Study Days

History of Art Taster Day

Wednesday 19 February 2025

Ever wondered what ‘History of Art’ is? Are you interested in history, and do you enjoy looking at images? Year 12 students from UK state schools are invited to join us at Christ Church, one of Oxford’s colleges, to explore what it means to be an Art Historian.

The day will include a variety of practical and academic sessions that will introduce you to the discipline of History of Art. You will get the opportunity to meet current students and explore one of Oxford’s oldest colleges.

Applications close 17:00 GMT Friday 10 January 2025

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Keble Subject Taster Days: Ancient History

Wednesday 19 February 2025

This Subject Taster Day from Keble College is open to prospective students in Year 12 at UK state schools and colleges. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample academic content, meet current students and receive advice and guidance on the admissions process.

Applications close at 12:00 on Monday 27 January 2025

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St John' College History & History of Art Study Day

Wednesday 12 March 2025

St John’s College, Oxford, is pleased to announce that applications for our History and History of Art Study Day are now open! The Study Day is open to all Year 12 students attending a non-selective state school in the UK.

Are you thinking about studying History or History of Art at university? Would you like to meet Oxford tutors and students, and experience academic taster sessions? Sign up now!

Session includes a tour of St John’s College and lunch in Hall.

Applications close Sunday 9 February 2025

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Virtual Y12 BAME Humanities Study Day

A day for Year 12 students from UK state schools who have Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic (BAME) heritage.

The event will take place on 15 April 2025, on Microsoft Teams, from 9am to 3pm.
You will get the chance to:

Explore Humanities subjects
Take part in university-style academic sessions
Learn about applying to Oxford University
Hear from current undergraduates about student life

Applications will open in January 2025

Lincoln College History and the Ancient World Summer Residential

This in-person summer residential is for prospective students in Year 12 from state schools.

The programme is designed to support students from non-traditional Oxbridge backgrounds who are on track to do well and potentially make an application to a selective university. The residential will take place at Lincoln College from Sunday 4th August - Tuesday 6th August 2024. On-suite accommodation will be provided free of charge along with all meals.

Applications are now closed

Balliol College History Taster Day

Balliol College are hosting this in-person History Taster Day on Wednesday 5 June 2024. Designed for year 12 students (or equivalent) at UK state funded schools who are interested in studying History at university. The event will include:

Academic sessions
Admissions information
Demonstration interview

You will have the opportunity to speak to tutors and current students.

Applications are now closed

Exeter College Humanities Study Day

Each year Exeter College hosts a series of subject taster days for year 11 and year 12 students attending UK state schools. The subject days aim to provide support for students interested in exploring a range of subjects at University level. The Humanities study day will take place on Tuesday 30 April 2024.

Applications are now closed

Humanities Study Day with Mansfield College

Mansfield College is collaborating with Oxford's Faculty of History, Faculty of Theology and Religion, and Mansfield's own English tutor Lucinda Rumsey, to host a Humanities Study Day for Year 12 UK state school students on Monday 25th March 2024.

The theme of the study day is 'Monster Hunt: an exploration of monsters through time and in texts'. Students will take part in multiple academic workshops from different humanities subjects to explore this theme from different perspectives.

Applications are now closed

Study Days

History of Art Taster Day

Keble Subject Taster Days: Ancient History

St John' College History & History of Art Study Day

Virtual Y12 BAME Humanities Study Day

Lincoln College History and the Ancient World Summer Residential

Balliol College History Taster Day

Exeter College Humanities Study Day

Humanities Study Day with Mansfield College

Past events