; n setting and marking examinations; and awards degrees. However, it is the Oxford colleges which: n select undergraduate students; n are responsible for students tutorial teaching and welfare; and n provide accommodation, meals and pastoral care for their students.

How does this benefit students?

One of the many advantages of studying at Oxford is that you have the resources of a large international university whilst still enjoying the benefits of living in a relatively small college community. The benefits are partly related to study, as the college will be the focus of your academic life, with college tutors and other members of staff taking primary responsibility for your teaching and wellbeing. Students often get more personal tuition and support than may be possible at other universities. For more information about studying at Oxford, see p. 4. Your college may also be the centre for your social life, offering entertainment, sports, music and drama facilities, and events, as well as accommodation for at least two years of your course. There is more information about accommodation on p. 16. The first friends you make and groups you will join will probably be in your college, though, of course, there is also plenty of opportunity to meet people and get involved in social and other activities right across the University.

What is life like in an Oxford college?

As they are fairly small communities, Oxford colleges are very friendly environments, where students tend to know one another, especially other people in their year, and other people on their course. It is often said

that students at Oxford work hard, but also play hard, with students involved in all kinds of extra-curricular activities, many of which are based in the colleges. The student profiles throughout this prospectus will give you some examples of the number of activities people are able to pack in to each term. Oxford does not have a central Students Union building like many other universities, but there are Junior Common Rooms in each of the colleges. The Junior Common Room, or JCR, is a room where students get together to eat, watch TV, play pool or table football, or just catch up with friends. JCRs are slightly different from college to college but they all tend to be busy, sociable places where people meet to relax and take some time out from their studies. The term JCR also refers to the body of undergraduate students. The JCR is represented by a JCR committee, whose members are college students elected by fellow undergraduates. Apart from organising term-time entertainment, such as video evenings, parties and other college events, the JCR plays a more serious role by concerning itself with the academic, welfare and financial aspects of student life. It also works with the Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) (see p. 13 for more details about OUSUs activities). As well as the common room, colleges also have their own bar, and organise social events throughout each term.

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Our advice is not to worry too much about choosing a college. The colleges have more in common than they have differences, and we find that students develop a fierce loyalty to whichever college they are in, and all believe their college is the best! All the colleges are alike in offering good computing, library, sports and music facilities, as well as in providing students with quality food and accommodation, plus a common room and a bar.

What factors are important for making a choice?

Your college choice is primarily a matter of choosing your living environment and your social community. Things you might like to consider are: n How many undergraduates a college has. The number of undergraduates per college ranges from around 200 to around 450 see pp. 1467 for details. n Whether a college is old or new. The oldest colleges are up to 800 years old, the newest were set up in the 1960s, and of course the difference in age will affect the look of your surroundings. n The location of the college. Some colleges are based in the city centre, and others slightly further out, but none is more than 15 minutes walk or a 5 minute cycle. n The accommodation provided. Some colleges offer college-owned accommodation for every year of your course; at others you will share a house in Oxford with your friends for one or two years of your course. Which year or years of your course you are provided with accommodation, either on the main college site or in college-owned annexes or houses, will vary from college to college. Ultimately you will be well accommodated whichever college you are at.

Will I only be interviewed at my college of preference?

Tutors across the colleges meet to consider all the candidates applying in their subject in a particular year. Tutors exchange information about individual candidates to ensure that able candidates are selected regardless of their college of preference. It is possible that, having been interviewed at your college of preference (or the college you have been allocated, if you make an open application), you may be interviewed at another college as well. As a result, you might be offered a place at a different college to the one that you nominated. One in five students at Oxford is studying at a college other than their originally named preference; they find themselves very happy there, and would not choose to be anywhere else.

Do I have to make a choice?

No. If you do not have a preference for a particular college, you can simply make an open application and leave the decision to the Admissions Office computer. You are very welcome to do this and it does not affect your chances of getting a place: around 15% of applicants make an open application, and competitive applicants have a similar success rate to candidates who name a first-choice college. Remember, though, that if you make an open application you cannot change the college to which you have been allocated. Therefore, if there are any colleges that you do not want to go to, you should nominate a firstchoice college.

Is there further information available?

For further help with college choice, you can: n Attend a college open day see pp. 1523 for details, n Look at individual college prospectuses and their websites: see individual college entries for details. n Read the Alternative Prospectus: a guide to Oxford University written and produced by students, offering the students view see p. 13 for details. n Telephone individual colleges or the Undergraduate Admissions Office with any specific queries that you may have.

Do colleges specialise in particular subjects?

No. Colleges do not specialise in particular subjects, and all are very strong academically, so as long as a college offers your subject (check the table on p. 112), your choice should not be based on academic factors. Your course, lectures and practicals will be the same regardless of your college, and your final degree is examined by and awarded by Oxford University, not your individual college.

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General enquiries:

01865 277748
Admissions telephone:

01865 277748
Admissions fax: 01865 277730 or 277803 Admissions email: admissions@balliol.ox.ac.uk Website: www.balliol.ox.ac.uk Postal address:

Balliol is one of the oldest, most centrally situated and most diverse of the Oxford colleges. In the 19th century, Balliol pioneered the selection of students solely on the basis of academic ability and this remains the cornerstone of the colleges admissions policy. Over recent decades the college has retained its reputation for high academic standards combined with a friendly atmosphere and lively spirit of intellectual debate. Many prominent figures in public life, particularly over the last 100 years, graduated from Balliol.

Facilities
Balliol provides a wide variety of student facilities. It has one of the largest college libraries and a wellequipped computing room. Internet connections are provided to all students rooms. Meals are served in the Hall as well as in a cafeteria in the Junior Common Room. Kitchenettes are provided on the main college site as well as in the new buildings. The chapel is a centre of worship for all denominations, and all of the major religious faiths are active in Balliol. The college also has a music room and a purpose-built studio theatre. Access bursaries and hardship grants assist students with their financial needs during their studies, and there are also special grants for research and travel.

Location
The daily life of Balliol is focused around its buildings in Broad Street, close to the principal libraries and the centre of the city. Its modern annexe on Jowett Walk is five minutes walk away, and there is a Graduate Centre at Holywell Manor a little further away.

Balliol College Oxford OX1 3BJ

Founded: 1263 Master: Andrew Graham, DCL Student numbers:

College student societies

Balliol prides itself on its friendly atmosphere and diverse community. It has a lively student community drawn from a broad spectrum of schools and colleges and including a considerable number of European and overseas students. The centre of undergraduate life is the Junior Common Room, which organises a large number of social events and is unusual in Oxford in running its own thriving bar. There is also a sports field, a boathouse and a multi-gym. There are numerous student societies, some of which are based on particular subjects and others, such as the drama and music societies, which bring together all sections of the college community.

Accommodation and meals

All first year and many third year students are accommodated on the main college site, and there are further students rooms in the Dellal and Jowett buildings. In 2006/7 all students who wished to have college accommodation were offered it. Student meals are served in hall and there is an optional scheme for pre-payment which is economical and increasingly popular. The college offers some financial assistance for those in difficulty meeting the costs of living in Oxford.

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Admissions Tutor:

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College prospectus from:

The Admissions Office Balliol College Oxford OX1 3BJ

Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 Free lunch. Accommodation available for 125 candidates (dinner, bed & breakfast 15.00). 8 students per school/ college only. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

AcAdemic StAff Biological Sciences: Dr Sebastian Shimeld* chemistry: Professor Dermot OHare* Dr William Barford* Dr Rachel Quarrell Dr Grant Ritchie computer Science: Professor Tom Melham* economics: Professor David Vines* Dr James Forder* Ms Monika Mrazova Ms Natalie Quinn

engineering: Professor Paul Buckley* Dr Dominic OBrien* Dr Robert Field* Dr Davide de Focatiis Dr Zsolt Laczik english: Mr Carl Schmidt* Dr Seamus Perry* History, Ancient: Dr Rosalind Thomas* Mr David Bronstein Dr Elizabeth Potter

History, modern: Dr Martin Conway* Dr Simon Skinner* Dr Lesley Abrams* Professor Lyndal Roper* Mr Mark Smith Law: Professor Timothy Endicott* Dr Grant Lamond* Mr Richard Ekins Latin and Greek: Dr Rosalind Thomas* Dr Robert Cowan* Ms Sanne Christensen management: Professor Thomas Noe* Ms Suellen Littleton

mathematics: Dr Keith Hannabuss* Professor Frances Kirwan* Dr Giovanna ScatagliniBelghitar Ms Rebecca Carter medicine: Professor Henry McQuay* Dr Piers Nye* Professor Jonathan Meakins* Dr Peter Kohl* Dr Martin Burton Dr Jacqueline McClaran Dr Lisa Walker Dr Ben Turney

modern Languages: italian: Professor Diego Zancani* french: Dr Sophie Marnette* Dr Cecile Deer German: Dr Ray Ockenden Ms Vera Busse Spanish: Mr Eric Southworth Oriental Studies: The Revd Dr Douglas Dupree* Philosophy: Dr David Wallace* Dr Ofra Magidor* Mr Bob Hargrave Dr Rowland Stout

Physics: Dr Armin Reichold* Dr Andre Lukas* Dr David Lucas* Dr Chris Palmer Dr David Urner Physiological Sciences: (see Medicine) Politics: Dr Adam Swift* Dr Sudhir Hazareesingh* Dr Adam Humphreys Psychology: Dr Stephen McHugh Mr Charlie Wilson

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Dr Douglas Dupree* dean: The Revd Dr Douglas Dupree* Womens Adviser: Professor Lyndal Roper* *Fellow of the college

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01865 277830
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01865 277510
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01865 277520
Admissions email: admissions@bnc.ox.ac.uk Website: www.bnc.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Brasenose College Oxford OX1 4AJ Founded: 1509 Principal: Professor Roger Cashmore, CMG, FRS, MA, DPhil Student numbers: (undergraduate): 345 (graduate): 180 Senior Tutor/Admissions Tutor:

Brasenose is a friendly, close-knit and tolerant community. The college has a long tradition of academic excellence and welcomes students from all backgrounds who want to make the most of their time in Oxford. Located in the very centre of the University and the city, the college takes its name from the bronze door knocker which adorned its original buildings. Brasenose seeks to provide an environment in which all students can flourish. The college is committed to providing the best possible teaching, libraries and computing facilities, and pastoral and financial support when needed.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
The college library has more than 60,000 books and periodicals and there are separate college law and history libraries. The college aims to provide all the main books needed for undergraduate courses. The library also possesses a number of antiquarian books, some dating from the foundation of the college. The libraries are open to members of the college 24 hours a day and the majority of their holdings are available on open shelves. The college also provides computer rooms, a wireless internet system and fixed internet connections from all student rooms. Brasenose has its own sports ground within a five minute cycle ride, with rugby, football and cricket pitches, tennis and squash courts and a well-equipped boathouse on the river nearby. The college has music practice rooms, a large student common room with newspapers and television, and a lively college bar.

Location
Brasenose College (popularly known as BNC) is situated in the heart of the ancient University. It is the only undergraduate college on Radcliffe Square, adjacent to the main University libraries and the University Church. The main college buildings were built in the 16th, 17th and 19th centuries and some newer rooms date from the 1960s. Brasenose also owns buildings on the site of the old Frewin Hall, a five-minute walk from the main site and also in the very centre of Oxford.

College student societies

The college supports a wide range of student clubs and societies. Drama and music are strong and there is an annual summer arts festival in the hall and chapel and on the New Quad lawn. The college has an excellent choir and a lively social, cultural and sporting life. All levels of sport are catered for and the college has a history of success in the University sports competitions. Brasenose is a place where students work hard and take part in all that the University has to offer. It is a community where students get to know and support each other and make life-long friends.

Dr Andrew Stockley
College prospectus from:

Accommodation and meals

In recent years Brasenose has been able to accommodate all undergraduates wanting college accommodation. First years are housed together on the main site, second year students normally live in the Frewin complex, and there is accommodation for later year students on both sites. There is a mixture of bed-sitting rooms and individual sets comprising a bedroom and study/living room, some with en-suite facilities. The college is able to accommodate a limited number of students with physical disabilities in specially equipped rooms. Brasenose has a well-deserved reputation for excellent food. A full meal service is provided in hall, there is a snack bar on the main site and shared kitchens in the Frewin complex.

Admissions Secretary Brasenose College Oxford OX1 4AJ

Open days: 26 June 2008 5 students per school/college only. Free lunch. Limited accommodation available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance. 19 September 2008 Informal open day, no need to book. Refreshments available but no accommodation or meals.

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AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Susan Lea* Dr Steven Johnson Biological Sciences: Dr Gail Preston Dr Owen Lewis* Dr Andrew Rambaut* Dr Alexander Weir* Dr Helen Dawe* chemistry: Dr Jeremy Robertson* Dr Mark Wilson* classics and Ancient History: Dr Llewelyn Morgan* Dr Edward Bispham* Professor Alan Bowman* Dr Olympia Bobou

Dr Annalisa Marzano* Dr Damian Robinson* economics: Mr Anthony Courakis* Dr Rui Esteves* Dr Silvia Palano Ms Maria Lugo Ms Courtney Monk Dr Steven Fries* engineering: Professor Ronald Daniel* Dr Harvey Burd* Professor Guy Houlsby* Professor Andrew Zisserman* english: Dr Sos Eltis* Dr Simon Palfrey* Dr Faith Binckes Dr Kenneth Clarke

fine Art: Professor Maria Chevska* french: Professor Richard Cooper* Dr Carole Bourne-Taylor Geography: Dr Giles Wiggs* German: Dr David Groiser* History: Dr Martin Ingram* Dr Abigail Green* Dr Abigail Wills* Dr Rowena Archer Dr Lesley Abrams Dr Mark Hagger* italian: Professor Diego Zancani

Law: Mr William Swadling* Dr Anne Davies* Dr Thomas Krebs* Professor Stefan Vogenauer* Dr Jeremy Horder Ms Alicia Parga* management: Dr Chris McKenna* Dr Eric Thun* mathematics: Professor Richard Haydon* Dr Eamonn Gaffney* medicine: Dr Richard Boyd* Dr Anne Edwards* Professor William James* Professor Paul Klenerman*

Professor Peter Somogyi* Dr Paul Dennis* Professor Russell Foster* Professor Anton Van der Merwe* Dr Shaun Carbonell* Dr Philip Goulder* Dr Jeremy Taylor Professor Douglas Higgs music: Dr Susan Wollenberg Ms Kathryn Whitney Philosophy: Dr Jonas Olson* Dr Dave Leal Dr Thomas Johansen* Dr Christopher Timpson*

Physics: Professor Jonathan Jones* Dr Laura Herz* Dr Neil Bowles Dr Sinead Farrington* Politics: Professor Vernon Bogdanor* Mr Tom Lubbock Mr John Filling Portuguese: Dr Claudia Pazos-Alonso Psychology: Dr David Popplewell* Russian: Dr Michael Nicholson Spanish: Dr Dominic Moran

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Dr Graeme Richardson* dean: Dr Giles Wiggs* Womens Adviser: Dr Anne Edwards* *Fellow of the college

Christ Church
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General enquiries:

01865 276150
Admissions telephone:

01865 276181
Admissions fax:

01865 286583
Admissions email: admissions@chch.ox.ac.uk Website: www.chch.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Christ Church Oxford OX1 1DP Founded: 1546 Dean:

A great many different kinds of people, from very many backgrounds, come to study at Christ Church. As a large college, Christ Church is a place where you can join a diverse, active and highly-motivated community, in which mutual supportiveness and tolerance are central values. We have a long and rich history, and all of those who study here become part of that historys development: this is why we are committed to promoting a welcoming and stimulating environment, in which everyone is encouraged to make the most of their potential.

Facilities
Our magnificent 18th-century library is one of the largest in Oxford. It is responsive to our undergraduates needs, and our aim is to provide all the resources needed for taught courses. There is also a separate law library. The college has two well-equipped computer rooms and all rooms have ethernet points. The common room is furnished with table tennis and pool tables, and there is a widescreen TV and DVD player with satellite television subscription in the adjoining TV room. We also have a music room, art room, and an art tutor who offers classes and organises visits, discussions and video displays.

Location
Christ Church is located on St Aldates, just south of Carfax, the main crossroads in the city centre. It is also close to the main University facilities, including the Bodleian Library, and adjacent to Christ Church Meadow with its peaceful river walks.

College student societies

We offer clubs and societies to satisfy and develop a wide range of interests. The college sports ground has excellent facilities with sports of all sorts available to all, from the highly skilled to the merely enthusiastic. The college drama society puts on regular productions as well as encouraging broader participation in various dramatic activities. Music flourishes, with an orchestra, college choir and other ensemble groups, in addition to the renowned Christ Church Cathedral Choir. Those with more contemporary interests are invited to showcase their talents at the termly open mic night. A number of subject-based societies arrange dinners, speakers and discussions.

The Very Revd Christopher Lewis, BA, PhD

Student numbers:

Accommodation and meals

Most of our undergraduates live in college accommodation throughout their time at Christ Church. The greater part of the accommodation is on the main site in spacious modernised buildings built over five centuries. About 60 undergraduates live a short distance away in a modern block of self-catering flats shared with another college. This building also has a flat equipped for up to three disabled residents. A full meal service is provided in hall.

(undergraduate): 391 (graduate): 233

Admissions Tutor:

Dr Geraldine Johnson
Schools Liaison Officer:

Ms Lynn Featherstone
College prospectus from:

Admissions Secretary Christ Church Oxford OX1 1DP

Open days: 25 June and 19 September 2008 6 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments on 25 June. Limited accommodation available free of charge on 24 June or 25 June. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Professor Mark Sansom* Dr Nicole Zitzmann Biological Sciences: Professor Sarah Randolph* Dr David Shotton Dr Stephen Harris chemistry: Dr Jason Davis* Dr Martin Grossel* Dr Dirk Aarts* classics: Dr Richard Rutherford* Dr Dirk Obbink*

economics: Dr John Thanassoulis* Dr Beata Javorcik* Ms Jacinta Pires engineering: Dr Malcolm McCulloch* Professor David Nowell* english Literature: Mr Peter Conrad* Dr Peter McDonald* Dr Mishtooni Bose* fine Art: Mr Peter Rhoades french: Dr Ian Watson* Dr Belinda Jack* Dr Jennifer Yee*

Geography: Dr Judith Pallot* Dr Mark New* Dr Lorraine Wild German: Professor Robert Vilain History of Art: Dr Geraldine Johnson* History, Ancient: Dr Anna Clark* Professor Martin Goodman Dr John Ma History, modern: Dr Catherine Andreyev* Dr Christopher Haigh* Dr Brian Young* Dr Susan Doran Dr Rowena Archer

italian: Dr Emanuela Tandello* Law: Mr John Cartwright* Mr Edwin Simpson* Ms Rachel Taylor* management Studies: Dr Paolo Quattrone* mathematics: Professor Michael Vaughan-Lee* Dr Sam Howison* Dr Christopher Breward Professor John Wright

medicine (Physiological Sciences): Dr Stephanie Cragg* Dr Richard Wade-Martins* Professor Neville Osborne Dr Ian Roberts Dr Margaret Hammersley (Clinical) Dr Timothy Littlewood (Clinical) music: Dr Stephen Darlington* Professor Jonathan Cross* Philosophy: Dr Lindsay Judson* Dr Robert Frazier Dr Severin Schroeder

Physics: Dr Guy Wilkinson* Dr Axel Kuhn* Dr Alan Merchant Politics: Professor Jonathan Wright* Dr David Hine* Portuguese: Ms Sara Brandellero Psychology: Dr Brian Parkinson* Russian: Dr Jennifer Baines Spanish: Dr Dominic Moran* Dr Nigel Griffin theology: Dr Mark Edwards*

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Ralph Williamson Junior censor: Dr Richard Rutherford* college Nurse: Ms Janet Undery Welfare Advisers: Dr Mishtooni Bose* Professor Jonathan Cross* *Fellow of the college

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General enquiries:

01865 276700
Admissions telephone:

01865 276693
Admissions fax:

01865 276767
Admissions email: admissions.office@ccc.ox.ac.uk Website: www.ccc.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Corpus Christi College Oxford OX1 4JF Founded: 1517 President:

Sir Tim Lankester, MA

Student numbers: (undergraduate): 230 (graduate): 115 Admissions Tutor:

Whilst Corpus is one of the smaller traditional Oxford colleges, it is a vibrant, intellectual and social community at the heart of Oxford. Like other Oxford colleges it is committed first and foremost to academic excellence and prides itself on providing an environment where individual students will flourish. The fact that the college can guarantee its undergraduate members accommodation for the normal duration of their studies makes for a close-knit but by no means claustrophobic community. Corpus prides itself on the diversity of its intake, welcoming students from all social, educational and ethnic backgrounds. This combined with our traditions of openness, tolerance and fairness makes Corpus an unusually well-integrated and supportive community. Socially, it is a welcoming and unpretentious place but it is also a scholarly place and we look for people who are serious about reading widely and are committed to their studies.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
Corpus Library is one of the finest college libraries in Oxford. It is housed in the magnificent original 16th-century Old Library and was described by the humanist Erasmus, after his visit, as a wonder of the world. With approximately 80,000 books available, 24-hour opening, computerised catalogues and internet connections it is a beautiful and convenient place to work. The computer suite is equally well-equipped with 12 PCs, scanning, laser printing and audio-visual facilities. There are also PCs for email access in all student common rooms. The college has a fine music room suitable for practice, performances and parties and an ecumenically progressive chapel with a lively choir. For vigorous activities there is a sports field, a squash court and a boathouse and for the more relaxed, the Beer Cellar, TV rooms and JCR. Disabled access is available but accommodation facilities are limited.

Location
The colleges geographical location combines the best of both worlds. Corpus is situated in the heart of Oxford, but it is tucked away from the noise of the citys main streets looking out over Christ Church meadow towards the Thames. The city centre and the Bodleian Library are five minutes walk away, with arts faculties and science laboratories a ten-minute walk.

Dr Mark Wormald
Access and Admissions Administrator:

College student societies

Academic talent often goes hand-in-hand with talent in other spheres and life at Corpus is not all work. Among the most active of our many clubs and societies are probably the college dramatic society the Owlets and the choir. Sporting opportunities abound for both men and women and the mood is enthusiastic rather than unduly competitive. Corpus students put a lot of their energy into organising events and the result is that the college has an impressive annual Yearbook; an inexpensive Ball every other May, a fair each June (featuring our world-famous tortoise race), a bright pink bar and effective JCR (students union) committee which enjoys representation on most college committees and takes an active role in open days and access activities.

Mr Oliver Russell
College prospectus from:

Admissions Tutor Corpus Christi College Oxford OX1 4JF

Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 8 students per school/college only and 4 only if staying overnight. Free lunch and refreshments. Limited accommodation available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Accommodation and meals

First-year students live in the college itself or in New Building, just across the road from the college main entrance. In other years, students choose between rooms on the main site, or in one of several college accommodations situated close-by. The largest of these is the recently-built Liddell Building, approximately 15 minutes away from the college. Popular with third-years, it offers students the chance to live in shared flat complexes, with communal kitchens and dining areas. All Corpus rooms are single and some offer en-suite facilities. Telephones and network connections are available in all rooms on the main site and in the Liddell Building.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Mark Wormald* Dr Kishore Bhakoo Dr Chris Scanlan chemistry: Professor Peter Hore* Dr Mark Wormald* Dr Josephine Peach Dr Christian Hill

classics: Professor Stephen Harrison* Dr John Ma* Professor Tim Whitmarsh* Mr James Burbidge Dr Alexia Petsalis-Diomidis Ms Ali Sulzer economics: Dr Albert Park* Mr Oliver Walker english: Professor Valentine Cunningham* Dr Helen Moore* Dr Sowon Park

History: Dr John Ma* The Revd Dr Judith Maltby* Dr John Watts* Dr Jay Sexton* Dr Anna Clark Dr Kathryne Beebe Law: Professor Lucia Zedner* Dr Elizabeth Fisher* Ms Eloise Scotford Mr Simon Douglas Mr Francois Tanguay-Renaud

materials: Dr Peter Nellist* Dr John Sykes Dr Andrew Watt Dr Keyna OReilly Dr Jason Smith mathematics: Professor Colin McDiarmid* Dr Paul Dellar * Dr Florence Tsou Ms Bilyana Shoilekova Professor Luke Ong

medicine: Professor Christopher Ashley* Professor Clive Ellory* Dr Richard Cornall* Dr Colin Akerman* Dr Sebastian Fairweather* Dr John Iles Dr Trevor Sharp Dr Pamela Lear Dr Rosemary Adams Dr Jaideep Pandit Dr Autumn Rowan Hull Dr Gordon MacPherson

Philosophy: Dr John Tasioulas* Dr James Driscoll Dr Anna Marmodoro Physics: Professor Hans Kraus* Dr Michael Johnston* Dr Steven Biller Professor Stephen Blundell Politics: Professor Giovanni Capoccia* Psychology: Professor Edmund Rolls* Dr Catherine Harmer

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Dr Judith Maltby dean: Dr Neil McLynn Senior Advisers: Mr Colin Holmes The Revd Dr Judith Maltby Dr Helen Moore Professor Stephen Harrison Dr Elizabeth Fisher tutor for Women: Dr Elizabeth Fisher Assistant deans: Ms Ali Sulzer Mr James Betteridge *Fellow of the college

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General enquiries:

01865 279600
Admissions telephone:

01865 279648
Admissions fax:

01865 279630
Admissions email: admissions@exeter.ox.ac.uk Website: www.exeter.ox.ac.uk Postal address:

Exeter is a medium-sized college in the heart of Oxford. The community is close-knit without being claustrophobic, and is composed of people with many different backgrounds. The college has facilities to offer careers advice and arrange student internships with employers. Student welfare is taken very seriously: there is a caring atmosphere where people look out for others. Exeter has strong American links, encouraged by the presence each year of 26 students from Williams College, a top American liberal arts college.

Facilities
The library is open for reading and borrowing 24 hours a day during term. Opening hours during vacations are generous. Loan periods are long and there are few restrictions on the number of books borrowed. The library is generously funded, and has some 35,000 volumes on open shelves and a similar number in the stack. Students are encouraged to make suggestions for purchases, and the librarian can react quickly to readers needs. There are three reading rooms overlooking the garden. There are ethernet connections to all rooms in college, and some wireless internet access. The computing room contains 14 PCs for general use.

Location
Exeter is extremely central, located in Turl Street, between the High Street and Broad Street. The Bodleian Library is next door, the main bookshop faces it, and other libraries, laboratories and shops are close by. Students can enjoy one of the most beautiful gardens in Oxford.

Exeter College Oxford OX1 3DP

Founded: 1314 Rector:

College student societies

The college runs a programme of seminars for its students given by prominent public figures. Exeter has a strong musical tradition. The mixed college choir provides music for the chapel. The musical society provides support for all kinds of music, from jazz through folk to classical. The Rectors musical evenings are open to all. The bar is an excellent venue for rock, folk, jazz and blues. There are a number of sports teams. We have our own well-equipped boathouse on the Thames. Exonians have enjoyed considerable sporting success in recent years, but most play for fun and exercise. It is not compulsory!

Ms Frances Cairncross, MA, CBE

Student numbers:

Accommodation and meals

The college can offer almost all undergraduates three or four years residence in college-owned accommodation. All first years live on the main college site, and some can live in college for their final year. Most of the college hostels and flats are no more than a mile away. All rooms, in and out of college, are centrally heated and have hot and cold water. In college, some rooms have an en-suite shower and WC, and all staircases have bathrooms or showers and WCs. Three meals a day are provided in hall during term; the hostels and flats also have self-catering facilities.

