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
Candidates are expected to submit two pieces of written work by 11 November 2013. 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 Classics and the Oriental Studies pages.
Written tests
All candidates for Classics with Oriental Studies (Q8T9) must take the Classics Admissions Test (CAT), normally at their own school or college, on 6 November 2013. Please see the separate entry for Classics for further information.
Candidates for Classics with Oriental Studies (Q8T9) intending to study Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew, or Persian should always take ‘Part B’ of the CAT (in addition to any other parts required), which is a test of language aptitude.
All candidates for Oriental Studies with Classics (T9Q8) intending to study Arabic, Turkish, Hebrew or Persian must take the Oriental Languages Aptitude Test (OLAT), normally at their own school or college, on 6 November 2013. For details please see the separate entry for Oriental Studies.
Separate registration is required for both tests and the final deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure they are registered for the appropriate test.
Specimen tests are available to download.
What are tutors looking for?
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.
Selection criteria
Candidates may wish to refer to the selection criteria for Classics and for Oriental Studies.
