sya, 4:49PM Qualifications, languages and funding (QUALIFICATIONS EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES | ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEST WAIVERS | FUNDING This section ofthe Application Guide covers + how to complete the Qualifications, Languages and Funding tabs of the application form + how to declare Extenuating circumstances + the University’s English language requirements + requesting an English language test waiver ‘Qualifications © Entry requirements encree ‘+ Entering your qualifications say © “Other UK study’and ‘Other degree-tevel study rte + GRE General Test scores nee) Entry requirements ‘You can find the entry requirements for each course on the ‘Entry Requirements” tab of the course page imwwon.ach/smiaonzadtrounsnoureelatg If your ability so meet the entry requirements has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic (eg you were awarded an unclssiied/ungraded degree) or ay other exceptional personal circumstance (eg other illness or bereavement), please refer to the Extenuating Circumstances tab for information about how to declare this so that your application can be appropriately. consids Unfortunately the Graduate Admissions Team can't advise you on yout likelihood of being accepted fora particular graduate course. Bear in mind that Oxford's graduate admissions process is very competitive. This means that youre unlikely tobe offered a place if your ‘qualifications are below the minimum entry requirements for your course, and meeting the ‘minimum entry requirements doesnt necessarily mean you will be offered a place 1 your qualifications aren’ from the UK, visit our International Qualifications omoxcxacavnonradufncersiraappleasatersin-alextionsuc-eppietione) page for guldance on the grades and qualifications that are considered equivalent to the University’s minimum entry requirements. If your qualifications aren't listed, or you'e still unsure whether your previous academic study will enable you to make a competitive application, contact the relevant academic {department using the contact details on your eourse page innoecscakndnieny tuclrevecaer seg. Entering your qualifications (On the ‘Qualifications’ tab ofthe application form, you should provide details of all ‘qualifications and periods of study you have undertaken at university level, including ‘qualifications you haven't yet completed. Add the most recent frst. Ifyou have a non-UK qualification, you don't need to convert this to the UK degree classification, or provide an official statement of comparability from UK ENIC Please do not enter details of qualifications you studied before university, eg high school, Ifyou have more than one qualification to enter, lick the ‘Add another ‘qualification’ button inthe lower right hand cozner ofthis section. You ean enter upto five qualifications in this section. For each qualification you enter, you should complete all of the fields in this section, and uptoad a transcript vw ot au {Qualeations, languages and funding | Application Guide | University of Oxford FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ‘Try our extensive database of FAQs or submit your own question you still havea question, contact us using our online form tapvnwseratatecnseskt suit) and well reply by email Ifyou would prefer to contact us by phone, please consult our telephone support hours daw antextr Aashetpcomspenweridet any APPLICATION FORM. After starting an application via the course page vinnceuse. ssmisionsastrounentouse seeding You can save Your progress and continue it later CONTINUE YOUR APPLICATION ait x9 SEE ALSO International qualifications (ewan sismoateat IBLTS Academic enys/ovew se ‘TOEFL BT gpesnoteorgt nti Cambridge English: Advanced (CAB) exepianess btpsl/we.oxacukladmissons/graduae/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 wa9/3/22, 4:49 PM ‘Qualfeations, languages and funding | Application Guide | University of Oxford documenta covering that qualification, + Cambridge English Profcieney (CPE) tion How to enter your institution(s) eee © GRE General Test sedan csrreererid seriou + Fees, funding and Scholarship search yrowwata + Enter one keyword from the institution's name and wait forthe search tool to return relevant matches, You must select an option from the list forthe question to be completed. Ifyou have corecty selected an answer, you will see a code inthe eld, and details will appear to the right, © fthere are too many results to display, enter an additional ‘Keyword to refine the results. The search tool will ook for ‘exact matches with the text you enter, so you may need to ‘ry more than one variation fori to pickup the correct PRIVACY POLICY institution (eg "The University of Oxford rather than, Postgraduate Applicant “oxford University. sr Pr Privacy Policy mwa ‘+ tyou can't find your institution, select ‘Not Listed ‘eoxsctpepto (98948). A new field will appear, and you can manually enter the country and institution name. How to enter your qualification(s) (Qualification (obtained or intended) + Inthis Held you should enter your qualification type using a single keyword, eg Bachelor, toreturn relevant matches, + Youmust select an option from the list for the question to bbe completed. Ifyou have done