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 required to submit two recent marked coursework essays by 11 November 2013: one in economics or a similar subject and one on an historical topic, or equivalent. These should have been written in the candidates’ own time as part of their normal school or college work.
See further guidance on the submission of written work.
Written test
Candidates applying for History and Economics are required to take two tests: the History Aptitude Test (HAT) on 6 November 2013 and a test for Economics for those who are shortlisted, which will take place during the Oxford interview period in December 2013. Separate registration is required for the HAT and the final deadline for entries is 15 October 2013. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they are registered for this test. See further details about the History Aptitude Test.
What are tutors looking for?
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 passage of historical writing while you are here 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. We do not require any previous formal qualification in Economics, but we do expect you to demonstrate a real interest in the subject.
Selection criteria
Candidates may wish to refer to the selection criteria for History and Economics.