(undergraduate): 329 (graduate): 207

Tutor for Admissions:

Dr Simon Clarke
College prospectus from: Academic Administrator Exeter College Oxford OX1 3DP Open days: 25 June 2008 10 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments. Limited accommodation available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance. 19 September 2008 As above, but no lunch or accommodation available.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Maureen Taylor* chemistry: Professor John Brown* Dr Simon Clarke* Mr Kenneth Ling Dr Nick Green classics: Professor Gregory Hutchinson* Dr Ben Morison* Mr Robin Lane Fox computer Science: Dr Joseph Pitt-Francis

earth Sciences: Dr Shamita Das* Dr C Mac Niocaill economics: Dr Andrew Zeitlin Ms D Serra engineering Science: Dr Ian Reid* Dr Nik Petrinic* english: Ms Jeri Johnson* Dr Helen Leith Spencer* Dr Hugh Gazzard*

History: Dr Faramerz Dabhoiwala* Dr Christina De Bellaigue* management: Dr Peter Johnson* Professor David Faulkner mathematics: Dr Brian Stewart* Dr Zhongmin Qian* Professor Nick Gould* Dr Cornelia Drutu* modern Languages: french: Dr Jane Hiddleston* Dr Rosalind Temple

German: Professor Helen WatanabeOKelly* Dr Helen Fronius Dr Almut Suerbaum italian: Dr Vilma de Gasparin Russian: Dr Jennifer Baines Spanish: Professor Edwin Williamson* Dr Gareth Wood*

Law: Professor Sandra Fredman* Mr Jonathan Herring* Ms Elaine Palser music: Dr Emanuele Senici Philosophy: Dr Ben Morison* Dr Antony Eagle* Physics: Professor Andrew Steane* Professor Frank Close* Professor Richard Roberts Dr Jo Dunkley*

Physiological Sciences: Professor Richard VaughanJones* Dr James Kennedy* Dr Andrew Farmer* Dr Martyn Bracewell Dr John Parrington Dr Kevin Maloy* Politics: Dr Michael Hart* Dr Elisabetta Brighi*

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Dr Helen Orchard* Sub Rector: Dr Ian Reid* Womens Advisor: Dr Maureen Taylor* *Fellow of the college

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General enquiries:

01865 271006
Admissions telephone:

01865 271009
Admissions fax:

01865 281474
Admissions email: admissions@hmc.ox.ac.uk 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: (undergraduate): 79 (graduate): 112 Admissions Tutor:

Harris Manchester is the only Oxford college which is dedicated solely to mature students, and we take students from the age of 21 with no upper age limit. As the smallest college in the University, there is an intimate, friendly atmosphere, with a great deal of peer support. The diversity of our students in terms of age, culture and background makes the college a very interesting and vibrant society. The college occupies a striking Victorian Gothic building with a library donated by Sir Henry Tate, and a chapel entirely lit by Edward Burne-Jones/ William Morris stained glass.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
The library contains some 70,000 volumes, and is accessible to students from 8 am to 11 pm every day. It covers all the subjects for which the college takes undergraduates, and there is a generous library budget which aims to meet most of the needs of our students. All student rooms have internet access, and there is a student computing room and a high level of IT support.

Location
Harris Manchester is centrally but quietly located in Mansfield Road, just a few minutes walk away from the Bodleian Library, most faculty libraries, the science area and other University facilities. The city centre is also close by.

College student societies

Because of its small size, college life from year to year is very dependent on the interests of current students, and so there is a great opportunity for each individual to influence college life. The college has a flourishing law society and wine society. In some years there has been a drama society, in others we have fielded a very successful football team. There is also a college choir and music has become an important part of college life.

Accommodation and meals

All the college accommodation is located on the main college site and students are guaranteed accommodation 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 for this to the University. All rooms have telephone lines, and are also wired for the internet. There is a mix of 16th- and 17thcentury houses, and some new accommodation. The charges include meals, which are of a consistently high quality, and care is taken to cater for specific dietary requirements. All meals are taken in the splendid baronial-style dining hall.

Mrs Judith Nisbet

College prospectus from:

Academic Administrator Harris Manchester College Oxford OX1 3TD

Open days: 10 June 2008 10 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments. Limited accommodation available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance. 23 September 2008 As above, but no lunch or accommodation available.

AcAdemic StAff Archaeology: Dr Zena Kamash economics: Dr Mark Rogers* education: Professor Terence Copley* Professor Terezinha Nunes*

english Literature: Dr John Sloan* french: Dr Nicholas Cronk German: Dr Karen Leeder History, modern: Dr Lesley Smith* Human Sciences: Dr Amanda Palmer

Law: Mrs Louise Gullifer* Dr Mads Andenas* Dr John Vella management: Dr Alex Nicholls* medicine: Professor David Matthews* Professor Patrik Rorsman* Dr Bee Wee*

ministerial training: The Revd Dr Arthur Stewart* Philosophy: Dr Bill Mander* Politics: Dr Lesley Smith* Psychology: Mr Branden Thomhill Miller

theology: Dr Ralph Waller* Dr Eric Eve* Professor Peter Harrison* Professor Alister McGrath The Revd Dr Bernd Wannenwetsch* Dr Benedicta Ward*

StUdeNt WeLfARe dean: Dr Bill Mander* Senior tutor: Dr Lesley Smith* Bursar: Mrs Annette Duffell Housekeeper: Mrs Sarah Oakley *Fellow of the college

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General enquiries: 01865 279400 Admissions telephone:

01865 279404
Admissions fax: 01865 279466 Admissions email: admissions@hertford.ox.ac.uk Website: www.hertford.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Hertford College, Oxford OX1 3BW Founded: 1282 Principal: Dr John M Landers,

Hertford is known for its friendly welcoming atmosphere to students wherever they come from: you dont have to be any particular type to fit in here. We have an almost exactly equal gender balance, and undergraduate numbers in arts and science subjects are well-matched. We value our informal and progressive climate and aim to foster good, positive working relationships between tutors and students. We offer college accommodation for all three or four years of your undergraduate course.

Facilities
The JCR has two computer rooms and further facilities exist in the library on the main site as well as at Warnock and Abingdon Houses. The fully automated college library is open 24 hours a day throughout the year. All the working stock is available on open shelves and covers all subjects for which the college takes undergraduates. There is no limit on the numbers of books which may be borrowed and requests for new books are welcome. All library desks have an internet connection and the library has its own computer room. The college has a fitness room on site, a music room and two well-equipped Junior Common Rooms on the main site. Off-site we have sports grounds, tennis and squash courts and a superb new boathouse.

Location
Hertford is located in Catte Street, a quiet street opposite the Bodleian Library and surrounded by other beautiful University buildings and colleges. It has the benefit of being right in the city centre, no more than a few minutes walk from any part of the University, and from shops, cafs and other amenities.

MA (PhD Camb.)
Senior Tutor: Dr Emma Smith Student numbers:

College student societies

Hertfords student life is extremely active and there are things going on all the time for you to join in with. We are very strong in music-making of all kinds and have an active orchestra, choir and other musical groups performing throughout the year. Our new boathouse provides excellent facilities for both novice and experienced oarsmen and women. We compete successfully in all major sports using the facilities at our Edgway Road sports ground. Many subjects have their own societies that meet either to listen to specialist speakers or just to enjoy one anothers company. Finally, the popular student-run Hertford bar provides a perfect place to end a busy Oxford day of work and leisure.

(undergraduates): 371 (graduates): 220

Admissions Tutor:

Accommodation and meals

In their first year, all undergraduates live on the main college site in Catte Street. In subsequent years they may live in purpose-built accommodation at either Warnock or Abingdon House, or in North Oxford, all about ten minutes walk from Catte Street. All student rooms have full internet connections, telephones and small shared kitchens. Meals can be taken on a cafeteria basis either on the main site or in the evenings at Warnock House. The opportunity exists for formal dining. You are charged just for the meals that you take using a swipecard system.

Dr Peter Bull
College prospectus from:

Jacqueline Chapman Admissions Officer Hertford College Oxford OX1 3BW

Open days: 25 and 26 June 2008 6 students per school/college only. Free lunch. Limited accommodation and dinner available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance. 19 September 2008 Free lunch and refreshments. No accommodation available. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

AcAdemic StAff Anatomy: Professor Kay Davies* Dr S Dinghra Archaeology and Anthropology: Professor Nick Barton* Professor Mark Robinson Biochemistry: Dr Alison Woollard* Dr David Staunton Biological Sciences: Mr Clive Hambler Professor Martin Maiden* cellular Pathology: Dr David Greaves* chemical Biology: Professor Hagan Bayley*

chemistry: Professor Christopher Schofield* Dr Claire Vallance* Dr Steve Bell Dr Jenny Green Dr Luet Wong chemical engineering: Professor Zhang Feng Cui* clinical medicine: Dr David Greaves* Dr Tom Cunnane* computing: Dr Quentin Miller earth Sciences: Dr Ros Rickaby* economics: Dr Dimitra Petropoulou Dr Anthony Murphy*

engineering: Mr Ian Johnston Professor Tony Wilson* Dr Fionn Dunne* Dr Martin Booth Dr Zsolt Laczik english: Dr Charlotte Brewer* Mr Tom Paulin* Dr Emma Smith* Mr M Sperling french: Dr Katherine Lunn-Rockliffe* Dr J Alistair Swiffen* Ms Marina Cleminson Geography: Dr Peter Bull* Dr Paul Coones* Dr Derek McCormack Dr Ruth Morgan

Genomics: Dr Ying Liu* German: Dr Kevin Hilliard Ms Dagmar Toews Ms Janna-Liisa Meyer-Beining History (medieval): Dr Christopher Tyerman* History (modern): Dr Toby Barnard* Dr David Hopkin* Dr Gabriel Glickman Dr Alana Harris Human Sciences: Professor Martin Maiden Mr Clive Hambler italian: Ms Nicoletta Simborowski Japanese: Dr Bjarke Frellesvig*

Law: Mr Alan Bogg* Mr Michael Fordham Dr Alison Young* Linguistics: Mrs Margaret Malpas management Studies: Dr Steve New* Dr Tomo Suzuki* mathematics: Dr Alan Day* Piotr Chrusciel Dr Daniel Isaacson Mr David Watkins Mr Paul Munday medicine: Dr David Greaves Dr Tom Cunnane* music: Mr Hugh Collins Rice

Palaeolithic Archaeology: Dr R Nick Barton* Philosophy: Dr Peter Millican* Dr Davide Cargnello Physics: Professor Robin Devenish* Dr Pat Roche* Dr George Doucas Dr D Browne Mr Halim Kusumaatmaja Dr Ghassan Yassin Ms Laura Gilbert Mr B Sanderson Ms Katherine Korcsak-Gorzo Mr Andrew Higginbotham Ms R Jones Physiological Sciences: Dr David Greaves Dr Tom Cunnane*

Politics: Dr Andreas Busch* Mr E Turner Psychology: Mr Branden Thornhill Miller Spanish: Dr Margaret Smallman Zoology: Professor Martin Maiden* StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Leanne Roberts dean: Dr Fionn Dunne tutor for Women: Dr Charlotte Brewer* *Fellow of the college

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General enquiries:

01865 279700
Admissions telephone:

01865 279721
Admissions fax:

01865 279769
Admissions 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 Student numbers:

Jesus College is often called the friendliest college in Oxford, and we are proud of being a welcoming and hard-working community. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, with over half from state schools. Academic excellence is central to college life, and we are committed to offering all our students the best possible education and opportunities during their time here. Our tutorial teaching is of the highest quality, which is reflected in the consistently strong performance of our undergraduates in final examinations. Each year we award a large number of scholarships, prizes and grants to recognise achievement and progress, and to support music, sports and travel. The college enjoys a close-knit community and a friendly atmosphere where undergraduates can balance all aspects of student life. Founded by Elizabeth I, the college has had Welsh connections since its earliest days, although its students now come from all over the UK and overseas.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
The college lending library is open 24 hours a day, and new books are constantly being purchased, responding to students requests. The central computer room is kept equipped to a very high standard, and an IT support team is available to offer help and advice. All college rooms have network and internet access, and wireless networking is available in the libraries, common rooms and seminar rooms. The relaxed modern Junior Common Room (JCR) has its own conservatory, and provides Jesus College students with newspapers and magazines, drinks and snacks, a wide-screen television and a pool table. The studentdesigned college bar is open in the evenings. Jesus College also offers playing fields, a large sports pavilion doubling as an entertainment venue, a boathouse, squash courts, a music room and a dark room. College students have membership of the University gym and pool. Jesus College welcomes students with disabilities, who are encouraged to contact the college before applying to discuss support needs: please see our Access Guide at www.jesus.ox.ac.uk/notices/.

Location
Jesus College is in Turl Street, right in the heart of Oxford, very close to the main University libraries, and within easy walking distance of the science area, as well as the main shops, cinemas, theatres and museums.

(undergraduate): 330 (graduate): 150

Senior Tutor:

Dr Jane Sherwood
Admissions Officer:

Accommodation and meals

Jesus College offers full accommodation for all undergraduates for their entire course. First years live in college rooms on the historic main site in central Oxford. In subsequent years, most students move out to college flats, either just north of the city centre (close to the science area) or to the east (at the college sports ground). These self-contained flats, consisting of three or four bedrooms around a kitchen, sitting room and bathroom, offer high-quality facilities at a reasonable cost. All undergraduate rooms have telephone and ethernet points, allowing free internet access and connection to departmental networks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in hall, and meal-times are popular and sociable. Students can choose whether to eat in hall or not, with food charged on a pay-as-you-go basis to the termly bill.

Miss Emma Harrison

Schools Liaison Officer:

College student societies

The JCR Arts Fund supports the college dramatic society which promotes and funds productions involving Jesus College students. Thriving subject societies (e.g. in English, History, Geography and Music) arrange formal and informal events, and students organise the lively Turl Street Arts Festival each year jointly with Lincoln and Exeter Colleges. The chapel choir regularly leads Evensong, performs concerts and goes on tours during the vacations. The college is very active in a very wide range of sports, both competitively and just for fun.

Mrs Sue Morris

College prospectus from:

Schools Liaison Officer Jesus College Oxford OX1 3DW

Open days: 26 April 2008 4 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments. No accommodation available. Attendance must be booked in advance at schools.liaison@jesus.ox.ac.uk 25 and 26 June 2008 As above, but 40 rooms available free of charge on 24 and 25 June. Attendance must be booked in advance at schools.liaison@jesus.ox.ac.uk 19 September 2008 Informal open day, no need to book. Refreshments available but no accommodation or meals.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Professor Stuart Ferguson Biological Sciences: Dr Graham Taylor* celtic: Professor Thomas Charles-Edwards* chemistry: Professor Mark Brouard* Dr Antony Fairbanks* Dr Michael Laidlaw classics: Dr Armand DAngour* Dr Teresa Morgan (Ancient History)

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economics: Dr Volker Nocke* Dr Tessa Bold engineering: Dr William Moore* Dr Peter McFadden* english: Dr Paulina Kewes* Dr Marion Turner* Dr Sally Bayley Ms Jennifer Batt french: Dr Caroline Warman* Geography: Dr Patricia Daley* Professor Katherine Willis* Dr Sarah Dyer Dr David Frame

German: Dr Katrin Kohl* History (modern): Dr Felicity Heal* Dr Patricia Clavin* Human Sciences: Dr Graham Taylor* italian: Dr Nicola Gardini Law: Mr Peter Clarke* Mr Peter Mirfield* Mr Rob George Linguistics: Dr David Cram* Mr Richard Ashdowne management: Dr David Barron*

mathematics: Dr Peter Clifford* Dr David Acheson* Dr Andrew Dancer* Dr Sheung Tsun Tsou medicine (also Physiology): Dr Shankar Srinivas* Dr Christopher Winearls* Mr Richard Wassall Professor Stuart Ferguson (Biochemistry) Dr Oliver Brain Dr Ediri Sideso music: Dr Suzanne Aspden*

Philosophy: Dr Krister Bykvist* Dr Edward Kanterian Physics: Professor Michael Glazer* Dr Andrei Nomerotski* Dr John Magorrian* Mr John Ward Politics: Dr Stuart White* Dr James Tilley* Psychology: Dr Robert Rogers* Russian: Dr Julie Curtis Spanish: Dr Jonathan Thacker theology: Dr Johannes Zachhuber

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Margot Hodson dean: Dr Armand DAngour* Senior tutor: Dr Jane Sherwood* tutor for Women: Dr Patricia Daley* male Welfare Advisor: Dr Krister Bykvist* college doctors: Dr Jane Morris Dr Chris Hornby college nurse: Mrs Anthea Jones *Fellow of the college

Keble

General enquiries:

01865 272711
Admissions telephone:

01865 272711
Admissions fax:

01865 272769
Admissions email: admissions@keble.ox.ac.uk Website: www.keble.ox.ac.uk Postal address:

One of the intentions behind the foundation of Keble (the name commemorates John Keble, 17921866, poet, priest and leader of the Oxford Movement) was to make an Oxford education more widely accessible. The college retains this aim. We accept about 126 undergraduates annually from all types of school and social background. Keble encourages applications from schools that do not regularly send candidates to Oxford.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
The library, with more than 100 working spaces, contains more than 45,000 books covering the core needs of all the undergraduate subjects studied here, and is open 24 hours a day. Computers are available in all the reading rooms for academic searches and there are points for connecting laptops to the network at some of the desks. In some subjects copies of key textbooks are available for cheap annual lease. Audio facilities support modern language courses. Computer rooms provide access to PCs, Macs and laser printers; a full-time computer officer can help with any problems. The college is fully networked and linked into the internet, with ethernet connection points in every room and wireless access in the MCR, the library and Caf Keble. All college rooms have a telephone connected to the University internal network and can receive free incoming calls. Students may open an account with an external network to make outgoing calls.

Location
Keble College is at the corner of Keble Road and Parks Road, just across from the Science Area, Radcliffe Science Library and the University Parks, while other facilities, such as the Mathematical Institute, Pitt Rivers Museum, Computing Service and Language Centre, are close by.

Keble College Oxford OX1 3PG

Founded: 1870 Warden:

Professor Dame Averil M Cameron, DBE, MA (PhD London) FBA, FSA

Student numbers:

Accommodation and meals

Keble can normally offer all undergraduates accommodation for their first two years and most who are in their third or final year. Students in their final year do not have to move out during the vacations, minimising disruption in the run-up to final examinations. Our 360 rooms are centrally heated and well furnished. Some 250 have en-suite facilities; the remainder have their own washbasins with adjacent toilets and shower rooms. Ramps, a flat front entrance to the college and a lift to hall provide essential access for wheelchair disabled students. Candidates with other disabilities should not be deterred from applying. The college retains the custom of dining formally in hall with waiter service each night except Saturday. All other meals are self service. At breakfast and lunch the items are charged individually. The college provides a selection of vegetarian dishes and caters for special diets.

(undergraduate): 379 (graduate): 222

Senior Tutor for Admissions:

College student societies

Music, drama, a wide range of sports and other societies flourish at levels ranging from the professional to the novice. The Keble College music society and our chapel choir, achieve standards among the best in the city. We have a well-equipped gym, our sports ground and squash courts are within easy reach and we also use parts of the nearby University Parks.

Dr Marc Brodie
College prospectus from:

College Office Keble College Oxford OX1 3PG

Open days: 26 June 2008 6 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments. Limited accommodation and dinner available (free of charge) on 25 June. Attendance must be booked in advance.

AcAdemic StAff Ancient History: Dr Peter Thronemann Archaeology and Anthropology: Professor Chris Gosden* Dr Lisa Bendall* Dr Nellie Phoca-Cosmetatou* Biological Sciences: Dr Stephen Kearsey* Dr Christine Booth chemistry: Professor Harry Anderson* classics: Dame Professor Averil Cameron*

computation: Professor Paul Jeffreys* Dr Stephen Cameron* Dr Stephen Clark* economics: Dr Howard Smith* Dr Kevin Sheppard* Dr Simone Ghislandi* engineering: Professor Sir Mike Brady* Professor Paul Taylor* Professor Richard Darton* Dr Stephen Payne* Dr Michael Chappell*

english: Professor Ralph Hanna* Dr Diane Purkiss* Dr Sophie Ratcliffe* french: Dr Michael Hawcroft* Geography: Dr Richard Washington* Dr Alisdair Rogers* German: Dr Anthony Phelan* Mr Stephan Keuck Law: Mr Edwin Peel* Dr James Edelman* Professor Jonathon Zitrain* Mr Jeffrey King*

management: Professor Tim Jenkinson* Professor Steve Rayner* Dr Niels Dechow* mathematics: Professor Gesine Reinert* Dr Jan Grabowski* Dr David Acheson Dr Robert Wilson* modern History: Dr Ian Archer* Dr Anna-Maria Misra* Dr Mark Philpott* music: Dr Simon Whalley*

Philosophy: Professor Terence Irwin* Dr Edward Harcourt* Dr Eleni Kechagia* Physics: Professor Wade Allison* Dr Dieter Jaksch* Dr Niranjan Thatte* Dr Matthias Tecza* Physiological Sciences (medicine): Dr Simon Hunt* Dr Ole Paulsen* Dr Theresa Burt de Perera* Dr Derek Roskell* Dr Keith Brain* Professor Martin Farrall* Dr Rhys Evans*

Politics: Dr Daniel McDermott* Dr Edward Morgan-Jones* Spanish: Dr Dominic Moran theology: The Revd Allen Shin* Professor Markus Bockmuehl* Dr Charlotte Methuen*

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Allen Shin dean: Dr Alisdair Rogers college Welfare & disability Officer: Mrs Trish Long college equality Officer: Mrs Marie Ruffle *Fellow of the college

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Lady Margaret Hall

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General enquiries:

01865 274300
Admissions telephone:

01865 274310
Admissions fax:

01865 511069
Admissions email: admissions@lmh.ox.ac.uk Website: www.lmh.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Lady Margaret Hall Oxford 0X2 6QA Founded: 1878 Principal: Dr Frances Lannon Student numbers:

Lady Margaret Hall often known as LMH is one of the few Oxford colleges to enjoy a virtually equal gender balance across all levels: undergraduates, graduate students and tutors. The college was founded to increase access to higher education. It remains committed to this ideal and employs a Tutor for Schools Liaison to encourage applicants from under-represented groups. We welcome students from all geographical areas, religions, races and social backgrounds. The college is also accessible to disabled students. LMH is known for its informal, down-to-earth feel. It offers a lively, friendly academic community with plenty of support at all levels to help make students feel at home. The tutors are fully committed to undergraduate teaching and keen to help students make the most of their potential.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
The large college library, with its separate science and law reading rooms, is open 24 hours a day, housing 70,000 volumes on open shelves to cover basic reading for undergraduate courses. It offers secluded individual working spaces, and many students choose to do much of their work here. There are three computer rooms in college, two of these for undergraduates. The college has undergraduate and graduate common rooms, a bar and games room and two music practice rooms. The college playing fields are a short distance from the main site. LMH shares these and its boathouse with Trinity College.

Location
LMH is situated in north Oxford, next to the University Parks. It is close to the Science Area and about 1215 minutes on foot (5 minutes on a bicycle) from the centre of Oxford. It stands in an exceptionally beautiful and peaceful 12-acre site with a large garden that runs down to the river.

College student societies

The college offers a wide range of established societies and clubs. It is also easy for newcomers to start new activities and to find others to join them. Sports teams are thriving and cater for players of all abilities; they include all the major sports (rowing, rugby, netball, football, tennis, etc.). As well as student-run literary, law and historical societies, there is a flourishing music society and a college choir and orchestra.

(undergraduate): 393 (graduate): 170

Admissions Tutor: Dr Fiona Spensley College prospectus from: Admissions & Access Officer Lady Margaret Hall Oxford OX2 6QA Open days: 25 and 26 June 2008 10 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments. Limited accommodation possible. Attendance must be booked in advance. 19 September 2008 Informal open day. Free refreshments.

Accommodation and meals

All undergraduates are guaranteed accommodation in their first and third years and rooms are available for the great majority in their second year. Our spacious site means that many of our rooms are unusually large. Some have en-suite facilities, and all have internet connections. There is a large number of student kitchens and informal eating areas. The meals provided in the dining hall are widely regarded as some of the best among Oxford colleges.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Garry Brown* Dr Philip Biggin Biology: Dr Adrian Thomas* Professor A Grafen chemistry: Dr Robert Adlington* Dr Jose Goicoechea* classics: Professor Richard Jenkyns* Dr Gunther Martin* economics: Dr Patrick Wallace

engineering: Dr Penelope Smith* Dr Nick Hankins* Mr Michael Okereke english: Dr Nicholas Shrimpton* Dr Christine Gerrard* Dr Helen Barr* Dr Laura Varnam fine Art: The Revd Dr Allan Doig* french: Dr Marie-Chantal Killeen* Dr Edward Nye German: Dr Ben Morgan

History, Ancient: Dr Simon Price* Dr Nick Stylianou History: Dr Clive Holmes* Dr Michael Broers* italian: Dr Manuele Gragnolati international Relations: Dr Simon Prince Law: Professor Camille Cameron* Dr Sionadh Douglas-Scott* management: Dr Dana Brown*

mathematics: Professor Robert Griffiths* Dr Jochen Koenigsmann* Dr Michael Monoyios* Mr Rolf Suabedissen medicine: Professor Anant Parekh* Dr Jo Begbie* music: Dr Susan Wollenberg* Dr Kathryn Whitney Philosophy: Professor Christopher Shields* Dr Thomas Porter

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Physics: Professor David Andrews* Dr Todd Huffman* Dr Joanna Ashbourn Dr Gianluca Gregori Physiology: Professor Anant Parekh* Politics: Miss Gillian Peele* Dr Michael Drolet Psychology: Dr Fiona Spensley* Russian & Slavonic Languages: Dr Mary MacRobert* Spanish: Dr Xon de Ros* theology: Professor John Day*

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Dr Allan Doig* dean: Dr Christopher Shields* Junior dean: Mr Jonathan Stokl Assistant Junior dean: Mr Nathaniel Stein University counselling Service Representative: Ms Caroline Merry Academic Administrator: Dr Thorsten Hauler

Advisory tutors: Dr Susan Wollenberg* Dr Christine Gerrard* Dr Robert Adlington* Professor David Andrews* college doctor: Dr Catherine McDonnell Dr Chris Hornby college Nurse: Mrs Anne Halliwell *Fellow of the college

Lincoln
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General enquiries:

01865 279800
Admissions telephone:

01865 279836
Admissions fax:

01865 279802
Admissions email: admissions@lincoln.ox.ac.uk Website: www.lincoln.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Lincoln College Oxford OX1 3DR Founded: 1427 Rector: Professor P Langford, MA, DPhil, FBA Student numbers:

Lincoln, one of the smaller colleges in Oxford, combines intimacy with a strong academic tradition. Lincoln students come from all social and educational backgrounds, and there is a genuine atmosphere of good humour, hard work and mutual support. The college is strongly committed to the tutorial system, and it lays particular emphasis on teaching students within college, especially in the first year, in order to establish the personal relationships between tutors and students on which Lincolns strength is based. In conducting admissions, tutors are concerned to assess an individuals academic potential and commitment as sympathetically as possible. They encourage applications from state and independent schools and sixth-form colleges. The college takes a pride in helping good candidates to be placed elsewhere in Oxford if Lincoln cannot make them an offer.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
The college has one of the most beautiful libraries in Oxford, situated in the former All Saints Church, a fine Queen Anne building at the end of Turl Street. There is provision of shared word-processing and other computing equipment, and a network connection in every student room. Lincoln also has its own sports field and boathouse and access to a gymnasium and squash courts.

College student societies

There are college teams in most sports and several active college societies. Drama and music are strong, and the chapel choir (which has recently recorded several CDs) tours abroad. Much social life is focused on well-equipped common rooms and the attractive bar called Deep Hall. A Lincoln Ball is held in alternate years.

Location
Lincoln is in the centre of the city, on Turl Street, which runs between the High Street and Broad Street. The college was founded in the 15th-century, and its main site retains its medieval aspect, but it has also converted a number of other properties nearby for accommodation and teaching.

(undergraduate): 285 (graduate): 250

College prospectus from:

Admissions Office Lincoln College Oxford OX1 3DR

Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 6 students per school/ college only. Free lunch. Limited accommodation and dinner available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance at schools.liaison@ lincoln.ox.ac.uk

Accommodation and meals

The college is able to offer central accommodation for all undergraduates for three years. Members of the college are convinced that the Lincoln food is the best in Oxford no matter what other colleges say. The college is very conscious of the financial pressures on students, and tries to help where it can. There are prizes and scholarships for outstanding academic performance, a book grant scheme to help with the purchase of academic books, and a number of bursaries for travel and project work in vacations. Some discretionary funds are available for dealing with cases of financial difficulty.

