St John’s College is delighted to welcome applications for the English Subject Exploration Day on Saturday 18th June 2022.
  • Date 18 June 2022 - 9.50 a.m. - 18 June 2022 - 4.30 p.m.
  • Location St John's College

The English Subject Exploration Day is open to all pupils currently in Year 12 (Lower Sixth) or equivalent at a UK school who are studying English Literature or English Language and Literature at A-level (or equivalent).

What does the day involve?

The English Subject Exploration Day is a day-long event that offers pupils the opportunity to find out about studying English at the University of Oxford. Pupils will attend academic taster sessions, receive a tour of St John’s College, and find out about the English undergraduate degree and application process from tutors and current students.

Highlights of the day include:

  • Academic taster sessions from English tutors from St John’s College
  • A talk on the admissions process for English undergraduate degrees
  • A Q&A with tutors and current students
  • A tour of St John’s College

Click here to download our English Subject Exploration Day Flyer.

How to Apply

To apply, please fill in this form. The deadline for applications is 4pm on Monday 23rd of May 2022.

All entries received before the closing date will be considered, and pupils will be told the outcome of their application shortly after the closing date. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to confirm entries as they are received.

If you have any questions regarding the application form, please contact us at access@sjc.ox.ac.uk.

Frequently Asked Questions

The English Subject Exploration Day is open to all Year 12 pupils at a UK school who are studying English Literature or English Language and Literature at A-level (or equivalent).

Selection is based on academic merit, using GCSE or National 5 performance. Pupils must be predicted to achieve at least AAA at A level or AAAAB/AAAAA in Scottish Highers (or equivalent). Where Pupils from the Scottish system can offer Advanced Highers we would expect AA (for two subjects) or AAB (for three subjects). Places are generally limited to two per school/college, although larger establishments may be offered more places.

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to visit St John’s and see for yourself what we are able to offer to our undergraduate students. All events and resources are free to qualifying pupils, but students will need to pay for their travel to St Johns College in Oxford.

Qualifying pupils will be able to apply for Access Travel Awards to meet their travel costs. For more information about our Access Travel Awards, click here.

The deadline to apply for Travel Awards for the English Subject Exploration Day is 4pm on Monday 23rd of May 2022.

If you have any questions about the English Subject Exploration Day, please contact us at access@sjc.ox.ac.uk