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Choosing your course
The most important decision you will make when applying to Oxford is choosing which course to study. You’ll spend at least three years immersed in your course, and those years are likely to be much more enjoyable if you genuinely love what you’re learning about. Oxford has a wide range of courses for you to pick from so make sure you explore your options thoroughly. You might already have a clear idea of which course you’d like to apply for but do take the time to think carefully and read about courses you might not have considered before.
Explore the courses Oxford has to offer below. Look at the detail and make sure it sounds right for you. A course with the same title may vary in its content and structure at different universities so make sure that you understand these differences.
“The key to choosing your degree is passion. If you truly love a subject and are eager to learn about it, then that's the course for you. Your degree should excite and inspire you.”
Choosing the right course is crucial to enjoying your time at university so take time to really explore your options, even if you think you know what you want to study. Admissions tutors are looking for students who show genuine motivation for their subject and make the most of the exceptional learning opportunities at Oxford.
We are now offering a different route to access some courses at Oxford. So if you’re interested in studying here but, your personal or educational circumstances have meant you are unlikely to achieve the grades typically required for Oxford undergraduate courses, then choosing to apply for one of our courses with an Astrophoria Foundation Year might be the path for you.
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