Oxford PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) Students and Applicants

Could the questions asked cover any of the sciences? Because I'm particularly interested in physics and I didn't take any science A/S levels other than physics, so could I be asked chemistry or biology questions?

And thanks for all the replies by the way. Any information is much appreciated.

Hope this helps.

For NatSci I think the only test is the TSA which is a bit like a dodgy IQ test which they don't really put much weighting on. However don't quote me on that, I might be being an idiot.

phil.

Just to quickly comment on this - when I went on the science open day at Clare last year, the science admissions tutor (William Foster) told us that the TSA would probably take up about 1/3 of their decision (1/3 being interview, 1/3 being UCAS form including grades) for natsci. This was a while ago so I can't remember the exact details, but I specifically asked him whether the TSA was important and I remember feeling that there was far too much weighting on the TSA for me.

Read the response to the thread you started 2 weeks ago that asked the same question, ditsy cow.

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?p=19829092#post19829092

Yes, but this isn't subject-specific. I had no idea it would annoy you so much. Besides, the thread it got moved to is talking about other stuff now, anyways...

Haha. To be fair on her though, this question is a little different.

Now I'm going to try and answer from the awkward position of someone who only holds an offer, and thus all the details I provide are based on second-hand accounts from friends who study there / what I gleaned when up at interview

a) Close to Bodleian Library

I believe, as the library is pretty centrally located, that a lot of colleges are close by. Brasenose and Hertford are the most obvious, but Balliol/Trinity and the Turl Street colleges aren't exactly far.

b) Good bar/JCR etc.

I can't answer this, it's better for current or ex-students to tell you. All I know is that LMH is completing renovation of their JCR, but they're unfortunately far out from the centre.

c) Not too fussed about food, but preferrably decent kitchen facilities

As per b), I can't really help. In fact, I realise I'm not very helpful at all, so I've skipped to g)

g) I don't mind it big, in size or population so long as there's a friendly atmosphere

St. Anne's is one of the biggest colleges, but is also considered one of the most laid back and friendly. I kind of wish I'd applied there actually, as much as I love my (hopefully) future college. On the other hand, there are some that are considered, purely by stereotype, to be less friendly (Christ Church, Merton etc.), though I don't know how true these stereotypes are.

h) somewhere kids aren't TOO uptight over academics.. ie people who can take studying seriously, but still have fun.

There will surely be people like this in almost every college?

Basically, as you can see from the more general questions (i.e. the only type I'm at all able to answer ), you may find a lot of colleges fit your criteria. The best bet is to wait for actual students to narrow down your choices through the more specific questions (kitchen facilities, sports and music), and then make a shortlist, after which you MUST visit the university. I believe this is the only way of truly deciding on the best college for you. The college I ended up applying to wasn't even on my shortlist, in fact, I just turned up and loved it, it really does happen like that.

Best of luck. The only other advice I can give is to not post too many topics like this in the coming months, I'm sure it's annoying for the current students to have to answer.

If you have no other sciences except physics, then you do not meet the entry requirements for Natural Sciences, I'm afraid.

sgf

Are you definitely taking these 4 options?

If you have no other sciences except physics, then you do not meet the entry requirements for Natural Sciences, I'm afraid.

Is the Economist monthly?

No, weekly.

Thank you

That deal is pretty good!

That would be £120 for 52 issues, £2.30 each with 6 issues extra issues for £1.

Or 58 issues for £2.08 each. In contrast to the £4 shelf price that's amazing, I may subscribe now.

I got the impression they found no real correlation between TSA results and degree class so started dropping the importance of the TSA. Tbh, I made sure I had practiced TSA style questions and I think I did reasonably well on it, how much that played in my offer I don't know. So yes, you might be right.

phil.

Are the "bio options" really hard and very essay - based, as they say?