AcAdemic StAff Archaeology: Dr Maria Stamatopoulou* Biochemistry Mr Mark Roberts TBA* chemistry: Dr Roel Dullens* Dr Michael Willis*

economics: Dr Margaret Stevens* Dr Victoria Bateman Dr Husniye Nur Ata Nurcan* engineering: Professor David Hills* Dr Frank Payne*

english: Dr Peter McCullough* Dr Winfried Rudolf* modern Languages: Dr Edward Nye* Dr Claudia Nitschke

Law: Mr Simon Gardner* Professor Chris McCrudden* mathematics: Dr John Norbury* Professor Chris Holmes Dr Sirichai Chongchitnan* Dr Christof Melcher*

modern History: Dr Perry Gauci* Dr Robert Saunders* Dr Susan Brigden* music: Dr Suzanne Aspden Physiological Sciences: Dr David Vaux* Dr Nigel Emptage* Dr Paul Dennis

Philosophy: Dr Brian McElwee Physics: Professor Nick Jelley* Politics: Dr Sara Hobolt* Dr Johannes Lindvall*

StUdeNt WeLfARe Senior tutor: Dr Louise Durning* chaplain: Revd Gregory Platten dean: Dr Alexander Gmbel* Nurse: Mrs Mary Ann Dale *Fellow of the college

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Magdalen
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General enquiries:

01865 276000
Admissions telephone:

01865 276063
Admissions fax:

01865 287082
Admissions email: admissions@magd.ox.ac.uk Website: www.magd.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Magdalen College Oxford OX1 4AU Founded: 1458 President:

Professor David Clary, FRS

Student numbers:

(undergraduate): 377 (graduate): 264

Admissions Tutor:

Magdalen (pronounced Maudlen ever since its founding in the mid-15th century) has some of the most beautiful buildings in Oxford, new as well as ancient. It is set in 100 acres of grounds which include the Deer Park and Addisons riverside walk. Magdalens spaciousness has helped to determine its character diversified, informal and without pressure to conform to any stereotype or set of views. Students are represented on all the key committees which run the college. The atmosphere is relaxed, devoid of social pressures, but with unambiguous ambitions towards academic and extra-curricular success. Every year we aim to admit 118 undergraduates who demonstrate academic talent and commitment, entirely on merit and irrespective of social or ethnic background. We welcome applications from students with disabilities. Magdalen is able to provide for students who run into financial problems. There is a large number of travel grants every year, as well as annual tutorial prizes for the most promising and successful of our students.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
There are 100,000 volumes spread among the colleges five libraries, with the main ones open 24 hours per day. There is a large video and DVD collection, with an emphasis on modern language classics of cinema. The musical and theatrical lives of the college are particularly strong and there is a new state-of-the-art auditorium with full-scale film projection facilities. We possess our own dark room, two music practice rooms, and a new modern languages room. Our computer facilities are amongst the best in the University. We have our own professionally maintained grounds for football, rugby, cricket and hockey as well as a dozen tennis courts, a multi-gym and our own squash courts, all on site, and an extremely wellequipped Boat Club.

College student societies

Drama thrives. The Magdalen Players are renowned and have many high-class productions. Musical opportunities abound as well as the famous Magdalen choir, the Magdalen Singers, the Magdalen Orchestra, student bands and jazz groups are active. College societies cater for all interests, e.g. poetry, films, debating. Sport is very popular at all levels and more successful in competition than ever before in Magdalen. The athletics, tennis and badminton teams have also won cups. Rowing mens and womens is traditionally strong.

Dr Arzhang Ardavan
College prospectus from:

Accommodation and meals

All undergraduates can live in college for the entire duration of their course, whether three years or four. Many have superb views, all have access to bathroom facilities nearby. All of the rooms have ethernet points for email/internet access and a telephone point. Meals are available at very competitive prices in the dining hall or in the 14th-century Old Kitchen bar which we think is the finest in Oxford and which acts as a very effective social centre shared by everyone: students, tutors and college staff. There are plenty of kitchens around if you want to do your own cooking.

Admissions Secretary Magdalen College High Street Oxford OX1 4AU

Open days: 25 and 26 June 2008 10 students per school/college only. Free lunch. Limited accommodation available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance at www.magd.ox.ac.uk/admissions_ undergraduate/open_day.shtml

AcAdemic StAff Archaeology & Anthropology: Dr Clare Harris* Ms Zena Kamash Biochemistry: Dr Robert Gilbert* Biological Sciences: Professor Andrew Smith* Dr Andreas Russ* Dr Angus Buckling* chemistry: Professor Timothy Donohoe* Dr Andrew Weller* Dr Robert Jacobs

classics: Dr Alfonso Moreno* Mr Andrew Hobson* computer Science: Professor Oege De Moor* economics: Dr Michael Allingham* Dr Thomas Norman* engineering: Dr Zhong You* Dr Constantin Coussios* english: Dr Laurie Maguire* Dr Robert Douglas-Fairhurst*

medieval english: Dr Simon Horobin* french: Dr Toby Garfitt* Dr Reidar Due* Mr Florian Alix German: Dr Daria Santini Ms Almuth Wietholtz History, Ancient: Dr Alfonso Moreno* History, modern: Professor Laurence Brockliss* Dr John Nightingale* Dr Nick Stargardt*

Human Sciences: Dr Andreas Russ* Dr Clare Harris* italian: Dr Nicoletta Simborowski Law: Mr Roger Smith* Dr Katharine Grevling* Mr Roderick Bagshaw* mathematics: Professor Alison Etheridge* Dr Jan Kristensen*

medicine: Professor Quentin Sattentau* Dr Susie Dunachie Dr Kristine Krug Dr Daniel Davis music: Professor Laurence Dreyfus* Mr Bill Ives* Philosophy: Dr Ralph Walker* Dr Lizzie Fricker* Physics: Professor John Gregg* Dr Giles Barr* Dr Arzhang Ardavan* Dr Geoffrey Smith

Physiological Sciences: (as Medicine above) Politics: Dr Stewart Wood* Professor Simon Caney* Sir Michael Wheeler-Booth* Psychology: Dr Jennifer Lau* Russian: Dr Jennifer Baines Spanish: Dr Juan-Carlos Conde*

StUdeNt WeLfARe dean of divinity (chaplain): The Revd Dr Michael Piret* deans: Dr Robert Gilbert* Dr Robert Douglas-Fairhurst* Womens Advisor: Dr Christine Ferdinand* *Fellow of the college

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Mansfield
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General enquiries:

01865 270999
Admissions telephone:

01865 282920
Admissions fax:

01865 282910
Admissions email: admissions@mansfield.ox.ac.uk Website: www.mansfield.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Mansfield College Oxford, OX1 3TF Founded: 1886 Principal:

Dr Diana Walford, CBE, MA, BSc, MSc MD, FRCP FRCPath, FFPHM
Student numbers: (undergraduate): 214 (graduate): 80 Admissions Tutor:

Mansfield is one of the smaller colleges, and those who study here become members of a welcoming and friendly community. We aim to provide a supportive environment in which our students can excel academically. All our first year undergraduates are invited to a specially devised induction programme in the week before they begin their course, where they receive guidance and advice from tutors and current students about how to get the most out of their time at university. Mansfield acts on its belief that an Oxford education should be available to all those with the requisite talent, potential and application, whatever their background. Our proportion of students from the state sector is one of the highest among Oxford colleges, and we are keen to encourage applications from groups which have hitherto been under-represented at Oxford. For the past seven years Mansfield has been spear-heading an initiative, with a consortium of other Oxford colleges, to stimulate more applications to Oxford from Colleges of Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges (for information contact recruitment. officer@mansfield.ox.ac.uk).

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
The well-stocked library is a beautiful wood-panelled room in a quiet area of college, with a computer room, and separate libraries for theology and law. Students have 24-hour access to the libraries and are encouraged to make recommendations for books. Mansfield is fortunate to share Mertons sports grounds, just a few minutes walk from the college, with tennis and squash courts and a weights room at the same site. There is a pool table in the JCR and darts are played in the cellar bar.

College student societies

Mansfield is among the leading colleges for student journalism. There is a lively drama society, a film club, a science society and recent Mansfield Arts festivals have been very successful in pooling the creative talents of our students. Our small size makes sport very accessible. For example, many students take up rowing for the first time when at Mansfield, and novices frequently have the opportunity to row at a high level within a term of taking up the sport.

Ms Lucinda Rumsey
College prospectus from:

Location
Mansfield occupies one of the best sites in Oxford, a short walk away from the Science Area and University libraries, close to the city centre, yet in a quiet position near the University Parks.

Admissions Secretary Mansfield College Oxford OX1 3TF

Open days: 25 June and 19 September 2008 6 students per school/college. Free lunch and refreshments. Limited accommodation with breakfast available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Accommodation
All first years are accommodated on site. Finalists are either on site, or in the 1997 Ablethorpe building, a 15-minute walk away. Undergraduates living on site enjoy either the convenience of en-suite facilities or more spacious rooms in the Marsh block. In 2006 a new building was completed so that more of our finalists can be accommodated on-site. All rooms are ethernetted. The college dining hall provides some of the best food in the University at reasonable prices.

AcAdemic StAff economics: Dr Antoni Chawluk* engineering: Dr John Sykes* Dr Christopher Martin* Dr Vicente Grau

english Literature: Dr Rosalind Ballaster* Ms Lucinda Rumsey* Professor Lynda Mugglestone Geography: Dr Anthony Lemon* Dr Pamela Berry* Dr Michael Freeman*

History, modern: Dr Kathryn Gleadle* Dr Helen Lacey Human Sciences: Dr Romola Davenport Law: Dr Pavlos Eleftheriadis* Dr Nancy Eisenhauer

materials Science: Dr John Sykes* Dr Jason Smith* Dr Peter Nellist mathematics: Dr Janet Dyson* Mr Derek Goldrei Dr Jonathan Marchini* Oriental Studies: Dr Alison Salvesen*

Philosophy: Dr Paul Lodge* Dr Katherine Morris* Physics: Professor Stephen Blundell* Dr Steven Biller* Dr C Sukumar Dr Hans Kraus Dr Michael Johnston

Politics: Professor Michael Freeden* Dr David Leopold* Dr Katrin Auel* theology: Dr John Muddiman* Dr Joel Rasmussen* JRf in the Humanities: Dr Mary Ann Lund*

StUdeNt WeLfARe Acting chaplain: Mr Ben Williams dean: Dr Paul Lodge* tutor for Women: Dr Katrin Auel* Bursar: Mr Steve Waterman* *Fellow of the college

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Merton
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General enquiries:

01865 276310
Admissions telephone:

01865 276299
Admissions fax:

01865 286500
Admissions email: admissions@admin.merton. ox.ac.uk Website: www.merton.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Merton College Oxford OX1 4JD Founded: 1264 Warden:

Professor Jessica M Rawson, DBE, MA, DLitt (MA, LittD Camb), FBA
Student numbers:

Founded in 1264, Merton is one of the oldest of all the colleges, and is certainly one of the most beautiful. Its medieval and 17th-century buildings form a compact whole with a fine garden bordered by the old city wall. In terms of undergraduate numbers Merton is one of the smaller Oxford colleges, admitting around 90 undergraduates each year. The college has a strong sense of community and a friendly atmosphere, with good support systems in place. Merton seeks to attract students of high academic potential, and is committed to selecting candidates fairly, regardless of background. Merton is often able to place good candidates elsewhere in Oxford if the college is unable to make an offer. The relatively large number of Fellows and college lecturers enables much undergraduate tutorial teaching to be done within the college, ensuring maximum continuity for undergraduates and contributing to Mertons high academic standing across a broad range of arts and science subjects. The college encourages applications for joint schools and has a separate quota to ensure a fair chance of success.

Accommodation and meals

Merton is able to provide accommodation in college or in one of its nearby annexes for all undergraduates for the entirety of their courses (including four-year courses). College accommodation consists of bedsitters or individual sets comprising a bedroom and study/ living room. One room is specially prepared for a disabled student. The majority of rooms have a private shower or bath. Merton undergraduate food is reputed to be amongst the best value in Oxford, and a wide choice is available at most meals.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
The lending library contains 80,000 volumes and is well stocked for all undergraduate needs. The medieval library houses a significant collection of early printed books and is the oldest library in Britain still in daily use. The college provides computing facilities available 24 hours a day, and every room on the main site is connected to the University Computing Centre and the internet. The colleges other facilities include a bar, TV room, reading room and laundry. Within easy reach is Mertons sports ground, with playing fields, pavilion, tennis and squash courts. The college also has its own boathouse. Regular services are held in the fine chapel, which is also used for concerts and plays.

(undergraduate): 298 (graduate): 289

Admissions Tutor:

Location
Merton, situated in a quiet cobbled street, overlooks a wide stretch of meadow that leads down to the River Thames, yet is only 200 metres to the south of High Street and thus very conveniently placed for the University libraries, lecture rooms and departments as well as the city centre. Some of the colleges accommodation is located in nearby Holywell Street, close to the Science Area.

Dr Catherine Paxton
College prospectus available on website:

www.merton.ox.ac.uk
Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 5 students per school/college only. Free lunch. Limited accommodation and dinner available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance.

College student societies

Drama and music are among activities traditionally strong in Merton, with weekly informal instrumental recitals and termly concerts by the Kdaly choir. In sport, the emphasis is on participation, although the college has enjoyed inter-college success in swimming, athletics, tennis, badminton, rugby and ballroom dancing in recent years, as well as rowing.

AcAdemic StAff Biological Sciences: Dr Tim Guilford* chemistry: Professor Tim Softley* Dr Veronique Gouverneur* Dr James Wilton-Ely* classics: Dr Rhiannon Ash* Dr Mary Whitby

computation: Professor Luke Ong* economics: Mr Vijay Joshi* Professor Simon Wren-Lewis* english: Professor Richard McCabe* Dr Michael Whitworth* Dr Kate Clune* french: Dr Ian Maclachlan* Mrs Rene Williams

German: Dr David Groiser History, Ancient: Dr Jonathan Prag* History, modern: Mr Philip Waller* Dr Steven Gunn* Professor Karl Gerth* Dr Mark Whittow italian: Dr G Bonsaver

Law: Ms Mindy Chen-Wishart* Ms Jennifer Payne* management Studies: Dr Alan Morrison* Dr Kathryn Blackmon* mathematics: Dr Alexander Scott* Dr Yang-Hui He* Professor Ulrike Tillmann* Dr Christopher Ortner

music: Dr Suzannah Clark* Philosophy: Professor Ralph Wedgwood* Ms Maria Lasonen-Aarnio* Physics: Professor Andrea Cavalleri* Professor James Binney* Dr Simon Hooker*

Physiology/medicine: Professor David Paterson* Professor Andrew King* Dr Jane Collier Mr Robert MacLaren Politics: Dr David Rueda* Dr Sarah Percy* Russian: Dr Catriona Kelly Spanish: Dr Jonathan Thacker*

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Dr Simon Jones* Principal of Postmasters (dean): Dr Vronique Gouverneur* Junior members: Adviser to Women: Mrs Helen Brough deputy Principal of Postmasters: Ms Nina Silove Welfare dean: Ms Corin Throsby *Fellow of the college

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New College
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General enquiries:

01865 279555
Admissions telephone:

01865 279512
Admissions fax:

01865 279590
Admissions email: admissions@new.ox.ac.uk Website: www.new.ox.ac.uk Postal address: New College Oxford OX1 3BN Founded: 1379 Warden:

When New College was founded in 1379, it was larger than all the existing colleges combined; it is still one of the largest colleges both physically and in numbers of students. The college is strikingly beautiful, and has famous gardens. It has a distinguished musical tradition: its choir is world famous and the musical life of the college (from 14th-century choral music to 21st-century jazz) is extraordinary. It is a relaxed, friendly, and outgoing college, and welcoming to members of other colleges. New College welcomes applications both for individual schools and for the newer joint schools, such as Philosophy and Modern Languages, Physics and Philosophy, Modern Languages with English or History, and Economics and Management.

Facilities
The college library, built in the 1930s, is a light and convenient building, holding some 100,000 volumes, 60,000 of them on open shelves and for undergraduate use; it holds up-to-date collections of books for all undergraduate courses, and books are purchased as students need them. It is open until midnight during term, and has constantly expanding IT facilities. There is a well-equipped computer room with some 25 computers, another for graduate students, and new and refurbished rooms have ethernet connections. The college welcomes disabled students, although the historic character of the buildings makes it difficult to reach the upper floors without using stairs. There is one set of rooms specifically designed to accommodate a disabled student and carer, and the college will do whatever it can to meet the needs of every student.

Location
New College is located between the High Street and Holywell Street, alongside New College Lane and Queens Lane. It is both centrally located and quiet.

Alan Ryan, MA, DLitt, FBA

Student numbers:

College student societies

Although New College fosters a strong sense of individuality in its students, societies flourish. Several dramatic societies put on productions each year, one of them in the summer term in the cloisters. Music is a college passion. There is a college orchestra, chamber groups form and re-form as new talent appears and leaves, and there are choral groups of many different sizes. Jazz and non-classical music are not neglected. In sports, the college keeps up a high level of performance, while providing plenty of scope for anyone whose enthusiasm outruns their skill as a large college, we field many teams and many boats; in recent years, our women athletes have been especially successful. The sports ground is very close to the college, and has hard and grass tennis courts; the sports pavilion has recently been rebuilt and contains squash courts. Like other colleges, New College has a boathouse on the Thames.

(undergraduate): 391 (graduate): 180

Admissions Tutor:

Accommodation and meals

Almost every undergraduate who wishes to live in college accommodation will have the opportunity to do so for the duration of their course. First- and second-year students live in college, and after that may live in college or a few hundred yards away in new houses at the sports ground, or in other nearby accommodation. Almost every room has either en-suite facilities or facilities shared between two rooms. Three meals a day are served in hall, with breakfast and lunch being taken on a pay as you go basis.

Professor Alan Ryan

College prospectus from:

Admissions Secretary New College Oxford OX1 3BN

Open days: 12 March, and 26 June 2008 6 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments. 100 rooms available with breakfast free of charge for 26 June only. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry & Biological Sciences: Professor Antony Galione* Dr Oliver Pybus* Professor George Ratcliffe* chemistry: Professor Steve Davies* Dr Christiane Timmel* classical Philosophy: Dr Paolo Crivelli* computation: Dr Geraint Jones

economics: Professor Ian Crawford* Dr Dieter Helm* Dr Richard Mash* engineering: Dr Martin Williams* Dr Rene Banares-Alcantara* Dr Paul Newman* english: Dr Mark Griffith* Mr Craig Raine* Dr William Poole*

History, Ancient: Mr Robin Lane Fox* History, modern: Dr Ruth Harris* Dr David Parrott* Dr Christopher Tyerman Human Sciences: Dr Tak Wing Chan* Latin and Greek: Dr Jane Lightfoot* Law: Dr Dori Kimel* Mrs Susan Bright *

management Studies: Professor Richard Whittington* mathematics: Dr David Gavaghan* Dr Andy Wathen* Professor Victor Flynn* Professor Stephen Burrage* medicine: Dr Peggy Frith* Professor Alain Townsend* modern Languages: french: Dr Ann Jefferson*

German: Dr Karen Leeder* italian: Dr Guiseppe Stellardi Russian: Professor Catriona Kelly* Spanish: Dr Jonathan W Thacker music: Dr Edward Higginbottom* Dr Michael Burden* Philosophy: Dr Stephen Mulhall* Dr Volker Halbach*

Physics: Dr John March-Russell* Dr Adrienne Slyz Politics: Professor Martin Ceadel* Dr Elizabeth Frazer* Psychology: Professor Miles Hewstone* Dr Anna Nobr* Sociology: Dr Tak Wing Chan*

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: Dr Jane Shaw* tutor for Women: Tessa Bold Junior fellow: Tamson Pietsch JcR Womens Officer: Sophie Wood * Fellow of the college

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General enquiries:

01865 276555
Admissions telephone:

01865 276522
Admissions fax:

01865 286548
Admissions email: admissions@oriel.oxford.ac.uk Website: www.oriel.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Oriel College Oxford OX1 4EW Founded: 1326 Provost: Sir Derek Morris Student numbers:

Oriel is committed to helping students achieve the highest academic standards, as a crucial preparation for their future lives and careers; and it seeks to admit students with such aspirations. It is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We are pleased to offer you accommodation for the whole of your undergraduate course. There is a strong sense of community within the college, and most people know each other, even if they are in different years, or studying different subjects. Oriels buildings date from the early 17th to the 20th centuries and are among the most picturesque in Oxford.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
Oriel has an impressive library of 100,000 volumes, open 24 hours and exceptionally well funded for the purchase of new books. There are two computer rooms for undergraduate use, containing desktop PCs and printers. Undergraduates have their own common room, shop, TV room and an annexe which can be used for meetings or parties. The college bar is the venue for regular discos, band gigs and karaoke nights. There is a music practice room, and pianists may also use the grand piano in the chapel. A modern lecture theatre is available for drama productions and rehearsals. Oriel has its own sports ground, with facilities for all major sports. The new development at James Mellon Hall contains a gymnasium and a squash court, and there is also a smaller gymnasium on the main college site. The college has its own well-equipped boathouse.

Location
The main entrance to Oriel is in Oriel Square at the end of King Edward Street. This is very close to the centre of town, which means that shops, University departments, libraries and other facilities are only a short walk or bicycle ride away. The college is also very close to the Meadows, one of Oxfords most beautiful green spaces.

(undergraduate): 288 (graduate): 158

Admissions Tutor:

Accommodation and meals

Students can live in college accommodation for the duration of their undergraduate course, and most undergraduates (including all first years) live on the main college site. Rooms are graded for cost according to size and facilities. Many of the rooms on the main site have en-suite bathrooms or one bathroom shared between two rooms. All rooms have ethernet points (for connection to the internet) and most rooms have telephones. There is also student accommodation less than a mile away at the college annexe (James Mellon Hall). The new building on this site consists entirely of en-suite rooms. Three cooked meals are provided in the dining-hall every day except Sunday, when only dinner is available. Evening meals at Oriel are extremely popular and social occasions. For students who want to cook some meals for themselves, there are several kitchens on the main site, and James Mellon Hall has excellent kitchen facilities.

Dr Glenn Black
College prospectus from:

College student societies

Oriel has a lively and active student body. The drama societys highlight each year is a play staged outdoors in front quad. Oriel has a very good mixed chapel choir, for which several choral scholarships are available, as well as an active music society. There are a number of other flourishing clubs and societies, e.g. the film society and the Ralegh (arts/literature) society. The college currently has teams for badminton, basketball, cricket, darts, football, modern pentathlon, netball, rowing, rugby, squash and water-polo. The emphasis in college sport is very much upon enthusiasm, giving the opportunity for everyone to take part, whatever their level of skill.

Academic Office Oriel College Oxford OX1 4EW

Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 7 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments. Free accommodation available on the night before or the night after. Attendance must be booked in advance.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Lynne Cox* Dr Max Crispin chemistry: Professor David Hodgson* Dr Hugh Cartwright classics: Dr Bruno Currie* Ms Juliane Kerkhecker* computer Science: Dr Michael Spivey*

economics: Dr Celine Rochon* Dr Christopher Bowdler* Mr Andrew Farlow engineering: Dr Douglas Hamilton* Dr John Huber* Professor David Hills english Literature: Dr Glenn Black* Dr Marion Turner Dr James Methven french: Dr Richard Scholar* Ms Elizabeth Nash Dr Anna Holland Ms Nabila Ramdani

German: Dr Annette Volfing* Dr Katrin Kohl Ms Almuth Wietholz History, Ancient: Dr Teresa Morgan* History, modern: Dr Ian Forrest* Dr Julia Mannherz* Dr Simon Skinner Mr Mark Almond Dr Mark Whittow Mr Leif Dixon italian: Dr Giuseppe Stellardi

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Law: Mr Richard Tur* Ms Lucinda Ferguson* Mr Clive Newton Linguistics: Dr Ian Watson Dr Elinor Payne mathematics: Dr Graham Vincent-Smith* Dr Xenia de la Ossa* Ms Philippa Iley music: Dr David Maw Philosophy: Dr Oliver Pooley* Professor Gonzalo Rodriguez-Pereyra* Dr Jane Barton

Physics: Professor Andrew Boothroyd* Dr Pedro Ferreira* Dr Philip Stier* Dr Jeanne Wilson medicine (Physiological Sciences): Dr Gordon MacPherson* Dr Christopher Conlon* Professor Chris Ashley Professor Clive Ellory Professor Derek Gray Dr J Schnupp Dr Pamela Lear

Politics: Dr Mark Philp* Dr Daniel Butt* Dr Indridi Indridason Dr Sybille Scheipers Psychology: Dr Robert McHenry Dr Paul Griffiths Russian: Dr Julie Curtis Spanish: Dr Juan-Carlos Conde theology: Ms Madhavi Nevader Revd Dr Mark Harris Mr J Travis Paasch

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Dr Mark Harris Senior dean: Dr Teresa Morgan* dean: Dr James Methven dean of Welfare: Ms Madhavi Nevader *Fellow of the college

Pembroke
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General enquiries:

01865 276444
Admissions telephone:

01865 276412
Admissions fax: 01865 276418 Admissions email: admissions@pmb.ox.ac.uk Website: www.pmb.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Pembroke College Oxford OX1 1DW Founded: 1624 Master: Giles Henderson,

Pembrokes relatively small physical size, and a long tradition of informality and friendly relations combine to make it a warm and welcoming society. The college places a great emphasis on the personal as well as the academic welfare of its students and there are many supportive structures in place to help with all aspects of student well-being. The student body is drawn from a wide range of backgrounds, but is unusually cohesive; all kinds of interest and taste are represented. Intellectual and artistic activity are highly prized and sporting traditions are strong.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
There is a well-stocked library, in a building opened in 1974, which covers all the undergraduate courses represented in the college, and has multiple copies of standard texts where appropriate. Computer terminals in the library give access to the internet as well as networked University resources. The college has extensive computer facilities and all student rooms on the main college site and the Geoffrey Arthur Building have ethernet points (for connection to the internet and college/University networks) installed.

Location
Pembroke is situated just south of Carfax and the city centre, off St Aldates, in Pembroke Square.

CBE, BCL, MA
Student numbers:

Accommodation and meals

All first-year students live on the main college site. The accommodation is traditionally arranged in staircases around three small quads, intermingled with Fellows studies and college offices and common room facilities, in a small residential community. The accommodation has benefited from an extensive programme of refurbishment, resulting in many highquality rooms with en-suite facilities. A few minutes walk from the main site is the Geoffrey Arthur Building, which fronts the river. Its two quadrangles house 96 students, with up to six rooms to a staircase, each sharing a large communal kitchen/diner. The building also boasts a concert room, and computer room. Pembroke is able to accommodate all undergraduates on college premises in their first year and in their final year. The college has facilities for students with disabilities (please contact us to discuss specific requirements).

College student societies

There are a number of clubs and societies, ranging from the academic to the dramatic and from the musical to the gastronomic. In 1947, Pembroke was the first Oxford or Cambridge college to begin a JCR art collection to purchase the works of emerging artists, and over the years it has made some notable acquisitions. The current fund is very substantial and not only enables further purchases to be made, but also supports an annual Arts Week in the college. There is a lively music society, an enthusiastic volunteer chapel choir, and a good following for drama. The college has its own boathouse and sports ground with recently expanded facilities. But no single activity dominates the sporting life of the college, and all the clubs provide opportunities for members to play at a level appropriate to their abilities. For full information about the college, we recommend that you visit the college website at www.pmb.ox.ac.uk and the JCR website at www.pembrokejcr.co.uk.

