Psychology and Linguistics
University of Oxford · CQ81 · 2027
主成績:((5*55(三科;選修(不計英語文學、音樂)) 或 5*55(三科;甲類選修(不計英語文學、音樂)或M1) 或 5*55(三科;甲類選修(不計英語文學、音樂)或M2) 或 其他途徑須確認) 並且 英文≥5 並且 數學必修≥5) 指定科:主成績各分支已列指定科;英文、數學必修5 英文:DSE英文須確認或IELTS 7.5(各7),2年內 其他:18項未能自動判斷
| 要求 | 需要 |
|---|---|
| 主成績 | ((5*55(三科;選修(不計英語文學、音樂)) 或 5*55(三科;甲類選修(不計英語文學、音樂)或M1) 或 5*55(三科;甲類選修(不計英語文學、音樂)或M2) 或 其他途徑須確認) 並且 英文≥5 並且 數學必修≥5) |
| 指定科 | 英文、數學必修5 |
| 英文 | DSE英文須確認或IELTS 7.5(各7),2年內 |
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Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics
Degree awarded: MSci / BA
Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics (PPL) are closely interrelated disciplines, so studying a combination of them allows students to explore different aspects of each subject, resulting in a very varied and dynamic course.
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Course duration:
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Application deadline:
15 October 2026
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Overview
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Why study this course?
Psychology addresses such questions as: how do we perceive and understand the world around us? How do children acquire language? What predisposes two people to get on with each other? What causes schizophrenia?
Philosophy is concerned with a wide range of questions including ethics, knowledge, and the nature of mind.
Linguistics is the study of language in all its aspects, including the structure of languages, meaning (semantics), pronunciation, and how people understand, mentally represent and generate language.
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Why study this course at Oxford?
Psychology at Oxford is a scientific discipline, involving the rigorous formulation and testing of ideas. It works through experiments and systematic observation rather than introspection. Data science and coding play an important role in how we train students.
The Oxford Experimental Psychology Department is widely regarded as one of the leading psychology departments in the UK. At present, there are particularly strong groups in the fields of human cognitive processes, neuroscience, language, developmental, social psychology and psychological disorders.
The Oxford Philosophy Faculty is one of the largest Philosophy departments in the world, and regularly tops international rankings. Philosophers at Oxford have active interests in the philosophy of language and of logic, philosophy of mind, and the philosophy of science, and maintain close links with those working in neuroscience and psychology.
The Faculty of Linguistics, Philology, and Phonetics brings together scholars working in:
theoretical and descriptive linguistics (especially syntax, semantics and phonology)
experimental phonetics
psycholinguistics
linguistics of the Romance languages
historical linguistics and comparative philology.
Unlike other subjects in the humanities, it includes three scientific research laboratories – the Language and Brain Laboratory, the Psycholinguistics Laboratory and the Phonetics Laboratory.
Students taking Psychology as one of their subjects can elect to graduate after three years with a BA degree. Alternatively, they can decide to remain for an optional fourth year composed of a research-intensive, clinically-focused or translation-focused extended project in Experimental Psychology and allied disciplines. Students who complete the fourth year will graduate with an integrated Master’s degree in PPL.
Course codes
Course option
UCAS code
Psychology and Philosophy
Psychology and Linguistics
Philosophy and Linguistics
Although it is possible to study papers from all three PPL subject areas as part of this course (subject to college approval), you must apply to specialise in two of the three:
Students applying for Psychology and Philosophy (CV85) or Psychology and Linguistics (CQ81) apply for a 4-year MSci
Students applying for Philosophy and Linguistics (VQ51) apply for a 3-year BA
Admissions statistics
Interviewed: 37%
Successful: 14%
Intake: 37
Successful for a different course: 1%
Applicant intake for a different course: 1
(3-year average, 2023-25)
Read more about the University's undergraduate admissions statistics.
Department websites
Department of Experimental Psychology
Faculty of Philosophy
Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics
Contact information
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 271353
Email: admissions@psy.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 276926
Email: enquiries@philosophy.ox.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 280400
Email: academic-office@ling-phil.ox.ac.uk
Structure
A typical week
Terms 1-3: about six lectures, two or three tutorials, or a practical class.
