Oxford Personal statement question
Hi,
I’m applying to History at Oxford but I’ve mentioned a bit of Ancient History because the course I’m applying to at Durham and Exeter is called Ancient History and History. I want a breath of options, hence why I’ve chosen the ancient and normal history (my other options integrate ancient as part of the standard history degree). Does the fact I’ve talked about a topic of Ancient History alongside medieval and modern in my statement, undermine its quality for an Oxford application, given the fact that oxon don’t place a heavy emphasis on it, moreso the ending of the Ancient world?
I’m applying to History at Oxford but I’ve mentioned a bit of Ancient History because the course I’m applying to at Durham and Exeter is called Ancient History and History. I want a breath of options, hence why I’ve chosen the ancient and normal history (my other options integrate ancient as part of the standard history degree). Does the fact I’ve talked about a topic of Ancient History alongside medieval and modern in my statement, undermine its quality for an Oxford application, given the fact that oxon don’t place a heavy emphasis on it, moreso the ending of the Ancient world?
Original post by BetaVersion2.9
No.
Thankyou
Original post by sfp04
Oxford has an Ancient and Modern History course as well. Is there a reason you’ve applied for Modern History there rather than for that?
Because the Ancient & Modern misses out medievalism, and I’ve written about that extensively too, which I love!
Original post by Eg3756
Because the Ancient & Modern misses out medievalism, and I’ve written about that extensively too, which I love!
That’s not accurate; you can take all the many medieval options offered on the single honours history degree. ‘Modern’ just means everything post-classical.
Original post by sfp04
That’s not accurate; you can take all the many medieval options offered on the single honours history degree. ‘Modern’ just means everything post-classical.
Oh that’s brilliant then, thankyou so much. I was believing false information beforehand, since research and your confirmation, I am confident about it now. Thankyou!
Original post by Eg3756
Oh that’s brilliant then, thankyou so much. I was believing false information beforehand, since research and your confirmation, I am confident about it now. Thankyou!
No problem! Ancient and modern looks like a great degree, good luck with your application!
Original post by sfp04
No problem! Ancient and modern looks like a great degree, good luck with your application!
Thankyou so much!
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