Study Days

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 close 12 January 2026

Apply now

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 close 19 January 2026

Apply now

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 are now closed.

History Taster Day at Lady Margaret Hall

Tuesday 17 June 2025

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

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

Thursday 29 May 2025

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 closed

Balliol College History Taster Day

Thursday 29 May 2025

Balliol College are hosting this in-person History Taster Day for year 12 students (or equivalent) at UK state funded schools who are interested in studying History at university. The event will include:

Academic sessions
Admissions information
Demonstration interview

You will have the opportunity to speak to tutors and current students.

Applications closed

Virtual Y12 BAME Humanities Study Day

Tuesday 15 April 2025

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 are now 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 are now closed

Mansfield College History Study Day

Thursday 20 March 2025

Change rarely just 'happens' in history. In this study day, we will explore together how people in different times and places have worked together to change the world around them - from popular rebellions in the fourteenth century to the women's liberation movement in the twentieth century.

Join us at Mansfield College where you will also have the opportunity to tour the college, meet with current students, and see something of what Oxford has to offer.

Applications are now closed

Keble Subject Taster Days: Ancient History

Thursday 20 February 2025

This Subject Taster Day from Keble College is open to prospective students in Year 12 at UK state schools and colleges. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample academic content, meet current students and receive advice and guidance on the admissions process.

Applications are now closed

Study Days

St John' College History & History of Art Study Day

History of Art Taster Day

Balliol College Floreat Access Programme

History Taster Day at Lady Margaret Hall

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

Balliol College History Taster Day

Virtual Y12 BAME Humanities Study Day

Exeter College Humanities Study Day

Mansfield College History Study Day

Keble Subject Taster Days: Ancient History

Past events