Oxford/MPhil in Politics?

Hi!

Does anyone have any information on admission statistics of MPhil in Politics? The figures on the "Courses A-Z"-list have been the same for ages... How many of those, according to these old statistics, 50 admitted are Oxbridge undergrad? I haven't come across data like this anywhere, so I'm just wondering if someone knew.

And another thing: I know "how tough is it..."-questions aren't really helping anyone, but I'll ask one more anyway :smile:

Are the entry requirements to St. Antony's (I'm still talking about Politics) more difficult than elsewhere?

Reply 1

Kitty Pimms

17

ettasoeur

Hi!

Does anyone have any information on admission statistics of MPhil in Politics? The figures on the "Courses A-Z"-list have been the same for ages... How many of those, according to these old statistics, 50 admitted are Oxbridge undergrad? I haven't come across data like this anywhere, so I'm just wondering if someone knew.

And another thing: I know "how tough is it..."-questions aren't really helping anyone, but I'll ask one more anyway :smile:

Are the entry requirements to St. Antony's (I'm still talking about Politics) more difficult than elsewhere?

Hey there Etta,

I've had a quick shufty through the various websites and you're right, there don't appear to be more up-to-date stats around anywhere. I'm guessing they will update the page ahead of the 2009 entry, but in the meantime I'm sure you could contact the department if you were curious (although they obviously won't yet have the data for the 2008 entry cycle).

In terms of how many of them are Oxbridge undergrads, having a first degree from Oxford or Cambridge would appear not to stand you at any great advantage. I don't doubt that Oxbridge students are on average stronger candidates than those from many other universities simply by virtue of their personal ability, but there are many tales on TSR of Oxford undergrads being unsuccesful, and of students from lesser universities receiving offers. So you shouldn't let that put you off. (see this thread for more information).

Right. The procedure for PG entry is acceptance by the department followed by acceptance by a college. An offer from the department is basically final, and the college can set no further academic conditions (so they have no part in setting 'entry requirements'). It then gets passed around your choice of colleges, and you will then be accepted to a college as a secondary process. I simply don't know whether StA's gets more applications per place as first choice than the other colleges, but what I do know is that putting them down as your preferred college will in no way disadvantage your chances of getting an offer on the course.

Reply 2

ettasoeur

OP

Thank you a lot for your answers, IlexAquifolium. That information actually helped me quite a bit! I'm thinking about applying to Oxford for Politics next year (for 2009 entry, that is), but because I'm doing my undergrad at a foreign uni with not so great reputation in this field (U of Helsinki) I'm feeling quite unsure. I guess the worst is not having a clue what my competition will be like - am I overstimating myself? So any comments on applying would be nice to hear!

Oh, about the statistics, I asked the Dept, but they simply told me they don't publish the kind of data I requested. It's actually better that way, thinking too much could make me give up even trying and that would be the worst!

Reply 3

Speedbird2008

3

^ What a cheery chappy!

Oxford/MPhil in Politics?

Related discussions

Articles for you