Submitting Written Work
This page gives details of written work that was requested for applicants applying in October 2022. Applicants for 2024 or later entry should note that these requirements may change. Up to date written work requirements will be communicated to applicants after they have applied in October 2023.
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SUBJECT |
Submitted Written Work required? |
Written work requirements for 2023 entry |
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Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic |
Yes |
Two essays. |
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Archaeology |
Yes |
One essay with a word limit of 1500 words. |
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Architecture |
Yes |
All Colleges will ask Architecture applicants to submit a PDF (6 A4 pages, and less than 15MB in size) of their own artwork prior to interview. The selection of images should, in part, reflect material you might bring to interview as part of your portfolio. |
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Asian and Middle Eastern Studies |
No |
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Classics |
Yes |
Two pieces of written work. |
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Computer Science |
No |
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Economics |
Yes |
One piece of written work (a piece of marked classwork or coursework is preferred). |
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Engineering |
No |
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English |
Yes |
Two essays. |
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Geography |
No |
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History |
Yes |
Two pieces of written work. One should, preferably, be written in timed conditions and the other should be a piece of coursework or homework. |
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History and Politics |
Yes |
Two pieces of written work. One should, preferably be written in timed conditions and the other should be a piece of coursework or homework. |
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History and Modern Languages |
Yes |
You are required to send in two pieces of written work. One should, preferably, be written in timed conditions and the other should be a piece of coursework or homework. If you are applying for a post A Level language, one piece of written work should be in the language you intend to study. |
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History of Art |
No | |
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Human, Social and Political Sciences |
Yes |
Two pieces of written work. One should, preferably, be written in timed conditions and the other should be a piece of coursework or homework. |
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Law |
No |
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Linguistics |
No |
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Mathematics |
No |
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Medicine |
No |
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Modern and Medieval Languages |
Yes |
Two recent pieces of work in the language(s) you wish to study. If you are studying GCE A Levels (or equivalent) in the two languages you are applying for then you must send in one essay in each of those languages. |
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Music |
Yes |
Examples of your work in Harmony and/or Counterpoint, or at least some of your written music exercises, and two recent essays on any aspect of your musical studies. |
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Natural Sciences Biological |
No |
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Natural Sciences Physical (Chemistry) |
No |
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Natural Sciences Physical (Physics) |
No |
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Psychological and Behavioural Sciences |
Yes |
Two pieces of written work. One should, preferably, be written in timed conditions and the other should be a piece of coursework or homework. |
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Philosophy |
Yes |
Two pieces of written work |
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Theology and Religious Studies |
Yes |
Two essays |
Not sure what to submit? We appreciate this may be difficult, especially if you haven’t studied your chosen University subject at A Level. A teacher who knows your work well may be the best person to ask for guidance but if you have any questions or concerns, please be in touch with the Admissions Office.
