All candidates must follow the application procedure as shown in how to apply. The information below gives specific details for students applying for this course.
Written work
As part of your application you will be required to submit by 11 November 2013 two recent marked essays written as part of your school or college course.
See further guidance on the Submission of written work.
Written tests
You do not need to take a written test as part of an application for this course.
What are tutors looking for?
Tutors are looking for intellectual potential, the specific visual, textual and reasoning abilities that are required for this course, and, of course, serious interest in and commitment to both classical archaeology and ancient history. Tutors will consider all the available information – past and predicted examination results, the personal statement, academic reference and interviews – to assess the individual candidate’s potential to benefit from the course provided by Oxford, and their potential to be a good tutorial student, and to attain good results in examinations. The weight given to the different criteria will vary according to the individual background and circumstances of each candidate.
Selection criteria
Candidates may wish to refer to the selection criteria for Classical Archaeology and Ancient History.