Terms 4–9: about six lectures, one or two tutorials, and one practical class. You may also do independent research by carrying out your own research project, library dissertation, or thesis.
Terms 10 – 12 (MSci in PPL only): almost exclusive focus on an extended research or translational project in Psychology, with complementary advanced and critical skills training.
Tutorials usually involve 2–4 students and a tutor. Class sizes for laboratory classes may vary depending on the options you choose. Psychology Core lab classes which are attended by most students will usually be in groups of 35–40 students. Multiple demonstrators will usually attend to assist the staff who are leading these classes. There are usually no more than around 20 students for final-year Psychology specialist options. Lectures are normally attended by 30–50 students.
Most tutorials, classes, and lectures are delivered by staff who are experts in the subject they tutor. The majority of staff are world-leading experts with years of experience in teaching and research. Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are usually studying at doctoral level, and are specialists in those topics.
Read more about how Oxford's teaching year is structured.
Content and assessment
Terms 1-3 (Year 1)
Indicative courses
Assessment
Introductory courses are taken for three of the five subjects below:
Psychology
Philosophy
Linguistics
Neurophysiology
Probability theory and statistics
First University examinations: four to six written papers, depending on the specific combination of courses taken. Students wishing to study Psychology in Year 2 and beyond must take the Probability theory and statistics paper.
Terms 4-9 (Years 2 and 3)
After the third term, students can continue to follow a bipartite degree (Psychology and Philosophy, Psychology and Linguistics, or Philosophy and Linguistics) or, subject to their college’s approval, a tripartite degree (Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics).
Students choosing Psychology will study a choice of core subjects in Terms 4–6, plus a course in Experimental design and methods, and associated practical classes and data science training. These will be followed by one or two advanced Psychology options and a practical training portfolio in Terms 7–9. They will also engage in transferrable skills training.
Students choosing Philosophy take up to five courses in Philosophy from a wide range including Philosophy of mind and Philosophy of cognitive science.
Students choosing Linguistics take from three to five courses in Linguistics.
Students opting for a bipartite degree may take a single paper in the third subject. Students who are exceptionally permitted to take the tripartite degree must take at least two courses in each of the three subjects of Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics.
Available options will reflect the department’s current research which means they may change each year. The options available include the core subjects listed in this section.
Final University examinations: eight papers; two practical portfolios (for Psychology); a research project or thesis may also be taken (depending upon the combination of courses).
Students choosing Psychology take the equivalent of two written papers in Psychology in the second year based on the core subject areas (view Experimental Psychology course page).
Terms 10-12 (Year 4, MSci in PPL)
Please be aware that Year 4 is only available for Psychology.
In terms 10 and 11, students receive skills based training relevant to their extended project.
Over terms 10–12, students work on their extended project in Psychology and on advanced research evaluation by writing an independent current opinion review.
Students submit an extended project report.
Students also submit their current opinion review.
The options listed above are illustrative and may change. For a full list of current options, please visit the department website.
Progression and final degree award
For all courses, you must pass your first University examinations (usually known as ‘Prelims’ or ‘Mods’ and taken during your first year) to progress to the next stage of your degree. All students must pass their final year examinations (Finals) to pass their degree. ‘Finals’ for some courses occur not only in the final year, but may be staggered over the remaining years of the degree.
Read the information in the accordions above for details on progression and assessment for this particular course. (If you are already an offer holder please read your Course Information Sheet.)
Independent self-study
Undergraduate courses at Oxford are full-time and the University expects students to spend at least 40 hours per week on academic work during term. Significant self-study is expected of all students – read workload and independent study information for further details.
Read more general information about Learning at Oxford.
Potential course changes
The University will seek to deliver this course in accordance with the description set out above. However, there may be situations in which it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, either before or after registration. For further information, please read the University's Terms and Conditions and information about potential course changes.
You are also referred to the Student Handbook (which is updated every September).
Read more about potential course changes.
Psychology lab equipment. Copyright © University of Oxford / Richard Chivers
How to apply
This information is primarily course-specific although includes general application information where relevant. All applicants for a particular course need to follow the same application process and should also familiarise themselves with our Guide for applicants.