so correctly, a code will appear inthe ied, and the name of the qualification type will appear to the right, ‘+ Ifyou can‘ find your qualification type through the search function, type in ‘Other’ and then elick onthe most “appropriate option from thelist (eg "BACH. NONUK’, “RACH_UK’, MAST. NONUK’, ‘MAST.UK}), snd wait for the search tool ‘Main subject’ and second subject (if applicable) ‘© When entering the main subject of your qualification, enter ‘one keyword and let the search tool return matches. You may need to try a few diferent keywords. + Ifyou can‘ find the exact subject of your qualification, choose a more generic subject or dscipline from the list of ‘matches. Ifyou have correctly selected an answer, you wil see a number inthe field, and the subject name will appear tothe right. ‘Actual or expected result + Choose the most accurate option for your overall degree grade from the available list. + The options shown will depend on your previous answers. For example, if you have indicated that you have a UK bachelors degree, you will se the options forthe standard UK grading system (Fist, 2.1, 22,3). The letters’, Mand D refer to Pass ‘Merit’ and Distinction’ + fyour qualification usesa grade system not offered by the form, select either Pass’ if applicable) or ‘Other’ + fyou select ‘Other’, you should enter your grade in the format used by your institution, otherwise this section will show as incomplete btpsl/wew.oxacukladmissons/graduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 ana9/3/22, 4:49 PM ‘Qualfeations, languages and funding | Application Guide | University of Oxford Start date Use the calendar tool to fill out the start date of your cours. Ifyou don't know the exact date on which the course began, you should use the fist day ofthe relevant month, Entering the date manually will use en error if itis incorrectly formatted, Date of expected completion if you're current studying towards a qualification, enter the date When your final results (official transcript) will become available. If you don't know the exact date of completion, use the ist day of ‘the relevant month. Use the calendar too to fill ou the date, as entering the date manually will eturn an error iit i incorrectly formatted. More information about providing a transcript while currently studying s available in the Supporting documents Ur asso rade ping t-oterlpreain pe ppening acumenscotetab-2) section, Don't worry if you're not able to enter your exact qualifications. This won tafect the assessment of your application, as the relevant academic department wil always look at yout transeript() for details of your qualifications and results. Consult the Supporting Documents ynocaxacakstmisoelsatutalpnyig.aropiation-galenpporing decane) section for more information about transcripts. “Other UK study’ and ‘Other degree-level study’ ‘These sections ofthe application form ask you to provide details for periods of study you hhave not already included in the ‘Current and previous qualifications’ section, you require a student visa menaxscukstaentvineerestsenvin) to study in the UK, you should provide details of any periods of study you have undertaken inthe UK in the ‘Other UK study" section. This includes study not at degree level. You can add multiple periods of study by licking ‘Add another petiod of UK study’. Inthe her degree-level study’ section, you are asked: + details of any university-level study you have begun but nat completed, excluding ‘qualifications that you are currently studying toward and + whether you intend to begin 2 degree at any institution atthe same time as the course for which you are applying, and ifso, how you expect tobe able todo this. Can | study at Oxford and another institution at the same time? Applicants fr full-time study who, if successful, would be registered concurrently at Oxford and another institution are not eligible for admission to Oxford. 1Fyour application is sucessful and you would be registered at another institution atthe start date for your course, it wll ba condition of your offer that you must provide a letter from your institution confirming that your registration has been terminated or suspended for the duration of| your studies at Oxford An exception may only be made where such registration is part of a {formal collaborative arrangement between the Univesity and another institution. if you wish to apply to study for a part-time course at Oxford while registered at another institution, you must give details of the course you willbe undertaking at the same time as your graduate study at Oxford, indicating whether i is full- or part-time and outlining how and why you expect to be able to pursue both, courses simultaneously. The academic department will assess ‘whether undertaking both courses is feasible. GRE General Test scores btpsl/wew.oxacukladmissons/graduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 ana9/3/22, 4:49 PM ‘Qualfeations, languages and funding | Application Guide | University of Oxford ‘The ‘How to Apply’ tab of your course page vvwworsekdnisionsipadaeeosestousee ‘ing will state whether GRE test scores are required as part of your application. Ifyou hhave questions about cis requirement, contact the relevant academic department using. the