BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages
at Oxford University, Oxford

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Faculty of Philosophy

BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages
at
Oxford University
Overview

Faculty of Philosophy at Oxford University offers BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages. The 4 years Degree course has primary stream as Humanities & Social Sciences. The Oxford University tuition fees for international students is Pound 32480.0. The Degree course offered by the at Oxford University requires IELTS and PTE.

Duration	4 years
Course Level	UG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Tuition & Fees	₹34.31 Lakh View full breakup
Type of University	Public
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BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages
at
Oxford University
Fees

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 34,30,862

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 7,08,249
Insurance	INR 49,646
Personal Items	INR 1,87,810
Total approximate fees	INR 9,45,705

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 105.63 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 23ʳᵈ October 2024

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BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages
at
Oxford University
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

90%
Year XII qualification studied with either the CBSE (All-India SSC) or CISCE (ISC) board

For CBSE board: Grades A1 A1 A2 A2 A2, with grade A1 in any subjects relevant to the course applied for (marks of 91 or above for A1 and 81 to 90 for A2)

For CISCE board: Overall grade of 90% or more, with grades of at least 95% or above in two subjects (including any relevant to the course applied for) and 85% or above in the other three subjects

Subject Required:

Candidates would usually be expected to have the language or languages to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or another academic equivalent unless applying for a beginner's course

For Czech, Italian, Modern Greek, and Portuguese- Beginners’ courses allow students to start studying one of these languages from scratch. For advanced language, the candidate must have studied the language in the school curriculum

For Philosophy- Candidates are not required to have any experience of studying Philosophy though some background reading is highly recommended

If a practical component forms part of any of the science A?levels used to meet the offer, expected to pass it
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PTE

Marks - 76/90
Minimum 66 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. not require particular scores in the Enabling Skills

IELTS

Marks - 7.5/9
With at least 7.0 in each of the four components

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All candidates must also take the Modern Languages Admissions Tests (MLAT) as part of their application. Candidates will need to take two sections of the MLAT: one for their chosen language, and one for Philosophy, see here for further details
Candidates must submit the same written work as required for Modern Languages. The piece of written work submitted in English may also be seen by philosophy tutors, so it should show your capacity for reasoned argument and clear writing; a good length would be between 1000 and 2000 words. Most candidates will not be studying philosophy, so there is no expectation that it will be on a philosophical topic
Applicants who have been educated full-time in the medium of the English language throughout the two most recent years application deadline, and who remain in full-time education conducted in the English language until the end of the school year in their home country can be exempted from E

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Conditional Offer Lock Icon

Yes
In countries where the normal examinations have been cancelled, university will expect the conditions of student's offer to be met by the alternative assessment put in place by qualifications' regulators.

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BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages
at
Oxford University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

LOR

A reference from a teacher or someone else who is qualified to comment on applicants academic ability

Step two

Additional documents required

Year 12 qualification, studied with either the CBSE or ISC examination boards
Copies of all academic documentation including transcripts, certificates
Portfolio for BFA program
Applicants must submit the same written work as required for BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages
Applicants have to submit a personal statement that can be written up to 4,000 characters. 80% of the personal statements should focus on applicants' academic interests, abilities, and achievements. This can include a discussion of any relevant extracurricular activities. The remaining 20% can then cover any unrelated extra-curricular activities
IELTS or other approved English qualification scores

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.ucas.com/

Step four

Application fees for this course

Pound 22 = INR 2.32 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card, Debit card, Wire money transfer

If students require special dispensation to pay their fees in installments they need to obtain permission from the College Accountant. Please complete the Payment Plan Request Form and email it, with supporting evidence, to the Academic Finance Manager
To be valid, fees instalment payment plans must be agreed in writing with OUDCE, and arranged before course fees become due. It should not be assumed that instalment plans are necessarily available for all courses: students should check this for their course with the course administrator.
If an instalment payment is not made in full when due, then the instalment plan is normally deemed to be terminated, and the total unpaid fees will therefore become due immediately (this is intended to avoid a situation of rolling debt). The procedural steps described below will then be applied, unless, exceptionally, a new instalment plan is agreed

BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages
at
Oxford University
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BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages
at
Oxford University
Placements

Particulars

Statistics (2022)

Internship Available

Yes,

Modern Languages students spend a compulsory year abroad, usually in the third year. Past opportunities abroad have typically included working as a paid language assistant in a school, undertaking an

Modern Languages students spend a compulsory year abroad, usually in the third year. Past opportunities abroad have typically included working as a paid language assistant in a school, undertaking an internship and/or studying at a University, all of which provide valuable experiences for improving language competence

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Friendly
Multi-dimensional
Liberal