Qualifications required
Qualification
Requirement
A-levels
Advanced Highers
International Baccalaureate (IB)
39 (including core points) with 766 at HL
Other equivalent UK qualifications
View information on other UK qualifications.
Equivalent and acceptable international qualifications
View our list of other acceptable and equivalent level international qualifications.
If your qualification is not accepted, you will need to undertake further study to meet our admissions requirements.
Wherever possible, your grades are considered in the context in which they have been achieved.
Read more about how we use contextual information.
Subjects required
Required
Not applicable
Recommended
Candidates are recommended to have an A/7 or above in GCSE Mathematics (where GCSEs are taken).
For Psychology: it is highly recommended for candidates to have studied one or more science subjects (which can include Psychology) or Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or any other equivalent.
Relevant
For Linguistics: it is helpful for candidates to have studied English Language, Mathematics, a science or any other language.
If a practical component forms part of any of your science A‐levels used to meet your offer, we expect you to pass it.
UCAS application
If you want to study at Oxford, you need to apply a year before the start date of your course by completing an online UCAS application form. Applications open in May so you can start work on the form then.
You must submit your application by the strict deadline of 6pm (BST) on 15 October.
When filling out the form, in addition to choosing a course you will need to decide whether to express a college preference or make an 'open' application (in which case a computer will assign you a college). Not all courses are offered by all colleges so before you start, check which colleges offer your course and read our guidance on choosing a college.
Read more about your UCAS application.
Admissions test
Test dates
Registration opens (account creation, access arrangements and bursary requests)
Test booking window
12-16 October 2026
1 June 2026 (3pm UK time)
20 July - 28 September 2026 (6pm UK time)
All applicants must take the Test of Academic Reasoning for Admissions (TARA) as part of their application.
All Oxford applicants must take all three modules (Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and the Writing Task).
Visit the UAT-UK website for all information on:
when and how to book your test appointment
when and how to apply for access arrangements and bursaries
how best to prepare for your test
what to expect on the day of your test.
UAT-UK website
Written work
You do not need to submit any written work as part of an application for this course.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to at least one online interview. Interviews are expected to take place in December and should take place where you feel able to perform at your best.
There is advice for all shortlisted candidates on preparing for interviews and what to expect, including:
where to sit your interview
what technology and equipment is required
instructional videos on how to approach your interview
subject-specific practice questions
subject-specific demonstration interviews
an interviewees' code of conduct
how to practice ahead of your interview
and what to expect on the day of your interview.
Read more about Oxford interviews.
What tutors are looking for
In addition to a very good academic record, tutors are keen to see whether you appreciate the scope of the two subjects which you have chosen to apply for. They will also want to check whether you can evaluate evidence and are able to consider issues from different perspectives.
It’s important also to have a capacity for logical and creative thinking, appreciate the importance of empirical evidence in supporting arguments, and have an ability to cope with the demands of the course.
Visit the Experimental Psychology website for more detail on the selection criteria for this course.
Deferrals
Deferrals are made on a case-by-case basis and are not always possible. If you would like to request a deferral you should contact the college considering your application and provide your UCAS ID number, full name and date of birth alongside your request.
Transferring from another university
Oxford University does not accept transfer students. If you wish to follow an undergraduate course here, you will need to start the course from the beginning.
If you are currently studying at a university either in the UK or outside, and are thinking of applying to Oxford to start a new undergraduate course, please note that normally we will only consider such applications in exceptional circumstances. You should make very clear in your application why you do not wish to continue with your current course. As applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, we are not able to provide examples of what constitutes exceptional circumstances.
If you do decide to apply whilst enrolled at another university, and do not have A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at the grades required for the standard offer for the course you are interested in applying for, you will need to demonstrate how your subsequent study has prepared you for Oxford. This should include evidence of your performance on your current course, as well as a reference from your current tutor or equivalent.
You must declare on your UCAS form if you are currently studying at another university. Failure to do so could result in Oxford withdrawing any offer made to you.
Please also be aware that not only will you incur a year of additional costs but your eligibility for government support or loans may be affected by any previous university study, whether or not you have completed your course.
English language requirements
If your first language is English and you have always been a resident and citizen of a majority English-speaking country recognised by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), you do not need to demonstrate your level of English.
