Courses

Do you already know what you want to study? Have you explored all our courses in the subject areas which interest you?

Make sure you really know your options and don’t immediately go for the obvious choice. The most inspiring course may be something you didn’t know existed!

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Languages and Literature

cultures, film, history, language, linguistics, literature, people...

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The Natural World

animals, archaeology, behaviour, biology, conservation, earth, ecology, environment...

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Art & Music

archaeology, culture, communication, drama, expression, people, societies...

Chemistry science formula.

Medical Sciences

biochemistry, cells, genetics, health, molecular, neuroscience, pathology, pharmacology...

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Philosophical questions

beliefs, classics, economics, ethics, law, logic, politics, society, religion, theology...

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Physical Sciences

chemistry, climate, manufacturing, engineering, environment, physics, geology, materials...

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Researching the past

anthropology, archaeology, arts, civilisations, classics, cultures, history, politics...

Internet of Things (IoT) links the physical and digital world.

Using Mathematics

economics, engineering, materials, mechanics, physics, programming, statistics...

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People and Society

anthropology, law, culture, demography, development, economics, politics, social science...

Course finder

Choosing what to study

Some things to bear in mind when making this important decision.

A-Z of courses

All about each course, including the core syllabus, options and assessment.

Admission requirements

For course specific requirements, see your course page.

Selection criteria

Visit the department's website to find out what tutors are looking for in applications for the course you are interested in.

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About your studies

Where, how and by whom will you be taught at Oxford?

Your academic year

How long are the terms? When will you have exams? Find out about the structure of an Oxford student's year.

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What it costs

Make sure you know how much your course will cost and about the support available to help you pay for it.

Be inspired!

Which colleges offer my course?

Check which colleges offer the course you are interested in.

Astrophoria Foundation Year

Find out more about Oxford's foundation year for talented students who have experienced disadvantage and educational disruption.

Courses

Languages and Literature

The Natural World

Art & Music

Medical Sciences

Philosophical questions

Physical Sciences

Researching the past

Using Mathematics

People and Society

Course finder

Choosing what to study

A-Z of courses

Admission requirements

Selection criteria

About your studies

Your academic year

What it costs

Be inspired!

Which colleges offer my course?

Astrophoria Foundation Year

Wall of Faces

Choosing your course

Languages and Literature

The Natural World

Art & Music

Medical Sciences

Philosophical questions

Physical Sciences

Researching the past

Using Mathematics

People and Society

Course finder

Choosing what to study

A-Z of courses

Admission requirements

Selection criteria

About your studies

Your academic year

What it costs

Be inspired!

Which colleges offer my course?

Astrophoria Foundation Year

Wall of Faces

Choosing your course

Read our step by step

guide for applicants

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