Student Views

14% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships3.8

Part time work4.4

Post study jobs4.4

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.6

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4

Safety4.8

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration3.2

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Tips: Getting into the BCL at Oxford is a privilege since it's a highly reputed course that's very selective of its cohort. BCL, contrary to its name is neither a Bachelor's nor a Civil Law course. It is taught master's course for students from a common law background. The experience of studying at the university is unmatched, especially the tutorial system where a student gets a lot of one-on-one time with the professors. The shift from an Indian education system to this has been massive but positive and I would highly recommend doing this course. I was fortunate to have received two scholarships from the Oxford and Cambridge Society of India. The application process was simple and involved completing a form and an interview that took place in Delhi with a panel of about 5-6 members. Moving to the UK is a big cultural change for an Indian in terms of food, weather, culture and the education system. However, the University of Oxford is a very welcoming place and although it might take some time, you'll soon feel at home in the university. Overall. I am extremely satisfied with the course, college and the country.

Likes (Part time work): There are various academic and non-academic opportunities for part-time work available in the college as well as in the university. These could be examination invigilation, test correction, participation in different studies, research assistant to a professor, and volunteering, amongst others. These opportunities can also be availed in other colleges, if available. However, considering that BCL is an intense and short degree, managing part-time work along with academics becomes relatively difficult. Commitments of a shorter term should be preferred over long-term commitments. The average payout for part-time work at the university is usually the minimum wage rate in the UK.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The economy in the UK right now is not at its best which makes it relatively difficult for immigrants to look for a sponsored job. While the graduate visa route does facilitate the process and help the students start the process, it does add two more years to the permanent settlement process. A degree from the University of Oxford, especially the BCL, will certainly help your chances of getting a job in the legal market, it is relatively easier if you come after work experience considering you'll need to separately qualify as a lawyer either solicitor or barrister in the UK. The BCL certainly did help me obtain a job in the country but having a graduate visa did increase my chances of getting the job itself since I won't require sponsorship for the initial two years. My chances of permanent settlement in this country are quite high and I would be open to the idea of permanent immigrating to this country.

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My time at the University of Oxford has been great!

Tips: It is definitely difficult to adjust to a completely different academic environment and a new country in the beginning. So students should keep an open mind and engage themselves in different cultural activities to ensure the transition period is smooth. Homesickness is real but I would encourage students to reach out for help whenever they need it. All the counsellors and supervisors are always ready to listen to you. I have been very fortunate to have attended the University of Oxford, which was my dream university and the experience I have had was nothing less than amazing.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is great! I have learnt so much during my time at Oxford. What I enjoyed the most was problem based learning sessions wherein the entire cohort was divided into groups and given activities and questions to answer based on clinical cases. The quality of education is really commendable. The events that were organised by the university as well as the student unions are also ample. Students can join different clubs and societies and pursue their interests.

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Likes (Safety): Safety is not an issue as everyone stays around the city or university campus. Streets are well lit and students can easily avail of university security services. All accommodation has a special fob-based entry, which is very difficult to break into. Overall safety is not an issue.

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Engaging faculty with several on-campus events.

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Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): There are good chances of settlement if you need to. The country provides a two-year post-study visa which you can use to find sponsored jobs. I would prefer to return to my country at some point but if someone wants to stay here permanently, you need maybe 6-7 years to get citizenship.

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Likes (Safety): Oxford is a student city and generally, it is very safe even at night. Plus, the departments and college staff ensure proper guidance to safety measures through lectures, presentations and emails at regular intervals. Even public transport is safe to use and people are quite welcoming, as I have always experienced during my time at Oxford.

Dislikes (Internships): Career services at the university provide general guidance related to finding/applying for internships and the department also sometimes helps. However, more focused research on finding something relevant to the field of study is expected to be done by students themselves. While self-exploration with proper guidance helps in the long run, it can sometimes be time-consuming and stressful in case of financial difficulties.

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BA in Philosophy and Modern Languages
at
Oxford University
Highlights

Philosophy and Modern Languages brings together some of the most important approaches to understanding language, literature, and ideas
The study of philosophy develops analytical rigor and the ability to criticize and reason logically. It allows students to apply these skills to questions ranging from how we acquire knowledge and form moral judgments to the nature of language, art, and literature
The study of a modern European language develops analytical and critical abilities as well as highly competent linguistic skills. The study of the literature written in that language contributes to an understanding of many aspects of European culture
It develops attention to stylistic and terminological detail and rhetorical strategies, and sensitivity to cultural and historical context, which are also of great value to the study of philosophy
Oxford's Modern Languages Faculty is one of the largest in the country, with a total intake of more than 250 students a year, including those reading joint degrees
Modern Languages students spend a compulsory year abroad, usually in the third year