If English is not your first language you may need to meet our English language requirements. Oxford’s undergraduate courses are demanding, and you will need to demonstrate that you have a high level of proficiency in English to take up a place.
Where applicable, you must achieve all required test component scores (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking) in a single test session; we do not accept scores from multiple sittings ('superscoring'). You can view a list of accepted and non-accepted qualifications certificates. All courses now require the higher level of ability in English.
You do not need to provide evidence of English Language proficiency when you apply through UCAS.
If you are offered a place, you must meet the required level of proficiency by 31 July in the year you receive this, even if your course doesn't begin until the following October.
Read more about English language requirements.
GCSEs and IGCSEs
You do not need GCSEs or IGCSEs to apply to Oxford. However, where students have taken them, as evidence of prior academic attainment, they can form an important part in the assessment of an application. All GCSE (or IGCSE) results should be listed on your UCAS application. Higher GCSE grades may make an application more competitive, but they are only one aspect we consider. They will be looked at alongside all other elements of your application and, where possible, considered in context to help us better understand your achievements within your individual circumstances.
We recognise that many students - particularly those educated outside the UK - will not have taken GCSEs. If you have completed equivalent qualifications, you should include details of these in your application. If no such qualifications exist in your country, your application will be assessed in line with the selection criteria for your course. It is helpful for us to have some indication of your academic progress, so your teacher may instead comment on the results of any internal school assessments. We also provide comprehensive guidance for teachers on writing UCAS academic references.
Oxford’s admissions requirements are based on A-levels or equivalent qualifications, which are a stage above GCSEs. All applicants must be taking A-levels or another accepted equivalent qualification; please see our international qualifications page for further details.
Read more about Oxford's use of contextual information.
Note: Where GCSEs are taken, candidates are recommended to have an A/7 or above in GCSE Mathematics. See Subjects required above.
Application support
We offer step-by-step guidance on each stage of our admissions process for both applicants and their supporters.
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International students
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If you are supporting an applicant, either as a teacher or a family member, we have specific guidance for you too:
Information for parents and families
Information for teachers
We also recommend exploring outreach programmes, events and resources offered by the University, individual subject departments and our colleges.
Outreach programmes and events
Read Access Oxford below
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Offer terms and conditions
If you are successful in your application, you will receive a formal offer of a place at the University. Your offer is likely to be contingent on you meeting certain conditions. Once you have accepted our offer you will enter into a formal contract with the University. After completing the enrolment process you will attend an event during your first term to formally admit you to the University (the Matriculation Ceremony) and then become a Matriculated Student of the University.
Everyone applying through UCAS to study as an undergraduate needs to read:
the University Terms and Conditions for Matriculated Students
the University Student Handbook
the appropriate Course Information Sheet for your course and year of entry (available from when offers are made in January).
You will also have a separate contract with the Oxford college admitting you.
Read more about your contract with Oxford University.
Fees and funding
We don't want anyone who has the academic ability to get a place to study here to be held back by their financial circumstances. To meet that aim, Oxford offers one of the most generous financial support packages available for UK students and this may be supplemented by support from your college.
Course fees
Please note the fees and funding information for 2027 entry.
Fee status
Annual Course fees
Overseas
Further details about fee status eligibility
can be found on the fee status webpage.
For more information please refer to our course fees page.
Fees will usually increase annually. For details, please read our guidance on likely increases to fees and charges.
Living costs
Living costs at Oxford might be less than you’d expect, as our world-class resources and college provision can help keep costs down.
Living costs for the 2027-28 academic year are estimated to be between £1,475 and £2,175 for each month you are in Oxford. Our academic year is made up of three eight-week terms, so you would not usually need to be in Oxford for much more than six months of the year but may wish to budget over a nine-month period to ensure you also have sufficient funds during the holidays to meet essential costs. For further details please visit our living costs webpage.
Financial support, bursaries and scholarships
A tuition fee loan is available from the UK government to cover course fees in full for Home (UK, Irish nationals and other eligible students with UK citizens' rights - see below*) students undertaking their first undergraduate degree**, so you don’t need to pay your course fees up front.
