A Level results are released today which means students across the country are receiving their grades after two hard years of study, but what do you need to get into a university in Oxford?

As a city, Oxford is lucky enough to have two universities which offer students opportunities to study a wealth of different subjects.

The University of Oxford is one of the oldest institutions in the world and can trace its origins back over 900 years.

Oxford Brookes, on the other hand, is much newer as it was established back in 1865 and it was named after its first principle, John Henry Brookes.

If you have missed your university place elsewhere or have just decided today you want to apply for university through clearing, these are the grades you will need for universities in Oxford.

University of Oxford:

The usual expectation for the university is that candidates will complete their A Levels, specified in their applications, within a two year period. However, where a candidate completes a relevant A-level before they apply, this will be taken into account.

It is likely that offers will be made on the basis of three A-levels completed in year 13.

According to the University of Oxford website, offers for students studying A-levels ‘range between A*A*A and AAA depending on the course’.

It states that all A Level courses are accepted, with the exception of:

  • General Studies (not accepted by any course)
  • Critical Thinking and Thinking Skills (not accepted by Biomedical Sciences or Medicine)

It also adds: “For the avoidance of doubt, Maths and Further Maths are viewed as separate A-Levels.”

Oxford Brookes:

The university website states Oxford Brookes accepts a number of qualifications. These include:

  • Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
    • one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
    • two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
    • one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
    • two 3-unit vocational A-levels (where these are included they need to be in subjects other than those held at A-level)
  • A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard

It is important to note, GCSE grades must be a C or above.

It also adds: “We welcome the development of the new Advanced Diploma qualification, and consider the Diploma to be the equivalent of existing Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels.

“Applicants who successfully complete the level 3 Advanced Diploma will be considered for entry onto degree courses in closely related subjects.

“Specific requirements will depend on the exact course applied for, and it is possible that applicants may need to take specific Additional and Specialised Learning options.”