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Oxford. Explained. Your Name. Do we offer a course you would enjoy? Would you find our teaching style engaging? Are you predicted the right grades ? Could Oxford be for you?. Oxford. “ The oldest university in the English-speaking world... a leader in learning, teaching and research ”.

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  1. Oxford Explained Your Name

  2. Do we offer a courseyou would enjoy? Would you find our teaching style engaging? Are you predicted the rightgrades? Could Oxford be for you?

  3. Oxford... “The oldest university in the English-speaking world... a leader in learning, teaching and research”

  4. Archaeology and Anthropology Biochemistry Biological Sciences Biomedical Sciences Chemistry Classics Computer Science Earth Sciences Economics and Management Engineering Science English Language and Literature Experimental Psychology Fine Art Geography History History of Art Human Sciences Law Materials Science Mathematics Medicine Modern Languages Music Oriental Studies Philosophy Politics & Economics Physics Theology We also offer some specific joint honours degrees

  5. “Quote about facilities”

  6. Weekly meeting all students have with a tutor where you are expected to talk in depth about your ideas and opinions Tutorial: Lectures Classes Seminars Lab work Independent study Examinations

  7. “As a student you are a member of the University, a Department and a College” • Facilities include: • Accommodation • Common Room • Library • Computing • Dining Hall • Sports • Bar Oxford Explained September 2011

  8. Think about: • Subjects offered • Number of students • Location • Specific facilities • Appearance There are 30 undergraduate colleges to choose from- or you can make an Open Application Oxford Explained September 2011

  9. Oxford Explained September 2011

  10. “It's no more expensive to study at Oxford than at any other university... our world-class resources, extensive bursaries and college provision actually keep living costs down”

  11. General finance slide

  12. Moritz-Heyman Scholarship household income below £16k reduced fee, bursary and loans means tested household income between £16k & £25k reduced fee, bursary and loans apply for funding household income between £25 & £42.6K bursary and loans Household income above £42.6k non-means tested loans

  13. *Deadline: October 15th* Choose your course... ... then choose your college You can only apply to Oxford or Cambridge choose carefully Keep your personal statement academically focused You’ll need to submit your other applications then too Oxford Explained September 2011

  14. Oxford Explained September 2011

  15. Prior academic achievement Predicted grades Personal Statement Teacher’s reference Pre-Interview tests Written work Written tests at interview Interview

  16. “Around 80% of Oxford applicants are now required to sit a pre-interview test” www.admissions.ox.ac.uk/tests We might want to see some of your written work too! Better quote?? Oxford Explained September 2011

  17. The interview is designed to emulate the tutorial system We’re looking at your: Academic ability and potential to be successful Self-motivation, commitment and passion for the chosen course Ability to think independently and critically There are no trick questions and it’s not the ‘final hurdle’ Oxford Explained September 2011

  18. 70 2 / 3 1+ 2 20 - 30 0 % of applicants invited to interview days spent in Oxford interviews in 1+ colleges academic tutors usually present minutes long on average pounds spent on food or accommodation Oxford Explained September 2011

  19. Do we offer a courseyou would enjoy? Would you find our teaching style engaging? Are you predicted the rightgrades? Could Oxford be for you?

  20. University of Oxford itunes.ox.ac.uk youtube.com/oxford @UniofOxford

  21. Questions? Oxford Explained September 2011

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