(undergraduate): 370 (graduate): 115

Admissions Tutor: John Eekelaar, LLB, BCL, MA, FBA College prospectus from: Admissions Secretary Pembroke College Oxford OX1 1DW admissions@pmb.ox.ac.uk Open days: 26 June 2008 Maximum 10 students per school/college. Free lunch. Limited accommodation including dinner and breakfast available free of charge on 25 June. Attendance must be booked in advance. 19 September 2008 Free lunch. No accommodation available. Attendance must be booked in advance.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Stephen Porter Dr Andr Furger* Dr Martin Dalziel Mr Ian Monk Biology: Dr Mark Fricker* Professor Alejandro Kacelnik* Dr Paul Johnson Dr Peter Markov Dr John Quinn Dr Rebecca Furlong chemistry: Professor Brian Howard* Professor Ben Davis* Dr Ann Chippindale

economics: Mr Ken Mayhew* Mr Nick Horsewood Mr Luis Correia Dr George Bitsakakis Mr Ferdinando Giugliano engineering: Dr Paul Smith* Dr Norman le S Filleul Dr Keri Moyle Mr Dominique Van de Sompel english: Dr Lynda Mugglestone* Dr Helen Small* Dr Madeleine Forey Professor Malcolm Godden Dr Lucinda Rumsey Ms April Warman

History, modern: Dr Adrian Gregory* Dr Stephen Tuck* Dr John Blair Dr Jane Humphries Dr Tracey Sowerby Dr Peter Claus Law: Dr Ariel Ezrachi* Dr Rebecca Williams* Mr Oliver Radley-Gardner Professor Dan Prentice* Mr Tony Singla management: Mr Owen Darbishire* Dr Eamonn Molloy Dr Duncan Robertson

mathematics: Dr Raphael Hauser* Dr Anne Henke* Dr Aram Mikaelian Dr Lara Anderson Dr Leonard Smith medicine: Dr Jeremy Taylor* Dr Richard Boyd (Physiology) Dr Andy Peniket Dr Fredrik Karpe Mr Jonathan Rees* Dr Richard Harrington Professor David Mason* Professor Irene Tracey* modern Languages: french: Dr Tim Farrant* Dr Anthony Hunt Mlle Mathilde Rogez

italian: Dr Guido Bonsaver* German: Dr David Groiser Ms Vera Busse modern Greek: Dr D Papanikolaou Russian: Dr Jennifer Baines Spanish: Dr N Griffin Linguistics: Mrs Margaret Malpas music: Dr Guy Newbury Professor Raymond Fischer Ms Nicola Harrison

Oriental Studies: Arabic: Dr Christopher Melchert* Mr Taj Kandoura chinese: Dr Hilde de Weerdt* Dr S Henning Japanese: Dr Linda Flores* Philosophy: Mr Naci Mehmet Dr Peter King Dr Gabriel Uzquiano-Cruz* Politics: Professor Stephen Whitefield* Mr Christopher Bickerton Psychology: Professor Brian Rogers* theology: The Revd Dr Andrew Teal

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Andrew Teal dean: Dr Andre Furger* deputy dean: Dr Adrian Gregory* Senior Advisers: Dr Guido Bonsaver* Dr Rebecca Williams* Junior deans: Ms Naseem Badiey Mr James McNamara *Fellow of the college

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Queens
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General enquiries:

01865 279120
Admissions telephone:

01865 279161
Admissions fax:

01865 790819
Admissions email: admissions@queens.ox.ac.uk Website: www.queens.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Queens College Oxford OX1 4AW Founded: 1341 Head of House: Professor Paul A. Madden, FRS Student numbers:

Queens combines superb historic buildings with up-to-date facilities. We offer accommodation for all our undergraduates throughout their time here, which not only reduces the financial burdens on our students but encourages a sense of community within the college. This community is a very cosmopolitan one, drawn from every part of the United Kingdom, the European Union and the wider world. Although most of our candidates are A-level students, we receive many applications from candidates studying for other qualifications Scottish Advanced Highers, German Abitur, French, European and International Baccalaureates, etc. We are very conscious of the financial difficulties facing students today, and have established the Queens Hardship Fund to provide support for students in financial difficulties. College grants are also available to support foreign travel for academic purposes and to reward good work.

Facilities
The college library contains about 50,000 lending volumes, including key texts. We normally purchase any books required by undergraduates for their own study. The 17th-century upper library, one of the finest reading rooms in Oxford, serves as a reading room for both junior and senior members of the college. The two computer rooms are equipped with modern computing facilities: the hardware is connected to the Universitys general computing services, while software is provided to suit student needs. All undergraduate rooms have telephone and ethernet points. The college has an extensive sports field close to the river, a modern boathouse and two squash courts. There is also a wellequipped darkroom.

College student societies

Student societies are created by the students themselves: each undergraduate year will produce its own clubs and societies. Successive generations of Queens students have proved ever more inventive in entertaining themselves. There are, though, some constant features: drama is always strong, and the Eglesfield Players (named after the colleges founder) produce regular productions. Music is also a strength: the chapel choir is one of the most highly regarded mixed choirs in Oxford, and the Frobenius organ has attracted performers of international fame. The undergraduate community never fails to produce talented singers and instrumentalists. The Eglesfield Musical Society promotes weekly lunchtime concerts in the chapel during term. Sport has always flourished at Queens, and both mens and womens teams have enjoyed considerable success in University competitions in recent years.

(undergraduate): 308 (graduate): 160

Admissions Tutor:

Location
Queens stands on the High Street, in the very centre of Oxford. It lies within a few minutes walk of the Bodleian Library and the Universitys Science Area, Christ Church Meadow and the University Parks.

Dr Chris J Norbury
College prospectus from:

Admissions Secretary Queens College Oxford OX1 4AW

Open days: 28 April11 June 2008 Programme of small, informal open days on Mondays and Wednesdays between these dates (inclusive). Free lunch. No accommodation available. 26 June 2008 Free meals. Some accommodation available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Accommodation and meals

The college normally offers accommodation to undergraduate students for each year of their course, either in the main college buildings or in one of the annexes. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided at cost, but we do not oblige our students to eat all their meals in college.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Jane Mellor* Dr Ruth Dixon Biological Sciences: Dr John Pannell chemistry: Dr Jonathan Doye* Dr Simon Aldridge* Dr Josephine Peach economics: Dr Clare Leaver

english: Dr Clare Connors french: Professor Roger Pearson* Mrs Rene Williams Mr John Smith Dr Kathryn Rees Ms Samira Alouache German: Dr Charlie Louth* Mr Stephan Keuck History, Ancient: Dr Katherine Clarke Professor Lisa Kallet

History, modern: Professor John Blair* Dr John Davis* Dr Christine Peters italian: Dr G Bonsaver Japanese: Dr Philip Harries* Latin & Greek: Dr Angus Bowie* Professor Christopher Collard Law: Mr Nicholas Bamforth* Professor Dan Sarooshi*

management: Dr George Bowen materials: Dr Keyna OReilly* mathematics: Dr Peter Neumann* Dr Martin Edwards* Mrs Sylvia Neumann medicine (Physiological Sciences): Professor Peter Robbins* Dr Chris Norbury* Mr Richard Kerr Dr Michael Minchin Ms Louise Verrall

medicine (clinical): Mr Timothy Goodacre music: Dr Owen Rees* Dr David Maw Philosophy: Dr John Hyman* Dr A Schiaparelli Physics: Dr Richard Nickerson* Dr Robert Taylor* Politics: Dr Nicholas Owen*

Portuguese: Dr Claudia Pazos Alonso Psychology: Dr Mark Buckley* Dr David Popplewell Dr Tamara Curnow Russian: Dr Andrew Kahn Spanish: Dr John Rutherford* theology: The Revd Peter Southwell

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Peter Southwell dean: Dr Martin Edwards* equalities Advisor: Dr Jane Mellor* *Fellow of the college

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St Annes
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General enquiries:

01865 274800
Admissions telephone:

01865 274840
Admissions fax:

01865 274826
Admissions email: enquiries@st-annes.ox.ac.uk Website: www.st-annes.ox.ac.uk Postal address: St Annes College Oxford OX2 6HS Founded: 1879 Principal: Tim Gardam Student numbers: (undergraduate): 419 (graduate): 187 Admissions Tutor:

Dr Anne Mullen
College prospectus from:

At St Annes College we have as our foremost objectives academic study, learning and research. We foster these by being an egalitarian and open college, by having significant teaching strengths in all subjects offered at admission, and by maintaining a large undergraduate library. The college was founded to champion equality in education at the end of the 19th century, and St Annes remains committed to the same in the 21st. We admit the candidates who display the highest academic potential, imagination and enthusiasm, no matter what their background. Our vigorous, diverse and fully mixed undergraduate body is one of the largest in Oxford. The college awards a number of scholarships and prizes for academic performance, generous grants for vacation travel, and offers some exceptional opportunities for study in Japan and work-experience in the USA. As well as participating in the Oxford Opportunity Bursary Scheme, the college can help students who encounter unforeseen financial difficulties while on course.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
With its long opening hours, and ready responsiveness to students needs, the college library is a valuable and popular resource. Around 110,000 volumes are on-shelf for current use, making it one of the two largest undergraduate libraries in Oxford. Subject collections are well funded: multiple copies of core texts are available for long-term loan, and new books are purchased to match student needs. Terminals provide access to the Universitys online catalogue and other databases. Supplementing the college-wide network, the undergraduate computer room holds a range of useful software and networked printers, and email booths are dotted about the college. The extensive JCR complex offers games rooms, a bar, buttery, multi-gym, photographic dark room and music practice rooms. The college shares a modern boathouse, and shares a nearby sports ground with St Johns College. Our lecture theatres provide a superb venue for teaching, drama, film and chamber music, and have been equipped accordingly.

Location
The college is situated slightly north of the city centre perhaps five minutes by bicycle just by the University Parks, and near to the Universitys Science Area. There are small shops nearby in Jericho for day-to-day supplies, an area which boasts a fashionable nightlife.

Admissions Secretary St Annes College Oxford OX2 6HS

Open days: 28 March, 23 May and 6 June 2008 Programme of small informal open days on these dates. Free lunch. 25 and 26 June, 19 September 2008 1015 students per school/ college only. Free lunch. Limited accommodation and breakfast available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance.

College student societies

Many subjects have related undergraduate societies, giving opportunities to discuss issues and applications beyond the academic. There is a college choir and orchestra. For the sporty, the college nurtures a number of serious teams and eights, but there is also the full range of sporting events for those after sheer fun.

Accommodation
College can offer single study-bedroom accommodation to almost all those who wish to live in. In 2005 we completed our third new building whose rooms all have en-suite facilities. At the moment, we have nine rooms specially constructed with disabled access in mind. All rooms on the college site are provided with computer network sockets.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr David Harris* Biological Sciences: Dr Martin Speight* Dr Rosemary Hails chemistry: Professor Jon Dilworth* Dr Hugh Cartwright chinese: Dr Robert Chard* computation: Professor Peter Jeavons* Professor Georg Gottlob*

earth Sciences: Dr Don Porcelli* Dr David Pyle* economics: Dr Terence OShaughnessy* education: Dr Roger Trend* engineering: Professor David Murray* Professor Alan Cocks* Dr Helen Sarsfield

english: Dr Ann Pasternak Slater* Dr Matthew Reynolds* Professor Kathryn Sutherland* Dr Sin Grnlie* Dr Bharat Tandon Dr Freya Johnston* film Studies: Dr Andrew Klevan* Dr Andrew Shail french: Dr Patrick McGuinness* Geography: Professor David Banister* Dr Nick Middleton

German: Dr Tom Kuhn History, Ancient: Dr Edward Bispham History, modern: Dr Gareth Davies* Mr Peter Ghosh* Professor Howard Hotson* Dr John Watts international Relations: Professor Neil MacFarlane* Dr Evelyn Goh* italian: Dr Professor Zancani

Latin and Greek: Professor Matthew Leigh* Law: Dr Liora Lazarus* Dr Stefan Talmon* Dr Imogen Goold management Studies: Miss Suellen Littleton mathematics (and Statistics): Professor Peter Donnelly* Dr Ben Hambly* Professor Terence Lyons* Professor Hilary Priestley* Dr Graham Nelson Dr Sarah Waters*

medicine and Physiology: Dr Helen Christian* Dr Tim Lancaster* Dr Francis Szele* Dr Lindsay McGuinness Dr David Meredith materials Science: Professor Andrew Briggs* Professor Christopher Grovenor* Dr Peter Wilshaw* Dr Angus Wilkinson music: Dr Berta Joncus

Philosophy: Dr Roger Crisp* Dr Alison Denham* Mr Sebastian SequoiaGrayson Physics: Professor Neville Harnew* Dr Patrick Irwin* Dr Alfons Weber Politics: Dr Nigel Bowles* Psychology: Dr Kate Watkins* Spanish: Dr Geraldine Coates* *Fellow of the college

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General enquiries:

01865 271700
Admissions telephone:

01865 271703
Admissions fax:

01865 271768
Admissions email: admissions@stcatz.ox.ac.uk Website: www.stcatz.ox.ac.uk Postal address: St Catherines College Oxford OX1 3UJ Master: Professor Roger Ainsworth MA, DPhil, FRAeS Founded:

St Catherines is the youngest undergraduate college and one of the largest. It offers a wide range of subjects with a roughly even split between science and arts. Most of our Fellows have an international research reputation and the college counts five Nobel Prize winners amongst its current and former members. The college is proud of its place at the forefront of innovation, academic research and contemporary culture. At the same time, low, modern buildings and restful, open spaces give the college a friendly and relaxed atmosphere in which everyone is quickly made to feel at home.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
As a purpose-built college, St Catherines offers excellent undergraduate facilities, including one of the largest college libraries in Oxford, well-equipped computer rooms and a spacious and comfortable JCR area. Sport, music, art and drama enjoy a high profile in the college; on site there are squash courts, a gymnasium, a punt house, a music house for practice and performances, and theatres for both indoor and outdoor productions. The Bullock Event, an annual programme of drama, art and music (named after the colleges founder, Alan Bullock), takes place in the second term each year.

Location
St Catherines is to be found at the end of Manor Road off St Cross Road: a truly superb location, very close to the city centre, the Science Area and University faculties and libraries (the English and Law Faculties, and the Economics and Politics Departments are next door), yet surrounded by meadows, parks and water. This is a college at the heart of the University but with a distinctly rural feel.

College student societies

Clubs, societies and discussion groups all feature prominently in the undergraduate life of the college. On the sports side, there are mens and womens football, rowing, rugby and squash teams; there is a thriving law society; and music is well represented in both choral activity and chamber music.

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Student numbers (20078):

(undergraduate): 437 (graduate): 233 (visiting students): 50

Admissions Tutor:

Accommodation and meals

In most years we are able to house all undergraduates who apply for residence. All first years live in college, and on-site accommodation is available for all third years and the vast majority of second and fourth years. Many rooms offer en-suite facilities; all have internet access. A major new building with 129 student rooms, 4 seminar rooms and a new Lodge was completed in 2004. The cost for a room for three terms (197 days) is 2,795 (20078), and students eat in Hall on a pay as you eat basis for roughly 8.25 per day for three meals. Facilities for disabled students, including specially adapted accommodation, are available. Applicants should contact admissions@stcatz.ox.ac.uk for further information.

Dr Byron Byrne
College information leaflet:

admissions@stcatz.ox.ac.uk
Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 Free lunch and refreshments. No accommodation available. Attendance must be booked in advance.

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AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Professor Penny Handford* Mr Andrew Ashley Dr Pietro Roversi Mr Timothy Carpenter Biological Sciences: Professor Angela McLean* Dr Tommaso Pizzari* Dr Angela Brueggemann Dr Aris Katzourakis chemistry: Professor Peter Battle* Professor John Foord* Professor Peter Edwards Dr James Thomson Ms Elin Abraham Dr Jonathan Thorne Ms Sarah Gowrie Ms Sin Dutton computer Science: Dr Gavin Lowe* Mr Karel Hruda Mr Tomasz Mazur

czech: Dr James Naughton economics: Professor Sudhir Anand* Mr Nicholas Fawcett Mr Joe Perkins Mr Mark Koyama Mr Michael Cheng Mr Liam Wren-Lewis engineering Science: Dr David Gillespie* Dr Byron Byrne* Professor Philip Ligrani Dr Douglas Hamilton Mr Alistair Hann english: Professor Duncan Wu* Professor David Womersley Dr Bart van Es* Dr Kirsten Shepherd-Barr* Dr Jeremy Dimmick Mr Thomas Roebuck Mr Richard Rowley

fine Art: Dr Gervase Rosser* french: Professor Richard Parish* Dr Stephen Goddard Geography: Dr Andrew Barry* Dr Richard Bailey* Dr Alisdair Rogers Dr Matthew Telfer German: Professor Ritchie Robertson History: Professor Jose Harris Dr Marc Mulholland* Professor Richard Carwardine Dr Thomas Pickles History of Art: Dr Gervase Rosser* Dr Marius Kwint Human Sciences: Professor Ian Craig Dr Julia Powles Dr Amanda Palmer Professor David Coleman

italian: Dr Manuele Gragnolati Law: Dr Michael Spence* Dr Justine Pila* Mr Eric Descheemaeker Dr Helen Scott* Linguistics: Mr J C Smith* Dr Richard Ashdowne management: Dr Tarun Ramadorai* Ms Maja Korica materials: Dr Richard Todd* Professor Patrick Grant Dr Susannah Speller mathematics: Dr John Ockendon Dr Robert Leese Dr Marc Lackenby* Professor Thomas Witelski* Dr Christoph Reisinger* Dr Pierre Tarrs Mr Greg Gyurko

Mr Stephen Galsworthy Dr Matthias Winkel medicine: Professor Helen Mardon* Mr Ashok Handa Dr Giandomenico Iannetti Professor Katharine Carr Dr David Hughes Dr Pawel Swietach Dr Robin Choudhury Dr Seema Grewal modern Greek: Dr Dimitris Papanikolaou music: Professor Peter Franklin* Dr Nicholas Attfield Mr Enrique Sacau-Ferreira Dr John Traill Oriental Studies: Dr Robin Ostle Mr J C Smith* Philosophy: Dr Timothy Bayne* Dr Michelle Montague

Physics: Professor Susan Cooper Dr Richard Berry* Dr Jorge Quintanilla Dr Devinderjit Sivia Dr Tom Lancaster Dr Colin Wilson Dr Jim Libby Dr Nikitas Gidopoulos Dr Thomas Kitching Ms Lena Zuchowski Physiology: Dr Maike Glitsch Politics: Dr Louise Fawcett* Mr Robert Jubb Mr Roham Alvandi Polish: Dr Jan Fellerer Portuguese: Dr Sara Brandellero Psychology: Dr Gaia Scerif* Dr Philip Browning

Russian: Dr Julie Curtis Spanish: Revd Dr Colin Thompson* Mr Oliver Noble Wood Mr Tyler Fisher StUdeNt WeLfARe dean: Dr Marc Mulholland* college Undergraduate Advisers: Mrs Sally Collins Dr Gaia Scerif* Dr Richard Todd *Tutorial Fellow of the college Other Fellow of the college

St Edmund Hall
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General enquiries:

01865 279000
Admissions telephone:

01865 279011
Admissions fax:

01865 279002
Admissions email: admissions@seh.ox.ac.uk Website: www.seh.ox.ac.uk Postal address: St Edmund Hall Oxford OX1 4AR Founded: c.1278 Principal: Professor Michael Mingos, MA, DPhil, FRS Student numbers: (undergraduate): 371 (graduate): 175 Admissions Tutor:

St Edmund Hall is a happy blend of the ancient and the modern. Our roots go back to the early 13th century, and we are the only one of the medieval academic Halls to have survived to modern times. This history is reflected in our architecture. Our library is the converted medieval church of St Peter-in-the-East, a large and beautiful building. Much of the front quadrangle is 16th and 17th century, and the remainder of our buildings is recent. St Edmund Hall is a friendly informal college with a strong sense of community, and provides an excellent environment for study and social life. We admit around 110 undergraduates a year, evenly divided between science and arts subjects, who bring to the college a wide range of intellectual, sporting and other extra-curricular interests. We take a keen interest in our students future careers; our Bridge to Business programme, funded by the generosity of an old member, is particularly popular with our students.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
The library is extremely well resourced, popular with readers and open 16 hours a day. It houses more than 50,000 volumes, and all core textbooks can be borrowed on long loan; there are also computer workstations in the library tower. The college is fully equipped with IT facilities; each undergraduate room has a telephone and is connected to the ethernet, and there are several computer rooms. Although the age of some of the Halls buildings restricts extensive adaptation for students with disability, the college is keen to meet the special needs of its students and applicants wherever possible.

College student societies

The college has a long tradition in sports, drama, music, the arts and journalism, the latter promoted by the Geddes Prizes and Lecture. Graduates include Terry Jones (of Monty Python), John Wells (co-founder of Private Eye) and the political commentator Sir Robin Day. Among the younger generation of comedians, Stewart Lee, Emma Kennedy and Al Murray were all students here. We have the largest number of Fine Art undergraduates in Oxford, contributing to a lively round of arts activities in the college. There is an active music society and choir: we offer an organ scholarship and choral and instrumental awards and have a music room.

Location
St Edmund Hall is centrally located just off the High Street in Queens Lane.

Professor Steve Roberts

College prospectus from:

Accommodation and meals

The college can offer accommodation to all first, third and fourth year students. Those second year students that choose to live in can usually be accommodated. Most of our accommodation is located on the main site at Queens Lane, but there are annexes in several large houses near or adjoining the University Parks and in the Iffley Road and Cowley Road areas. All bedsitting rooms are single, with a washbasin or private bathroom. There are self-catering facilities available at every site. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided in the main dining hall.

College Office St Edmund Hall Oxford OX1 4AR

Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 7 students per school/college only. Free lunch. Attendance must be booked in advance. Details are on our website.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Professor Stuart Ferguson* Dr Kirsty Hewitson* chemistry: Professor David Manolopoulos* Professor Philip Mountford* Mr Justin Chalker czech (with Slovak): Dr Jim Naughton* economics: Mr Martin Slater* Professor John Knight Dr Outi Aarnio

engineering: Professor Basil Kouvaritakis* Professor Alistair Borthwick* Dr Amy Zavatsky* Dr Antonis Papachristodoulou english: Professor Lucy Newlyn* Dr Sharon Achinstein* Dr Jenni Nuttall fine Art: Mr Michael Archer french: Dr Wes Williams* Mme Rene Williams

Geography: Professor Rob Whittaker* Dr Lorraine Wild Geology (earth Sciences): Dr Hugh Jenkyns* Professor Martin Brasier* Dr David Waters German: Mr Christopher Wells* Mrs Rainhild Wells Dr Ray Ockenden History: Dr David Priestland* Mr Nicholas Davidson* Dr Stephen Mileson

Linguistics: Mrs Margaret Malpas Law: Professor Derrick Wyatt* Professor Adrian Briggs* management: Dr Dimitrios Tsomocos* materials Science: Professor Steve Roberts* Dr Marina Galano* Dr Martin Castell mathematics: Professor Oliver Riordan* Professor Barbara Niethammer* Mr Paul Jenkins

medicine (Physiological Sciences): Dr Robert Wilkins* Mr John Black Dr Sally Cowley Dr Neil Herring Mr Stuart Robertson Mr Peter Keating music: Dr Roger Allen Dr Andrew Gant Philosophy: Dr Stephen Blamey* Dr James Wilk

Physics: Professor Philipp Podsiadlowski* Dr Jeffrey Tseng* Politics: Dr Karma Nabulsi* Ms Sarah Fine Mr Nicklaus Thomas-Symonds Psychology: Professor Maryanne Martin* Dr Heidi Johansen-Berg* Dr Elizabeth Styles Russian: Dr Andrew Kahn* Dr Jennifer Baines Spanish: Mr Eric Southworth

StUdeNt WeLfARe Senior Welfare Advisers: The Revd Gerald Hegarty (Chaplain) Mrs Glynis Perry (Nurse) dean: Dr Stephen Blamey* tutor for Undergraduates: Professor Basil Kouvaritakis* *Fellow of the college

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General enquiries:

01865 276815
Admissions telephone:

01865 286620
Admissions fax:

01865 276838
Admissions email: college.office@ st-hildas.ox.ac.uk Website: www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk Postal address: St Hildas College Oxford OX4 1DY Founded: 1893 Principal: Sheila Forbes, CBE, MA Student numbers:

St Hildas is a mixed college, with both men and women as students and Fellows. It was founded in 1893 as a womens college, when women were excluded from the mens colleges. St Hildas is now committed to offering women and men the very best educational opportunities. 2008 marks an exciting change at St Hildas: it is the first year when male as well as female students begin their degree courses. The next few years should prove an exhilarating time to be at St Hildas, as everyone will be able to take part in the shaping of a new phase in the life of the college. All students admitted to St Hildas for 2009 will be welcomed by a strong, independent, and diverse college with a history of encouraging forceful and individualistic students. St Hildas has important international connections, with many students coming from overseas, forming a community of rich cultural mix. Former students of St Hildas remain closely in touch with the college through the Association of Senior Members, including professional networks.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
St Hildas has a well-stocked library which supports undergraduate study in all disciplines. There is also a large and well-equipped electronic resources room attached to the library, which provides access to computerised library catalogues, external databases and the internet, as well as facilities for students to use their own computers. In addition, there is a separate computer room for student use. The Jacqueline du Pr music building has superb acoustics and offers outstanding facilities for the practice and performance of music. St Hildas recently appointed its first Director of College Music. To take advantage of the colleges beautiful riverside setting, the JCR (Junior Common Room) has its own punts which students use in the summer months.

(undergraduate): 377 (graduate): 110

Admissions Tutor:

Location
St Hildas is situated on the banks of the Cherwell River on one of the most enchanting sites in Oxford. This location gives the college a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere, and yet it is only a few minutes walk or cycle ride from the city centre, University libraries and the University sports ground and swimming pool.

College student societies

The JCR runs a highly successful annual Arts Festival at which students show their own work paintings, prints, sculptures, drawings, photography and put on plays and concerts. Students also take part in a variety of sports, including hockey, rugby, netball and rowing. Amnesty International is always well supported in St Hildas and there is also a college student newspaper.

Ms Lucia Nixon
Outreach Officer:

Email: outreach@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk
College prospectus from: The Admissions Secretary St Hildas College Oxford OX4 1DY Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 6 students per school/college only. Free lunch. Limited accommodation available free of charge. Attendance must be booked in advance

Accommodation and meals

All first years and finalists are normally accommodated in college, and we have also increased our stock of en-suite rooms for finalists. Our undergraduate rooms have internet connections. College food is varied and highly rated, with special diets being catered for. College accommodation, including some meals, costs in the region of 990 per term. There is accommodation for disabled students and the college layout makes the site accessible.

AcAdemic StAff: Archaeology & Anthropology: Dr Lorraine Wild Biochemistry (molecular and cellular): Dr Mary Board Biological Sciences: Dr Sarah Watkinson* Dr Dmitry Filatov* Dr Petros Ligoxygakis chemistry: Dr Lorna Smith* Dr Christian Hill Dr Paul Roberts Dr Vladimir Kuznetsov

chinese: Dr Laura Newby* classics: Dr Katherine Clarke* Dr Rebecca Armstrong* Dr Lisa Kallet Dr Emily Kearns economics: Dr Mary Gregory* Dr Alberto Behar engineering Science: Dr Julia Schnabel* Dr Clive Siviour Dr Willem Vorster Dr Nick Hughes

english: Dr Sally Mapstone* Dr Susan Jones* Dr Margaret Kean* Dr Patrick Hayes Dr Amanda Holton fine Art: Ms Sera Furneaux* french: Dr Angelica Goodden* Dr Helen Swift* Dr Stephen Goddard Geography: Dr Lorraine Wild Dr Heather Viles German: Dr Georgina Paul*

History (modern): Mrs Janet Howarth* Dr Hannah Smith* Dr Bryan Ward-Perkins Dr Ruth Clayton Windscheffel italian: Dr Marco Dorigatti Law: Dr Katja Ziegler* Mr Jansen Calamita Mr Henry Mares Linguistics: Dr Elinor Payne* management: Ms Suellen Littleton

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mathematics: Dr Irene Moroz* Professor Grigory Seregin* Dr Gihan Marasingha medicine: Dr Susanna Blackshaw* Dr Keith Buckler Ms Nicola Martin music: Dr Berta Joncus Philosophy: Dr Anita Avramides* Dr Anandi Hattiangadi* Dr Roger Teichmann Dr Chon Tejedor Physics: Professor Julia Yeomans* Dr Amanda Cooper-Sarkar*

Ms Laura Gilbert Mr Thomas Pickles Politics: Dr Petra Schleiter* Psychology: Dr Ann Dowker Dr Jenny Yiend Russian: Dr Jennifer Baines Social Studies: Professor Ann Buchanan* Mrs Teresa Smith* Spanish: Dr Nigel Griffin director of college music: Dr Jonathan Williams

StUdeNt WeLfARe: chaplain: Canon Brian Mountford college doctors: Dr Jane Morris Dr Catherine McDonnell college Nurse: Mrs Ennis Frankum *Fellow of the college

St Hughs
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General enquiries:

01865 274900
Admissions telephone:

01865 274910
Admissions fax:

01865 274950
Admissions email: admissions@st-hughs.ox.ac.uk Website: www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk Postal address: St Hughs College Oxford OX2 6LE Founded: 1886 Principal: Andrew Dilnot, CBE Student Numbers:

St Hughs was founded by Elizabeth Wordsworth, great-niece of the poet, to further the cause of womens education. Having successfully pursued that aim for a century, the college went fully mixed in 1986. St Hughs admits undergraduates from a wide and stimulating variety of schools, regions and countries. Our sole aim is to admit those people whom we consider to be the most able. We should like to see more candidates applying post-A-level and wish to encourage applications from Scotland, Ireland and further afield. Undergraduates may be elected to scholarships and exhibitions for success in their academic work. The college operates a system of grants to assist undergraduates with the costs of fieldwork and foreign travel connected with their studies; limited funds are also available to help those in financial need.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
St Hughs maintains an outstandingly comprehensive library, now in excess of 97,000 volumes. It is open to students 24 hours a day and almost all books are on open access. An undergraduate computer room complements the computer access available from individual student rooms and the college has a fulltime IT officer. The college chapel is Anglican, but open to everyone.

College student societies

Musical life at St Hughs is vigorous, including several bands and an annual award to the best undergraduate not reading music. Drama is another flourishing activity, and includes an annual charity musical. Participation in sport is enthusiastic and widespread, in most cases making use of facilities shared with Wadham and St Annes. On-site tennis and basketball courts and a multi-gym provide further opportunities for exercise, while the JCR maintains a vibrant entertainments programme throughout the year.