In 2027 Oxford is offering one of the most generous bursary packages of any UK university to Home students with a family income of around £50,000 or less, with additional opportunities available to UK students from households with incomes of £32,500 or less. The UK government also provides living costs support to Home students from the UK and those with settled status who meet the residence requirements.
Students from England starting new courses in the 2027/28 academic year will apply for student finance through the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE).
Read more about fees and funding.
(Channel Islands and Isle of Man)
Islands students are entitled to different support to that of students from the rest of the UK.
Please refer the links below for information on the support to you available from your funding agency:
States of Jersey
States of Guernsey
Isle of Man
Please refer to the "Other Scholarships" section of our Oxford Bursaries and Scholarships page.
*For courses starting on or after 1 August 2021, the UK government has confirmed that EU, other EEA, and Swiss Nationals will be eligible for student finance from the UK government if they have UK citizens’ rights (i.e. if they have pre-settled or settled status, or if they are an Irish citizen covered by the Common Travel Area arrangement). The support you can access from the government will depend on your residency status.
**If you have studied at undergraduate level before and completed your course, you may be classed as an Equivalent or Lower Qualification student (ELQ) and would not then be eligible to receive government or Oxford funding.
Fees, funding and scholarship search
Additional fees and charges
There are no compulsory costs for this course beyond the fees shown above and your living costs.
Linguistics students in an experiment. Copyright © University of Oxford / Claire Huang
Studying at Oxford
Discover how you’ll learn and be supported at Oxford, both academically and personally. From tutorials and college life to wellbeing and community, this brief introduction directs you to more detailed information about the opportunities available to you as a student.
Teaching and learning
College tutorials are central to teaching at Oxford, offering a level of personalised attention from academic experts that is rare at most universities. They usually take place in your college and are led by tutors who combine teaching with their own research. Alongside tutorials, students also learn through lectures and classes, and depending on the course, may take part in laboratory work and fieldwork.
Tutorials typically last around an hour and involve in-depth discussion of a topic, with detailed feedback on your prepared work. You’ll usually have your tutorial with one or two other students studying the same course and material. This regular, rigorous academic discussion supports learning in a way that lectures alone cannot, while also allowing tutors to closely monitor your progress and provide additional support where needed.
All students are expected to undertake significant independent study (see Independent self-study above). Undergraduate courses at Oxford are full-time during term, with students typically spending at least 40 hours per week on academic work.
Read more about tutorials and an Oxford education.
Read more about our libraries and other learning resources.
College life
Our colleges are at the heart of Oxford’s reputation as one of the world’s leading universities. As an undergraduate, you will belong to a college as well as your subject department(s) and the wider University. This means you benefit from being part of a large, internationally renowned institution while also enjoying the support of a small, friendly academic and social community. Your tutorial teaching will usually take place within your college, with college tutors. While every college has its own character, facilities are broadly similar, and all offer opportunities to make friends, pursue your interests and enjoy student life.
When you apply, you can express a preference for a college on your UCAS form, or make an ‘open’ application if you have no preference. Even if you do choose a college, you may still be offered a place by another. This reallocation process happens for around a third of applicants each year.
Not all colleges offer all courses so be sure to check which colleges offer your course.
Accommodation
All first-year students are offered college accommodation, either on the main college site or in a nearby annexe, so you’ll be living alongside other students who are new to Oxford. This accommodation is guaranteed, so there’s no need to worry about arranging somewhere to live before you arrive. All colleges offer at least one further year of accommodation, and some provide it for the full duration of your degree.
Read more about Oxford colleges and how you choose.
Wellbeing and community
Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences - something we value and celebrate. We recognise that everyone arrives in Oxford from a different starting point and our wellbeing and community support is here to help you feel healthy, connected and valued throughout your time here.
We offer a range of services to support your wellbeing, help you settle in, boost your study skills, manage your finances and feel part of our welcoming community. It’s important to know who to turn to if times get tough and there are many people on hand to support you, both within your college and across the wider University. Life at Oxford extends way beyond your studies and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved through clubs, societies and shared interests, helping you feel at home and part of a vibrant, supportive community.
Read more about wellbeing and community at Oxford.
Discover life beyond your studies and the wide range of opportunities to pursue your interests.
