Study Days

Balliol College 'Try Before You Buy' Days

Various Dates, March - May 2026

In the Spring and Summer terms, Balliol College hosts a series of 'Try Before You Buy' days for prospective applicants. These sessions are for UK state school students in Year 12, and offer the chance to engage with subject-specific Oxford style tutorials. History is available on 5 of the 8 dates. Please see the Balliol College website for further details and to apply.

Applications close 8 February - 19 April (depending on date applied for)

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History & Modern Languages (Joint School) Study Day at St Anne's College

Monday 25 May 2026

A Study Day for Year 12 state school students looking to study History and a Modern Language at University.

The Study Day will offer students the chance to:

experience academic taster sessions
meet current students
find out more about the course and admissions process

Students do not need to be studying History or a Modern Language at A-level but must have a serious interest in studying the two subjects as a joint degree at university.

Applications close Sunday 26 April 2026

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Balliol College History Taster Day

Thursday 28 May 2026

This event is aimed at state schools students in Year 12 who are seriously considering applying to Oxford to read History as a single or joint honours degree. This event will include an admission session, lectures, a demonstration interview and an opportunity to meet undergraduates who are studying History at Balliol. A two-course hot lunch will be provided, free of charge.

Applications close Sunday 10 May 2026

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History of Art Day at Catz

Friday 29 May 2026

The Catz Academic Taster Days are a fantastic opportunity aimed at Year 12 students (or equivalent) to explore a specific subject area. The History of Art Day includes an introduction to the Oxford course, a demonstration interview with a current student and an academic taster session with a tutor at St Catherine's College.

All events are free to attend, including any refreshments or lunch. Students from UK state schools and Wales (St Catherine's link region) will be prioritised.

Applications close Monday 27 April at 12:00

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Lincoln College History and the Ancient World Study Day

Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 August 2026

For Year 12 students from UK State Schools. This study day provides prospective students on track to make an application to a competitive university the opportunity to explore everything Lincoln College has to offer. The Study Day will include:

academic sessions
admissions workshop
accommodation and meals

Applications close Friday 22 May at 17:00

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History Taster Day at Lady Margaret Hall

Friday 8 May 2026

LMH Taster Days are an opportunity for Year 12 UK state school students to have a taste of what it is like to study at the University of Oxford. The day will include lectures and academic sessions delivered by LMH’s subject tutors. Participants will receive insight into the Oxford application process, a tour of the college by a current undergraduate student, and lunch in our dining hall.

Applications closed

Virtual BAME Humanities Study Day

Wednesday 8 April 2026

A day for Year 12 students from UK state schools who have Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic (BAME) heritage.

The event will take place on Microsoft Teams, from 09:00 to 15:00
You will get the chance to:

Explore Humanities subjects
Take part in university-style academic sessions
Learn about applying to Oxford University
Hear from current undergraduates about student life

Applications closed

Oriel College Classics Study Day

Sunday 29 - Monday 30 March 2026

This residential Study Day is designed to give Year 12 students from non-selective UK state schools who are considering applying to competitive universities an insight into what life and study is like at an Oxford college.

student led activities
academic sessions
free accommodation and meals

Applications closed

Ancient Worlds Network Residential

Tuesday 17 - Friday 20 March 2026

Open to year 12 state school students in the North West of England with an interest in Classics and the ancient world. Corpus Christi College and The Queens College, Oxford are hosting a 4 day residential that will include a number of academic taster sessions, trips, accommodation and meals.

Applications closed

Beginners Languages Taster Day

Saturday 7 March 2026

This event offers students from UK secondary schools in Year 12 or equivalent the opportunity to gain greater insight into studying a language from scratch at Oxford. A great opportunity for those considering the History and Modern Languages course at Oxford.

Applications closed

St John' College History & History of Art Study Day

Monday 2 March 2026

St John’s College, Oxford, is pleased to announce that applications for our History and History of Art Study Day are now open! The Study Day is open to all Year 12 students attending a non-selective state school in the UK.

Are you thinking about studying History or History of Art at university? Would you like to meet Oxford tutors and students, and experience academic taster sessions? Sign up now!

Session includes a tour of St John’s College and lunch in Hall.

Applications closed

History of Art Taster Day

Wednesday 18 February 2026

Ever wondered what ‘History of Art’ is? Are you interested in history, and do you enjoy looking at images? Year 12 students from UK state schools are invited to join us at Christ Church, one of Oxford’s colleges, to explore what it means to be an Art Historian.

The day will include a variety of practical and academic sessions that will introduce you to the discipline of History of Art. You will get the opportunity to meet current students and explore one of Oxford’s oldest colleges.

Applications closed

Balliol College Floreat Access Programme

2025/26 Programme

Floreat is a year-long academic programme offered to Year 12 students from UK state schools. The programme includes a residential summer school in Oxford.

The programme offers a series of virtual academic seminars held online on Wednesday evenings from 5.00pm‑7.00pm. This opportunity suits academically able students interested in studying the humanities at Oxbridge.

Visit the Balliol College website to find out more.

Applications closed

Exeter College Humanities Study Day

Monday 7 April 2025

Each year Exeter College hosts a series of subject taster days for year 11 and year 12 students attending UK state schools. The subject days aim to provide support for students interested in exploring a range of subjects at University level. The Humanities & Modern Languages study day will take place on Monday 7 April 2025.

Applications closed

Study Days

Balliol College 'Try Before You Buy' Days

History & Modern Languages (Joint School) Study Day at St Anne's College

Balliol College History Taster Day

History of Art Day at Catz

Lincoln College History and the Ancient World Study Day

History Taster Day at Lady Margaret Hall

Virtual BAME Humanities Study Day

Oriel College Classics Study Day

Ancient Worlds Network Residential

Beginners Languages Taster Day

St John' College History & History of Art Study Day

History of Art Taster Day

Balliol College Floreat Access Programme

Exeter College Humanities Study Day

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