detalls on the course page (mwa scakaisonipadtounetoune-e-lsting You can find further details about taking the GRE General Test on the ETS website uapynnncteore) Providing your scores In the ‘Other admissions tests’ section ofthe ‘Qualifications tab, you're asked whether you hhave GRE General Test scores to report, Ifyou select Yes’ n answer to this question, you ‘must enter your test date and results in the relevant field inorder to complete this tab You can upload a PDF or screenshot of your GRE Test-taker Score Report on the “Supporting Documents’ tab ofthe application form gpnosratinte ac aspponie in the 'GRE certificate’ slot. you don’t have a score report to upload before you submit your application, you may upload it after you have submitted your application through Graduate Applicant Self Service éip:/mwn grit cxacskseievslog) (ORE test-takers can also designate the Univesity of Oxford as a test score recipient using the institution code 0713 when registering forthe test Can I submit GRE scores even if they're not required or recommended for my course? Your application should only include documents thet are required. or recommended for your cours. If your course page (wm ocal/sinsomigadateeousestousertsting doesn't state that GRE scores are compulsory or otherwise acepted, any GRE scores you include with your application willbe disregarded when ltisassessed, Extenuating circumstances + What can I declare? ewhatandca) ‘+ When and how to provide evidence owenapridendene ‘© Assessment of applications raseunentyaestions) Appeals espe ‘We recognise that some applicants may have been affected by extenuating circumstances that will impact the strength oftheir application. To ensure our academic assessors can ‘understand the impact of these on your application, the application form includes a section for you to declare significant relevant circumstances. This section may be used to declare circumstances resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, or for other circumstances (eg bereavement of mental/physical health issues). ‘What can declare? ‘You may declare any relevant significant extenuating circumstance that negatively affected the steength of yout application. To caver the most anticipated cizeumstances resulting from COVID-19, the application form offers a set of statements that can be declared via a yes/no response. Where a circumstance is nat covered by these statements or further explanation is required, you may use the additional free-text Geld to explain it, focusing on the impact that this has had on your performance. ‘We will not be able to take into account extenuating circumstances for which adequa intigations have already been applied by your current/previous institution. I'yo extenuating circumstances relate toa previous or current qualification, you should fist approach the awarding institution, including where an issue was diagnosed after you completed the course, You should, therefore, contact the relevant institution to request consideration of extenuating circumstances in advance of making an application. Where ‘the awarding institution did not make an adjustment or isnot able to take these extenuating circumstances into account for policy reasons, evidence would need to be supplied ofthis such asa link to thei policy or email correspondence with the institution) and of the extenuating circumstances. btpsl/wew.oxacukladmissons/graduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 ana9/3/22, 4:49 PM ‘Qualfeations, languages and funding | Application Guide | University of Oxford ‘When should I declare it? ‘You should declare the circumstances as par of your application form, uploading evidence ‘if applicable. f you are declaring sensitive personal circumstances separate from the application form, please do so after submitting your application form, but atleast a week head ofthe deadline to which you are applying to help us ensure the information is, available to the academic assessors in good time, Deadlines for course are available on the course pages Do I need to provide evidence? To help our academic assessors, itis recommended that you submit supporting evidence of your extenuating circumstances although we recognise that this may not always be possible. Because this may take some time to obtain, you should start this as soon as possible, You will be given the opportunity to upload evidence inthe supporting documents section ofthe application form should you wish to do this. Evidence is essential where you are reporting the loss ofan internship or job opportunity. Where evidence isnot provided but our academic assessors consider that it is required in order to consider the extenuating circumstances you have declared, we may contact you to discuss what, if any, evidence you may be able to provide. Where evidence is not in English, it must be accompanied by a certified professional translation How will my personal information be used? Personal data wil be collected, stored and retained in accordance withthe General Data, Protection Regulation and related UK data protection legislation, and in accordance with the University's Data Protection Natice sox ompane arin oxae ok esterunte-epient 9 ‘Extenuating circumstances information will only be processed