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Philosophy and Theology at Oxford

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Philosophy and Theology（University of Oxford）出願に必要なすべて：出願要件・面接・典型オファーとOxford卒業生によるインサイダーアドバイス。

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主要情報

  • AAA典型オファー
  • 6:1志願者 / 定員
  • #1UK順位
  • 25定員（年）
  • VV56UCAS コード

概要

コース概要

Philosophy and Theology at the University of Oxford is a 3-year BA with UCAS code VV56 and a typical AAA offer. It combines close argument with theological and religious study, requires one written-work submission, and has no admissions test for 2027 entry.

なぜOxfordでPhilosophy and Theologyを?

Philosophy and Theology at Oxford is distinctive because it asks you to handle abstract argument and religious interpretation together, rather than treating them as separate interests. The course suits applicants who want to test claims about knowledge, ethics, God, scripture and religious practice with careful definitions and evidence.

A university lecture hall from the back, students taking notes

Section 01

国際学生の出願

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International Applicants

Country-specific admissions requirements

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Pick a highlighted country to see the admissions-test, score, and English-language requirements that apply for applicants from that country.

Section 02

出願要件

  • A-LevelAAA
  • IB Diploma39 (including core points) with 666 at HL
  • Advanced Placement (AP)Either four APs at grade 5 (including any subjects required for the course) or three APs at grade 5 plus ACT 31+ or SAT 1460+.
Admissions test
No pre-registered admissions test for 2027 entry. Oxford retired the legacy written test for this course family — applicants are assessed on UCAS application, predicted grades, personal statement and interview alone.
Written work
Submit one or two pieces of recent marked school work in the subject (or a closely related humanities subject), normally with the teacher's comments visible. Standard Oxford written-work deadline is 10 November 2026 — each course's admissions page confirms the exact rules.
Interview
Two college interviews of around 25 minutes each. Subject-specific discussion or problem-solving interviews typical of Oxford tutorial teaching. Most interviews are in person at the college; many colleges still offer online interviews for international applicants.

Section 03

出願プロセスと重要日程

SEP — MAY (Yr 12)

Build academic fit and choose written work

Read in both philosophy and theology, practise clear argument, and identify a recent essay that could demonstrate structured reasoning.

MAY — SEP

Prepare UCAS application

For 2027 entry, applicants can start working on UCAS from May 2026 and submit completed applications from early September.

15 OCT

Submit UCAS

Submit the UCAS application by 6pm UK time on 15 October 2026.

10 NOV

Submit written work

Submit one piece of written work in English by 10 November 2026.

MID NOV — EARLY DEC

Watch for shortlisting email

Interview invitations are usually sent between mid-November and early December, with about a week’s notice possible.

8 — 11 DEC

Attend online interviews

Philosophy and Theology first and second college interviews are scheduled for Monday 8 to Thursday 11 December 2026.

12 JAN

Receive Oxford decision

Shortlisted candidates for 2027 entry are due to receive the outcome of their application via UCAS on 12 January 2027.

5 MAY

Reply to offers if this UCAS deadline applies

UCAS states that applicants who receive all decisions by 31 March 2027 must reply by 5 May 2027, except where Extra applies.

AUG

Meet offer conditions and confirm place

Conditional offer holders should check results and UCAS confirmation when qualification results are released. Exact 2027 results day remains unverified here.

Section 04

入試テスト

Student working through problems at a desk with timed papers

Philosophy and Theology（University of Oxford）の2027年度入試では、出願者に書面の入試テストは課されません。出願は推薦書・成績・パーソナルステートメント・提出物・面接で評価されます。

Always verify on the official Oxford admissions tests page.

Section 05

面接:当日の流れと対策

Invitation → Decision: the interview timeline

Interview Invitation

Late Nov

Arrival to Interview

Early Dec

Technical Question

Mid Dec

Decision

Early Jan

Question Types You’ll See

concept analysisethical/religious/philosophical problembrief-text interpretationdiscussion from written work or personal statementcounterexample-led reasoning

Oxford’s interview guidance describes interviews as academic conversations modelled on tutorial-style teaching. For Philosophy and Theology, discussion may use submitted written work, unfamiliar ideas, a religious, philosophical or ethical issue, or a brief text.

The interview is testing interest and motivation, critical and analytical approach, reasoned defence of a viewpoint, response to counterarguments, close reading and independent thinking. Current official sources verify online interviews, panel norm, December timing, course-specific dates and assessment style, but not exact duration.

We recommend practising aloud with short texts and problems rather than memorising answers. A useful answer shows what you think, why you think it, what might weaken it and how you would revise it.