Location
St Hughs is located on a 14-acre, partially wooded site in north Oxford, about ten minutes walk from the city centre and with easy access, by foot or by bicycle, to all University departments, libraries and other resources. The colleges garden is arguably its greatest material (and spiritual) asset.

(undergraduate): 367 (graduate): 226

Tutor for Admissions:

Dr Lizzy Emerson
College prospectus from:

College Office St Hughs College Oxford OX2 6LE

Open days: 25 and 26 June 2008 Free lunch. Limited accommodation and meals for a modest charge. Attendance must be booked in advance. 19 September 2008 Same as above but no accommodation available.

Accommodation and meals

The main college buildings are ranged along the north side of the garden and the college also owns all the older houses around the other three sides. The cohesiveness and friendliness which characterise the colleges diverse undergraduate community are greatly encouraged by the fact that St Hughs is able to guarantee all undergraduates a room on the college site throughout their degree, whether this is three or four years long. All undergraduate rooms are connected for free access to email and the internet, while kitchen facilities provide a self-catering option to complement eating in hall. Approximately 40% of rooms have en-suite bathroom facilities. Meals are paid for with a cashless card system.

AcAdemic StAff Archaeology and Anthropology: Professor Peter Mitchell* Professor Marcus Banks Biochemistry: Professor Anthony Watts* Dr Louise Bird Biological Sciences: Dr John Iles* Dr Rebecca Morris chemistry: Professor Jennifer Green* Dr Luet Lok Wong* Dr Magnus Walter computer Science: Dr David Walker*

economics: Professor John Quah* Dr Robert Ritz* engineering Science: Dr Stephen Duncan* Dr Christopher Stevens* Dr A Matthews english: Dr Peter McDonald* Dr Nicholas Perkins* Dr Rhodri Lewis* fine Art: Mrs Shelagh Vainker* french: Dr Michael Holland* Mr John Smith Mrs G Adams

German: Dr Thomas Kuhn* Dr Yvonne Nilges* History, Ancient: Dr Simon Price History, modern: Dr John Robertson* Dr George Garnett* Dr Senia Paseta* Dr Gregg McClymont* Human Sciences: Dr John Iles* Professor Peter Mitchell* Dr Cristian Capelli*

italian: Dr Guiseppe Stellardi* Latin and Greek: Dr Timothy Rood* Dr Peta Fowler Law: Dr Joshua Getzler* Dr Michael Macnair* management Studies: Professor Roy Westbrook* Professor T Powell* mathematics: Dr P Tarrs* Dr James Martin* Dr Tindall Dr Henri Johnston Dr Matthew Towers

medicine: Professor John Morris* Dr Clive Wilson* Dr E Gemmill Dr E Soilleux Dr F Thompson music: Dr Guy Newbury Philosophy: Professor Adrian Moore* Dr Corine Besson* Dr Paolo Crivelli Physics: Professor John Chalker* Dr Roy (Don) Grainger*

Politics: Professor David Robertson* Dr Martin Holmes Dr Julia Skorupska* Physiology: Professor John Morris* Dr Clive Wilson* Psychology: Professor Kim Plunkett* Dr Nivi Mani* Spanish: Professor Robbin Fiddian

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Dr Shaun Henson dean: Professor Peter Mitchell* *Fellow of the college

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St Johns
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General enquiries:

01865 277300
Admissions telephone:

01865 277317
Admissions fax:

01865 277640
Admissions email: admissions@sjc.ox.ac.uk Website: www.sjc.ox.ac.uk Postal address: St Johns College Oxford OX1 3JP Founded: 1555 President: Sir Michael Scholar, KCB, MA, PhD Student numbers:

St Johns College is academically one of Oxfords most successful colleges. Attracting students from a wide range of backgrounds, it enjoys a lively, stimulating and supportive atmosphere. The college occupies extensive grounds in the heart of Oxford, with award-winning architecture and some of the most beautiful gardens in the city. Accommodation on or near the college site is offered to all our undergraduates for the duration of their course. We welcome applications from promising students at all types of schools and colleges. A significant proportion of good candidates who apply to the college each year are placed elsewhere in Oxford if St Johns is unable to make them an offer. We regard the link between teaching and research as extremely important; all our tutors are active in research, and we have a large number of research students and Junior Research Fellows.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
The college library is open every day in term-time from early morning to eleven at night. You can work in the library or borrow books; about 1,000 new books are added each year. There are four computer rooms for student use, equipped with Windows and Macintosh computers as well as laser printers. All four rooms, plus the librarys multimedia computers, are connected to the World Wide Web. As well as providing book grants and travel grants, the college also awards vacation grants and music bursaries. In addition to the usual student facilities, such as a bar, television rooms and laundries, we have an art gallery, two squash courts and a gym on site. There are a 200-seat auditorium available for drama productions and concerts, and purpose-built music rooms. The sports ground, a mile from the college, caters for football, hockey, rugby, tennis and cricket. There is also a boathouse, with 11 boats, on the river.

(undergraduates): 357 (graduates): 215

Admissions Tutor:

Location
St Johns is close to the city centre and within walking distance of all the departments, libraries and sports facilities. It is particularly well placed for the Science Area and for the Mathematics, Modern Languages and Human Sciences Departments, and the Ashmolean Museum.

Dr Tom Kemp
Access Officer:

Lucy Hawkins
College information from:

College student societies

We have a joint orchestra with St Annes College and we have a musician in residence. In addition to regular evening and lunchtime recitals, we invite professional musicians to give free concerts. The choir also gives concerts, records CDs and tours internationally. As well as performing the college revue and the college pantomime, St Johns students participate in many drama productions in College, at the Oxford Playhouse and at other venues in the University. Sport is played with much enthusiasm at St Johns with everyone having a chance to participate.

Admissions Secretary St Johns College Oxford OX1 3JP

Open days: 24, 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 Maximum number of visitors per day: 150. Free lunch. Limited, free overnight accommodation available for those coming from outside a 70 mile radius of Oxford. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Accommodation and meals

All our accommodation is on the college site or on nearby Museum Road. Most rooms have ethernet points for high-speed internet access and shared kitchen facilities. We have excellent facilities for disabled students and special funds are available for visually impaired students. High quality food is offered in the hall on a payas-you go basis. Most meals in hall are self-service, with a wide range of options available. Alternatively, you can buy snacks in the bar or cook for yourself.

AcAdemic StAff Archaeology: Mr Nicholas Purcell* Dr Marlia Mango* Biochemistry: Professor Iain Campbell* Dr Natasha Gromak Biological Sciences: Dr Tom Kemp* Professor Alan Grafen* chemistry: Professor George Fleet* Professor Richard Compton* Professor Fraser Armstrong* classics: Mr Nicholas Purcell* Dr Malcolm Davies*

computer Science: Dr Joel Ouaknine* economics: Dr Andrew Patton engineering: Dr Ian Sobey* Professor Steve Elston* Dr Mark Cannon* english: Professor John Kelly* Dr John Pitcher* Dr Carolyne Larrington* Dr Ben Brice fine Art: Dr Catherine Whistler* Dr Daria Martin*

french: Professor Elizabeth Fallaize* Ms Rowan Tomlinson Dr Simon Kemp Geography: Dr Jack Langton* German: Professor Ritchie Robertson* Mrs Gurdrun Loftus History, Ancient: Mr Nicholas Purcell* History, modern: Dr Malcolm Vale* Dr Martin Ingram Dr William Whyte*

Human Sciences: Professor David Coleman Dr Rosalind Harding* italian: Dr Emanuella Tandello Law: Professor Mark Freedland* Professor Simon Whittaker* Dr Elizabeth Fisher management: Mr David Barron mathematics: Dr David Stirzaker* Professor Paul Tod* Professor Charles Batty*

medicine: Professor Andrew Parker* Dr Zoltn Molnr* Dr Jaideep Pandit music: Dr Martin Stokes Oriental Studies: Dr Robin Ostle* Professor Geert Jan Van Gelder* Philosophy: Dr Alison Hills*

Physics: Dr Tony Weidberg* Dr Amanda Cooper-Sarkar Politics: Professor Walter Mattli* Psychology: Professor Kate Nation* Russian: Dr Julie Curtis Spanish: Dr Colin Thompson theology: The Revd Dr Liz Carmichael*

StUdeNt WeLfARe Junior dean: Ms Sabine Kobayter Mr Frank Curry Senior dean: Dr Carolyne Larrington tutor for Women: Dr Rosalind Harding chaplain: The Revd Dr Liz Carmichael college doctor: Dr Anne McPherson college Nurse: Mrs Vivienne Davies *Fellow of the college

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St Peters
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General enquiries:

01865 278863
Admissions enquiries:

01865 278863
Admissions fax: 01865 278855 Admissions email: admissions@spc.ox.ac.uk Website: www.spc.ox.ac.uk Postal address: St Peters College Oxford OX1 2DL Founded: 1929 Master: Professor Bernard Silverman, FRS Student numbers:

St Peters is one of Oxfords younger 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 Peters is an inclusive, tolerant and open community and we encourage students from all backgrounds to apply. The undergraduate community is both tightly knit and notably active in University clubs and societies. The college is also renowned for the excellent relations that exist between students and tutors. We have a strong welfare team for student support, and a student finance officer who is on hand to help students facing unforeseen financial difficulties.

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 reading room in the colleges Law Centre. 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, as well as being a venue for many other activities within the college community such as concerts, lectures, plays and social events. We provide excellent music facilities including two grand pianos, an organ and a harpsichord, as well as ample practice space. The college has access to shared sports facilities, including a boat house on the Thames and there is a small fitness room on site. The Junior Common Room (JCR) and college bar are used for student events throughout the year. The JCR has TV, video and games facilities, and is a comfortable social space.

Location
The college occupies a compact site in the heart of the city, close to many University departments and libraries, and to both bus and train stations. Oxfords shops, cafs, theatres and cinemas are just minutes away, as is the newly developed Castle site, which provides the city with an additional focus.

(undergraduate): 341 (graduate): 130

Admissions Tutor:

Mrs Henrietta Leyser

College prospectus from:

Admissions Administrator St Peters College Oxford OX1 2DL

Open days: 24 May 2008 Small, student-led event (max. 30 people), 11 am 3.30 pm. 6 students per school/college only. Free lunch and refreshments. No accommodation. Attendance must be booked in advance. 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 Teas with tutors open afternoons, 35 pm. Free refreshments served 34 pm. No lunch or accommodation. No need to book.

Accommodation and meals

As a result of recent building projects, we are able to house all undergraduates for at least two years. Our accommodation ranges from traditional study-bedrooms on the main college site to modern purpose-built residences (with en-suite facilities and small communal kitchens) a few minutes walk away. All rooms are singles and have ethernet points. A full meal service is provided in the dining hall.

College student societies

From rowing to table football, all the major sports and minor ones are represented at St Peters, many enjoying considerable success within the University. Artistic activities flourish and there is a successful arts week each year. Music is well catered for, with a strong instrumental, choral and jazz tradition. The music society puts on concerts regularly. The mixed chapel choir, made up 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.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

AcAdemic StAff Archaeology & Anthropology: Dr Amy Bogaard Dr Rene Hirschon* Biochemistry: Dr Nicholas Lakin* Professor Edith Sim* Biology: Dr Daniel Bebber Dr Michael Bonsall* chemistry: Professor Russell Egdell Professor Graham Hancock Dr Mark Moloney*

earth Sciences: Professor Stephen Hesselbo* economics: Mr Massimo Antonini* Dr Christine Greenhalgh* english: Mr Terry Hoad* Dr Muireann OCinneide Dr Abigail Williams* french: Dr Tim Farrant Dr Tony Hunt* Geography: Dr Kenneth Addison* Professor Gordon Clark* Dr Dariusz Wjcik*

German: Dr Cyril Edwards Dr Kevin Hilliard* Greek, modern: Dr Dimitris Papanikolaou History, modern: Dr Helena Carr* Dr Nicholas Cole* Dr Lawrence Goldman* Dr Steven Gunn Mr Timothy Johnston* Dr Mark Whittow* italian: Dr Nicola Gardini

Law: Mr Dapo Akande* Dr Shlomit Wallerstein* management: Dr Robert Pitkethly* mathematics and Statistics: Professor Lionel Mason* Dr Carlos Mora-Corral* Dr Geoff Nicholls* Professor Brian Ripley* Professor Bernard Silverman, Master Dr Balzs Szendri* Dr David Vaccaro

medicine (Physiological Sciences): Dr Huw Dorkins* Professor Clive Ellory Dr Fernando Nodal Dr Jan Schnupp* Dr Susanne Sheehy music: Dr Roger Allen* Dr Andrew Gant Philosophy: Dr Sophie Allen Dr Peter Kail* Dr Timothy Mawson* Physics: Professor Christopher Foot* Professor Stephen Rawlings* Dr Angela Taylor*

Politics: Dr Hartmut Mayer* Dr Philip Roessler* Dr Ricardo Soares de Oliveira* Mr Gavin Williams* Portuguese: Professor Thomas Earle* Dr Stephen Parkinson Russian: Dr Jennifer Baines Spanish: Dr Nigel Griffin Mr Eric Southworth* theology: Dr Paul Joyce*

BURSAR: Mr Richard Gordon* StUdeNt WeLfARe tutor for Welfare: Mrs Henrietta Leyser* dean: Dr Roger Allen* Junior dean: Dr Katherine Richard Junior Welfare Officer: Ms Laura Gilbert college medical Practice: The Jericho Health Centre college Nurse: Mrs Jan Fleming *Fellow of the college

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Somerville
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General enquiries:

01865 270600
Admissions telephone:

01865 270619
Admissions fax: 01865 270620 Admissions email: admissions@some.ox.ac.uk Website: www.some.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Somerville College Oxford OX2 6HD Founded: 1879 Principal: Dame Fiona Caldicott, DBE, MA, BM, BCh, FRCPsych, FRCP, FRCPI, FRCGP, FMedSci Student numbers:

Somerville College was founded in 1879 and named after the scientist and mathematician, Mary Somerville. It was one of the first womens colleges in Oxford, but has admitted both women and men since 1994. It is a college with a particularly relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The non-denominational tradition of the college has always attracted students from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. There is a healthy balance between subjects, with about 40% of Somerville undergraduates being scientists. Somerville welcomes contact with schools and colleges that have little or no experience of entering candidates for Oxford. Teachers and lecturers should contact the Academic Administrator if they wish to visit Somerville. Individuals who would like to visit the college but cannot attend an Open Day should contact the Academic Administrator, who can also arrange for them to meet current undergraduates studying the subjects in which they are interested.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
One of the most notable features of Somerville is its library, which has more than 120,000 books and is one of the best undergraduate libraries in any Oxford college. The library is warm, comfortable to work in, and available for use 24 hours a day. The college has a well-equipped computer room, offering excellent facilities for all members of Somerville. Generous travel grants are offered to help students widen their experience by travelling abroad in the long vacation.

College student societies

One of Somervilles greatest assets is the enthusiasm Somerville undergraduates feel for their college, for its long tradition of furthering the higher education of women, and for its friendly, supportive atmosphere. Somerville is known as one of the most outward-looking colleges in the University. Undergraduates tend to become very involved in University clubs and societies. There is also a wide range of college clubs and societies.

(undergraduate): 342 (graduate): 104

Admissions Tutor:

Location
Somervilles position on the Woodstock Road, just north of St Giles, makes it very conveniently placed for almost everything in Oxford. It is easy to walk or cycle to anywhere else in the University.

Miss Norma MacManaway

College prospectus from:

admissions@some.ox.ac.uk
Academic Office:

Accommodation and meals

All first-year undergraduates have their own studybedrooms and all final-year students can be housed in college. Some second-year students, including those with Public Examinations, also live in. Meals are available at reasonable rates, and three meals a day would probably cost no more than 10. Vacation residence grants are available for those who stay up for academic purposes outside term-time. All college rooms are connected to the ethernet.

Somerville College OX2 6HD 01865 270619

Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 6 students per school/college only. Free lunch. Limited accommodation available if booked at least one week in advance. Attendance must be booked in advance at opendays@some.ox.ac.uk

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Jim McDonnell* Biology: Professor Sarah Gurr* Professor Marian Dawkins* Mr Tim Walker chemistry: Dr Michael Hayward* Dr Jonathan Burton* classics: Dr Tobias Reinhardt*

computation: Dr Quentin Miller economics: Ms Victoria Prowse* engineering: Professor Richard Stone* Professor Stephen Roberts* english Literature: Dr Philip West* Dr Fiona Stafford* Dr Annie Sutherland*

french: TBA German: Dr Almut Suerbaum* History, Ancient: Dr Beate Dignas* History, modern: Ms Joanna Innes* Dr Benjamin Thompson* Dr Natalia Nowakowska* Human Sciences: Professor Marian Dawkins*

international Relations: Professor Jennifer Welsh* italian: Dr Manuele Gragnolati* Law: Dr Julie Dickson* Dr Benjamin Goold* mathematics: Dr Karin Erdmann* Dr Mason Porter* Dr Nicolai Meinshausen* music: Dr Owen Rees

Oriental Studies: Dr Stephanie Dalley Philosophy: Mrs Lesley Brown* Physics: Professor Dame Carole Jordan* Dr Graeme Smith Dr Roman Walczak* medicine: Dr Daniel Anthony* Dr Matthew Wood*

Politics: Dr Lois McNay* Psychology: Professor Charles Spence* Russian: Dr Mary MacRobert Spanish: Dr Xon de Ros

StUdeNt WeLfARe Principal: Dame Fiona Caldicott dean: Dr Jim McDonnell* domestic Bursar: Mr David Dixon Senior tutor: Miss Norma MacManaway* chapel Officer: TBA *Fellow of the college

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General enquiries:

01865 279900
Admissions enquiries:

01865 279860
Admissions fax:

01865 279911
Admissions email: admissions@trinity.ox.ac.uk Website: www.trinity.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Trinity College Oxford OX1 3BH Founded: 15545 President:

Trinity is one of the smaller colleges in terms of student numbers, but occupies an exceptionally spacious site with some of the most beautiful gardens and buildings in Oxford. We offer accommodation to all our undergraduates for the duration of their course. The relationship between undergraduates and the academic staff is open and friendly. Tutorial and pastoral care are given a high priority. Our strong sense of community and excellent facilities provide the ideal environment for hard work and academic achievement, but we are equally keen to encourage all-round individual development.

Facilities
The library is open 24 hours a day and aims to provide copies of all books needed by undergraduates for their tutorial work, including multiple copies of standard texts. The library budget is generous, and the librarian can respond on the same day to urgent requests for new books. All student rooms on the main site and most rooms in the flats have ethernet points. There is also an undergraduate computer room. Other facilities on-site include a squash court, a gym, two undergraduate common rooms and a spacious beer cellar. Our sports ground is situated about 1.5 miles from the college, with provision for rugby, football, hockey, cricket and tennis. There is a boathouse on the river. We are particularly well equipped for music-making, with a sound-proofed practice room, two pianos and an organ. Services open to Christians of all denominations are held regularly in the chapel.

Location
Trinity is located in the centre of Oxford. The Bodleian Library and the other major University buildings are only a few yards from our front entrance on Broad Street, and the Science Area is a short walk from our back gate on Parks Road.

Sir Ivor Roberts, KCMG, MA, FCIL

Student numbers:

(undergraduate): 281 (graduate): 142

Admissions Tutor/Senior Tutor:

Accommodation and meals

Undergraduates normally live on the main college site for their first two years. Most then move to our popular and well-appointed self-catering flats conveniently situated in north or east Oxford. Rents compare favourably with those in the private sector. All students can eat in college, where the food is generally reckoned to be amongst the best in Oxford.

College student societies

A wide range of clubs and societies with an academic focus are active within Trinity. Mens and womens teams flourish in most sports and everyone can join in, regardless of ability. Our choir has released a successful CD and regularly gives recitals in Oxford and on tour. There is also a large chamber orchestra. The Trinity Players usually stage at least two productions a year, the summer one in the gardens being particularly popular. There is always plenty of scope for each student to make a mark and organise something new.

Dr Trudy Watt*
College prospectus from:

Schools Liaison Officer Trinity College Oxford OX1 3BH

Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 6 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments. Limited accommodation including dinner and breakfast available (10.00). Attendance must be booked in advance at schools.liaison@trinity.ox.ac.uk

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Professor Louis Mahadevan* Professor Jane Endicott Dr Muhammad Sohail Dr John Stanley chemistry: Professor Russell Egdell* Professor Gus Hancock* Dr Mark Moloney Ms Sophie Horrocks classics: Mr Peter Brown* Mr Michael Inwood*

economics: Dr Christopher Wallace* Ms Priscilla Muthoora engineering: Professor Alexander Korsunsky* Dr Stephen Sheard* english: Dr Kantik Ghosh* Dr Stefano-Maria Evangelista* Dr Beatrice Groves

french: Dr Jonathan Mallinson* Mrs Rene Williams Mlle Laure-Anne Berne German: Dr Anthony Phelan History, Ancient: Dr Beate Dignas History, modern: Dr Peter Carey* Mr Bryan Ward-Perkins* Dr Hannah Smith Mr Lewis Allan Law: Mr Nicholas Barber* Mr Ben McFarlane* Dr Katja Ziegler

Linguistics: Mrs Margaret Malpas management: Dr Victor Seidel* materials: Dr Jan Czernuszka* Dr Michael Jenkins Dr Christopher Blanford mathematics: Dr Christopher Prior* Professor Bernd Kirchheim* Mr Mathias Winkel Mr Matthew Johnston

medicine (Physiological Sciences): Dr Keith Buckler* Dr Joseph Browning Dr Jennifer Brown Dr Grant Churchill Mr Adrian Kendal Dr Howard Clark Dr Sarah French music: Dr David Maw Philosophy: Mr Michael Inwood* Dr Edward Kanterian

Physics: Professor Peter Read* Professor Justin Wark* Ms Laura Gilbert Mr. Seshadri Nadathur Politics: Dr Stephen Fisher* Dr Victoria Nash Portuguese: Dr Cladia Pazos Alonso Russian: Dr Michael Nicholson Spanish: Dr Clive Griffin* Ms Silvia Vzquez Fernndez theology: Dr Johannes Zachhuber* Professor Christopher Tuckett

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Emma Percy* dean: Professor Chris Wallace deputy dean: Dr Keith Buckler Pastoral care: Mr Bryan Ward-Perkins Dr Jonathan Mallinson *Fellow of the college

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University College
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General enquiries:

01865 276602
Admissions telephone:

01865 276959
Admissions fax:

01865 276790
Admissions email: admissions@univ.ox.ac.uk Website: www.univ.ox.ac.uk Postal address: University College Oxford OX1 4BH Founded: 1249 Master:

University College (Univ) students come from all sorts of backgrounds. They have two things in comon: intellectual ability and the capacity and willingness to make the best of it by hard work. At the same time, they pursue their interests in a variety of other activities such as sport, music, drama, politics or journalism. If that is what you are looking for, University College is the place. We are a medium-sized college with a reputation for friendliness, informality and good welfare and support systems. Our sole criterion for admission is the ability and desire to make a success of studying at Oxford. We offer generous bursaries funded by our old members in addition to the centrally administered Oxford Opportunity Bursaries.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

Facilities
All our rooms both on the main site and at Stavertonia (our North Oxford student housing complex) are networked for computer use and also have telephone points. We have two computer rooms on the main site, one for undergraduates with 13 work stations and two additional network points and one for graduates with 9 work stations; there is another computer room at Stavertonia. The college library contains about 50,000 volumes; the main library has 12 computer network points; there is a separate law library which is also well provided. Both libraries are open 24 hours a day in term.

Location
Univ occupies a central, compact site on the High Street with three main quadrangles. Many of the houses around the site also belong to the college and contain rooms for students and Fellows. The Bodleian Library is very close, many lectures take place in the Examination Schools next door, and the main science site is only a five-minute bike ride away.

Sir Ivor Crewe

Student numbers:

College student societies

The sports ground with pitches for football, rugby, hockey and cricket is within a mile of the college. Many students try out new sports when they come to Univ: rowing has been particularly popular and yoga classes have recently been introduced. There is a high level of participation in music through the music society and the chapel choir; typically there may be nine concerts a year, while the drama society, the Univ Players, usually puts on three plays a year. There are a number of other societies which are associated with particular subjects such as the Eldon Society (Law) and Beveridge Society (PPE); some are purely social, others have talks and papers.

(undergraduate): 365 (graduate): 150

Admissions Tutor/Senior Tutor:

Dr Anne Knowland*
College prospectus from:

Accommodation and meals

Undergraduates are offered accommodation for all three years of their course and students reading fouryear courses can usually also be housed in their fourth year. In the first two years they live on the main site; thereafter they will be offered accommodation in Stavertonia, a complex of new buildings and converted houses in North Oxford.

Admissions Office University College Oxford OX1 4BH

Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 7 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments. Limited free accommodation available. Teachers welcome. Attendance must be booked in advance.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Catherine J Pears* chemistry: Professor Edman Tsang* Dr Robert K Thomas* Dr Sarah Jenkinson Dr Janet Banham* classics: Dr William Allan* Mr Alan Woolley computer Science: Professor A William Roscoe* Professor Michael Benedikt* Dr Andrew Ker*

earth Sciences: Professor Gideon M Henderson* Dr Tamsin Mather Professor Philip England* economics: Professor Sujoy Mukerji* Dr Tarek Coury* economics and management: Dr Kate Doornik* engineering: Dr Stephen Collins* Dr Thomas Povey* english: Dr Tiffany Stern* Dr Anthony Howe

History, Ancient: Dr Katherine Clarke Dr Lisa Kallet* History: Dr Catherine J Holmes* Dr Oliver Zimmer* Dr Benjamin Jackson* Law: Professor John M Finnis* Professor Adrian A S Zuckerman* Mr Martin H Matthews* mathematics: Dr Michael J Collins* Dr Peter D Howell* Professor John Wilson

medicine (Physiological Sciences): Dr Keith L Dorrington* Dr Stephen J Golding* Dr Nigel Saunders* Dr Trevor Sharp* modern Languages: Dr Michael A Nicholson* (Russian) Dr Alexander Woell Ms Liz Nash (French) music: Dr Suzie Clark

Oriental Studies (egyptology): Professor Mark J Smith* Ms Jennifer Cromwell* Philosophy: Professor Frank Arntzenius* Dr T William Child* Physics: Professor Robin J Nicholas* Dr Patrick EG Baird* Dr John F Wheater* Dr Ana Lopez Politics: Dr Ngaire Woods* Dr Marc Stears* Psychology: Dr Nicholas Yeung*

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Dr Andrew Gregory* dean: Dr Michael Nicholson* Adviser to Women Students: Dr Tiffany Stern* disabled Persons Officer: Dr Andrew Gregory* *Fellow of the college

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General enquiries:

01865 277900
Admissions enquiries:

01865 277545
Admissions fax:

01865 277949
Admissions email: admissions@wadh.ox.ac.uk Website: www.wadham.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Wadham College Oxford OX1 3PN Founded: 1610 Warden:

Wadham is one of the largest undergraduate colleges and also has a flourishing graduate community. It draws its students from diverse educational, social, ethnic and national backgrounds and is a well-balanced and friendly community in which to study and live. Wadham has high academic standards and strong traditions in humanities and sciences, maintained in an informal and progressive atmosphere. Unlike other colleges the undergraduate and graduate members of Wadham have a combined Students Union with extensive powers, providing a common room with wideranging facilities, and organising welfare and charity support. Members of the Students Union also represent the students on college committees.

Facilities
The colleges attractive purpose-built library, with its collection of over 40,000 books and periodicals, is open 24 hours a day. The three floors provide over a hundred desk-spaces and the library has internet points connected to the Universitys datasets. The colleges computer room, also open for 24 hours a day, provides up-to-date IT facilities. A Computer Manager and two assistants give support to members of the college. Other facilities provided in college include music practice rooms, a weights room, a squash court, and the purpose-built Moser Theatre that doubles as a badminton court. Wadham also has a large sports ground, with a modern pavilion, and a well-appointed boat house. Students are encouraged to take an active part in managing and planning improvements to facilities.

Location
Wadham is situated on the corner of Parks Road and Holywell Street, across from the Bodleian Library and close to the science laboratories and the city centre. Although right at the heart of the city it has extensive and beautiful gardens.

Sir Neil Chalmers

Student numbers:

College student societies

The college Students Union is active and lively. In addition, Wadham students organise a large number of clubs and societies including the music society, which runs the choir, symphony and chamber orchestras. The college includes the 18th-century Holywell Music Room, Europes first purpose-built concert hall. The dramatic society produces at least one play per term and takes charge of the Moser Theatre. The colleges prominence in drama and journalism has recently been reflected in the number of its students who are celebrities in the theatre and media. The college has teams for most sports, and participation by students of all abilities is welcomed. Wadham students have recently enjoyed success in the inter-college competitions in football, basketball, cricket, rugby, squash, korfball, badminton and netball.

