Overview:
The Astrophoria Foundation Year offers a unique opportunity for UK students interested in studying Law at Oxford. As a result, this intensive one-year academic programme acts as a bridge between prior education and challenging undergraduate courses.
The programme aims to enhance study skills, subject knowledge, and academic confidence. Finally, successful completion leads to a nationally recognised Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE) qualification.
The Foundation Year’s Law course fosters independent learning and problem-solving abilities. It also commences with a comprehensive introduction to critical undergraduate law subjects, including Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, and Roman Law. Moreover, case studies from various disciplines and an extended essay are integral to the curriculum.
Students engage in the Preparation for Undergraduate Studies course with the core academic curriculum. This supplementary track hones essential skills. These include academic writing, effective communication for discussions. Furthermore, it builds on personal development through society and culture courses backed by academic mentoring.
Moreover, upon meeting the necessary criteria, Foundation Year graduates gain direct admission into Oxford as undergraduates. This innovative pathway enables aspiring legal scholars to bridge educational gaps, develop critical skills, and then enter higher education with a strong foundation.
| UCAS Code | M10F |
| Minimum Entrance Requirements | A-levels – BBB Advanced Highers – BB/BBCIB – 35 (including core points) with 555 at Higher Level BTECs: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: MM plus B at A level. BTEC Level 3 National Subsidiary Diploma: M plus BB at A level. Access to HE Diploma: Completion of Access to HE Diploma with all the level 3 credits taken at Merit, and B grades in any A levels taken. |
| Application Deadline for Foundation Year in Law at Oxford | 31 January 2024 |
| Interviews for Foundation Year in Law at Oxford | March 2024 |
| Subject Requirements for Foundation Year in Law at Oxford | A subject involving essay writing would be helpful. |
| Extra things tutors look for | Written work: You may be asked to submit a piece of written work – an analytical discussion of a topic or topics related to the subject you wish to study. |
| Admission Steps for Foundation Year in Law | Now: Check you are on track to meet the academic entry requirements above September 2023: Check if you are eligible to apply Jan 2024: Submit your UCAS application – apply for your chosen degree course with a foundation year (e.g. Law with Foundation Year) – February 2024: Submit the Foundation Year Additional Application Questionnaire (FYAAQ) March 2024: Admissions tutors will invite shortlisted applicants for interview April 2024: Offers sent to candidates May 2024: Respond to offers |
| Duration | 4 years (BA) |
| Admissions Statistics | Places for Astrophoria Foundation Year: Up to 50 Places for Science Foundation: Up to 8 |
| What is Foundation Year in Law at Oxford? | The Foundation Year in Law at Oxford is a one-year intensive academic programme for UK students interested in studying Law but who might not meet typical entry requirements. It also bridges prior education and demanding undergraduate courses to enhance study skills, subject knowledge, and academic confidence. Finally, successful completion leads to a nationally recognised Certificate in Higher Education (CertHE). |
| Oxford Colleges that offer Foundation Year in Law | Exeter College Jesus College Keble College Lady Margaret Hall Mansfield College St Anne’s College St Hugh’s College Wadham College |
| Structure of the Foundation Year in Law Course at Oxford | Term 1 & 2: Three courses with an essay portfolio; there is also a written examination. Term 3: Three courses with an essay portfolio, submission of extended essay & written examination. |