forthe purposes of considering extenuating circumstances with respect to considering your appli {or the purposes of considering you fr scholarships. Such information will be made available to relevant staff academic departments and appropriate scholarship funding panels according tothe University’s data protection policy ion and Declaring sensitive personal circumstances Any sensitive personal circumstances, should be disclosed separately by completing 2 Sensitive Personal Extenuating Circumstances form and uploading it via the sensitive circumstances upload portal ipnomraduteoxacaksertiecies) Access willbe restricted only to those assessing your application. We only process special category data, such as. your health data with your explicit consent. ‘You have the right co withdraw this consent at any time by contacting Graduate Admissions empsn-atexé.cute com app.) The Sensitive Personal Extenuating Circumstances form isin Microsoft Word format. To request an accessible version, please contact Graduate Admissions using the online form upsn-confrcstlp conven sis of by sending an email 0 sraduate.admissions@admin.ox ac uk iaitogndutesdnisonigadmin stack. How will tbe used in assessing my application? The assessors will consider relevant issues raised when making decisions and, where appropriate, take these into account in their assessments, including as regards applicants? academe merit and potential. Applicants submitting extenuating circumstances forms are ‘not guaranteed ether tobe interviewed or offered a place onthe course. {tis important to be aware that most extenuating circumstances declarations in relation to ‘an impact on previous exam results or qualifications are unlikely to result in any change to the assessment decision. This i because assessors will not be able to adjust marks accurately or fairl fr an impact on an examination with which they ae not familar. The awarding institution is much better placed to make that judgement which is why you are asked to demonstrate that you have raised the matter with them inthe frst instance The astestors can, however, take certain actions where the evidence Is very persuasive that ‘a candidate has been severely affected and the awarding institution has not made any adjustment. Examples of actions which assessors might take includ: btpsl/wew.oxacukladmissons/graduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 sna9/3/22, 4:49 PM ‘Qualfeations, languages and funding | Application Guide | University of Oxford + Ifthere is strong evidence that your performance on one particular paper was affected and itis clearly out of line with your performance in other papers, the assessors might ‘decide ta disregard that paper and/or have regard to your academic trajectory inthe periods before and after the extenuating circumstances declared. + Ifyou are lacking some relevant experience that would have advantaged your application bu which you were unable to gain due to the circumstance you ‘encountered, the assessors might seek other evidence in your application to ‘compensate for the apparent ga. Please note that these are only examples, and that extenuating circumstances declarations are considered carefully on a case-by-case basis. -Extenuating circumstances will not be taken into acount by the University when considering English language test results. f you wish to raise extenuating circumstances in this respect, please contact the relevant English language test provider. Appeals The impact of extenuating citcumstances on the assessment of en application is matter ‘of academic judgement which cannot be appealed under the admissions complaints procedure. An appeal yrowwt ck tsisina atu e-alerts saps can only be made where there has been a procedural irregularity, there is bias or reasonable perception of bas in the decision-making process, or ifyou ate subsequently diagnosed with a disability which, ifknown atthe Lime ofthe decision, would have required reasonable adjustments which could have been materia to the decision-making. process. English language proficiency ‘+ Dot need ta demonstrate my English language proficiency? rea © Dot need to have test stores when | apply? (eters 4 Tests and minimum scores ents) ‘+ Providing English language Information and scores esters) In order to take up a place on one of our courses, you must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency at the University’s standard or higher level Each course page Uses andinony atu cusercaer setting states the required level fr that cours. Do I need to demonstrate my English language proficiency? ‘You do not need to provide evidence of English language proficiency if ‘you meet one of the following criteria ‘A. Your first language is English and you have always been a citizen of and primarily resident ina majority English-speaking country recognised bby UK Visas and Immigration (URVD; oF '. You area current Oxford student applying for reedmission. ‘Majority English-speaking countries recognised by UKVI Antigua and Barbuda + Australia + The Bahamas + Barbados + Belize + Canada + Dominica + Grenada Guyana + Ieeland Jamaica + Malta + New Zealand btpsl/wew.oxacukladmissons/graduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 ene9/3/22, 4:49 PM ‘Qualfeations, languages