Do I have a chance of getting into Oxford for PPE?

Hi! I can’t offer any advice but am wondering the same thing surrounding maths! I found a really interesting document that details the demographic of PPE students and how many took maths and English etc etc. If you search PPE Admission statistics it should help. Your A-Levels are incredible! I’m not sure if Oxford accept Critical Thinking Skills AS but given you have 4 other A* A-levels they won’t mind!
It also says on the document that GCSE grades do not matter too much and that they place greater importance on A-levels etc etc

Hi!! I am a year 12 student who wants to study PPE at Oxford; here are my stats:
-988887777 at GCSE
- predicted A*A*A*A* in A levels Philosophy Religion and Ethics, History, Politics, and English Lit + A in as level Thinking Skills
- consistent high marks on TSA exams
So here is my question: are my GCSEs too low, and will not having maths be a massive issue? I really want to apply but I’m concerned that I have no chance and it will be a waste.
+ (any tips at all for PPE applications would be much appreciated)
Thank you!!

Hi! I can’t offer any advice but am wondering the same thing surrounding maths! I found a really interesting document that details the demographic of PPE students and how many took maths and English etc etc. If you search PPE Admission statistics it should help. Your A-Levels are incredible! I’m not sure if Oxford accept Critical Thinking Skills AS but given you have 4 other A* A-levels they won’t mind!
It also says on the document that GCSE grades do not matter too much and that they place greater importance on A-levels etc etc

Hi!! I am a year 12 student who wants to study PPE at Oxford; here are my stats:
-988887777 at GCSE
- predicted A*A*A*A* in A levels Philosophy Religion and Ethics, History, Politics, and English Lit + A in as level Thinking Skills
- consistent high marks on TSA exams
So here is my question: are my GCSEs too low, and will not having maths be a massive issue? I really want to apply but I’m concerned that I have no chance and it will be a waste.
+ (any tips at all for PPE applications would be much appreciated)
Thank you!!

Hi!! I am a year 12 student who wants to study PPE at Oxford; here are my stats:
-988887777 at GCSE
- predicted A*A*A*A* in A levels Philosophy Religion and Ethics, History, Politics, and English Lit + A in as level Thinking Skills
- consistent high marks on TSA exams
So here is my question: are my GCSEs too low, and will not having maths be a massive issue? I really want to apply but I’m concerned that I have no chance and it will be a waste.
+ (any tips at all for PPE applications would be much appreciated)
Thank you!!

Hi! Just got a PPE offer last month for 2025 entry so hopefully I can be of some help.
I am sitting A Level Maths but on the Oxford PPE webpage (https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/philosophy-politics-and-economics) they do not specify any required subjects! I would take this at face value so wouldn't worry that you do not have Maths as your other predicted grades are way above their entrance requirements (AAA) and are extremely impressive regardless!
However, my econ interview was based on applying basic maths (algebra, y12 differentiation etc.) to an economic scenario so I would just say to watch a few differentiation videos and do some practise before interview as your TSA and interview are much more important than your predicted grades - after all these people will be teaching you for 3 years and want to know you are adaptable, fun to teach, can think critically etc.
That's another thing - the TSA will test your maths skills during the Problem Solving Qs, but if you say you are scoring consistently high (73+) then that's fantastic! For reference I achieved a 76 in the TSA and the average score for those given offers was 73ish.
Just a tip, don't steam through all the TSA past papers out there too soon! I knuckled down with TSA revision from the beginning of September and the test was at the end of October and I managed to complete all the Section 1s on the Oxford website; you don't need to worry about the TSA until Year 13 - focus on your end of years and then worry about Oxford!
Its a tough and long process but so worth it - if you have any more questions about anything I'm more than happy to answer!

congrats on your offer, that’s awesome! can i ask what your gcses looked like?

Hi! Just got a PPE offer last month for 2025 entry so hopefully I can be of some help.
I am sitting A Level Maths but on the Oxford PPE webpage (https://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate/courses/course-listing/philosophy-politics-and-economics) they do not specify any required subjects! I would take this at face value so wouldn't worry that you do not have Maths as your other predicted grades are way above their entrance requirements (AAA) and are extremely impressive regardless!
However, my econ interview was based on applying basic maths (algebra, y12 differentiation etc.) to an economic scenario so I would just say to watch a few differentiation videos and do some practise before interview as your TSA and interview are much more important than your predicted grades - after all these people will be teaching you for 3 years and want to know you are adaptable, fun to teach, can think critically etc.
That's another thing - the TSA will test your maths skills during the Problem Solving Qs, but if you say you are scoring consistently high (73+) then that's fantastic! For reference I achieved a 76 in the TSA and the average score for those given offers was 73ish.
Just a tip, don't steam through all the TSA past papers out there too soon! I knuckled down with TSA revision from the beginning of September and the test was at the end of October and I managed to complete all the Section 1s on the Oxford website; you don't need to worry about the TSA until Year 13 - focus on your end of years and then worry about Oxford!
Its a tough and long process but so worth it - if you have any more questions about anything I'm more than happy to answer!