Undergraduate Admissions
Subject Taster Days
Explore one of Keble’s courses in depth and make an informed decision about what you would like to study at university
At Keble, we are looking forward to hosting four in-person Year 12 Subject Taster Days in Oxford in February 2023. These immersive, academically-focused events are designed to support state school students in Year 12 in making informed decisions about their studies. Taster Days in Maths, History, Chemistry and Modern Languages (French & Spanish) will offer information about the courses; insight into research, teaching, and career progression; hands-on application advice; and the opportunity to meet Keble tutors and students who share your interests.
Each student can only select and apply for one subject taster day. Please note that places are limited, and only students currently studying at UK state schools and colleges are eligible to apply. We aim to choose students who have potential to make a competitive application to Oxford and who will most benefit from the events. The college will consider information such as GCSE results and predicted grades, and may consider educational and socio-economic background, using similar categories to the contextual data which is used in the Oxford admissions process. In case of over-subscription the College may also have to limit the number of attendees per school, and prioritise spaces for schools in our link regions.
Apply here for Keble College’s Subject Taster Days
Support is available for attendees’ travel expenses. For any questions contact outreach@keble.ox.ac.uk.
Each Subject Taster Day will run from 10:00-15:00. Below find a provisional programme for the subject taster days, along with an application form link. A full, confirmed programme for each day will be sent to participating students.
Subject Taster Days Programme
10:00: Arrival
10:00-10:45 Welcome & introduction– refreshments and introductory talk about Keble & Oxford by Access Fellow, Dr Foteini Dimirouli
10:45-11:45 Introduction to the subject by Keble subject tutors, Q&A with current students
11:45-12:15 Tour of college with current students
12:15-13:00 Lunch in Hall
13:00-13:30 Future careers session
13:30-14:30 Admissions session: preparation and top tips (interviews, admissions tests)
14:30-15:00 Tour of faculty or department
15:00 Depart
Apply here for Keble College’s Subject Taster Days
Dates & subjects available
Monday 20th February – Mathematics (applicants should be studying Maths at A-Level, with Further Maths highly recommended)
Tuesday 21st February – History (applicants should be studying History at A-Level)
Wednesday 22nd February – Chemistry (applicants should be studying Chemistry and Maths at A-Level)
Thursday 23rd February – Modern Languages (applicants should be studying French and/or Spanish at A-Level)
Applications for all Subject Taster Days have now closed. We are unable to consider any late applications.
Any questions should be directed to India Collins-Davies, Access & Outreach Officer: outreach@keble.ox.ac.uk.