History: University of Oxford

What is History?

History involves both the study of individual societies over extended periods of time and the study of several societies simultaneously to enrich our understanding of the past. It provides a distinctive education by developing an awareness of differing political, cultural, social and economic structures in past societies and their interrelationship.

History at Oxford

Oxford is celebrated for the broad chronological sweep of its courses and enormous amount of choice offered to students. You can study options on any part of British and European history from the declining years of the Roman Empire to the present day.

Application procedure

All candidates must take the History Aptitude Test, normally at their own school or college, on 5 November 2008. Candidates must make sure they are available to take the test at this time. All candidates will be asked to send in an essay of A2 level, or equivalent, written in candidates’ own time as part of their normal school/college work.