(undergraduates): 427 (graduates): 150

Admissions Tutor:

Dr Caroline Mawson
College prospectus from:

Accommodation and meals

All undergraduates live on the main college site in their first year. All return to college for at least one further year or may opt to live in Merifield, the colleges modern development of shared flats in Summertown, about a mile from the college. When not living in college accommodation, students are given a grant to help with living out costs. All rooms in college have telephones and internet connections. At Merifield each flat has a telephone and all rooms have internet connections. A full service of good quality meals, available to both those living in college and elsewhere, is provided in the hall and refectory.

Tutorial Office Wadham College Oxford OX1 3PN

Open days: 25 and 26 June 2008 7 students per school/ college only. Free lunch and refreshments. Limited free accommodation for those travelling long distances. Attendance must be booked in advance. 19 September 2008 As above, but no accommodation available.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Ben Berks* Biological Sciences/ Human Sciences: Dr Robin McCleery* Mr Miltos Tsiantis* chemistry: Dr John Brown* Professor Paul Beer* Dr Mark Wallace* classics: Dr Stephen Heyworth*

economics: Dr Alan Beggs* engineering: Professor David Edwards* Dr Yiannis Ventikos* Dr Mark Thompson* english: Mr Bernard ODonoghue* Dr Ankhi Mukherjee* Dr Gillian Woods* french: Professor Christina Howells*

German: Dr Carolin Duttlinger* Greek, modern: Dr Dimitris Papanikolaou History, Ancient: Dr Peter Thonemann* History, modern: Dr Jane Garnett* Dr Matthew Kempshall* TBC italian: Dr Guido Bonsaver

Law: Mr Jeffrey Hackney* Ms Laura Hoyano* Dr Wanjiru Njoya* management Studies: Dr Oren Sussman* mathematics: Professor Nick Woodhouse* Dr Tamas Hausel* Professor Marcus du Sautoy* Dr Andrew Hodges* medicine: Dr Stephen Goss* Dr Andrew Farmery*

Oriental Studies: Dr Tao Tao Liu* (Chinese) Dr Firuza Abdullaeva* (Persian) Mr Sio-Yun Kan Philosophy: Dr Alexander Paseau* Dr Scott Sturgeon* Physics: Professor Graham Ross* Dr Martin Bureau* Dr Giulia Zanderighi* Dr C Sukumar*

Politics: Dr Paul Martin* Dr Alexander Betts* Portuguese: Dr Claudia Pazos Alonso* Psychology: Professor Dick Passingham* Russian: Dr Philip Bullock* Professor David Bethea* Spanish: Professor Robin Fiddian*

StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Dr Harriet Harris dean: Dr Robin McCleery* domestic Bursar: Ms Pauline Linires-Hartley* tutor for Women: Dr Christina Howells* Senior tutor: Dr Caroline Mawson* tutor for Undergraduates: Dr Matthew Kempshall* *Fellow of the college

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General enquiries:

01865 278300
Admissions telephone:

01865 278391
Admissions fax:

01865 278303
Admissions email: admissions@worc.ox.ac.uk Website: www.worc.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Worcester College Oxford OX1 2HB Founded: 1714 Provost:

Set in its own wooded grounds of 26 acres, which include a lake, Worcester is one of the most beautiful of all Oxford colleges. Facilities for study are excellent, and students enjoy a wide range of music, drama and sporting activities (Worcester is fortunate in having its sports field on-site), making the college an ideal community in which to work, and to relax from work.

Facilities
The library facilities are excellent. Worcester has a modern undergraduate library with individual reading cubicles, and about 60,000 volumes; there is a separate law library and a magnificent Old Library which houses collections of European importance. The libraries are well funded for the purchase of new books. Two computer rooms with high-specification PCs are set aside for the exclusive use of undergraduates. Libraries and computer rooms are accessible 24 hours per day. Within the college grounds are sports fields, tennis courts and a multi-gym. The college also maintains a boathouse on the River Thames. Worcester College is committed to making arrangements to enable students with disabilities to participate as fully as possible in student life, and applicants are advised to contact the Tutor for Admissions with details of any special needs.

Location
The college entrance is at the junction of Beaumont Street, Walton Street and Worcester Street, close to the city centre and coach station, and ten minutes walk from the train station.

Accommodation and meals

The college can normally offer accommodation to all undergraduate students for the duration of their degrees. All our accommodation is on the main college site or not more than 300 metres from the perimeter, and by 2008 it is expected that a majority of rooms will be en-suite. Rooms range from those in 15th-century buildings to modern self-catering accommodation with well equipped kitchen/diners. All student rooms have connections to the college network and internet, and are equipped with telephones and a small refrigerator. Worcester has a well deserved reputation for excellent food and many of our students eat in college, where food prices are low. Meals are paid for as taken. There is a choice of self-service or formal dinner; lunch is selfservice.

Mr Richard Smethurst, MA
Student numbers: (undergraduate): 379 (graduate): 181 Admissions Tutor:

College student societies

Most regular sports are played, and there is an active Boat Club. In all sports, there are teams of varying standards, enabling any student to take part. The college has strong musical and theatrical traditions. The Worcester College music society is prominent in organising many musical activities. Undergraduates coming into residence may audition for instrumental awards; organ and choral scholarships are offered. The College has a chapel choir, with some services being sung by men and boys, and some by a mixed choir. An active dramatic society puts on regular productions in the gardens. As well as enjoying the many opportunities for extra-curricular activity in college, Worcester students are active in a variety of University clubs and societies.

Dr Jane Gover
College prospectus from:

Admissions Officer Worcester College Oxford OX1 2HB

Open days: 25 and 26 June, and 19 September 2008 6 students per school/college only. Free lunch. Limited accommodation available at a modest charge for those travelling long distances. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Courses offered
Please refer to table on p. 112.

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AcAdemic StAff Biochemistry: Dr Mark Howarth* Biological Sciences: Dr Peter Darrah* chemistry: Dr Grant Ritchie* Dr Ann Chippindale computer Science: Mr Bernard Sufrin* Dr Michael Goldsmith* economics: Dr Simon Cowan* Dr Rosa Fernandez engineering: Professor Arthur Dexter* Dr Tony Blakeborough* Dr Colin Wood

english: Mr Edward Wilson* Dr David Bradshaw* Dr James Kelly Geography: Dr Heather Viles* Dr Lorraine Wild Geology: Professor Don Fraser* Dr Michael Searle* History, Ancient: Dr Josephine Crawley Quinn* History, modern: Dr Bob Harris* Dr Peter Thompson

Latin and Greek: Dr Scott Scullion* Dr Peta Fowler Law: Dr Jeremy Horder* Mr Donal Nolan* Ms Cathryn Costello* Ms Michelle Dempsey* Mr William Swadling management: Dr Nir Vulkan* mathematics: Dr Daniel Lunn* Dr Richard Earl* Professor Endre Sli* Dr David Steinsaltz* Dr Robin Knight

modern Languages: french: Dr Kate Tunstall* Dr Emma Herdman German: Dr Ben Morgan* italian: Dr Emanuela Tandello Russian: Dr Philip Bullock Spanish: Dr Clive Griffin music: Dr Robert Saxton* Ms Alexandra Buckle

Philosophy: Dr Sabina Lovibond* Dr Stephen Williams* Dr Brian King Physics: Professor Paul Ewart* Dr Fabian Essler* Dr Huw Davies Physiological Science/ medicine: Dr Derek Terrar* Dr John Parrington* Politics: Professor Alan Ware* Psychology: Dr Paul Azzopardi* theology: Dr Susan Gillingham*

StUdeNt WeLfARe Senior tutor: Dr Stephen Williams dean: Dr Peter Darrah Assistant dean: Mr Jason Mander college Nurse: Mrs Anne Halliwell chaplain: The Revd Emma Pennington tutor for Women: Dr Elisabeth Dutton

Each student is allocated a tutor in their subject who oversees their progress. In addition, there is a panel of tutors whom students may consult on any welfare or academic matter. *Fellow of the college

Permanent Private Halls Blackfriars

There are five Permanent Private Halls at Oxford admitting undergraduates. Undergraduates at a Permanent Private Hall (PPH) are members of the University in the same way as undergraduates at a college and enjoy the same University facilities and activities. PPHs are smaller than colleges and were founded by different Christian denominations and each still retains its own religious character which differs from PPH to PPH.

Blackfriars is the Dominican academic community in the University of Oxford, where the friars first arrived in 1221. The Hall, which occupies part of the Dominican Priory, brings together a small and friendly group of men and women concerned with the common study of theology and philosophy. Blackfriars only admits mature students, from the age of 21. The Hall also has a long tradition of welcoming Visiting Students.

Courses offered
Blackfriars will normally only accept students for Theology, Theology and Philosophy, and PPE. An undergraduate scholarship of up to 1,000 may be offered.

Facilities
The Hall contains a specialist library in theology and philosophy of over 35,000 volumes, open daily from 8.30 am to 10 pm. A computer suite is supplemented by a Wi-Fi network and additional computers in the library. The JCR offers a comfortable place in which to relax and meet other students.

Location
General enquiries: Admissions Tutor:

01865 278441
Admissions telephone:

The Revd Dr Denis Minns OP

Hall prospectus from:

01865 278441
Admissions fax: 01865 278441 Admissions email:

Blackfriars is located in St Giles, between the Ashmolean Museum and Pusey House. It is a few minutes walk from the Theology Faculty Library, the Sackler Classics Library, the Oriental Institute and the Bodleian Library.

Most active student societies

The JCR organises frequent social events. Highlights in the social calendar include Thanksgiving Dinner, a reading week in the country, the Advent party, Hall Dinner, and summer garden party. Students are enthusiastic members of many University societies.

secretary@bfriars.ox.ac.uk
Website: www.bfriars.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Blackfriars

Hall Secretary Blackfriars 64 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LY

Open day: 13 June 2008 Only for mature applicants (over 21) in subjects for which the Hall offers places. Free lunch and refreshments. No accommodation available. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Accommodation and meals

Blackfriars currently has accommodation for around two thirds of its students. Friars are accommodated in the Priory, and other students in adjacent properties with self-catering facilities in St. Johns Street, immediately behind the Hall. Undergraduate members of the Hall may take meals at St. Benets.

64 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LY

Founded: Priory founded 1221, suppressed 1538, refounded 1921. Private Hall status granted 1994 Regent: The Revd Richard Finn OP Student numbers:

(undergraduate): 8 (graduate): 5

AcAdemic StAff english Literature: Val Dodd, B Litt Philosophy: Dr William Carroll The Revd Peter Hunter OP

Mr Stephen Priest Dr Ian Logan theology: The Revd Dr Vivian Boland OP The Revd Dr Richard Conrad OP

The Revd Dr Richard Finn OP The Revd Dr Simon Gaine OP The Revd Dr Denis Minns OP The Revd David Sanders OP

StUdeNt WeLfARe dean: The Revd David Sanders OP Visiting Student Programme: Ms Elizabeth Mullard

Regents Park

General enquiries:

Founded:1810

01865 288120
Admissions enquiries:

01865 288153
College fax:

(incorporating an Education Society formed 1752)

Principal:

01865 288121
Admissions email:

The Revd Dr Robert Ellis

Student numbers:

Regents Park is known for its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community. Its character stems from its Christian roots, and while it still trains women and men for ordained ministry in the Baptist churches, it is thoroughly open and ecumenical in outlook, and its undergraduate members go on to a wide range of careers. The college offers students the opportunity, if they so wish, to explore and develop a Christian mind about the world and academic learning, especially through the activities of its Oxford Centre for Christianity and Culture, but imposes no religious tests or obligations on those who are not preparing for ordination. An undergraduate in Regents Park College has exactly the same relationship to the University as those at any college in Oxford, and also benefits from being in a small and supportive community. Three members of the Junior and Middle Common Rooms are included as full voting members of the colleges governing body.

close to many libraries.

Accommodation
Most undergraduates live in college accommodation, either in study bedrooms or flats, for the duration of their course.

Courses offered
The college offers places to read for degrees in Theology; Philosophy and Theology; English; Law; Geography; History; PPE; and History and Politics.

Facilities
All student rooms on the main college site have ethernet points installed (for connection to the internet) and telephones. The main college library is particularly strong in Theology and English, is open 24 hours a day and has computer facilities.

College student societies

The JCR organises social events for the whole student community. Student societies include drama, music, and Christian Union, and there are teams for several sports.
StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain: The Revd Myra Blyth* dean: The Revd Dr Nick Wood* Womens Adviser: Dr Pamela Sue Anderson* Bursar: Mr David Harper* *Fellow of the college

college.secretary@ regents.ox.ac.uk
Website:

(undergraduate): 79 (graduate): 50
Admissions Tutor:

Location
Regents Park College is situated in the centre of town, on Pusey Street, just off St Giles,
AcAdemic StAff english: Dr Julian Thompson* Dr Mark Atherton Dr Lynn Robson Geography: Dr Pam Berry Lorraine Wild History: The Revd Dr Jane Shaw Law: Mr Dapo Akande Philosophy: Dr Pamela Sue Anderson* Dr Jordan Bell Politics: Dr Suke Wolton

www.rpc.ox.ac.uk
Postal address:

Regents Park College Pusey Street Oxford OX1 2LB

The Revd Dr Timothy Bradshaw

College prospectus from:

The College Office Regents Park College Pusey Street Oxford OX1 2LB

theology: The Revd Dr Larry Kreitzer* The Revd Dr Timothy Bradshaw* The Revd Dr Robert Ellis* The Revd Dr Nick Wood* The Revd Carol Murray Mr J H Y Briggs*

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St Stephens House

St Benets was founded as a Private Hall for monks of Ampleforth Abbey, York. It is a Catholic house. For some 80 years, St Benets has been a Permanent Private Hall and in recent years, monks from all the English Benedictine monasteries have been members of the Hall, together with Irish, American and German monks, most of them studying at various levels in the University. The majority of undergraduates are laymen, of different religious traditions, but mostly Catholic. The Hall provides for graduate students reading higher degrees. The monastic office and Mass (with Gregorian chant) are celebrated daily in the chapel, to which all members are welcome, but not obliged. Students are expected to be supportive and respectful of the monastic life. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the small numbers (men only) make it a close community. The Hall has a number of senior members, but depends much on other senior members of the University for tuition.

General enquiries:

01865 280556
Admissions telephone:

01865 280559
Admissions fax:

01865 280792
Admissions email: santha.bhattacharji@ stb.ox.ac.uk Website: www.st-benets.ox.ac.uk Postal Address:

St Benets Hall 38 St Giles Oxford OX1 3LN

Founded: 1897 Master: Revd J Felix Stephens OSB Student numbers:

St Stephens House is an Anglican foundation specialising in theological teaching and research. The inspiration which led to the founding of the House and which still informs its character lies in the great revival of church life known as the Oxford Movement. Most of our students are training for ordination in the Church of England and the Anglican Communion. The student community is entirely made up of mature students (over the age of 21). Students need not be Anglican but will be in sympathy with the educational and spiritual ethos of the House. Those studying at St Stephens House receive specialist teaching from our own tutors in the principal fields of Christian theology, and contact with a wide variety of visiting tutors who are outstanding in their areas. All members of the community are welcome at the offices of morning and evening prayer and the Eucharist, which are celebrated daily.

Location
At 38 St Giles, close to the centre of the University. Three doors from the Theology Faculty, a stones throw from the Computing Centre.

Location
St Stephens House is situated in the heart of east Oxford, a vibrant, multicultural area popular with students and local residents. We are ten minutes walk from the centre of Oxford and the University libraries, and immediately opposite the Universitys sports facility.

(undergraduate): 39 (graduate): 3
Admissions Tutor:

Accommodation and meals

First-year undergraduates live in; second-year undergraduates normally live out; third-year undergraduates are offered accommodation as available. All study bedrooms have ethernet points and telephones; about half have en-suite facilities. Meals are taken at one common table, everyone taking a turn at serving. Guests, men and women, may be invited. The Hall has a quiet garden with a muchused croquet lawn.

The Master
College prospectus from:

Accommodation and meals

Accommodation is available to students throughout their course. Most students live on the main college site, some in nearby houses. Meals are provided in Hall for all students, and there is a weekly guest dinner. Kitchens are also available for student use.

The College Secretary

Courses offered
Classics, Classics and Oriental Studies (main language Akkadian, Egyptian or Hebrew only), History, History (Ancient and Modern), History and Politics, Philosophy and Theology, Oriental Studies (Egyptology and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, Hebrew, and Jewish Studies), and Theology.

Facilities
The library is principally an undergraduate library (8,000 volumes), aiming to provide books needed by undergraduates. The library is permanently open, a pleasant work-space, with ethernet points and computers. There is also a separate computer room. There is no college bar, but moderate quantities of beer are available in the Junior Common Room.

AcAdemic StAff Senior tutor: Dr Santha Bhattacharji* theology: Revd Dr Bernard Green OSB* Revd Dr Ian Ker* Philosophy: Dr Brian Klug* Dr Joseph Shaw* Politics: Mr Edward Turner classics: Mr John Eidinow* Dr Harry Sidebottom Dr Cornelia van der Poll History: Dr Susan Doran* Oriental Studies: Dr Frances Reynolds* StUdeNt WeLfARe chaplain Revd Adrian Convery OSB Harassment Officer: Dr Susan Doran* dean: Mr Julian Borthwick Junior dean: Mr Philip McCosker *Fellow of the Hall

Courses offered
Theology and related subjects only.

Facilities
All student rooms on the main college site have ethernet points for connection to the internet and University network, and telephone points. The college library is open permanently and has computer facilities. Its collections provide good coverage in all areas of theological study. There is a separate computer room and study facilities for non-resident students. The college has a comfortable Common Room with a bar for the use of the whole House. The college occupies the fine buildings of a former monastic community with a quiet cloister, a large garden suitable for children, and car parking for students and staff.

Student societies
St Benets has a rowing VIII, which is successful at its level of competition. For many sports, students are invited to play in teams of other colleges. Music students sing in University choirs or play in groups and orchestras. Students have been active in the Oxford Union, in drama and other societies, such as the Newman Society.

Student societies
The Common Room is at 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.

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Wycliffe Hall
John Stather

General enquiries:

01865 247874
Admissions telephone:

01865 247874
Admissions fax:

01865 794338
Admissions email: admissions@ssho.ox.ac.uk Website: www.ssho.ox.ac.uk Postal address: St Stephens House 16 Marston Street Oxford OX4 1JX Founded:

1876
Principal: The Revd Canon Dr Robin Ward Student numbers:

Wycliffe Hall is an evangelical centre of theological education in the University of Oxford. It is home to a vibrant international Christian community, of which our undergraduates form an important and valued part. While we take a number of undergraduates each year to study Theology, the majority of our students are preparing for ordained ministry in the Church of England, or for other kinds of Christian ministry. Some students from mainland Europe take time off from their studies to spend a year with us. Wycliffes reputation and facilities also attract students from further afield, particularly from North America, Asia and Africa. Wycliffe specialises in Theology: all of its students are mature students (over the age of 21), studying Theology in some form and thus find themselves engaging with the heart of the colleges life, rather than studying a minority subject. Our tutors provide specialist teaching in key areas (including Hebrew, Old Testament, Greek, New Testament, Systematic Theology, Ethics, Church History and the Theology of the Reformation).

General enquires:

01865 274200
Admissions telephone:

01865 274205
Admissions fax:

01865 275215
Admissions email: admissions@wycliffe.ox.ac.uk Website: www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk Postal address: Wycliffe Hall Oxford OX2 6PW Founded:

1877
Principal:

The Revd Dr Richard Turnbull

Student numbers:

Location
Wycliffe Hall lies at the junction of the Banbury Road and Parks Road, adjacent to the glorious University Parks and five minutes walk from the Theology Faculty Centre.

(undergraduate): 9 (graduate): 15
Admissions Tutor:

(undergraduate): 25 (graduate): 29
College prospectus from:

The Revd Dr Edward Dowler

College prospectus from:

Accommodation and meals

All undergraduates are provided with accommodation for the first year of their course and may continue to live in Hall during the second and third year if there is accommodation available. Meals are provided in Hall, and the system for charging means that usually there is no charge for guests.

Admissions Officer Martin Spence Wycliffe Hall Oxford OX2 6PW

The College Secretary St Stephens House 16 Marston Street Oxford OX4 1JX
Open day: 3 May 2008

Courses offered
The only subjects offered are Theology, and Theology and Philosophy.

10 am4.30 pm. Free lunch and refreshments. Limited accommodation available on request. Attendance must be booked in advance.

Facilities
Because Wycliffe specialises in Theology, its facilities are outstanding for that subject for example, its library is one of the best for Theology in the University. All students rooms have phone lines and connections to the University computer network and the internet.

AcAdemic StAff tutors: The Revd Dr Andrew Atherstone The Revd William Donaldson The Revd Dr Andrew Goddard The Revd Lis Goddard The Revd Dr Elizabeth Hoare Dr Philip Johnston The Revd Peter Southwell The Revd Dr Richard Turnbull The Revd Dr Benno van den Toren The Revd Dr Simon Vibert The Revd Dr Peter Walker The Revd Jenni Williams StUdeNt WeLfARe Senior tutor: The Revd Peter Southwell

AcAdemic StAff The Revd Canon Dr Robin Ward* Mr Ian Boxall* The Revd Dr Edward Dowler* Dr John Jarick* Mrs Lucy Gardner* The Revd Dr Andrew Davison* StUdeNt WeLfARe All tutors are concerned with student welfare Bursar Mrs Michle Smith* *Fellow of the college

Most active student societies

Since Christian worship is at the heart of the college, music has an important place. Some sports are played at the college level and undergraduates at Wycliffe tend to be more heavily involved in University-wide activities than many students at larger colleges.

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Undergraduate numbers by college 20078

M ar ga Lin re co tH ln all M ag da le n M an sf ie ld M er to n Ne w Co lle O ge rie l l Br as en os e Ch ris tC hu Co rc rp h us Ch Ex ris et ti er Ha rr is M an He ch rt es fo te rd r Je su sC ol le Ke ge bl e

Arch & Anth Biochemistry Biological Sciences Chemistry Class Arch & Anc Hist Classics Classics & English Classics & Mod Lang Classics & Orient Lang Computer Science Earth Sciences Econ & Management Engineering Science Engin, Econ & Man Engin & Materials English English & Mod Lang Europ & Mid East Lang Exp Psychology Fine Art Geography History (Modern) History (Ancient & Modern) History (Mod) & Economics History (Mod) & English History (Mod) & Mod Lang History (Mod) & Politics History of Art Human Sciences Law Materials, Economics & Man Materials Science Mathematics Math & Comp Science Math & Philosophy Math & Statistics Modern Languages Music Oriental Studies Philosophy & Mod Lang PPE Philosophy & Theology Physics Physics & Philosophy Physiological Sciences Pre-Clinical Medicine PPP Theology 18 12 5 14 5 23 4 16 3
4

1 4 11 32 6 26 14 12 23 1 28 1 5 6 11 25 9 27 1 8 2 38 3 3 1 3 5 2 1 6 7 17 31 28 20 13 23 3 8 9 2 4 43 28 16 2 28 2 20 1 3 15 6 19 1 17 18 7 3 18 3
10 79

11 11 13 19 7 5 32 1 16 2 2

15 11 11 26 5 16 22 5 23 4 1 10 3 10 23 1 34 1 2 10 5 25 20 2 30 28 3 8 4 16 4 28 1 17 7 10

5 11 17 30 4 23 1 2 1 7 1 10 22 1 19 2 3 3 4 26 32 3 4 1 7 2 23 32 3 5 9 8 32 5 6 15 3 13 21 19 1 26 1 3 2 3 10 3 5 11 22 25 3 19 4 2 25 2 1 9 2 1 9 1 21 14 3 11 14 6 1 4 15 13 2 2 26 20 3 15 3 29 1 15 1 2 13 11
14

13 17 23 2 22 1

15 16 1 25 5

18 23 3 16 2

17 11 24 1 17 2

14 12 31 1 25 2 3 6 20 10

13 1 16 17 3

Pe m

14 18 24

2 1 10 18 21 9 21 2 19 6 2 5 3 12 28 1 1 1 6 2 1 2 1 5 30 14 7 25 6 23 1 28 6 2 16 37 2 15 3 22 1 3 1 7 1 3 5 3 1 3 5 6 3 1 35 28 23 21 1 6 29 16 3 12 18 2 26 2 14 1 2 4 4 17 22 14 3 23 1 12 14 6 19 11 30 9 24 2

6 23 18 25 1 14 2 6 28 2 2 8 4 22 9 1 16 1 2 7 11

10 6 23 23 4 2

25 2 1 13 2

19 1 2 12 3

17 3 4 30 16

16 2 1 2 1

23 7 5 25 6 2 3 20 18 2

19 2 1 13 5 13 21 26 3 4 15 2

26 1 3 16 7 1 2 18 4 29 1 12 2

22 4 2 5 23 3

30 5 2 8 25 11 1 2

24 3 8 17 5

19 3 6

19

18 2 5 31 14 7

20 2

30 4

6 5 13 5

21 5 2 26 9 22 4

25 6 35 1 23 4

5 20 2 19 29 23 2 2 16 16 5 16 1
5

22 5 33 6 16
9

23 4 19 2 6 15 1
7

25

33

1 12 4
10

TOTAL 382 345 391 230 329

371 330 379 393 285 377 214 298 391 288 370 308 419

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14 11 17 19 1 2

16 12 13 23 2 2 4 14 11 19 3 37 5 10 3 12 20 1 3

2 18

1 6

21 2 16 29 4 1

21

6 31 10 15 23 1 19 2 1 17 3

4 25 6 15 2 28 19 1 2 25 2

Applicants may wish to use this table to help them in making a college choice as it shows the total number of undergraduates studying at each college and Permanent Private Hall (PPH) in the academic year 20067. Please note that applicants to Joint Honours courses may find it useful to consider the number of students also studying the single honours courses at the same college or PPH.

St C

at he rin St es Ed m un St d Ha Hi ll ld as St Hu gh s St Jo hn s St Pe te rs So m er vi lle Tr in it y Un iv er sit y W ad ha m W or ce st er Bl ac kf ria rs Re ge nt s Pa St rk Be ne ts St Ha St ll ep he ns W yc Ho lif us fe e Ha TO ll TA L

4 16 23 34 22 14 12 24 22 4 26

14 18 13 25 13 2 2

5 6 12 31 6 14

12 13 12 17 1 15 14 24 3 19 4 21 1 2 1 11 19 17 2 25 5 36 2 10 17 27 28 6 2 1 2 2 2 3 8 17 17 17 4 14 29 1 5 4 4 6 6 7 26 29 6 2 2 1 3 3 1 4 5 16 5 33 3 6 1 1 24 9 12 2 1 20 5 19 5 14 7 23 9 27 5 32 11 2 10 6 2 12 21 1 8 6 9 1 8 15 9 19 3 21 1 17 2 21 41 2 20 1 2 20 15 13 20 32 3 27 2 13 23 4 18 1 2 1 1 10

67 346 298 680 59 450 24 32 7 84 109 272 509 85 1 733 68 23 161 60 264 730 54 32 27 61 141 31 105 698 14 91 23 3 3 2 15 3 2 10 4 7 2 17 4 19 3 2 16 2
6

Arch & Anth Biochemistry Biological Sciences Chemistry Class Arch & Anc Hist Classics Classics & English Classics & Mod Lang Classics & Orient Lang Computer Science Earth Sciences Econ & Management Engineering Science Engin, Econ & Man Engin & Materials English English & Mod Lang Europ & Mid East Lang Exp Psychology Fine Art Geography History (Modern) History (Ancient & Modern) History (Mod) & Economics History (Mod) & English History (Mod) & Mod Lang History (Mod) & Politics History of Art Human Sciences Law Materials, Economics & Man Materials Science Mathematics Math & Comp Science Math & Philosophy Math & Statistics Modern Languages Music Oriental Studies Philosophy & Mod Lang PPE Philosophy & Theology Physics Physics & Philosophy Physiological Sciences Pre-Clinical Medicine PPP Theology

2 8 6 28 3 25 3 27 14 26 5 30 5 6 7 29 27 5 11 23 24 1 2 2 6 8 19 23 15 19 3 2 2 27 12 9 3 21 26 8 17 3 1 24 23 1 2 12 8 28 2 9 8 2 5 1 25 5 2 5 33 7 16 3 23 16 4 1 15 7 2 17 2 2 15 6
5

3 9 11 2 34 2 12 4 12 20 4 29 3 1 1 15 20 4 26 1

6 1 27 2 16 5

6 4

5 2 11 20 5 4

1 3

2 4

4 4 1

13 20 19

11 23

14

26 1 6 7 27 5 2 17 22

23 3 4 4 20 1 7 1 19 2 22

17 5 9 26 14 2 29 6 17 2 2 17 1
7

22 5 1 4 16 8 1 3 27

19

25 1 3 3 17 22 8 28 29 2 15 2

26 5 6 13 22 10 1 2 18 4 19 2 2 1 8 8 2 4 1

611 59 86 108 569 185 156 56 740 66 604 49 64

32 28 1 5 12 5

21 1 1 17

18 5
14 3 8 21 79 10 39 9 9 24 25

445 93
158

437 371 377 367 357 341 342 281 365 427 379

10383 TOTAL

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Admissions statistics
Notes
1. raduates of other universities are G the only candidates excluded from these tables. 2. ll figures on acceptances relate A to the position in September 2007 (or September 2006). 3. re-qualification i.e. application P before final school/college examination results are known. Post-qualification i.e. qualification after final school/college examination results are known. 4. much fuller statistical report A is contained in the University of Oxford Undergraduate Admissions Statistics Entry 2007, a statistical supplement to the penultimate Oxford University Gazette of 2007. A copy of this report is sent to all schools in March 2008; the web address is www.ox.ac. uk/gazette/2007-8/supps/2_ vol138.pdf.

