This page gives information about the Law at Magdalen and Physics & Engineering at Magdalen residential programmes. For information about the Virtual BAME Humanities Study Day, please see here.
Participation is free and all food, accommodation and travel costs are paid for.
Click on a programme title to see more details and to apply.
Applications for the 2023 programme are NOW OPEN! Click here to apply – deadline 31st May.
We run a yearly programme for prospective Law applicants in Year 12 (or equivalent) currently attending UK state schools. The programme will take place on 8th-10th August 2023.
40 participants receive the opportunity to visit Magdalen for a three-day residential programme, including the following activities:
| Day 1: Law at Oxford | Day 2: Studying Law | Day 3: Oxford Admissions |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Law at Magdalen and Oxford | Small-group Law taster sessions | Overview of Oxford Admissions |
| Tour of College | Tours of Oxford city and University | Demonstration Law Interviews |
| Plenary Law taster session | Formal dinner | Q&A Session |
Eligibility: It is essential that you meet all of the following criteria:
- Y12 (or equivalent) student studying in the UK
- Attending a non-selective state school or home schooled (individuals who do not fit this criteria but who have extenuating circumstances may still apply)
- An interest in studying Law at university
- Predicted to get at least AAA at A-Level (or equivalent) unless there is a reason why you are predicted lower
Our events are aimed to help support students who come from backgrounds that are historically under-represented at Oxford. As such we will also be using the following criteria to assess applications:
- Your post-code (if you are from an area of low progression to university or from an area of high deprivation)
- If you are in receipt of Free School Meals
- If you will be the first your family to attend university
- You are care-experienced or are a young carer.
Applications for the 2023 programme are now open and will close on 31st May. Please note that applications are highly competitive.
Click here to apply to the Law at Magdalen Programme 2023.
Applications are now OPEN and will close on 31st May – click here to apply.
Following a successful virtual pilot in 2021, the Physics & Engineering Programme will take place in-person on 29th – 31st August 2023.
40 participants will receive the opportunity to visit Magdalen for a three-day residential programme, with activities including Physics and Engineering taster sessions by Oxford tutors, tours of Magdalen and Oxford, and guidance about the Oxford admissions process.
Eligibility: It is essential that you meet all of the following criteria:
- Y12 (or equivalent) student studying in the UK
- Attending a non-selective state school or home schooled (individuals who do not fit this criteria but who have extenuating circumstances may still apply)
- An interest in studying Physics, Engineering or a related subject at university
- Predicted to get at least AAA at A-Level (or equivalent) unless there is a reason why you are predicted lower
Our events are aimed to help support students who come from backgrounds that are historically under-represented at Oxford. As such we will also be using the following criteria to assess applications:
- Your post-code (if you are from an area of low progression to university or from an area of high deprivation)
- If you are in receipt of Free School Meals
- If you will be the first your family to attend university
- You are care-experienced or are a young carer.
Applications for the 2023 programme are now open and will close on 31st May. Please note that applications are highly competitive.
Click here to apply to the Physics and Engineering at Magdalen Programme 2023.
