Human sciences Oxford, help!

Hello,
My dream course is to apply for human sciences at oxford, however they say biology and maths a level is helpful but not required, though I have neither of these subjects. I emailed the admission team a few months ago and similarly a few weeks ago but still no reply. I want to know if I have a realistic chance getting an interview despite my lack of the ‘helpful’ subjects (my a levels: geography, history, politics). Does anyone know someone that got onto Human sciences without biology or maths, or does someone know the data of how many people are accepted onto the course each year with neither of those a levels? I just want to know so I can assess my chances of even getting called for an interview, so if not I go with my 2nd preferred course. Thank you so much.

As you say, Maths and Biology are helpful for the degree, but not even 'recommended'. They fall on the bottom tier of 'usefulness', so I would say that your chances of being accepted won't be especially lowered by not having those A-levels. However, this is providing that you have demonstrated an interest in the subject outside of the classroom (personal statement, or start an EPQ). This is especially important as it is this independent study that will equip you with the scientific thinking skills necessary to perform well at interview.
Basically, so long as you have good GCSE grades, good predicted grades, and have shown you know what the subject is about, you have a good chance of being called to interview.
On an unrelated note, if human sciences is your dream course, why did you choose those A-levels?

Not OP but HumSci at Oxford has a significant humanities component as well that deals with the social and cultural side of human life. While there is a significant biology and stats component as well, one of the strength of the course is its interdisciplinary outlook and cohort from various backgrounds that aren't necessarily science based.

Hello,
My dream course is to apply for human sciences at oxford, however they say biology and maths a level is helpful but not required, though I have neither of these subjects. I emailed the admission team a few months ago and similarly a few weeks ago but still no reply. I want to know if I have a realistic chance getting an interview despite my lack of the ‘helpful’ subjects (my a levels: geography, history, politics). Does anyone know someone that got onto Human sciences without biology or maths, or does someone know the data of how many people are accepted onto the course each year with neither of those a levels? I just want to know so I can assess my chances of even getting called for an interview, so if not I go with my 2nd preferred course. Thank you so much.

As what everyone else said above, but it’s also good to show a bit of interest in either subjects in your personal statement. Correct me if I’m wrong though!

That's what I was thinking. Perhaps studying biology instead of geography would supply OP with a basic grounding in both social and biological anthropology.

As far as I am aware, Oxford aren't particularly interested in pursuits outside the confines of studies and pursuits that are somewhat related to the degree you are applying for. I may also be incorrect, but this is what I have been told by teachers and at open days.
However, other universities might be, so it could be worth including in the PS

As far as I am aware, Oxford aren't particularly interested in pursuits outside the confines of studies and pursuits that are somewhat related to the degree you are applying for. I may also be incorrect, but this is what I have been told by teachers and at open days.
However, other universities might be, so it could be worth including in the PS

I agree, but if it is a “support subject” then I suggest mentioning it a little. I am apply for oxbridge psychology and we are strongly encouraged to show interest in statistics in the personal statement even though I took Maths and FM

That last sentence can be controversial to many social anthropologists for various reasons anthropology is a social science with methodology rooted within social scientific theory, geography in many cases would provide a better base to study anthropology than biology. Biological anthropology has more biological theory incorporated but a lot of methodology is still rooted in social science applications. But regardless, HumSci at Oxford has a genetics and evolution component so that would be what basic grounding in biology would be useful for.

As you say, Maths and Biology are helpful for the degree, but not even 'recommended'. They fall on the bottom tier of 'usefulness', so I would say that your chances of being accepted won't be especially lowered by not having those A-levels. However, this is providing that you have demonstrated an interest in the subject outside of the classroom (personal statement, or start an EPQ). This is especially important as it is this independent study that will equip you with the scientific thinking skills necessary to perform well at interview.
Basically, so long as you have good GCSE grades, good predicted grades, and have shown you know what the subject is about, you have a good chance of being called to interview.
On an unrelated note, if human sciences is your dream course, why did you choose those A-levels?

Geography, History, and Politics are all relevant to the Human Sciences as a course... there may be an FOI submitted regarding that information but my guess is that there isn't. I would not choose your second choice course regardless. I would just focus on getting the best score on the TSA etc... If you have good grades, demonstrate academic aptitude through PS and score well on TSA, your chances won't be lower than others.

I agree, but if it is a “support subject” then I suggest mentioning it a little. I am applying for oxbridge psychology and we are strongly encouraged to show interest for statistics in the personal statement even though I took Maths and FM

Edit: a few words

I have done a genetics course/MOOC despite me not doing biology a level to give me some background knowledge. Will this be sufficient enough for me to put into my personal statement? Also I am contemplating on maybe doing a statistics MOOC as maths was also a ‘helpful’ subject. Do you think this is necessary?

or aptitude for the subjects rather than interest

Thank you for your help, was quite worried beforehand. Also, do you have any knowledge of the tsa or done it by any chance, so you could share any tips you have with me