and funding | Application Guide | University of Oxford + stKitsand Nevis + StLucia ‘© St Vincent and the Grenadines Trinidad and Tobago United Kingdom + United states of America No other countries are considered majority English-spesking counties by UKVL you do not meet one ofthe criteria above, you wil have to provide evidence that you ‘meet the English language requirement for your course if you are offered a pls However, you may request a waiver of the requirement ta provide language test scores ‘when you submit your application. (Pease refer tothe English language test waivers tab above) Do I need to have test scores when I apply? Ifyou already have English language test scores atthe required level achieved within two years of the start ofthe course to which you are applying, please include them in your application. However, you are not required to provide test scores when you submit your application, Ifyou apply without submitting test scores, you submit test scores below the required level, or your test score is out of date, the academic department will assess your application asnormal. Ifyou receive an offer ofa place, the department may require you to submit language test scores by a specific deadline asa condition of your offer. It can take several months to secure a place fora language test, so we recommend arranging to sit a test as soon as you decide to apply For more information about providing your scores as part of your application, see Providing your English language information and scores paiecam) below: ‘Tests and minimum scores For each course, the University requires either a standard or higher level of ability in English, Each course page avenue required level fr that course rsieadateousevrourerrising states the Test Minimum overall Minimum score per score component IBLTS Academic institution code: 7.0 65 o713) TTOEFLBT, includingthe Home 100 Listening: 22 eition’ Reading: 24 Cnstitution code: 0490) Speaking: 25, Writing: 24 cl Advanced* 8s 176 2 Proficleneyt 185 176 Test Minimum overall Minimum score per score component IBLTS Academic institution code: 7.5 30 o713) TOEFLIBT, including the Home 110 Listening: 22 Eéition’ Reading: 24 (nstitution code: 0490) Speaking: 25, Wiriting: 24 btpsl/we.oxacukladmissonsgraduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 ma‘913/22, 449M. ‘Gualrcations, languages and funding | Applicaton Gude | University of Oxtord Test ‘Minimum overall Minimum score per score ‘component ci Advanced 191 185 2 Proficiency 191 185 “Previously known as the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) ‘Previously known asthe Cambridge Certfieate of roficency in English or Cambridge English: Proficieney (CPE) Ifyou have obtained a language test result within the past wo years which is no more than 0S IELTS points lower than the minimum overall score, and no more than 1 IELTS point “Tower than the minimum overall score in any of the four components (reading, writing, speaking, listening) as per the Standard or Higher level, ‘This six-week intensive programme, which is offered by the (Oxford Language Centre, will develop in international students the necessary level of academic English literacy to function effectively in an English-speaking university environment. ‘The minimum scores requited to enrol on the pre-sessional English Course are shown in the table below: ‘Minimum scores required to enrol on the pre-sessional English course Test ‘Minimum enrolment score for courses ‘requiring standard level IELTS Academie 6.5 overall (6.0 minimum (nstitution code: 0713) component) TTOBFL iBT, including the 92 overall 21 minimam Home Editon’ (Institution component) code: 0490) cl Advanced 16 2 Proficiency 176 ‘Successful completion of the course will enable you to meet your English language condition. The assessment will be completed in time for international students who need to submit a visa application, _ Ifyou wish tous the English language pre-sessional couse to meet your English language condition, you shoud frst contact your academic department (sing the contact details on the relevant course page iio rersining)t0 fort them, since itis likely they will need to extend your deadline fo completing your conditions. To entol forthe pre-sesional English course gty:mwlingonsc tine seioml-nit-oane) oF fr further details, please vist the Language Centres website. ck atnisera ade If your scores are more than 0.5 IELTS points, or equivalent, lower overall then you will ‘eed to resit the English language test. _Twoversions ofthe TS Acdemitest ela 1 cadena FS sce ep oo SLSR a the IELTS Academic for LUKVI testis more expensive and generally les accessible. (Can I meet the requirements with TOEFL MyBest Scores? btpsl/wew.oxacukladmissons/graduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 ena913/22, 449M. ‘Guatrcations, languages and funding | Applicaton Gude | University of Oxtord TOEFL IBT score reports include a new set of ‘superscores called ‘MyBest Scores, These ate the test-taker’s highest scores on each section (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) fom all valid scores achieved in tests taken in the last two years, and a total score that is the sum ofthese highest scores. Scores from multiple tests cannot be used to