University of Oxford — A-level entry requirements

Medicine (pre-clinical, A100)

Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics, each at grade A or above

Engineering Science

Mathematics and Physics; the two A*s must be in Mathematics, Physics or Further Mathematics

Mathematics

Also covers: Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematics required; A* in Mathematics and in Further Mathematics (if available), and A in any third subject. Further Mathematics highly recommended

Computer Science

Mathematics required; A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics if available (in any order). Further Mathematics strongly recommended

Mathematics and Computer Science

Mathematics required; the two A*s in Mathematics and Further Mathematics if available

Computer Science and Philosophy

Mathematics required; A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics if available (in any order). Further Mathematics highly recommended

Mathematics and Philosophy

Mathematics required; A* in Mathematics and in Further Mathematics (if available). Further Mathematics highly recommended

Physics

Physics and Mathematics required; the A* must be in Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics

Chemistry

Chemistry and Mathematics required; both A*s must be in science or maths subjects; a further science subject or Further Mathematics strongly recommended

Physics and Philosophy

Physics and Mathematics required; the A* must be in Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics

Earth Sciences (Geology)

Also covers: Geology (BA)

Mathematics plus at least one of Chemistry or Physics

Materials Science

Mathematics and Physics required; the A* must be in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry. GCSE Chemistry (or equivalent) also required

Biology

Biology required; a second A-level in Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; the A* must be in a science or mathematics subject

Biomedical Sciences

Two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics

Biochemistry (Molecular and Cellular)

Chemistry plus another science or Mathematics; the A* must be in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology (or a very closely related subject)

Human Sciences

No specific subjects required

Psychology (Experimental)

No specific subjects required

Psychology, Philosophy and Linguistics

No specific subjects required

Economics and Management

Mathematics at grade A or above

Law (Jurisprudence)

No required subjects; an essay subject can be helpful but is not required

Law with Law Studies in Europe

No required A-level subjects; applicants must demonstrate competence in French, German, Italian or Spanish (B2 on the CEFR) for the relevant pathway (the Netherlands pathway is taught in English)

English Language and Literature

English Literature, or English Language and Literature, to A-level

History

No required subjects; candidates are strongly advised to take History but it is not an absolute requirement

Archaeology and Anthropology

No required subjects; a background in both arts and science subjects can be helpful

Classical Archaeology and Ancient History

No required subjects; a classical language, Classical Civilisation or Ancient History can be helpful

Classics

No required subjects; grade A in Latin and Greek if taken. Latin, Ancient Greek, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or a modern language can be helpful

Classics and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

Also covers: Classics with Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies with Classics

No required subjects; grade A in Latin and Greek if taken. No prior study of an Asian or Middle Eastern language is expected

Classics and English

Also covers: Classics and English with Beginners' Latin or Greek

English Literature, or English Language and Literature, to A-level; grade A in Latin and Greek if taken

History (Ancient and Modern)

No required subjects; History to A-level is highly recommended; a classical language, Classical Civilisation or Ancient History can be helpful

History and Economics

No required subjects; History and Mathematics to A-level are both highly recommended

History and English

English Literature, or English Language and Literature, to A-level; History to A-level is highly recommended

History and Politics

No required subjects; History to A-level is highly recommended; Sociology or Politics can be helpful

History of Art

An essay-based subject to A-level; History of Art, Fine Art, History, English or a foreign language can be helpful

Music

Music to A-level, or Music Theory Grade 7 or above (if the school does not offer A-level Music, Grade 7 Theory plus three A-levels)

Philosophy and Theology

No required subjects; an essay-writing subject can be helpful

Religion and Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

No required subjects; a language and an essay-writing subject can be helpful. No prior study of the course languages is expected

Theology and Religion

No required subjects; an essay-writing subject can be helpful

Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)

No required subjects; Mathematics to A-level is an advantage for the Economics and Philosophy logic components

Geography

No required subjects; Geography to A-level is recommended but not required

Fine Art

No required subjects; Art to A-level is recommended, and a post-18 Art Foundation course is highly recommended

Modern Languages

Usually a relevant language to A-level (for languages studied from scratch a beginners' pathway is offered)

Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

No required subjects; no prior study of an Asian or Middle Eastern language is expected (a language to A-level can be helpful)

Classics and Modern Languages

Latin or Greek, or the modern language, to A-level (candidates without Latin or Greek would usually be expected to have studied the modern language, or speak it at home or school; B1 CEFR may be accepted); grade A in Latin and Greek if taken

English and Modern Languages

English Literature, or English Language and Literature, to A-level; the modern language usually to A-level (B1 CEFR may be accepted), unless taking a beginners' language

European and Middle Eastern Languages

The European language usually to A-level (B1 CEFR may be accepted); no prior knowledge of the Middle Eastern language is expected

History and Modern Languages

The modern language usually to A-level, unless taking a beginners' language; History to A-level is highly recommended

Modern Languages and Linguistics

The modern language usually to A-level, unless taking a beginners' language; English Language, Mathematics, a science or another language may be useful

Philosophy and Modern Languages

The modern language usually to A-level, unless taking a beginners' language; no prior study of Philosophy is required