History Taster Day
Monday 12 March 2012
Our History tutors will be hosting a Taster Day for Year 12 students on Monday 12 March. This event is open to Year 12 students from the UK maintained (state) sector. We hope the event will give you an insight into studying History at Oxford and help you decide if it is the right course for you!
Programme
| 10.00 | Registration and Refreshments |
| 10.30 | Introduction to History at Oxford Why study history? What does the course involve? How will I be taught? |
| 10.50 | Mini-Lectures The League of Nations and the meaning of security Professor Patricia Clavin (Fellow and Tutor in History) Elizabeth I: a 'popular' queen? |
| 11.50 & 12.35 |
Tutorial Workshops Group discussions on a range of historical topics reflecting our tutors’ specialist areas. You will be asked to choose two options (one pre-1700 and one post-1700) and will be sent source material in advance. |
| 13.15 | Lunch |
| 14.00 | Applying to Oxford Find out how what tutors are looking for in an application, including the UCAS form, History Aptitude Test, submitted written work and interviews. The History Tutors with: Dr Alexandra Lumbers (Senior Tutor, Jesus College) Mrs Sue Morris (Schools Liaison Officer, Jesus College) |
| 15.00 | Q&A With current history students |
| 15.30 | Tour of College (optional) |
| 16.00 | Departure |
Application Criteria
To apply you should:
- be in Year 12 at a state school/college in the UK
- be studying History to AS/A2 level or equivalent
- have at least 5 A or A* grades at GCSE (or equivalent)
Booking Details
To apply for a place on the History Taster Day, please download the Booking Form in PDF or DOC format.
Completed forms should be returned to:
Schools Liaison Officer (History Taster Day), Jesus College, Oxford OX1 3DW
The closing date for applications is Monday 27 February.
Applications from individual students are encouraged: teachers please note that a maximum of four pupils per school or college may attend the event.
Further Information
For further insights into studying History at Jesus College, please see the Subject Notes. See also the Faculty of History website.
Biographies
Profiles of our History teaching staff are available on the Fellows & Staff section of our website