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Contents
Introduction 66 History and Politics Supporting your
2 I love Oxford 68 History of Art studies
4 An Oxford degree 70 Human Sciences 164 Where will I live?
6 Oxford: opening doors 72 Law (Jurisprudence) 166 Exploring Oxford
8 Is Oxford for me? 74 Materials Sciences 168 Clubs and societies
10 A day in the life 76 Mathematics 169 Oxford University Student
78 Mathematics and Computer Science Union (OUSU)
Courses 80 Mathematics and Philosophy 169 Sport
12 Oxford courses 82 Mathematics and Statistics 170 Music
13 Entrance requirements 84 Medicine 170 Choral and organ awards
14 Subject requirements 88 Modern Languages 171 Drama
16 Archaeology and Anthropology 92 Modern Languages and Linguistics 172 Libraries
18 Biochemistry 94 Music 174 Museums and collections
20 Biological Sciences 96 Oriental Studies 176 IT Services
22 Biomedical Sciences 100 Philosophy and Modern Languages 176 Language Centre
24 Chemistry 102 Philosophy, Politics 177 Support and well-being
26 Classical Archaeology and Economics (PPE) 178 International students
and Ancient History 104 Philosophy and Theology 179 Mature students
28 Classics 106 Physics 180 Disabled students
30 Classics and English 108 Physics and Philosophy 181 Equality for all
32 Classics and Modern Languages 110 Psychology (Experimental)
34 Classics and Oriental Studies 112 Psychology, Philosophy Events and ways to
36 Computer Science and Linguistics find out more
38 Computer Science and Philosophy 114 Theology and Religion 182 Open days
40 Earth Sciences 116 Theology and Oriental Studies 184 Events in Oxford
42 Economics and Management 186 Events near you
44 Engineering Science Applying to Oxford, 188 Admissions Information Centre
46 English Language and Literature finance and careers 188 Publications
48 English and Modern Languages 118 Applying to Oxford 189 Oxford online
50 European and Middle Eastern 120 Student finance
Languages 122 Your career after Oxford Index and maps
52 Fine Art 190 Index C
54 Geography Colleges 191 Small print on
56 History 124 Oxford colleges 192 Maps ten
58 History (Ancient and Modern) 126 Which colleges offer my course? ts
60 History and Economics 128 The colleges (alphabetically)
62 History and English 163 Choosing a college
64 History and Modern Languages
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At the heart of learning
Oxford retains a special place in the academic
landscape of the UK and in the hearts of those
who live, study and teach here.
There are many reasons why Oxford generates
such admiration, pride and loyalty. No individual
reason is unique, but when they are all viewed
together it becomes clear that Oxford is a
university like no other. These are the
characteristics that have differentiated Oxford
from all other universities for hundreds of
years, and will continue to form the essence
of the Oxford experience for years to come.
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I didn’t know what to expect from Oxford other than
a great education. In fact those three years have
stayed with me in all sorts of ways. But perhaps
most importantly I left university feeling able to
choose who I wanted to be and what I wanted to do.
I still feel lucky to have been there.

Matthew, Oxford graduate
The college system Financial support
OXFORD
Every student at Oxford is a member of a Oxford is strongly committed to this
college. They are sometimes compared to halls principle: if you are a UK student and have
of residence at other universities, but they are the talent and ability to study with us, you GRADUATES:
so much more besides. Your college will be should never be put off from applying for
your home for much of your time at Oxford, financial reasons. In 2015–16, Oxford is
MOST
providing accommodation, meals, a library committed to providing generous financial
and IT support. The relatively small number support to students from lower-income
of students at each college allows for close households, to ensure they can make the EMPLOYABLE
and supportive personal attention to be given most of what Oxford has to offer.
to your induction, academic development See p 120 for more information about
and welfare. financial support at Oxford. In the 2013 Global Employability
See p 124 for more information about Rankings, Oxford was ranked #1 by
colleges at Oxford. 2,700 recruiters around the world.

