Oxford Classics and English interview 2026: dates, questions, format and success rate
Oxford interviews 89% of Classics and English applicants, online, and offers a place to 37% of those interviewed.
Figures from ox.ac.uk, checked 18 October 2026.
At a glance
- When: 7-9 Dec 2026 (Additional 14-16 Dec 2026)
- Format: Panel interview, Online (Tutors from both Classics and English)
- How many: At least 1
- Who's interviewed: All shortlisted applicants (49 of 55 last cycle)
- Before it: No admissions test (linguistic ability and potential assessed at interview)
How the Oxford Classics and English interview runs
- Before: No admissions test (linguistic ability and potential assessed at interview)
- Interviews: At least 1, 7-9 Dec 2026, online
- Each one: With Tutors from both Classics and English
- In the room: Latin/Greek sentences to translate (if studied)
- They assess: "Analytical and reasoning ability, communication, aptitude for tutorial teaching", in the university's own words
Applied: 55. Interviewed: 49. Offered: 18 (2025-26 cycle (2026 entry)).
Questions asked
- Reported by an applicant: How is English different to Latin and to Greek?
- Reported by an applicant: How would you learn 50 words a day?
- Reported by an applicant: Is 'me and Peter' ever grammatically correct?
Every question reported for this course is open with a free account.
Oxford Classics and English interview FAQ
When are Oxford Classics and English interviews in 2026?
7-9 Dec 2026.
Online or in person?
Online, as a panel interview.
What percentage of applicants are interviewed?
89%, and 37% of those interviewed got an offer.
Is there a test?
No admissions test (linguistic ability and potential assessed at interview).
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