full the University’s English language requirements. ‘To demonstrate that you meet the required level of English proficiency for your course, you must achieve at least the minimum component scores andthe minimum ‘overall score ina single test. Providing your English language information and scores ‘The ‘Languages’ tab ofthe application form includes a series of questions about yout English language proficiency and allows you to provide test scores if you have them. ‘Your test must have been taken Jess than two years before the start date of the course {or which you are applying For IELTS and TOEFL, you can nominate the University of Oxford asa score recipient using the institution code 0713 (ELS Academic) or 0490 (TOEFL IBT) when you st the test “English language skis! {In this section ofthe application form, you are asked: “+ whether English is you fist language ‘+ whether you have completed, or are completing, a degree-level course taught and assessed entirely in English; and ‘+ whether you have completed any course under a child student visa, ‘Your answers to these questions may indicate whether you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency, and if you are eligible fora waiver ofthis requirement. (Please refer tothe English language test waivers section of this page.) Ifyou have any queries about visas and immigration, visit the University's Student Imigeation vw onacutiensven website, “Fnglish language proficiency’ I you choose to provide English language test scores with your application, you can enter the relevant information inthis section: ‘© TOEFL IBT: registration number, date of test, scores in each component and overall ‘+ IELTS Academic: Test Report Form (TRF) number, date of your test, score in each ‘component and overall score ‘+ Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency: date of test and overall score. ‘The University checks IELTS and TOEFL results diectiy with test providers. You may only provide scores that have been achieved in a singe test Uploading your test score report or certificate ‘You can upload your language test score report or certificate on the ‘Supporting Documents’ tab. For more information, visit our Supporting Documents moc unison atappyng-o-oo/peior-desppring-ocrens ection. After submitting your application, you can upload your test results certificate to your application via Graduate Applicant Self Service expen srduteoeacupeonine English language test waivers {At the discretion ofthe academic department, the requirement to provide English language test scores may be waived, ‘You may apply for a waiver if you have completed, or are currently completing, a degree-level course that is: + fulltime + at least nine months in duration btpsl/wew.oxacukladmissons/graduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 sna9/3/22, 4:49 PM ‘Qualfeations, languages and funding | Application Guide | University of Oxford ‘undertaken ata recognised institution where teaching and assessment throughout the course is undertaken entirely in English; and ‘© completed witha gap of no more than 2 academe years to the course to which you are applying. Ifyou studied this course in 2 country that isnot majrity English speaking, you will need to upload evidence onthe Supporting Documents ‘page of the form that the course was taught in English. This can either take the form of a link to the appropriate page ofthe institution's website ‘ra statement from the institution confirming this. ‘You may also apply for a waiver based on substantial professional, experience if + you have worked fora minimum of two years in a majority English speaking country where the main language for the role was English; ‘+ your ole involved dally professional use of each of the four language components (reading, writing, listening and speaking); ‘+ you worked in an appropriately technical context to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in an academic ‘+ your ole has ended no more than two years before the start date ofthe course to which you ae applying. and Ifyou meet either the criteria based on your previous education or your professional ‘experience, you will need to indiate tis by answering yes or no tothe English Ianguage waiver questions on the ‘Languages’ tab of the aplication form. Ifyou choose the professional experience option, you will need to summarise your role and use of English to tenable the assessors to judge whether i meets the criteria, ‘The academie dey nent will consider your request if you are offered a place. If your request is accepted, you won't be required to provide English language test results asa condition of your offer. Otherwise, you wil still have to provide English language test scores atthe required level for your course, by a deadline slated in your offer letter. Can | request a waiver while still studying? ‘You can request a waiver even if you are yet to complete the ‘relevant degree-level course. If your waiver request is accepted, you ‘ill usually need to provide evidence that you have successfully completed your coutse as a condition of your offer by a deadline ‘given in your offer letter. Ifyou are due to complete your course after this deadline, you will "usualy be expected to submit English language test results