TOEFL If your first language is not English, or if your first language is English but you are not a national of the UK, Ireland or a majority English-speaking country recognised by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), you must supply suitable evidence that you have reached the relevant higher or standard level. You do not need to submit an English language test result before submitting your application. Any offer of a place will be conditional on your supplying your English language test results at the required level. IELTS If your first language is not English, or if your first language is English but you are not a national of the UK, Ireland or a majority English-speaking country recognised by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), you must supply suitable evidence that you have reached the relevant higher or standard level. You do not need to submit an English language test result before submitting your application. Any offer of a place will be conditional on your supplying your English language test results at the required level.

PS A statement of purpose should be a maximum of three pages in length (including any bibliography). The statement should be in English only. This will be assessed for: your reasons for applying, especially to Oxford evidence of motivation for and understanding of the proposed area of study commitment to the subject preliminary knowledge of research techniques capacity for sustained and intense work at a high intellectual level reasoning ability ability to absorb new ideas at a rapid pace. GPA For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.5 out of 4.0. CV a CV/résumé RL Your references will support intellectual ability, academic achievement, motivation, and fitness for chosen course of study. Transcript If you are offered a place you will be asked to supply original transcripts and test certificates. Please do not send original documents unless specifically requested. Documents sent to Graduate Admissions and Funding will not be returned.