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History and Politics

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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 

All candidates are required to send in an essay, on an historical topic, of A2 level, or equivalent, written in their own time as part of their normal school or college work by 11 November 2013.

See further guidance on the submission of written work.

Written test 

All candidates must take the History Aptitude Test (HAT), normally at their own school or college, on 6 November 2013. Separate registration for this test is required 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?

If your application is shortlisted, 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 piece of prose or other material before the 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 analytically.

Selection criteria

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

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