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Dr Eleanor David – Student Recruitment Officer & Lecturer in Italian
Canada Tour - April 2014
Oxford
An international education
• Course/program that you find exciting
• Internationalised curriculum
• Degrees in the professions
• Value for money
• Students and staff from around the world
• World-wide partnerships
• Study Abroad (‘Visiting Students’ at Oxford)
• Travel opportunities
• Alumni at home and abroad
• Globally recognised degrees / Academic excellence
• Safe and secure academic environment
Why study in the UK?
Are you also looking at the US or Scotland?
England Scotland USA (Liberal Arts)
Apply to “Major” Possible “Major” Core curriculum
Year 1 Degree “Major” & 2-4 subjects Core curriculum
Year 2 Degree “Major” &2-4 subjects Declare “Major”
Declare Major
Year 3 Dissertation Honours Year Degree award: BA
Specialisation or Study Abroad
Major
Year 4 / exit qualification
Research project Degree awarded: MSc
Dissertation/ Research project Degree award: MA/BSc
Major
Degree award: BA
Could Oxford be for you?
Do we offer a course you would enjoy?
Would you find our teaching style engaging?
Are you predicted the right grades?
“The oldest university in the English-speaking world...
a leader in learning, teaching and research”
Oxford...
Over 130 nationalities
30+ International
leaders
4,000+ Alumni
Top 5 largest source of Oxford
students
Oxford Blues are the second
oldest university Ice Hockey
club in the world!
Rhodes Scholarships
Oxford... and Canada
Kermit the Frog
(Oxford Union 1994)
Mark Carney -
Governor, Bank of
England
William J Clinton –
U.S. President
Roland Michener -
Governor general of
Canada
Patrick Pichette -
CFO Google
Lester B Pearson
George
Stanley -
Canadian
Flag designer
Clarence
Campbell -
NHL
President
Robertson Davies
Novelist &
playwright
36,750 courses and 370 institutions available in the UK
Oxford offers 220 course combinations
Make sure your interests are covered in the courses
Courses at Oxford are:
– Academically focussed
– Challenging
– Selective
– Objective to make students think logically, laterally and independently
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Archaeology and Anthropology
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
Chemistry
Classics
Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Economics and Management
Engineering Science
English Language and Literature
Experimental Psychology
Fine Art
Geography
History
History of Art
Human Sciences
Law
Materials Science
Mathematics
Medicine
Modern Languages
Music
Oriental Studies
Philosophy Politics & Economics
Physics
Theology & Religion
We also offer some specific joint honours degrees
Courses at Oxford
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Course versus career Which course did these graduates study at
Oxford? • 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
A – English Language & Literature B - Economics & Management C – Law
Tutorial
Tutorials
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“As a student you are a member of the University,
a Department and a College”
Facilities include:
Accommodation
Common Room
Library
Computing
Dining Hall
Sports
Bar
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Think about:
Subjects offered
Number of students
Location
Specific facilities
Appearance
There are 30 undergraduate colleges to choose from-
or you can make an Open Application
College ‘Mini campus’ – primary academic and social community
Around 100 people in each year, studying most subjects
University Over 12,000 undergraduate students
Hundreds of clubs and societies, covering all interests!
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Oxford City
Over 30,000 full-time students in a
vibrant city
Students make up 24% of adult
population in Oxford
Well located on all travel networks
London – 1 hr
London Heathrow – 1 hr 30 mins
London Gatwick – 2 hrs
Birmingham International – 1 hr
Beautiful city with lots of open
green spaces
Restaurants, clubs, bars,
theatres, cinemas
Tuition fees
- $26,400-$38,400 CAD per annum (depending on subject studied)
College fees - $12,100 CAD per annum
Living costs - $16,500 CAD per annum
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A level AAA / A*AA / A*A*A
International Bacc. 38 / 39 / 40 with 6/7 in higher level subjects –
departments now have specific offers so check the
website!
French Bacc. French Baccalauréat or Option Internationale du
Baccalauréat with an average score of at least 15
BCSSD 85% overall with 85% or higher in relevant subjects
Standardised Tests Reasoning Test with at least 1,400 in Critical Reading
and Mathematics, preferably also 700 or more in
Writing, combined score of at least 2,100
AND
Grade 5 in three or more Advanced Placement Tests in
appropriate subjects
OR
700 or better in three or more SAT Subject Tests in
appropriate subjects
Deals with applications to all UK universities UCAS Application - 15th October Deadline
- 5 university choices
- Blind application and non-ordered
- Personal Statement
Around 75% academic-focused
Reasons for choosing subject
- Teacher’s reference
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University and Colleges
Admissions Service
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Prior academic achievement
Predicted grades
Personal Statement
Teacher’s reference
Pre-Interview tests
Written work
Written tests at interview
Interview
•Why do you want to
study this course?
•Current studies
•Outside reading
•I have watched/visited
Personal Statement
75%
Academic
25% Extra
Curricular
•Work Experience
•Future plans
•Extra-curricular
activities should focus
on transferable skills
Plan it first
Sell yourself
Check spelling
Check grammar
Be honest
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Personal Statement
Do Don’t
…Plan it carefully first …Start with ‘I’ve always wanted
to study…’
…Focus on academics, not
your extra-curriculars
…tell us we’re the best university
in the World!
…Be honest and sound natural …Give us a long anecdotal story
from your childhood
…Check spelling and grammar! …Re-use your admissions essay
for Canadian/US schools
…Proof read and get someone
else to proof read. Read it both
top to bottom and bottom to top!
…Use repetitive language
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“Tests stretch and challenge you. We want to see your potential.”
www.ox.ac.uk/tests
We might want to see some of your written work too!
• 90% of courses require a test
• Designed to stretch and challenge you
• Looking for potential
• Subject specific
• Practice is helpful preparation
% of applicants invited to interview days spent in Oxford interviews in 1+ colleges
academic tutors usually present minutes long on average pounds spent on food or accommodation
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70 2 / 3 1+
2 20 - 30 0
Academic ability and potential to
be successful
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’
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• Genuine subject interest
• Good ‘fit’ between applicant and course
• Potential • Core knowledge and technical fluency
• Focus and determination
• Ability to learn independently
• Vocational commitment (where appropriate)
• Not considered for admission: • Sporting prowess
• Relations
• Donations
What do we look for?
Critical for application success
The four ‘R’s
• Right subject
• Excellent examination record
• Read and think – critically and analytically
• Embed your learning and revise
1 September- 15 October 2014: Submit application online at: www.ucas.com
Check if you need to REGISTER FOR A TEST!
5 November 2014: Sit a test if required by your subject
10 November 2014: Submit written work if required by your subject to the
college considering your application
Mid-end November 2014: Possible invitation to interview
Early-mid December 2014: Interview in Oxford or via Skype
Early January 2015: Outcome of application
By early May 2015: If you receive all your uni/college decisions by 31 March
you must reply via UCAS to any offers by this date
June/July 2015: Examination results/ Confirmation of place
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Questions?
Dr Eleanor David Student Recruitment Officer with responsibility for North America
eleanor.david@admin.ox.ac.uk
www.ox.ac.uk/study
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