Oxford Written Work Submissions

I’m applying to study Philosophy and Theology at Oxford (Oriel College), and I’m trying to figure out the timeline for submitting my written work.Ive done the Philat exam and I know that the deadline for written work is 10th November, but I haven’t received any specific instructions from Oriel College yet. Has anyone else received an email or instructions from their college about how to submit their written work?Another question is that since my politics essay are better then philosophy (I got 24/24 in politics but only 37/40 in philosophy), is it better for me to hand in my politics essay?Both subjects have similar element so I thought it would be appropriate.Anyway good luck in your application

I'm applying to Classics (Jesus College) and I haven't received any emails from the college. I think they should come soon, but according to the website they're due before 10th nov, so we still have time.
For the written work, don't you have to submit two? (For classics we do) But I assume if for Philo and Theo, if you only have to submit one, then of course submit your better one (as long as the politics essay is somehow related to Philo or Theo). (Although be careful as a better mark does not necessarily mean a better essay. It may have just been an easier concept).
Hope this helps!

I’m applying to study Philosophy and Theology at Oxford (Oriel College), and I’m trying to figure out the timeline for submitting my written work.Ive done the Philat exam and I know that the deadline for written work is 10th November, but I haven’t received any specific instructions from Oriel College yet. Has anyone else received an email or instructions from their college about how to submit their written work?Another question is that since my politics essay are better then philosophy (I got 24/24 in politics but only 37/40 in philosophy), is it better for me to hand in my politics essay?Both subjects have similar element so I thought it would be appropriate.Anyway good luck in your application

Hello philosophers, I was wondering if anyone knows any details about the weighting of different parts of our application for philosophy and theology?

I'm afraid I'm not too sure about the weighting of the different parts. I know every part of the PhilAT was worth the same number of points so based on that I guess we can assume that they take a very similar approach to our overall application. This being said, I suspect it will primarily be based on the exam and the essay we submitted. The reason why I believe this, is that they are evaluating us based on teachability and way of thinking, rather than on prior knowledge. Our Personal Statement mainly shows what we know and what we did with that knowledge but it does not necessarily speak to our skills and abilities in a learning context. I have also seen based on statistics released, that there have been instances where two candidates have obtained the same score in the PhilAT and only one of them has gone through for interview (in the example I am thinking of, I think they both achieved 63%). Therefore, I am unsure, but I am inclined to think that it is about 40% based on the exam, 40% based on the essay and 20% based on Personal Statement and School Reference.

I reckon that's probably a fairly good shout, but I imagine they have a more liberal view in mind and are willing to give BOD on some areas given success in others. You are very right about teachability - I think it's more about the general feel of the student's overall application in terms of a desire to learn and evaluate. I doubt they take the weighting that seriously. Good luck on finding out about interviews! How did everyone find the PhilAT?

I reckon that's probably a fairly good shout, but I imagine they have a more liberal view in mind and are willing to give BOD on some areas given success in others. You are very right about teachability - I think it's more about the general feel of the student's overall application in terms of a desire to learn and evaluate. I doubt they take the weighting that seriously. Good luck on finding out about interviews! How did everyone find the PhilAT?

In connection to the weighting of Philosophy and Theology or Theology and Religion applications, I have found the handbook for admissions 2019/2020. I doubt a lot has changed in their method since then, so I'll leave the link here and you can have a look for yourselves. it explains exactly how candidates are shortlisted and selected, as well as a general timeframe with regards to when interview decisions will come through. I hope this is helpful and good luck to everyone who has applied 😃
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/theology_and_religion_admissions_2