Tutorial teaching Career opportunities
‘Tutor’ is Oxford’s name for a member of Oxford graduates are highly valued by
academic staff. They are often world-leading employers for their communication,
experts in their field, and tutorials are a chance leadership and problem-solving skills.
to get individualised teaching from them. At Hundreds of recruiters visit the University
least once a week in each subject studied, groups each year, and nearly 95% of all Oxford
of two or three students will spend an hour leavers are in work or further study six
with their tutor, discussing a topic in depth. months after leaving. The Careers Service
This personalised attention means that you can help you find an internship, learn
will face rigorous academic challenges on a business skills and land your dream job.
weekly basis, encouraging and facilitating See p 122 for more information
your learning in a way that just isn’t possible about careers after Oxford.
in a lecture. It also means that tutors are
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Oxford University is world famous for academic
excellence. We pick the best and brightest
students purely on their academic merit and
passion for their chosen course. If that sounds
like you, and you like to think for yourself,
Oxford could be the right university for you.
The system of teaching at Oxford combines the
best of one-to-one or small group tutorials in
college with the wealth of resources in the
University. Students share lectures, classes and
practicals in their department, depending on
their subject. Studying at Oxford is exciting: a
springboard from which to dive into an ocean
of opportunities.
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Selecting the right
course is the most
important decision
you will have to
make when applying
to university
Each Oxford course has a compulsory core, plus various options you can choose
from to tailor it to your personal interests. These aspects of the course are
organised by departments of the central University:
Assessment
degree Lectures Oxford courses have two stages. There are
All students in a Practicals exams at the end of the first stage (usually
particular subject will All students in the end of the first year) that you must pass
come together for science-based to continue the course, but don’t count for
lectures. These provide subjects come your final grade.
core information about together for labwork
After this, assessment depends on the
different elements of and/or fieldwork.
course you are studying (see pp 16–117).
your course that you Typically, science
You might sit your Finals (written exams on
may find useful in students can expect
which your final grade is based) at the end
tutorials, essays or at least two half-days
of your last year, or at the end of each year.
exams. in the lab per week.
Some exams may be replaced by a project,
extended essay or dissertation, or there
might be an oral exam.
Colleges are not
just where you live,
but in most cases
are your base for
tutorial teaching
Tutorials take place at least once a week and it’s up to you to
research and prepare for them. Then you meet your tutor, A
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ready to present and defend your opinions, accept constructive criticism
and listen to others.
Tutorials develop your ability to think for yourself – not only an essential
ability for academic success but also a skill that the best employers look
for in Oxford graduates.
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opening doors
There’s more to Oxford than just your course.
Studying at Oxford can be a gateway to a whole
world of unique possibilities.
International study & research
As a truly global university, Oxford Oxford helped make
understands the importance of international
experiences to your academic, career and me who I am today.
personal development. There are opportunities
to study, work, or undertake research in
Yes, that's corny, but it's true and
For information dozens of countries across every inhabited
continent. These are organised and funded by it's wonderful. I've had the chance
about studying at
the University and last year more than 1,300 to explore a million different things
Oxford University as
undergraduate students participated. Some
an international student here (I've played three different
examples include:
please see p 178 • A year abroad for all students of Modern sports at uni level, been a member
Languages, Oriental Studies and Law with of two committees, and helped start
Law Studies in Europe
up Sports Plus), and I've also had
• Student exchanges with Princeton
• Summer Schools at universities in the US, the chance to meet a million
China and Singapore different people. It's all helped me
• Field trips to Borneo, Spain and Greece
figure out who I am and what I want
• Over 650 college travel grants to anywhere
in the world to be doing.
ox.ac.uk/students/goabroad Heather, 4th year
My favourite
Erasmus
When you see this logo on a course page, Oxford memory is...
this means that there are study exchanges
which let you spend up to 12 months at one watching the US presidential
of our partner universities. Modern
election results at 4am with fellow
Languages students also have the option of
an Erasmus work placement during their students who were equally as
compulsory year abroad. Erasmus is passionate about international
supported by the European Commission,
politics as I was. It was a really
and includes a monthly allowance to help
towards the costs of being abroad. amazing experience to be able to
ox.ac.uk/erasmus share something so important with
so many people.
Charlie, 2nd year
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Building your career
The best
Find an internship
Oxford’s Internship Office coordinates thing Oxford
hundreds of student placements each year, many
of them paid. An internship can give invaluable did for me...
insight into the country or industry you are
interested in – from publishing in Hong Kong
was when I joined the
to museums in the US to climate change research
in the UK. committee of the Scientific
Society. Over the past two
Learn business skills
years, I've been able to meet
The Student Consultancy programme trains Develop your employability
and talk at length with some
teams of students to help Oxfordshire Oxford's intellectually demanding academic
organisations solve real business problems: courses will equip you for many jobs. The of the best-known scientists
it gives great work experience for all types of tutorial system will teach you to research, in the UK and beyond,
work, including consultancy. summarise, present and defend an argument. including invaluable contacts
‘The Shed’ provides a space to develop your Taking part in student societies can also
own ideas for innovation and entrepreneurship. be helpful in demonstrating teamwork and in my own field.
There is training for students intending to start time management, as well as giving you an Nessa, 4th year
their own business. opportunity to try out leadership and
responsibility.
Gain confidence
Springboard is an award-winning programm^e MORE ON
www.careers.ox.ac.uk
for professional women. The Oxford version Careers – p 122
provides female undergraduates with the tools Student clubs & societies – p 168
to enhance their personal development in all
aspects of life.
There is also a Women’s Leadership
development programme run by the
Student Union.
Oxford for life
Choosing Oxford can make an enormous
difference, not just for the three or four years
of your degree, but for the rest of your life.
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and access to the latest research – whether
that’s through extended membership of
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for me?
Is
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about Oxford...
What can I study? Will I be happy?
Oxford offers both traditional courses Oxford scored 91% for student satisfaction
and more unusual ones, some of which in the 2013 National Student Survey – well
are unique to the University. Read more above average. There is lots of support
about them on pp 16–117. available if you need it – see Support and
well-being (p 177).
How will I be taught?
Will an Oxford degree help
You will be taught in small groups by
experts in your subject. There are also me get a job?
lectures and, depending on your subject, 95% of Oxford leavers are employed six
classes or practicals. See An Oxford months after graduating, and those in full-
degree (p 4). time jobs have a median salary that is 20%
higher than the UK average. See Your career
What is a college? after Oxford (p 122).
Oxford University is made up of many
different colleges. All students are Can I afford it?
members of a college, which provides In 2012 and 2013, Oxford provided the
welfare support and academic most generous, no-strings attached financial
supervision. See Oxford colleges (p 124). support to UK/EU students from the lowest-
income backgrounds. The exact financial
Where will I live? support package for 2015 has not yet been
Your college will provide accommodation confirmed, but Oxford remains committed
for your first year. After this, you can to providing generous funding. See Student
choose to live in college for at least one finance (p 120)
more year, or move out and rent a place
with friends. See Where will I live? Is it just hard work?
(p 164). Oxford is famous for its student social life.
It’s quite hard to have an interest which you
can’t pursue here – there are over 600 clubs
and societies, and you can always start your
own. See Clubs and societies (p 168).

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