Applications in 2006 for entry in October 2007 or deferred entry in 2008 and (for tables 14) applications in October 2005 for entry in October 2006 or deferred entry in 2007.

Table 1: Number and percentage of applications and acceptances

2006 Applications Gender Male Female No. 6,900 6,739 % 50.6 49.4 100 Acceptances No. 1,675 1,485 3,160 % 53.0 47.0 100 Applications No. 6,411 6,203 12,614 % 50.8 49.2 100 2005 Acceptances No. 1,709 1,499 3,208 % 53.3 46.7 100

Total 13,639

Table 2: Number and percentage of applications and acceptances by type of school

2006 Applications Type of School Maintained Independent Others and Overseas No. 6,339 4,638 2,662 % 46.5 34.0 19.5 100 Acceptances No. 1,480 1,405 275 3,160 % 46.8 44.5 8.7 100 Applications No. 6,000 4,300 2,314 12,614 % 47.6 34.1 18.3 100 2005 Acceptances No. 1,511 1,391 306 3,208 % 47.1 43.4 9.5 100

Total 13,639

Table 3: Number and percentage of applications and acceptances by pre- and post-qualification
2006 Applications No. Pre-Q 12,320 Post-Q 1,319 Total 13,639 % 90.3 9.7 100 Acceptances No. 2,838 322 3,160 % 89.8 10.2 100 Applications No. 11,542 1,072 12,614 % 91.5 8.5 100 2005 Acceptances No. 2,885 323 3,208 % 89.9 10.1 100

Table 4: Number and percentage of applications and acceptances by immediate or deferred entry
2006 Applications No. Immediate Entry 12,799 Deferred Entry 840 Total 13,639 % 93.8 6.2 100 Acceptances No. 2,983 177 3,160 % 94.4 5.6 100 Applications No. 11,700 914 12,614 % 92.8 7.2 100 2005 Acceptances No. 2,982 226 3,208 % 93.0 7.0 100

Table 5: Acceptances by college choice

Pre-Q Accepted by 1st Choice Other Total Male 1,175 324 1,499 2,838 Female 1,005 334 1,339 Male 146 30 176 322 Post-Q Female 118 28 146 Male 1,321 354 1,675 3,160 Total Female 1,123 362 1,485

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Summary of written work and test requirements

See individual subject entries on pp. 28106 for full details
The following subjects do not have a written test nor do they require you to send in written work:

Written tests
Several subjects require candidates to take written tests, as listed below. Specimen tests are available to download from www.admissions.ox. ac.uk/interviews/tests/.

Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biological Sciences Chemistry Earth Sciences (Geology) Engineering Science Engineering, Economics and Management Materials Science Materials, Economics and Management

Law or Law with Law Studies in Europe

All applicants for Law or Law with Law Studies in Europe are required to sit the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT) between 1 September and 1 November 2008. You will need to register with LNAT to take this test. Details of registration and a sample test can be found at www.lnat.ac.uk.

Candidates who are not attending an interview in Oxford will need to submit a Test Centre Declaration Form (see below). This includes candidates who have been interviewed overseas. Please note that all candidates applying for Fine Art or Medicine who are shortlisted, will be expected to come to Oxford for interview.

Test Centre Declaration Form

Candidates who are required to submit a Test Centre Declaration Form need to find a suitable test venue where they can take their test. This could be a school, college, library, office, British Council or other suitable venue where a teacher or other person in authority agrees to act as the contact person for the test. They need to be able to receive the papers, ensure that you take the test under examination conditions, and then return the papers to Oxford. It is the responsibility of the candidate to find a suitable venue and contact person, and complete a Test Centre Declaration Form when making the application to Oxford. This declaration lets us know where you will be taking the test, and where we should send the test papers. The Test Centre Declaration Form may be downloaded from www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/forms/.

Tests on 5 November 2008

All applicants for Medicine or Physiological Sciences are required to sit the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) on 5 November 2008. You will need to register with BMAT to take this test. If you are still studying, you can register through your school or college. Details on registration, and a sample test, can be found at www.bmat.org.uk. All applicants for English, or any joint honours degree involving English (except History and English) are required to sit the English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT) on 5 November 2008. You will need to register with Cambridge Assessment to take this test. If you are still studying, you can register through your school or college. Details on registration, and a sample test, can be found at www.elat.org.uk. All applicants for PPE are required to sit the PPE Admissions Test on 5 November 2008. You will need to register with Cambridge Assessment to take this test. If you are still studying, you can register through your school or college. Details on registration, and a sample test, can be found at www.tsa.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ppe/. All applicants for History, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or any joint honours degree involving any of these subjects are required to sit the relevant aptitude test on 5 November 2008. Candidates who are applying through a UCASregistered school or college, either in the UK or overseas, do not need to register for the History, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science aptitude tests, as the papers will be sent out automatically. Candidates who are not applying through a UCAS-registered school or college will need to submit a Test Centre Declaration Form (see below) for tests in these subjects.

Written work
Written work must be submitted for each of the subjects listed below by 10 November 2008. This is to allow candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their analytical, reasoning, language and writing skills, as appropriate for their chosen degree course. Written work should have been produced as part of normal school or college work, usually be no more than 2,000 words, and marked by a teacher. It may be typed or handwritten as long as it is legible and photocopies are acceptable, but work must be original marked work not re-written or corrected for Oxford entrance. It should be sent unfolded, with a completed cover sheet, to the Tutor for Admissions at your college of preference, or to the college you are allocated if you make an open application. Cover sheets can be downloaded from www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ forms/. Please note that, unfortunately, written work cannot be returned to you, so do keep a copy. All written work must be in English (except where required for Modern Languages). International students whose work is in a language other than English are asked to submit both the original work and their own translation into English. For further specific details please refer to the appropriate subject information below. If you are unsure what to send, you should contact the Tutor for Admissions at your college of preference, or at the college you are allocated (if you make an open application).

Tests in December 2008

For subjects that require a written test in December 2008, candidates who are invited to interview in Oxford do not need to make any special arrangements, as the college that you have applied to or been allocated to will arrange the test.

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Archaeology and Anthropology

Written work: Two essays, preferably in

Economics and Management

Written work: Two samples of school or

Geography
Written work: Two pieces of work produced

different subjects, plus a statement of up to 300 words setting out your understanding of the relations between archaeology, social, cultural and biological anthropology.

Classical Archaeology and Ancient History

Written work: Two essays.

college work. Those studying a subject related to Economics and Management (see p. 46) should submit essays from that subject. Those not studying a related subject should ensure at least one piece is an essay.
Written test in December 2008: 1-hour

as part of Geography course.

History
Written work: An essay on a historical topic. Written test on 5 November 2008:

written test plus 15 minutes reading time (see p. 46).

History Aptitude Test (see p. 62).

History (Ancient and Modern)

Written work: See History above. Written test on 5 November 2008:

Classics
Written work: Two essays or commentaries,

English Language and Literature

Written work: One example of writing.

normally in areas relevant to Classics.

Written test in December 2008: Translation

into English. Translation into the ancient languages is not expected. (See p. 38)

Classics and English

Written work: Course I (3yr, some knowledge

Preferably it should be an analytical discussion of a topic or topics in the field of English literature, though an English language topic is permissible. It should not be a short timed essay, critical commentary on particular passages of text (practical criticism exercises), or a piece of creative writing.
Written test on 5 November 2008:

History Aptitude Test (see p. 64).

History and Economics

Written work: One coursework essay in

economics or similar subject, and an essay on a historical topic.

Written test on 5 November 2008: History

of Classics already): one essay or commentary in an area relevant to Classics. For English, see English (below). Course II (4yr, opportunity for preliminary language year): one essay in an area relevant to either Classics or English. For English, see English (below).
Written test on 5 November 2008: English Literature Admissions Test (see p. 53). Separate registration is required at www.elat.org.uk. Written test in December 2008: Classics test

Aptitude Test (see p. 65).

Written test in December 2008: Economics test 45 minutes (includes 15 minutes reading time) test to examine the candidates ability to reason analytically and to use language accurately (does not require specialist knowledge in economics).

English Literature Admissions Test (see p. 53). Separate registration is required at www.elat.org.uk.

English and Modern Languages

Written work: See English and Modern

Languages.
Written test on 5 November 2008: English

History and English

Written work: See History. For English,

(see Classics above).

Literature Admissions Test (see p. 54). Separate registration is required at www.elat.org.uk.

Written test in December 2008: Modern Languages test in December, a short test (30 minutes) for relevant modern language.

two pieces of marked written work.

Written test on 5 November 2008: History

Classics and Modern Languages

Written work: For Classics, two essays or

Aptitude Test (see p. 66). Please note that you do not need to take the English Literature Admissions Test.

commentaries. For Modern Languages, two pieces, one in the language.

Written test in December 2008: A 30-minute

European and Middle Eastern Languages

Written work: Two essays or similar. At least

History and Modern Languages

Written work: For Modern Languages two

test in the modern language. Also a test for Classics (see above).

one in the relevant European language.

Written test in December 2008: Short written

Classics and Oriental Studies

Written work: Two pieces of written work.

test (30 minutes) in relevant modern language.

pieces as for Modern Languages (see p. 86). For History, candidates should send an essay on a historical topic.
Written test on 5 November 2008:

Experimental Psychology
Written test in December 2008: 1 hour, plus 15 minutes reading time. Candidates will be asked to comment on or to answer questions on a scientific article.

History Aptitude Test (see p. 67).

Written test in December 2008:

If studying classical subjects, then at least one should be on a classical topic.

Written test in December 2008: As for Classics

Modern Languages test in December (see Modern Languages below).

(see above).

Computer Science
Written work: May be required from overseas

Fine Art
Portfolio: To be submitted to the Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art by 15 November 2008 (see p. 58). Practical test at interview: Candidates are asked to complete two pieces in a variety of media from a number of possible subjects.

History and Politics

Written work: See History above. Written test on 5 November 2008:

candidates who are unable to come for interview (see p. 42).

Written test on 5 November 2008: Aptitude

History Aptitude Test (see p. 68).

History of Art
Written work: Two copies of two pieces:

Test for Mathematics and Computer Science (see p. 42).

a marked essay from an A-level (or equivalent) course and a brief account of no more than 750 words about your response to an item of art or design (interpreted in the broadest sense) to which you have had first-hand access, with a photograph or photocopy of the item provided if possible.

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Human Sciences
Written work: One essay, of approximately

Modern Languages and Linguistics

Written work: See Modern Languages.

Physics
Written test on 5 November 2008:

1,000 words, relevant to the Human Sciences course, written as part of your school or college course.

Law (Jurisprudence) and Law with Law Studies in Europe

Written work: Written work may be required

Additionally, if candidates are studying an A-level involving linguistic analysis (e.g. English Language), they should submit a piece of written work from that.
Written test in December 2008: A 30-minute

Physics Aptitude Test (see p. 100).

Physics and Philosophy

Written work: Two pieces of written work relating to Philosophy or otherwise involving careful, reasoned arguments. Written test on 5 November 2008:

language aptitude test on the linguistics side and a 30-minute test in the modern language.

but only for candidates applying to Harris Manchester College.

Written test: Law National Admissions Test to be taken between 1 September and 1 November 2008. Separate registration is required at www.lnat.ac.uk.

Music
Written work: Two essays on any areas or

Physics Aptitude Test (see p. 101).

Physiological Sciences
Written test on 5 November 2008: As Medicine.

Mathematics
Written work: No, except possibly overseas

aspects of music (or one of your A-level subjects), and one marked sample of harmony and/or counterpoint, where possible. Candidates may also submit a portfolio of compositions.

PPP
Written work: If applying to study Philosophy

candidates who cannot come for interview (see p. 79).

Written test on 5 November 2008:

Oriental Studies
Written work: Two pieces of work (preferably

as part of PPP, two pieces of recent written work will normally be required.
Written test in December 2008:

Aptitude Test for Mathematics and Computer Science (see p. 79).

of different kinds). Essays in a European language are acceptable. No prior knowledge of Oriental languages is required.
Written test in December 2008: Each

As Experimental Psychology.

Theology
Written work: Two pieces of written work, at least one of which must be ordinary marked homework. If possible the pieces should reflect work done in the final year of school or college. The work should be prose, and should ideally contain evaluative as well as descriptive components.

Mathematics and Computer Science

Written work: No, except possibly overseas

candidates who cannot come for interview (see p. 80).

Written test on 5 November 2008: Aptitude Test for Mathematics and Computer Science (see p. 80).

subject within Oriental Studies has its own methods of testing for relevant skills. Only infrequently does this involve a written test (see www.orinst.ox.ac.uk).

Philosophy and Modern Languages

Written work: Two pieces of work (preferably

Mathematics and Philosophy

Written work: Two essays showing capacity

for reasoned argument and clear writing, not expected to be on philosophical topics.
Written test on 5 November 2008: Aptitude

of different kinds) relating to the language you wish to study; at least one of them should be in that language (unless you are proposing to start the language from scratch).
Written test in December 2008: 30-minute

Choral and Organ Awards

For information about the tests required as part of an application for either a choral or organ award, please refer to www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/orgscholars/.

Test for Mathematics and Computer Science (see p. 82).

test in the modern language. In Philosophy a 1-hour test of your ability to reason analytically and to use language accurately.

Mathematics and Statistics

Written work: As Mathematics. Written test on 5 November 2008: Aptitude

Philosophy & Theology

Written work: As Theology. Written test in December 2008: In Philosophy

Test for Mathematics and Computer Science (see p. 82).

a one-hour test of your ability to reason analytically and to use language accurately.

Medicine
Written test on 5 November 2008: BioMedical Admissions Test. Separate registration is required at www.bmat.org.uk (see Medicine p. 84).

PPE
Written work: Two pieces of work, including

Modern Languages
Written work: Two pieces of work (preferably

at least one essay. Those studying a related subject (Philosophy, Politics, Economics, Sociology, 19th/20th-century History) should submit essays from that subject. If studying more than one of the above, you should send in essays from two different subjects.
Written test on 5 November 2008:

of two different kinds) for each of the languages you are currently studying. They should be marked essays or language work. At least one piece should be in the target language.
Written test in December 2008: 30-minute

Separate registration is required for the PPE Admissions Test at www.tsa.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ppe/.

test for each language you intend to study (not in languages you intend to study more or less from scratch), designed to test grammar rather than vocabulary. Applicants for Beginners Russian take a language aptitude test.

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Prospective students are very welcome to visit Oxford. We recommend that you begin your visit at the Admissions Information Centre (see p. 154) and then you may wish to see a number of colleges. Most colleges are open to visitors throughout the year, for an opportunity to walk around the college grounds. If you have specific questions and wish to arrange an appointment please contact the Admissions Secretary or Access Officer at the college but please note that personal appointments are not always possible, particularly during term-time. Contact details can be found on pp. 11345. A visit to the University on one of its many Open Days is one of the best opportunities for potential applicants to find out more about their course, living accommodation, facilities and of course look around the city of Oxford itself. The best time to visit Oxford University is on 25, 26 June, and 19 September 2008, when most colleges and departments will be holding their open days at the same time. For other dates please see the calendar of events on these two pages, the individual course and college pages and www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/opendays/.
Open Day Timetable Date 1214 March 12, 13 and 19 March 12 March 28 March 26 April 28 April11 June (Mondays and Wednesdays between these dates) 2 May New College St Annes Jesus College Computer Science Mathematics and Joint Schools College / PPH Department / Subject / Other Law Materials Science, and Materials, Economics and Management

Queens Archaeology and Anthropology Geography St Stephens House Mathematics and Joint Schools Modern Languages and Joint Schools Organ, Repetiteur, Choral and Instrumental Awards Candidates* Classics and Joint Schools** Classical Archaeology and Ancient History** Oriental Studies and Joint Schools European and Middle Eastern Languages St Annes St Peters St Annes Harris Manchester Blackfriars St Johns Balliol Christ Church Corpus Christi Exeter Hertford Jesus College Lady Margaret Hall Lincoln Magdalen Mansfield Merton Oriel St Annes St Catherines St Edmund Hall St Hildas St Hughs St Johns St Peters Somerville Trinity University College Wadham Worcester Archaeology and Anthropology Biochemistry Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Earth Sciences Engineering Science European and Middle Eastern Languages Experimental Psychology, and Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology Fine Art Geography History of Art Human Sciences Law Materials Science, and Materials, Economics and Management Mathematics and Joint Schools Medicine Oriental Studies and Joint Schools Physiology Physics, and Physics and Philosophy Radcliffe Science Library Sports Centre

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College Open Days

College Open Days are recommended as an ideal opportunity for a detailed tour of a particular college, and the opportunity to meet both staff and undergraduates. The Tutor for Admissions will talk about the Oxford application process in general, as well as the facilities at that particular college. There is also usually a chance to meet with specific subject tutors to ask detailed questions about their proposed course. Students will also be able to meet current undergraduates to discover more about student life in college. You should check with the college you wish to visit whether a tutor for that course will be available on the day. Students should not worry if they have not decided which college to apply for when attending a college open day, as much of the information is entirely applicable to all of the other colleges.

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Subject Open Days

Most departments also hold Open Days. These are an excellent opportunity for students to gain a real insight into the detail and structure of the courses offered at the University. They are particularly recommended for science students as a large proportion of your teaching takes place in the science departments. The format of these varies slightly between subjects but all offer the opportunity to meet teaching staff and students currently studying the undergraduate course.

Booking your place

Booking is required for College Open Days, so please contact the colleges Admissions Office directly. Overnight accommodation and meals may be available. For further details please see www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/opendays/. Booking is usually not required for Subject Open Days. Further details and a programme will be available at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ opendays/.

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Archaeology and Anthropology Biochemistry Biological Sciences Chemistry Computer Science Earth Sciences Engineering Science English and Joint Schools Experimental Psychology, and Psychology, Philosophy and Physiology Fine Art Geography History of Art Human Sciences Law Materials Mathematics and Joint Schools Medicine Physiology Physics, Physics and Philosophy Radcliffe Science Library

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Finding out more

We hope that reading our undergraduate prospectus has encouraged you to consider applying to Oxford. We aim to provide a range of opportunities to assist you in making an informed decision regarding your university choice. Whether it is visiting Oxford, meeting one of our representatives at a local event or searching our website, providing clear, concise and accurate information about the University is extremely important to us. The University and its students are keen to ensure that the brightest and best candidates from across the world apply to Oxford irrespective of their social or educational background. We run a wide range of activities throughout the year to ensure that students have precise and detailed information which will allow them to reach an informed decision about their application to Oxford. Many of our activities are open to all students considering Oxford, whilst others are targeted at students from particular nontraditional backgrounds who are currently underrepresented at Oxford, offering them additional encouragement and information during the period prior to application. For our most up to date programme of events, please visit www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ liaison/. or the city, our experienced admissions staff will be available to answer them for you, as well as give advice on how to make the most of your visit. There is no need to make an appointment. If you are not able to visit Oxford in person then please do not worry, you are most welcome to contact us by telephone or email and we will be only too happy to help. Tel: 01865 288000 Email: undergraduate.admissions@ admin.ox.ac.uk Web: www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ admissionsi/

Schools and Colleges Liaison

The Schools and Colleges Liaison Team, which is based in the Undergraduate Admissions Office, organises a wide range of events for potential applicants. Our team of recent graduates travel throughout the UK, meeting students, teachers, parents and carers. We welcome the opportunity to provide information on a range of topics including the courses offered at Oxford, the application process, college choice, interview structure and student finance. We are very keen to encourage collaborative working between local schools and/or colleges as this allows us to work with more students during the year and we believe also enriches the students interaction. For more details and to arrange a visit, please contact, the Schools and Colleges Liaison Team. Email: liaison@admin.ox.ac.uk.

Other resources available

You can download further copies of this prospectus from our website at www. admissions.ox.ac.uk/downloads/, along with copies of these other resources:

Visiting Oxford
You are most welcome to visit Oxford and the University at any point during the year. However, during certain periods of the year (for example during exams) some of the colleges and departments may not be open to prospective applicants. We would therefore recommend that, if possible, students attend one of the University Open Days on 25 and 26 June and 19 September 2008 as a large majority of the colleges and departments will be open on these days. Certain facilities such as tours of the laboratories and students rooms in college may only be possible on these days (see pp. 1523).

Parents and Carers Guide to Oxford provides a guide to the University for anyone who is encouraging a student to make an application to Oxford, and who will be supporting them through the application process and beyond. Interviews at Oxford explains what you could expect from an Oxford interview and the part interviews play in the selection procedure.

Oxford and Cambridge Regional Conferences 2008

These events provide students with a locally based opportunity to find out more about the two universities. A large number of focused sessions provide information on the admissions process, student life, interviews, student finance and a large number of the different courses offered by each University. Admissions tutors, Admissions Office staff and current undergraduates are all present to provide clear and concise advice about applying to the two universities. For more information and to book please visit: www.regionalconferences.org.uk.
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Higher education fairs and conventions

Oxford representatives attend a wide range of higher education fairs and conventions across the UK. Our representative will be able to give you face-to-face advice about applying to Oxford and more information about the courses that we offer at undergraduate level. A list of the UCAS higher education fairs is available at: www.ucas.com/students/ exhibitions/, but please contact the individual event organisers to check that we will be attending a specific event. If your school or college is holding an event such as this then please email liaison@admin.ox.ac.uk if you would like a representative from Oxford to attend and we will endeavour to support the event if we can.

Admissions Information Centre

We recommend the Admissions Information Centre on Little Clarendon Street as the first port of call for students, teachers, parents and carers when visiting Oxford. The Centre is usually open 9 am5 pm, MondayFriday. You are most welcome to drop in and collect any of our wide range of literature, including course brochures and financial information, and browse our web pages. If you have any questions about the University, the colleges Oxford Finance Guide outlines the costs you should expect to meet in studying at Oxford and also the various forms of financial support that will be available to you.

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EU and beyond
Oxfords remarkable global appeal continues to grow. More than 130 nationalities are represented among a total student population of over 18,000. Almost a quarter comes from outside the UK. Over the past couple of years Oxford has been developing a number of events across the globe designed to provide international students with information particular to their circumstance. Oxford is a member of the ECIS group of UK touring universities which visit a number of European international schools each spring. As a part of our international selection interviews we also hold presentations on undergraduate studies at Oxford. For more information or to arrange a visit please contact Paul Teulon, Schools and Colleges Liaison Manager, paul.teulon@admin.ox.ac.uk. Open days and regional visits are held throughout the year, where prospective students and their teachers have an opportunity to find out more about Oxford. During the summer vacation Target Schools arranges for current Oxford undergraduates to visit schools and colleges in their home areas. You can download a copy of OUSUs Alternative Prospectus, read advice from current students on Oxford and applying to Oxford and get more information about Target Schools by visiting www.ousu.org/prospectivestudents/. Alternatively, you can contact James Lamming, OUSU Vice President (Access and Academic Affairs). Tel: 01865 288464 Email: access@ousu.org

Further Education Access Initiative Widening access to Oxford

The Access Team brings together and supports a wide range of work, which takes place across Oxford as a whole. It works with students from target groups in specific areas including:
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OUSU Womens Open Day

The Vice President (Women) at the Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) is responsible for running the Womens Open Day. Come along and meet other women studying at Oxford and let us dismantle the myths and the stereotypes about what an Oxford student is. This year the Womens Open Day will be on the 27 June 2008. See www.ousu.org for more information and email access@sjc.ox.ac.uk to book a place.

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Women in Science Lunch

This event takes place on 26 June 2008 and coincides with the main University Open Days (see pp. 1523). Free lunch and limited accommodation available free of charge. For further details please contact the St Hildas College Admissions Secretary. Tel: 01865 286620 Email: college.office@st-hildas.ox.ac.uk

For these students the Access Team offers a range of activities such as aspiration and attainment raising sessions, curriculum enrichment workshops and residential opportunities, often as part of a sustained contact programme. The Access Team organises a number of these activities with partners including:
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Podcasts
Find out for yourself what Oxford University is all about by listening to our podcasts, which are accessible via www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/podcasts/. Be a fly on the wall when Mike Nicholson, Oxfords Director of Undergraduate Admissions, chats with students and staff from around the University about courses, colleges, student finance, what to put on the application form and how best to prepare for the dreaded Oxford interview. Download and listen to whole episodes, or select taster clips from each episode.

Aimhigher Brightside Trust GOAL Local Authorities National Black Boys Can Association Sutton Trust Tower Hamlets Summer University YG&T Excellence Hub

Web: www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/liaison/ Tel: 01865 280138 Email: access@admin.ox.ac.uk

Target Schools
The Target Schools Scheme is an access initiative aiming to encourage students from maintained schools and colleges to apply to Oxford, run by the Oxford University Student Union (OUSU). The Scheme runs a range of activities with students in post16 education, and their teachers.

The Further Education Access Initiative was established to encourage students from Further Education and Sixth Form Colleges from across the UK to apply to Oxford. 12 Oxford colleges, all dedicated to raising the number of applications to Oxford from the FE sector, comprise the FE Consortium: Harris Manchester, Jesus College, Mansfield, New College, Pembroke, St Catherines, St Edmund Hall, St Hughs, St Johns, St Peters, University and Worcester. The Further Education Access Initiative runs a teachers conference at St Edmund Hall in April, open to teachers in 1116 schools who are involved in advising students with post-16 options. This event will be an opportunity to share good practice about bridging the gap between school and further education, and to learn more about helping students prepare for application to competitive universities. Other projects include two open days for students in June and July, as well as interview workshops, visits, an e-mentoring scheme and staff development workshops. For further information about any of these projects or to book, please see www.fe-access.org.uk or contact the FE Access Officer, based at Mansfield College. Tel: 01865 270984 Email: recruitment.officer@mansfield.ox.ac.uk

Teachers conferences
Some colleges also organise teachers events, conferences and open days throughout the year. For dates and further details please see www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/liaison/.

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Mature students
Oxford University welcomes applications from mature students; it seeks to recruit the best and brightest students regardless of their background or their age. The selection criteria are the same as for other students, with tutors looking for evidence of academic ability and suitability for the chosen degree course. Tutors will take work experience and life skills into account, alongside academic or professional qualifications but candidates would be expected to have at least the equivalent of two good recent A-levels in order to make a competitive application. This could include Access to Higher Education qualifications, Open University courses, foundation degrees, HNDs or other qualifications. The application procedure for mature students is the same as for other students (see p. 158). Mature students may apply to any college, but may wish to note that one college, Harris Manchester, is dedicated solely to the education of mature students (see p. 118). For further information please see www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/mature/.