無料のPhilosophy and Theology面接練習問題バンクで本番さながらの問題を練習しましょう。

無料練習問題 →
Two people in academic discussion across a table

Section 06

合否決定のしくみ

The course does not use an admissions test, and no portfolio requirement is listed for Philosophy and Theology. That makes the written work and interview especially important as direct evidence of how you handle argument and interpretation.

In reality, decisions are not made from a single impressive sentence in the personal statement. Tutors are looking for a consistent academic pattern: good grades, serious reading, clear writing and the ability to think under pressure.

Our recommendation · weighting of admission factors

0102030405041%
Interview
27%
Predicted grades
14%
Personal statement
11%
Submitted written work
7%
Contextual factors
% of decisionFactor

Oxbridge Mentors recommendation, drawn from observed offer patterns. University of Oxford does not publish official weightings — exact balance varies by college, course and year.

Section 07

Personal Statement のコツ

Handwritten notes and a laptop open to a draft document

Start with the problems that made you think harder. For this course, a strong paragraph might compare a philosophical argument with a theological interpretation, then explain where the tension lies.

Avoid writing a general statement about loving big questions. It is better to show one precise question, one text or lecture you used, one objection you considered and one way your view changed.

Because no required school subject is specified, the statement can help connect your academic route to the course. We recommend showing evidence of essay-based thinking, since Oxford notes that an essay-writing subject can be helpful even though it is not required.

専門家による一行一行の解説付き完全例文を見る。

Philosophy and Theology PS例文 →

Section 08

プロジェクト

  1. 01正当性
  2. 02プロジェクト概要
  3. 03実施内容
  4. 04困難
  5. 05解決策
  6. 06振り返り

Supercurricular work is not an admissions requirement, but the suggested activities are retained as preparation guidance for this page. The best projects are small enough to finish and precise enough to discuss in an interview.

Project ideas include comparing two arguments for God’s existence, building a mini dossier on evil and suffering, and close-reading a primary religious text with a philosophical commentary.

Open books, a notebook, and a coffee on a wooden desk

Section 08

その他のサプリキュラム

Good supercurricular work should leave a trace: a question, a summary, an objection, or a better definition. The suggested activities are useful because they produce material you can discuss.

These are support, not substitute. The real value is in how you think about them afterwards.

  • Keep an argument journal that tracks claims, premises, objections and revised positions.:

  • Read primary texts and summarise arguments in numbered premises before evaluating them.:

  • Practise 1,000-2,000 word essays with definitions, objections and conclusions.:

  • Attend lectures or public philosophy/theology events, then write the strongest argument and one tutorial question.:

  • Use a discussion group or debate to clarify concepts and improve arguments.:

  • Sample introductory material on biblical languages, ancient philosophy or religious history.:

Section 08

コンペティション

Competitions are not required; what they do well is stretch argument, structure and independent writing. One or two done well beats five half-attempted.

  1. John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize tests independent argument, wide reading and clear persuasive writing; prepare by choosing a question early and revising for structure and precision.
  2. Trinity College Cambridge Essay Prizes test humanities-style research and extended essay writing; prepare by checking current prize pages because subjects change by year.
  3. The Think Essay Prize tests philosophical analysis for 15-18-year-olds; prepare by defining terms, making one main argument and answering an objection.
  4. National Uehiro Oxford Essay Prize in Practical Ethics tests applied ethical reasoning; prepare by using past themes as practice and checking eligibility carefully.
  5. St Mary’s Theology Essay Competition tests theological argument and essay-writing for Year 12 students; prepare by defining the issue, using a source or tradition carefully and concluding with a reasoned position.

Section 09

コース内容

  1. Year

    01 / 03

    1

    Introductory philosophy and theology papers

  2. Year

    02 / 03

    2

    Beginning the Final Honour School

  3. Year

    03 / 03

    3

    Completing Finals and optional thesis work

Section 10

提出書類

A bound essay on a tutor desk beside a fountain pen

One piece of written work in English is required for Philosophy and Theology. It should be from current or recent study, no more than 2,000 words, and does not need to be on Philosophy, Theology or Religion.

The deadline is 10 November 2026. There is a source conflict: Oxford’s summary table lists none, while the official course page explicitly requires one piece; this draft follows the course page and faculty guidance.

We recommend choosing work that shows argument rather than decoration. A plain, well-structured essay with definitions, evidence and objections is usually more useful than a dramatic topic handled loosely.

