The first and most important step of your analysis must be to identify the themes within the source; that is, what broad topics and subjects does the source pertain to, what ideas recur throughout the source? Identifying themes is crucial because it provides the foundation on which you can build the rest of your analysis…
Read MorePractice questions to get you into the Interview mindset. 1) What is the role of myth in history? 2) Should historians seek to achieve objectivity, and can they ever succeed? 3) Is visiting historical sites useful to a historian?..
Read MorePreparing students for the History Aptitude Test at Oxford carries with it its own set of challenges. This test is designed to be more difficult than the sort of primary sources that students are likely to encounter at A-levels…
Read MoreThis article will give you a brief introduction to the main subfields of political science that are taught and studied at Oxford, and how to best prepare for each one by taking you through the introductory literature.
Read MoreHearing about my mother's experiences growing up in Belfast in the 70's made me realise how important an understanding of history is to comprehend today's politics. Bomb scares, curfews, soldiers on the streets were all part of her daily life. Segregated education meant that she never met a Catholic until she was 19.
Read MoreThe vast majority of the work you complete at Oxbridge is centred around your weekly tutorial. That means hours and hours spent in the library researching for your essay question…
Read MoreMost joint honours schools at Oxford are relatively small and History & Politics is no exception. The university usually admits between 40 and 50 students per year which works out as an…
Read MoreHaving read History & Politics at Oxford, I cannot imagine myself having studied a different degree at a different university. The opportunity to combine two subjects I love and study them…
Read MoreThe interview is typically the most nerve racking part of the entire application process. Sitting down face to face with your potential tutors and being quizzed by world class scholars…
Read MoreThe History Aptitude Test forms a crucial aspect of your application for History and all Joint Honours Schools. Candidates usually need to clear a minimum threshold to be invited for…
Read MorePersonal statements are perhaps the most needlessly complex element of the entire application, with plenty of often contradictory advice being offered by everyone from schools, tutors…
Read MoreThe interview is typically the most nerve racking part of the entire application process. Sitting down face to face with your potential future tutors and being quizzed by world class…
Read MoreTo understand what makes for an effective personal statement try putting yourself in the shoes of the tutors and supervisors who will make the decision on your admission. What skills…
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