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History and Modern Languages

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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 must submit the written work required for each of the subjects forming this joint course. Please see further details on the pages for History and for Modern Languages. Written work must be submitted by 10 November 2012. 

Written test 

All candidates must take both the History Aptitude Test and the Modern Languages Admissions Tests, normally at their own school or college, on 7 November 2012. Separate registration for both tests is required and the final deadline for entries is 15 October 2012. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that they are registered for these tests.

Please refer to the pages for History and for Modern Languages for further details.

What are tutors looking for?

During the interview, your submitted work is likely to be a starting point for discussion. Some colleges may also ask you to read and discuss a short text. Tutors wish to test your capacity for independent thought, your flexibility, your skills in conceptualising and relating ideas, the precision of your thinking and your linguistic accuracy.

Selection criteria

Candidates may wish to refer to the selection criteria for History and for Modern Languages.

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