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OxfordExplaine

d

Charlotte Isaacs

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English transcript 中文脚本

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www.alumni.ox.ac.uk

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Do we offer a course YOU

would enjoy?

Would YOU find our teaching

style engaging?

Are YOU predicted the right grades?

Are YOU ready for the

academic challenge?

www.ox.ac.uk/study

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Archaeology and AnthropologyEconomics and ManagementGeographyPhilosophy, Politics & EconomicsHistoryHistory of ArtLawHuman Sciences

ClassicsEnglish Language and LiteratureExperimental PsychologyFine ArtModern LanguagesMusicOriental StudiesTheology & Religion

www.ox.ac.uk/courses

PhysicsMaterials ScienceMathematicsBiological SciencesComputer ScienceEarth SciencesEngineering ScienceChemistry

BiochemistryBiomedical SciencesMedicine

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Political Reporter, BBC Graduate entry medic

Audit Associate Associate Consultant, McKinsey & Company

Police Officer, Metropolitan Police Managing Director, Independent Film Production

Agency Innovation Consultant, Happen

Publishing Rights specialist, Hachette

Course V’s CareerWhich course did these graduates study at

Oxford?

A – English Language & LiteratureB - Economics & Management

C – Law

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www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk

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Tutorials‘At the heart of

the Oxford

learning experienc

e’

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Oxford Explained September 2011

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www.ox.ac.uk/ugcolls

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Oxford Explained September 2011

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ousu.org/get-involved/clubs-societies

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International Tuition Fees:£14,845 - £21,855

($22,390 - $32,962)

www.ox.ac.uk/funding

Living Expenses:£12,641 ($19,063)

Total:£34,441 to £41,421 ($51,934 - $62,460)

College Fees: £6,925

($10,444)

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Choose course

and college

Start UCAS

application

Submit applicati

onby15

October

Result of applicatio

n

Choose ‘firm’ and

‘insurance’ choices

Exam results/ confirmation

Written work / tests

Start universi

ty!

Interview

Testregistrati

on

www.ucas.com

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Academic ability

and potentia

l

Suitability for chosen course

Subject requirements

Genuine subject

interest YES!Particul

ar school types

Irrelevant extra-

curricular activities

Particular backgrounds

NO

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Oxford Explained September 2011

A -level AAA / A*AA / A*A*A

International Bacc. 38 / 39 / 40 with 6/7 in higher level subjects

SAT Reasoning Test

OR

ACT

OR

SAT Subject Tests

At least 1,400 in Critical Reading & Mathematics with 700 or more in writing, giving a combined score of at least 2,100

With a score of at least 32 out of 36 AND grade 5 in three or more Advanced Placement Tests in appropriate subjects

In three appropriate subjects at 700 or better

www.ox.ac.uk/enreqs

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Oxford Explained September 2011

IELTS Overall score of 7.0 with at least 7.0 in each component

TOEFL (internet-based) Overall score of 110 with component scores of at least: Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24

Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)

Grade A

Cambridge Certificate for Proficiency of English (CPE)

Grade B

International Baccalaureate Standard Level (SL)

Score of 5 in English (as Language A or B)

English Language Requirements

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Personal Statement

• Work Experience

• Future plans

• Extra curricular activities should focus on transferable skills

Plan it firstSell yourself

Check spellingCheck

grammar Be honest

• Why do I want to study this course?

• Current studies• Outside reading• I have watched/

listened/visited

• Work Experience

• Future plans• Extra –

curricular activities should focus on transferable skills

80% Academic (including

super-curricular)

20% Extra - Curricular

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‘Tests stretch and challenge you.We want to see your potential.’

‘We might want to see some of

your written work too!’

• 90% of students will sit

admissions tests• Designed to stretch and

challenge• Looking for potential• Subject specific• Practice is helpful preparation

www.ox.ac.uk/tests

www.ox.ac.uk/writwork

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Academic ability and potential to be a successful student

Self-motivation, commitment and passion for the chosen course

Ability to think independently and critically

Engagement with new ideas

‘The interview is designed to emulate the

tutorial system.’

‘There are no trick questions and it’s not the ‘final hurdle’

www.ox.ac.uk/interview

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Academic achieveme

ntAdmissions tests

Written work

UCAS personal

statement

UCAS teacher’s reference

Interview

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“What can I do now?”

Programme of study

Results – work hard!

Engage and explore

Practise

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Wider reading and research

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Thank you for listening