Section 11

Philosophy and Theologyの知識を深める

For philosophy foundations, start with Bertrand Russell’s The Problems of Philosophy, which is described as a concise entry point into scepticism, knowledge and philosophical method. Edward Craig’s Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction gives a compact map of core philosophical questions.

For theology, David F. Ford’s Theology: A Very Short Introduction is retained as a balanced introduction, while Augustine’s Confessions connects philosophy and theology through a primary text. The point is not to collect book titles, but to practise moving from summary to argument.

For video and audio, Wireless Philosophy is useful for short animated explanations, The Royal Institute of Philosophy for public lectures and debates, and Closer To Truth for long-form interviews on mind, meaning and religion. Philosophy Bites, The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast and In Our Time: Philosophy give different levels of discussion and can help you test whether you can explain an argument in your own words.

For structured courses, Coursera’s Philosophy, Science and Religion is directly relevant to philosophical argument, science and religion, Introduction to the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) supports academic study of religious texts, Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature connects ethics, political philosophy and human nature, and MIT OpenCourseWare ’s Problems of Philosophy gives a university-level introduction.

A study planner, highlighters and a stack of revision cards

Section 12

カレッジ選択と再振り分け

43 colleges offer this subject. ~20% of applicants submit an open application. ~33% of successful applicants receive an offer from a college they did not specify of places come through the pool.

Oxford is collegiate, and the data used here counts 43 colleges including societies and permanent private halls. For Philosophy and Theology, the current central course-college list includes Christ Church, Harris Manchester College, Jesus College, Keble College, Lady Margaret Hall, Mansfield College, Oriel College, Pembroke College, Regent’s Park College, St John’s College, St Peter’s College, Worcester College and Wycliffe Hall.

Oxford uses reallocation to spread shortlisted candidates across colleges, and open applications are assigned to colleges with relatively fewer applications for the course that year. The college-choice data gives around a fifth of applicants making open applications and around a third of successful applicants receiving an offer from a college they did not specify.

College choice affects living and tutorial community, but should not be treated as a shortcut to admission because colleges follow a common admissions framework. We recommend choosing a college for practical reasons: accommodation, size, location and whether it offers the course.

Stone college quadrangle viewed through an archway

Section 13

卒業後のキャリア

No official Philosophy and Theology-only sector split was located, so the careers data below uses Oxford Humanities-sector data as a labelled proxy. The course-page careers material and sector proxy should therefore be read as broad destination context, not as a promise that one degree leads to one career path.

The transferable skill is disciplined interpretation: reading carefully, separating claims from evidence, and writing a conclusion that follows from the argument. That can be useful in law, education, public policy, journalism, consulting, finance, charity work and further academic study, but the available data does not provide Philosophy and Theology-only percentages for those routes.

Section 14

特別な事情について

Oxford uses contextual data to understand achievement in context, but it does not replace the academic standard. For UK applicants, contextual information may include school performance, individual performance against school averages, area indicators, Free School Meals since age 11, care experience and widening participation flags.

Applicants from the most disadvantaged backgrounds may be strongly recommended for shortlisting if evidence suggests they are likely to meet the offer and perform suitably in any required test; Philosophy and Theology has no admissions test for 2027 entry. GCSE or IGCSE grades are not required for this course, and where applicants have not taken GCSEs, teacher references and internal data can help provide context.

Watch & Learn

Oxford Philosophy and Theology 参考動画

学生ブログ・模擬面接・講義体験・入試アドバイス。

Theology and Religion Demonstration Interview

Official Oxford-style demonstration interview.

PHILOSOPHY - Religion: Cosmological Argument #1

Introduces a central argument in philosophy of religion.

PHILOSOPHY - Religion: The Problem of Evil

Starting point for analysing the problem of evil.

Lecture 1. The Parts of the Whole

Open Yale Hebrew Bible lecture.

Introduction to Philosophy and the Science of Human Nature

Connects philosophical texts with modern evidence.

All videos are the property of their respective creators.

Further Reading

Recommended Resources

専門講師が推薦するSupercurricular読書リスト・ウェブサイト・ツール。

よくあるご質問

No. The official Oxford course page says applicants do not need to take a written test.
One piece of written work in English is required, no more than 2,000 words and due by 10 November 2026.
No. Oxford lists no required or recommended subjects; an essay-writing subject can be helpful.
AAA at A-level and IB 39 including core points with 666 at Higher Level.
Not necessarily; Oxford may reallocate or interview applicants at another college.
Interest, critical and analytical approach, ability to defend a viewpoint, and response to new material.
No. It is an academic study of philosophy and theology; religious belief is not a requirement.
Oxford reports 43% interviewed, 17% successful and average intake 25 for 2023-2025.

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