Admissions

Welcome to the Admissions section of the Classics at Oxford website. There has been study of the ancient world at Oxford for over 900 years and we are still at the very centre of discovery and innovation in the subject. As the largest faculty of Classics in the world Oxford can offer an unparalleled range of undergraduate and graduate courses, catering for a huge range of interests.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and nationalities. If you are fascinated and excited by the ancient world, its history, philosophy, literature, archaeology, architecture, languages or any other aspect of its culture or influence, and you want to study at the world centre for Classics, you will find the information you need on these pages. You will also find information about the excellent career prospects opened up by a degree in Classics.

• Find out more about Undergraduate Studies
• Find out more about Graduate Studies
• Information for Schools

2011 Applicants

Course I candidates can download specimen copies of the written test in Latin and/or Greek which you will sit at interview.
See below

• Greek Specimen Test (.rtf format)
• Greek Specimen Test (.pdf format)
• Latin Specimen Test (.rtf format)
• Latin Specimen Test (.pdf format)

Course II candidates can download a specimen copy of the Language Aptitude Test and an Informal guide to the answers. See below

• Language Aptitude Test (.rtf format)
• Language Aptitude Answers (.rtf format)
• Language Aptitude Test (.pdf format)
• Language Aptitude Answers (.pdf format)

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