Students in a tutorial. Copyright © OUImages / Oxford Atelier
After Oxford
A wide range of career opportunities are open to you and our Careers Service offers extensive, tailored support throughout your degree and beyond graduation.
Graduate destinations
Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics graduates can enter a wide range of careers including:
professional psychology
education
research
medicine
the health services
commerce
industry
the media
information technology.
If Psychology constitutes at least 50% of your course, and covers the BPS curriculum, and provided you achieve the minimum standard of second class honour as well as pass the experimental project element in the third or fourth year of study, your BA or MSci degree is accredited as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society.
This is normally the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
Careers support
Studying at Oxford opens up a lifetime of personal and professional opportunities, equipping you with the skills and experience to pursue a wide range of careers or further study after graduation.
Careers, University of Oxford offers extensive, tailored support to help students develop their skills, explore career options and plan for their future. With its guidance and resources, students can position themselves strongly for the job market or further study. Whatever your interests and whichever degree you are studying, Careers is there to support you.
Read more about the careers support available at Oxford.
Preparing to apply
Supercurricular study
As well as developing your enjoyment of a subject, supercurricular study helps you demonstrate the intellectual curiosity, independent thinking and academic engagement tutors look for when assessing your suitability to study at Oxford — especially for our tutorial-style teaching.
What is supercurricular study?
A supercurricular activity can be anything you do to engage with the ideas and information that interest you. You can think of it in three parts:
Explore - read, watch, listen to or try to find out things related to your subject other than what you are being taught in class.
Engage - question everything you encounter. Do you agree? Does it fit with what you have learnt previously? Has it changed your mind? How does it link to other ideas?
Reflect - tutors want you to be able to explain what you learned and why it interested you. Being able to talk in depth about one subject resource is more impressive than reeling off a list of books you have read.
Some examples include:
Reading books or articles related to your subject, for example, via subject-specific reading lists on department or college websites or academic blogs or journals written for general audiences
Watching documentaries and videos related to your subject
Attending public lectures or online talks
Listening to academic and general podcasts
Entering essay competitions or seek out free short online courses on topics which interest you
Carrying out small independent projects on something which interests you
Attending Oxford's University, department or college outreach events. These may offer support with your application but many also include a learning component which you may find inspiring and helps with your supercurricular study. Access Oxford below has more information on these opportunities.
Explore our new supercurricular hub.
Suggested subject resources
Explore the suggested subject-specific resources on Oxford's University, department and college websites.
Look for pre-reading lists and other useful study resources on department websites
Check out our Supercurricular hub
Watch our Oxford Impacts research video series
Discover Oxplore, our online learning platform for 11-18 year olds
Access Oxford
As part of our commitment to widening access, the University, our departments and colleges all run events to help you explore your options. You can talk to tutors and students, find out what studying here could be like and learn how to make a strong application. However you engage with us, you will feel more confident and informed when making your university choices.
Departmental outreach programmes and events
Programmes and subject-specific resources
The Department of Experimental Psychology, Faculty of Philosophy and Faculty of Linguistics, Philology and Phonetics run dedicated outreach programmes, events and activities aimed at promoting their subjects and supporting talented students from all backgrounds to apply to the course.
Anyone interested in studying PPL at Oxford is encouraged to explore details of subject-specific opportunities and resources on the faculty and department websites. Please note that some outreach events may require advance booking or have specific eligibility criteria.
Department contact details
Website: www.psy.ox.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-teaching
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 278206
Website: www.ling-phil.ox.ac.uk
University-wide outreach programmes and events
In addition to exploring department-run activities, we recommend checking out the outreach event calendar for upcoming University-wide events and other subject and college activities.
UK state school students interested in this or similar courses may like to explore UNIQ, Oxford's free flagship outreach programme for students in their first year of further education. UNIQ offers a choice of academic residentials in over 30 courses and each year provides over 1,000 students with the opportunity to experience Oxford's teaching, explore student life and receive expert support with their application to university.
All potential applicants and their supporters are encouraged to visit Oxford during our University-wide Open Days. They’re one of the best ways to start exploring life at Oxford, and by the end of the day you’ll have a clearer sense of whether Oxford is right for you.
Read more about Oxford's widening access initiatives and other ways to connect with us before applying.
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