Hi,
I'm applying (or at least thinking of applying) to do a bphil at oxford (its a 2 taught year masters course in philosophy).
Although I've almost most filled in the form (apart from my statement or purpose). I've yet to send it off.
(The deadline is the 11th Jan and the application is online so this means I can click on 'send' anytime untill then).
I was wondering if anyone here does this degree, and how difficult it is to get onto?
I have a solid first from the university of manchester (average=72, all 2nd and 3rd year marks above 65, second best in my year), and my references should be good.
If it matters, I got AAB at A Level (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) an A at AS Philosophy, and 6A*s and 4As at G.C.S.E.
No one I know has ever gone to oxford or cambridge, I was the first in my family to go to university. Oxford has always felt out of my reach, a place to see in Harry Potter Films but not actually go...
Anyway, I was wondering if any of you guys know anything about the course, or if I have a chance at getting in? I know a first is good but like I said oxford had always felt out of my reach.
Finally, I have to write a 'statement of purpose' for my application. Any tips on what I should put in?
Any help would be very very much appreciated.
Thanks xx