Gareth Duxbury, Philosophy, Politics and Economics (2007)

I left school at 16 and spent the following few years working in different jobs: mobile phone selling, accountancy and mortgage processing for a large bank. However, after a few years of doing this I realised that I was not fulfilled and decided to return to education in order to do A-levels. I chose my subjects based upon areas of interest that I had developed over the preceding years, namely History, Economics and Politics. I applied to Oxford on the advice of my Politics tutor who convinced me that Philosophy, Politics and Economics would provide both the stimulation and the challenge I was looking for. He was right! The degree is immensely challenging as well as incredibly rewarding. The subjects are mutually reinforcing and provide great insight into one another. As a mature student you face the same workload and challenges as any other student, though having a background outside of education, and the skills developed in the working world, helps with the little things, such as time management and prioritising. I chose Harris Manchester College simply for the reason that they only admit mature students. One of my main concerns when thinking of applying to (any) university was that I would be older than my peers, and already been through the process of leaving home, being independent and self-reliant. Harris Manchester provided the environment I was looking for; academically rigorous, with mature students of all ages. The diversity of backgrounds, of career paths, of educational histories made the experience, for me, much richer and proved that being a mature student is much easier today than perhaps it has been in the past. For anyone who has been out of education, who would like a second bite at the cherry, I can only encourage you; sacrifice is involved, but the reward is more than worth it. Since graduating form Oxford, I have begun working for the University as a Schools and Colleges Liaison Officer [see p. 154 for further details about the Schools and Colleges Liaison team]. After coming from a non-university background and having the benefit of knowing how studying can change your life in so many ways, I want to encourage others to make the most of every opportunity they get; whether its the first time round, like most students, or the second or third time, like a lot of mature students!

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Studying for a second undergraduate degree is a common route for students who decide to change direction in their education or to pursue areas of study that were not offered to them by the course they followed for their first degree. The application procedure is exactly the same as for candidates for their first degree (see p. 158) with candidates selected on the basis of their suitability for the course proposed, personal statement, academic record, academic reference and any written work and written tests that may be required. Graduate applicants are required to fulfil the same entrance requirements (see pp. 267) and will also be expected to have shown a good academic standard in their first degree. Candidates may apply for Senior Status, which gives them direct entry to the second year of the course. However, Senior Status is not automatically granted: the criterion for achieving such status is an approved degree at an approved university, obtained after courses extending over at least three years at that university. Candidates should note that Law with Law Studies in Europe can be taken as a second undergraduate degree, but candidates cannot normally be granted Senior Status: it can normally be taken only as the full four-year course. More information on Senior Status applications is available at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/grad/. graduate entry course (UCAS code A101), details of which are available on the website (http://bmra.pharm.ox. ac.uk). The intention is to broaden the entry criteria for this course as experience dictates over the next few years; current qualifications for entry will always be displayed on the course website. The UK Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT) must be taken by those applying to the four-year graduate entry course. Please see the test website (www.ukcat.ac.uk) for further information and registration details. Graduates of any discipline can apply for the standard Medicine course (UCAS code A100), provided they meet the stated requirements for that course. Graduates may apply to study this course over five years rather than six. All candidates for this course must sit the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT). Please see the test website (www.bmat.org.uk) for further information and registration details. Applicants for both of these courses are required to submit an application online through UCAS (www.ucas.com) by 15 October 2008. Additionally, Oxford application forms are available on our website (www. admissions.ox.ac.uk/grad/medicine. shtml); these must also be submitted to the Undergraduate Admissions Office to arrive by 15 October 2008. Please note that it is not possible to apply to both courses within the same admissions year, and that all applicants must attend interview in Oxford if shortlisted.

Visiting Students
If you are a student from overseas (in most cases countries outside the EU) 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 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. The University tuition fees for Visiting Students for 200910 have not been finalised at the time of going to press, but, as a guide, the yearly fee will be half of the overseas yearly fee for a full degree in the subject studied. College fees vary from college to college. The college fee is likely to be in excess of 4,000 and is dependent on both the students academic programme and the domestic provisions within the college. Living costs are expected to be in the region of 6,750 for the academic year (OctoberJune). It should be noted that the college fee does not cover attendance at elementary language classes organised by the University. Candidates should contact colleges of their choice direct for information about the level of fee applicable for their residence in Oxford and proposed course of study. Applicants from the EU should also note that they can no longer have any of their tuition fees reimbursed from British government funds. However, for EU students who are matriculated, the normal EU university tuition fee is payable plus a college fee. Please note that it is not possible to study Medicine or Fine Art as a Visiting Student. Application forms are available from colleges or from the Undergraduate Admissions Office (www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/int/ visiting/). Applications for admission in the academic year 200910 should be submitted by 1 February 2009.

Options for graduates wishing to study Medicine

Graduates of a degree in an area of applied or experimental science are eligible to apply for the accelerated four-year

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February 2008

Information available from this date for organ, choral and repetiteur awards applications (See p. 11 for further details.)
1 September 2008

How to apply
UCAS application
All candidates wishing to apply to Oxford must submit a UCAS application online between 1 September and 15 October 2008. UCAS is the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, the central organisation that processes all applications for entry to higher education in the UK. You may list up to five choices of institution/course though only one of your choices may be a course at Oxford. You may not apply to Oxford and Cambridge in the same year. You are not able to express an order of preference and all your applications will be treated equally. No institution is able to see which other institutions you have applied to. You cannot be admitted to Oxford without a valid UCAS application. Please consult your school or college for further details, or see the UCAS website at www.ucas.com. The UCAS code for Oxford is OXF O33.

Entrance requirements
For details of the qualifications you will need to make a competitive application, including English language requirements, please refer to pp. 267.

First day for submitting both Oxford and UCAS application forms. Deadline for submission of choral and organ award applications (see www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ orgscholars/).
Early September

International interviews
These will take place in October and November 2008. For further details please see www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/int/. Candidates who are shortlisted will be notified of the date and time of their interview by email. Consequently, when making your application, please be sure to provide us with the address of an email account that you check frequently.

Candidates must check to see if there is a written test for their subject, and ensure that they have registered, where required (for details see pp. 14951)
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Written tests
It is the responsibility of the candidates to check to see if there is a written test for their subject and to ensure that they have registered, where required (for details see pp. 14951). All applicants for Law or Law with Law Studies in Europe are required to sit the Law National Admissions Test (LNAT) between 1 September and 1 November 2008. You will need to register with LNAT to take this test. Details of registration and a sample test can be found at www.lnat.ac.uk. All applicants for Medicine or Physiological Sciences are required to sit the BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) on 5 November 2008. You will need to register with BMAT to take this test. If you are still studying, you can register through your school or college. Details on registration, and a sample test, can be found at www.bmat.org.uk. All applicants for English, or any joint honours degree involving English (except History and English) are required to sit the English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT) on 5 November 2008. You will need to register with Cambridge Assessment to take this test. If you are still studying, you can register through your school or college. Details on registration, and a sample test, can be found at www.elat.org.uk. (History and English candidates will take the HAT on 5 November 2008, as below, and not the ELAT.) All applicants for PPE are required to sit the PPE Admissions Test on 5 November 2008. You will need to register with Cambridge Assessment to take this test. If you are still studying, you can register through your school or college. Details on registration, and a sample test, can be found at www.tsa.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/ppe/. All applicants for History, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or any joint honours degree including any of these subjects are required to sit the relevant aptitude test on

Closing date for Oxford applications forms for students wishing to be interviewed overseas. International interviews take place in October and November (see www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/int/).
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Oxford application forms

All candidates must also submit an Oxford application form. If you are still studying, please ask your school or college for a copy of the application materials. If you have left school or college or if you are applying from overseas you can download the application material from www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/forms/. If you are applying from the UK or elsewhere in Europe please use the standard application material, and return the form to the Undergraduate Admissions Office to arrive by 15 October 2008. Applicants wishing to be interviewed in one of our international interview centres (North America, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, China and Malaysia) must use the appropriate application material and must return the form to the Undergraduate Admissions Office to arrive by 20 September 2008. For further details please see www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/int/. Applicants who do not live in Europe and cannot travel to any of the international interview centres should use the standard application material, and return the form to the Undergraduate Admissions Office to arrive by 15 October 2008. Your college of preference, or the one you are allocated to if you make an open application, may wish to set up a telephone interview. Please note that all interviews for Medicine and Fine Art are held in Oxford and not at any of the international interview locations or by telephone. Please note Oxford application forms need to be posted; those submitted by fax or email will not be considered.

Closing date for all other Oxford and UCAS application forms.
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Law National Admissions Test (LNAT)

5 November 2008

BioMedical Admissions Test (BMAT) English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT) History Aptitude Test (HAT) Physics Aptitude Test Aptitude Test for Mathematics and Computer Science PPE Aptitude Test
10 November 2008

Closing date for submissions of written work, if required by your subject.

15 November 2008

Closing date for submissions of portfolios for Fine Art.

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Interviews take place in Oxford (for exact dates for your subject, see p. 161). Written tests, for those subjects which require them during the Oxford interview period in December (for details for your subject, see pp. 14951).
December 2008/January 2009

You will be notified of the outcome of your application.

August 2009

If you have been made a conditional offer and you meet the conditions of the offer, your college will confirm your place after the publication of examination results.

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5 November 2008. Further details can be found on the relevant course pages, and specimen papers can be found at www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ interviews/tests/. Candidates who are applying through a UCASregistered school or college do not need to register for the History, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science tests, as the papers will be sent out automatically. Candidates who are not applying through a UCAS-registered school or college, or who cannot take their test at their school or college for any reason, need to find a suitable test venue where they can take the test. This could be a school, college, library, office, British Council or other suitable venue where a teacher or other person in authority agrees to act as the contact person for the test. They need to be able to receive the papers, ensure that you take the test under examination conditions, and then return the papers to Oxford. It is the responsibility of the candidate to find a suitable venue and contact person, and complete a Test Centre Declaration Form when submitting the Oxford application form. This declaration lets us know where you will be taking the test, and where we should send the test papers. The Test Centre Declaration Form may be downloaded from www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/forms/.

If you are invited to come for interview in Oxford, you will be accommodated in the college that made the invitation, which will provide accommodation and food free of charge while you are staying in Oxford. The dates for each subject can be found on p. 161. For further information, please refer to the booklet, Interviews at Oxford, which is available to download from www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ downloads/.
Rob Judges

10 November 2008
Some subjects require two samples of written work by this date. Please refer to the relevant course pages for detailed instructions and see pp. 14951.

December tests
For information on subjects which require tests to be taken during the December interview period please see pp. 14951. Candidates who are invited to interview in Oxford do not need to make any arrangements, as your college of preference, or the college you are allocated to if you make an open application, will arrange the tests. Candidates who are not attending an interview in Oxford, including those who have been interviewed overseas, need to find a suitable test venue where they can take the test. This could be a school, college, library, office, British Council or other suitable venue where a teacher or other person in authority agrees to act as the contact person for the test. They need to be able to receive the papers, ensure that you take the test under examination conditions, and then return the papers to Oxford. It is the responsibility of the candidate to find a suitable venue and contact person, and complete a Test Centre Declaration Form when submitting the Oxford application form. This declaration lets us know where you will be taking the test, and where we should send the test papers. The Test Centre Declaration Form may be downloaded from www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/forms/.

December 2008 Oxford interviews

Shortlisting is based on your academic record, predicted grades for any qualifications you have yet to complete, your academic reference, personal statement and any written work or written tests that are required. For most of our courses over 75% of our applicants are invited for interview. Colleges will notify their candidates directly whether or not they are invited to interview and only those candidates who are invited for interview are required to attend. We ask you to keep the interview period allotted to your subject free of other commitments. The decision on whether to interview candidates will not normally be made until all the information on candidates is known, so you will not receive notice that you are required to come to Oxford for interview until about a week before the interview is scheduled. It is possible, if the number of people applying to your college of preference for your chosen subject is very large, that you may be called for interview by another college instead. This procedure is simply intended to distribute candidates more evenly across the colleges.

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All candidates will receive an email or letter that will tell you whether or not you have been successful. It will explain one of three things:
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You have been made an offer of a place to study your subject at a particular college. If you have already completed all of your examinations, this offer will probably be unconditional. If you have not yet finished your final examinations, the offer will probably be conditional upon your achieving certain grades, usually AAA at A-level, or equivalent qualifications. The offer may specify that you need to achieve certain grades in particular subjects and may include a requirement for evidence of proficiency in the English language (see p. 27).
Phil Sayer

You have been made an open offer (either conditional or unconditional). An open offer is the same as a standard offer, in that your place at Oxford is guaranteed subject to meeting any conditions specified. However, the college you will attend has not yet been specified, and will not be decided until August, when all candidates final examination results have been published. Your application has not been successful. Last year around 10,000 applicants were not offered a place. For more information on our admissions statistics, please see www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/adstats.pdf.

August 2009
Once examination results for all qualifications have been published, your college will confirm your place if you have met the terms of any conditional offer. If you have not achieved the required grades, please contact your college for their final decision. Please note that Oxford University does not participate in Clearing. If you have the appropriate grades for admission but did not apply to Oxford, or if you did apply but were not made an offer, then you can only apply or reapply for admission to Oxford in the following year.

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Interview timetable December 2008

Candidates will be informed, normally by letter, by their college of preference, or allocated college, whether or not they are required for interview at Oxford. Only candidates who are invited for interview will be expected to attend. It is hoped that letters inviting candidates for interview will be dispatched at least seven days before the scheduled date of the interview.
Degree course applied for Archaeology and Anthropology Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biological Sciences Chemistry Classical Archaeology and Ancient History Classics Classics and English Classics and Modern Languages Computer Science Earth Sciences Economics and Management Engineering Science, and Engineering, Economics and Management English (candidates with surnames beginning AK) English (candidates with surnames beginning LZ) English and Modern Languages European and Middle Eastern Languages Experimental Psychology Fine Art Geography History History (Ancient and Modern) History and Economics History and English History and Modern Languages History and Politics History of Art Human Sciences Law, and Law with Law Studies in Europe Materials Science and Materials, Economics and Management Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics and Philosophy Mathematics and Statistics Medicine Modern Languages and Linguistics Modern Languages Music Oriental Studies Philosophy and Modern Languages Philosophy and Theology Philosophy, Politics and Economics Physics Physics and Philosophy Physiological Sciences
* In some subjects candidates may be asked to report a day earlier or a day later.

Report by* Mon, 15 Dec, 10 am Mon, 15 Dec, 9 am Mon, 15 Dec, 10 am Mon, 15 Dec, 10 am Thu, 11 Dec, 10 am Tue, 9 Dec, noon Tue, 9 Dec, noon Tue, 9 Dec, noon Sun, 14 Dec, noon Mon, 8 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 2 pm 15, 16, or 17 Dec Mon, 8 Dec, 10 am Tue, 9 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am Wed,10 Dec, 10 am Sun, 14 Dec, 2 pm Mon, 8 Dec, 10 am Mon, 8 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am 8 or 9 Dec Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am 15, 16, or 17 Dec

Must stay until Tues, 16 Dec, 2 pm Tue, 16 Dec, 2 pm Tue, 16 Dec, 2 pm Tue, 16 Dec, 10.30 am Fri, 12 Dec, 4 pm Thu, 11 Dec, 3 pm Thu, 11 Dec, 3 pm Fri, 12 Dec, noon Wed, 17 Dec, noon Tue, 9 Dec, 2 pm Fri, 12 Dec, 4 pm

May be required until Wed, 17 Dec Wed, 17 Dec Wed, 17 Dec Wed, 17 Dec Sat, 13 Dec Fri, 12 Dec Fri, 12 Dec Sat, 13 Dec, 10 am later Wed, 17 Dec Tue, 9 Dec, 6 pm later Fri, 12 Dec

Changes to the interview timetable December 2008

Please note that the dates and times are correct at the time of going to press. It is highly recommended that you refer to the following webpage where you will be able to view the most up-to-date information relating to the interviews taking place in Oxford: www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/ interviews/timetable.shtml.

Tue, 9 Dec, 2 pm Wed, 10 Dec, 2 pm Sat, 13 Dec, 10 am Fri, 12 Dec, 2 pm Tue, 16 Dec, 3 pm Wed, 10 Dec, 2 pm Tue, 9 Dec, 4.30 pm Fri, 12 Dec, 4 pm Fri, 12 Dec, 4 pm Fri, 12 Dec, 4 pm Fri, 12 Dec, 4 pm Sat, 13 Dec, 10 am Fri, 12 Dec, 4 pm Fri, 12 Dec, 4 pm Fri, 12 Dec, 4 pm

Wed, 10 Dec Thu, 11 Dec later Sat, 13 Dec Sat, 13 Dec Wed, 17 Dec later Wed, 10 Dec Wed, 10 Dec Sat, 13 Dec Sat, 13 Dec Sat, 13 Dec Sat, 13 Dec later Sat, 13 Dec Sat, 13 Dec Sat, 13 Dec Sat, 13 Dec

International interviews
For details of interviews that will be held outside of Oxford, please refer to p. 158.

Sun, 14 Dec, 5 pm 14 or 15 Dec Thu, 11 Dec, 10 am Thu, 11 Dec, 10 am Mon, 8 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am Thu, 11 Dec, 10 am Mon, 8 Dec, 10 am Sun, 7 Dec, 8 pm Sun, 14 Dec, noon Sun, 14 Dec, noon Tue, 16 Dec, noon Sun, 14 Dec, 2 pm Mon, 8 Dec, 10 am

Wed, 17 Dec, noon 15 or 16 Dec Sat, 13 Dec, 10 am Sat, 13 Dec, 10 am Wed, 10 Dec, 1 pm Fri, 12 Dec, noon Sat, 13 Dec, 10 am Tue, 9 Dec, 4.30 pm Wed, 10 Dec, 10 am Tue, 16 Dec, 5 pm Tue, 16 Dec, 5 pm Wed, 17 Dec, 1pm Tue, 16 Dec, 3 pm Tue, 9 Dec, 4.30 pm

later Wed, 17 Dec

later Sat, 13 Dec later Sat, 13 Dec Thu, 11 Dec later Fri, 12 Dec later Sat, 13 Dec Wed, 10 Dec later Wed, 10 Dec Wed, 17 Dec Wed, 17 Dec later Wed, 17 Dec Wed, 17 Dec Wed, 10 Dec

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Accommodation ..................................................16 Admissions Information Centre ................... 154 Admissions Statistics ......................................148 Ancient and Modern History ...........................64 Ancient History and Classical Archaeology ....................................................36 Ancient Near Eastern Studies..........................93 Anthropology, Archaeology and .....................28 Application Form .............................................158 . Application, Open .............................................111 Application Procedure ....................................158 Applications and Acceptances, Number of ....................................................148 Arabic ............................................................. 55, 92 Archaeology and Anthropology ......................28 Archaeology, Classical, Ancient History and ......................................36 Art, Fine ................................................................58 Art, History of .....................................................69 Ashmolean Museum .............................................7 Balliol College ................................................... 113 Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular ...........30 Biological Sciences ............................................. 32 Blackfriars ......................................................... 143 . Bodleian Library .....................................................6 Botanic Gardens ....................................................7 . Brasenose College ........................................... 114 Bursaries ........................................................ 21,22 Careers Service ...................................................18 Celtic ...............................40, 54, 55, 67, 86, 95 Chemistry .............................................................34 Childcare ............................................................... 17 Chinese .................................................................93 . Choral Awards ..................................................... 11 Christ Church ................................................... 115 . Classical Archaeology and Ancient History ......................................36 Classics .................................................................. 37 Classics and English ...........................................39 Classics and Modern Languages ....................40 Classics and Oriental Studies .......................... 41 Clinical Training ...................................................85 . Closing Dates....................................................158 Clubs and Societies ............................................ 12 College Open Days ................................... 1523 Colleges, Choice of ..........................................111 Colleges, Overview .........................................110 Colleges and Subjects .................................... 112 Computer Science .............................................. 42 Computer Science, Mathematics and ..........80 Computing Services ............................................ 8 Conditional Offers ...........................................160 Corpus Christi College ................................... 116 Counselling Service ............................................ 17 Courses .................................................................25 Courses and Entrance Requirements ............26 Czech (with Slovak)....40, 54, 55, 67, 86, 95 Departmental/Subject Open Days ...... 1523 . Disabilities, Students with ............................... 17 Drama ............................................................ 12, 14 Earth Sciences (Geology) ................................44 Economics and Management .........................46 . Economics, Engineering and Management ..........................................50 Economics, Materials, Management and ....76 . Economics, History and ....................................65 Economics, Philosophy, Politics and (PPE) .........................................................96 Egyptology ...........................................................93 Employment on Leaving Oxford ....................18 Engineering, Economics and Management ..........................................50 Engineering Science ..........................................48 . English, Classics and ..........................................39 English Language and Literature .................... 52 English and Modern Languages .....................54 . English, History and ...........................................66 Entrance Requirements .............................. 267 . Equal Opportunities ........................................... 17 European and Middle Eastern Languages .......................................................55 . Exeter College .................................................. 117 Experimental Psychology .................................56 Facilities ...........................................................611 Fees and Expenses ........................................201 Finance ..................................................................20 Fine Art..................................................................58 French .............................40, 54, 55, 67, 86, 95 Funding for International Students ...............24 . Further Education Access Initiative ............ 155 Geography ............................................................60 Geology (Earth Sciences) ................................44 German ..........................40, 54, 55, 67, 86, 95 Graduate Applicants ....................................... 157 Graduate Destinations ......................................18 Greek, Ancient .................................................... 37 . Greek, Modern .............40, 54, 55, 67, 86, 95 Harassment .......................................................... 17 Harris Manchester College ...........................118 Health and Student Welfare ............................ 17 Hebrew .................................................................55 . Hebrew Studies ..................................................93 . Hertford College ..............................................119 Higher Education Fairs and Conferences .. 154 History ................................................................... 62 History (Ancient and Modern) .......................64 History and Economics .....................................65 History and English ............................................66 History and Modern Languages ..................... 67 History and Politics ............................................68 History of Art ......................................................69 Human Sciences..................................................70 Instrumental Awards ......................................... 11 International Students ......................................23 International Qualifications ..................... 23, 27 . International Relations ......................................96 Interviews, International Applicants ..........158 . Interviews, Timetable for ...............................161 Islamic Subjects .................................................. 92 Italian ..............................40, 54, 55, 67, 86, 95 Japanese ................................................................93 JCR (Junior Common Room) ........................110 Jesus College ....................................................120 . Jewish Studies .....................................................93 Joint Schools ...........................................................4 Journalism ............................................................. 12 Jurisprudence (Law) .......................................... 72 Keble College .....................................................121 Lady Margaret Hall.......................................... 122 Language Centre .................................................. 9 Languages, European and Middle Eastern................................................55 Languages, Modern ...........................................86 Languages, Modern, and Classics ..................40 Languages, Modern, and English ...................54 Languages, Modern, and Linguistics .............89 Languages, Modern, and History ................... 67 Languages, Modern, and Philosophy ............95 Latin ....................................................................... 37 Law (Jurisprudence) .......................................... 72 Law with Law Studies in Europe .................... 72 Liaison Team for Schools and Colleges ..... 154 . Libraries ...................................................................6 . Lincoln College ................................................. 123 Linguistics and Modern Languages ...............89 Live Music ............................................................14 Living Expenses...................................................20 Loans.................................................................201 Magdalen College ........................................... 124 . Management, Economics and.........................46 Management, Engineering, Economics and ...............................................50 Management, Materials, Economics and ....76 . Mansfield College ............................................ 125 Map of the University .................................... 164 Materials, Economics and Management ......76 Materials Science ...............................................74 Mathematics .......................................................78 . Mathematics and Computer Science............80 Mathematics and Philosophy .......................... 82 Mathematics and Statistics ............................. 81 Mature Students ............................................. 156 Medicine .....................................................84, 157 Merton College ................................................ 126 Method of Application ...................................158 Middle Eastern Languages, European and ..................................................55 Modern Languages ............................................86 Modern Languages and Linguistics ...............89 Modern Languages, Classics and ...................40 Modern Languages, English and ....................54 . Modern Languages, History and .................... 67 Modern Languages, Philosophy and .............95 Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry.............30 Museum of the History of Science ..................7 Museums .................................................................7 Music .....................................................................90 Music (Orchestras and Choirs) ...................... 11 .

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Natural History Museum .....................................7 Neuroscience .................................................... 102 Near Eastern Studies, Ancient ........................93 New College ..................................................... 127 . Nightlife in Oxford .............................................14 . Offers, Conditional .........................................160 . Offers, Open .....................................................160 Open Application ..............................................111 Open Day, Womens ....................................... 155 Open Days, College .................................. 1523 Open Days, Departmental/Subject ..... 1523 . Open Days for Teachers ................................ 155 Open Offers ......................................................160 Organ Awards ...................................................... 11 Oriel College .....................................................128 Oriental Studies .................................................. 92 Oriental Studies and Classics .......................... 41 Overseas Applicants ..........................................23 Overseas Students, Funding for .....................24 Oxford Opportunity Bursaries ........................ 21 Oxford Union .......................................................13 Oxford as a City .................................................14 . Oxford University and its Colleges .............110 Oxford University Computing Services .............................................................. 8 Oxford University Music Society ................... 11 Oxford University Student Union (OUSU) .............................................................13 Part-time Courses ................................................5 Pembroke College ...........................................129 Permanent Private Halls ................................ 143 Persian ........................................................... 55, 92 Philosophy ............................................................94 Philosophy and Modern Languages ..............95 Philosophy, Mathematics and ........................ 82 . Philosophy, Physics and .................................101 . Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) .................................................................96 Philosophy, Physiology, Psychology and (PPP) ............................... 104 Philosophy and Theology .................................98 Physics ..................................................................99 Physics and Philosophy ..................................101 . Physiological Sciences ................................... 102 . Physiology, Philosophy, Psychology and (PPP) ............................... 104 Pitt Rivers Museum ..............................................7 Plant Sciences ..................................................... 32 PPE .........................................................................96 PPP ...................................................................... 104 Polish .....................................................................86 . Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) ...................................96 . Politics, History and ...........................................68 Portuguese ....................40, 54, 55, 67, 86, 95 Psychology, Experimental ................................56 Psychology, Philosophy, and Physiology (PPP) ........................................ 104 Publications ............................................... 13, 154 Queens College ...............................................130

Radcliffe Science Library .....................................6 Regents Park College .................................... 143 . Regional Conferences 2008 ........................ 154 . Repetiteur Award ............................................... 11 Russian ...........................40, 54, 55, 67, 86, 95 St Annes College ..............................................131 St Benets Hall .................................................. 144 St Catherines College .................................... 132 St Edmund Hall ................................................. 133 St Hildas College ............................................. 134 St Hughs College ............................................ 135 . St Johns College .............................................. 136 St Peters College ............................................ 137 St Stephens House ......................................... 144 Sackler Library .......................................................6 . Sanskrit .................................................................93 Scholarships (for International Students) ...24 . Schools and Colleges Liaison ....................... 154 . Scottish Qualifications ...................................... 27 Senior Status Students .................................. 157 Social Sciences Library .........................................6 Societies and Clubs ............................................ 12 Sociology ..............................................................96 Somerville College ..........................................138 Spanish ...........................40, 54, 55, 67, 86, 95 Statistics, Mathematics and ........................... 81 . Sport ......................................................................10 Student Finance ..................................................20 Student Societies ............................................... 12 Student Support and Welfare ......................... 17 Student Union (OUSU) .....................................13 Studying at Oxford ...............................................4 Target Schools .................................................. 155 Taylor Institution Library ......................................6 Teachers, Events for ....................................... 155 . Teaching Methods .................................................4 Test Centre Declaration Form ......................149 Theatre .......................................................... 12, 14 Theology ............................................................ 105 Theology, Philosophy and ................................98 . Trinity College ...................................................139 Tuition Fees .......................................................... 21 . Turkish ............................................................ 55, 92 Tutorials ....................................................................4 UCAS Application Materials..........................158 Undergraduate Numbers by College (20078)...................................... 146 University College ...........................................140 Visiting Students ............................................. 157 . Wadham College ...............................................141 Welfare and Health ............................................ 17 Womens Open Day ........................................ 155 Widening Access to Oxford .......................... 155 Worcester College ........................................... 142 Written Test Requirements ................... 14951 Wycliffe Hall ...................................................... 145 Zoology ................................................................. 32 .

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How to get to Oxford

From the airport
There are direct coach services, run by the Oxford Espress from Heathrow and Gatwick airports to Oxford city centre.

By rail
Oxford is a transport hub and has a frequent service to London as well as offering direct trains across the UK to Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and beyond. For further information telephone the National Rail enquiry service: 0845 7484950 www.rail.co.uk

By coach
The Oxford Tube Company runs a service from Victoria coach station and Marble Arch in London. There are National Express services from most major cities, arriving at the Gloucester Green Coach Station. www.nationalexpress.com www.oxfordbus.co.uk/espress1.shtml www.oxfordtube.com

By car
Parking in Oxford is extremely difficult and to be avoided if at all possible. There are five Park and Ride services on the city outskirts at Pear Tree, Woodstock Road, and Water Eaton (north); Seacourt, Botley Road (west); Redbridge, Abingdon Road (south); and Thornhill, London Road (east).

Local taxis
Radio Taxis, Tel: 01865 242424 ABC Taxis, Tel: 01865 770077 001 Taxis, Tel: 01865 240000 Further information is available at www.ox.ac.uk/aboutoxford/maps/

Major roads to Oxford

Ring road and Park and Rides

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