that ‘meet the University’s requirements instead, Funding ‘© Proposed funding arrangements (prepaetindngarangrens) Scholarships xtalanhion Proposed funding arrangements ‘You can use the fes, funding and scholarship search vammnctac skein tuted ‘anding oe fndig-nd-eolran-seareysercy to get an estimate ofthe amount af funding you Will need per year to cover your course fees and living costs. Our Fees and Funding pages hhave advice on external sources of funding vwwneoeszssisnisionredateteernd- ‘undingeeelfnaeg You might wish to consider. If you receive an offer of a place, your college wil ask you to complete a Financial Declaration ywwr.ocae oslo edoneeesand-atingwncdecraton form to meet your ‘nancial condition of admission, btosl/we.ox ac ukladmissons/graduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 role973/22, 4:49 PM ‘Qualeations, languages and funding | Application Guide | Unversity of Oxford ill apply if | am unsure how I will fund my graduate Yes, certainly. We don't requir applicants to finalise their Funding arrangements before they apply, ané your financial situation will hve no bearing on the assessment of your application, \We would recommend that you research funding opportunities that right be availabe to you on our Fees and Funding pages rm oseasmssionsieadteTee-ntadig ‘Can I work or have a part-time job during my studies? “The University understands that some greduates may wish to ‘undertake a limited amount of paid work during their studies. The paid work guidelines for graduate students ntp:/ncxemic amino. alder. pds gaits) are intended to make sure that any work you undertake doesn't adversely affect your studies or your ability to complete your course on time. There are different guidelines for full-time and part-time students Speak to your academic department ifyou have any queries about ‘whether paid work could St in with your course of stud. Ifyou are studying inthe UK ona visa Ur aus tudetevia unger, or funded by a research council, ‘you may have limitations on how many houts’ paid work you can undertake. Your college may also have guidelines. Demand for part-time paid work in Oxford usually outstrips the amount of work available including academic work such as ‘teaching. We don't recommend that you rely on the availability of pald work when planning how to fund your studies. More information an¢ helpful links are availabe in the Employment Uw oseatmisonsizaditeteandtpding he tnd _ssucestenplameny section of our pages on other funding sources. Scholarships (On the Funding tab ofthe application form, you ean apply for departmental studentships, and Oxford scholarships How to apply fora departmental studentship ‘A departmental studentship is specific type of funding offered by an academic department ofthe University, usually to undertake a specie project. Studentships wil be advertised on departmental Websites (yantanacukitewahionr-ant Aeoareons, with a studentship reference code, To apply fora studentship, you must enter the reference code inthis section of the application for ‘The department’ website will provide the closing date forthe studentship; this {information will not be shown on the course page. How to apply for Oxford scholarships ‘The ‘Oxford scholarships’ section of the application form willbe removed ater the funding {eadline for your course. As this may not happen immediately, plesse do ensure that you apply by the funding deadline for your course if you wish to be considered for funding. For over two thirds of Oxford scholarships, all you need todo is submit your graduate application by the funding deadline for your course, wth no separate scholarship application processor extra supporting documentation required, Based on the information supplied in your graduate application, you wll be automatically considered for btpsl/wew.oxacukladmissons/graduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 wwe913/22, 449M. ‘Guatrcations, languages and funding | Applicaton Gude | University of Oxtord scholarships where you meet the eligibility riteria with most scholarships using academic ‘merit and/or potential asthe basis on which award decisions are made to help identify the minority of scholarships that require an additional application, use the Fees, funding and scholarships search vwaoeotacsktuenties-nsnaesich and Took at Individual college websites. In this section ofthe form, you will see that there ae a small number of scholarships which require you to tick 2 box in order to apply for them. Click on the scholarship name to find ‘out more about it. If scholarship is marked with an asterisk on the application form (*), you must also submit additional supporting material in order to apply frit. Read the instructions carefully: you may be required to upload a supporting document to your application, or submit toa separate organisation. Ifthe document is tobe included with your application, you wil be able to upload itto you application form in the appropriate slot ofthe Supporting documents’ tab. For more information, sce the Supporting documents wawaxcsksininionsradut appr npn puesppting-tecamess section of tis Application Guide btpsl/wew.oxacukladmissons/graduate/appying-to-oxfordlaplication-guide/qulifications-languages-funding content-tab-2 wayne